Draft Consent Calendar: CFA Meeting — 18 September 2025

CFA 18/SEP/25-a

Location

Rue du Général Pershing 55110
Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, France

Owner
American Battle Monuments Commission
Property
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial
Description
Repair of existing stone entrance pylons
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for repair of existing stone entrance pylons, per materials received 4 September 2025, PROVIDED lead or lead-coated copper sheeting is used for waterproofing at the top of the pylons.

CFA 18/SEP/25-b

Location

12th Street at Jefferson Drive, SW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
National Park Service
Property
Smithsonian–National Mall Metrorail station
Description
Modifications to vent shafts for flood protection
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for modifications to four vent shafts west of the north entrance to the Smithsonian–National Mall Metrorail station, per materials received 4 September 2025. Final design is consistent with the previously approved concept design and associated provisions. (Previous: CFA 18/JAN/18-3)

CFA 18/SEP/25-c

Location

Section 37
Arlington, Virginia
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of the Army
Property
Arlington National Cemetery
Description
Repairs to Crook Walk bridge and drainage channels
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for repairs to Crook Walk bridge and drainage channels in Section 37, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes rebuilding the culvert walls of the Crook Walk bridge, repairing historic brick-lined drainage channel, and in-kind replacement of existing precast concrete drainage channels.

CFA 18/SEP/25-d

Location

1 Air Force Memorial Drive
Arlington, Virginia
United States

Property
Arlington National Cemetery / United States Air Force Memorial
Description
Construction of temporary shed and screen wall
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for construction of temporary screen wall and shed, per materials received 4 September 2025, which indicate that the installation will be removed no more than five years after its completion; a permanent storage shed will be constructed near the existing support building as part of the ongoing ANC Southern Expansion Project.

CFA 18/SEP/25-e

Location

Mitchell Loop, SW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of the Air Force
Property
Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling
Description
New auxiliary support structure at general officer's quarters
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for new auxiliary support structure at general officer’s quarters, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes altering fence line to accommodate new structure.

CFA 18/SEP/25-f

Location

Belleview Drive and Magazine Road, SW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of the Air Force
Property
Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling – Naval Research Laboratory (Building 256)
Description
New exterior containment enclosure for Gamble III
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for new exterior containment enclosure for Gamble III equipment at Building 253 of the Naval Research Laboratory, per materials received 4 September 2025.

CFA 18/SEP/25-g

Location

200 MacDill Boulevard, SW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of the Air Force
Property
Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling
Description
Cellular antenna tower
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for new 120' cellular antenna tower, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes installation of new monopole, 5G antennas, cabling, fencing, equipment pads, and ground-mounted equipment.

CFA 18/SEP/25-h

Location

3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
Smithsonian Institution
Property
National Zoological Park
Description
New accessible walkway at Great Flight Aviary
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for new accessible walkway from the Bird House interior exhibits and the Great Flight Aviary to the southern exhibit trail, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes new barrier-free ramp, exhibit yard fencing, plantings, and stormwater management facility.

CFA 18/SEP/25-i

Location

3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
Smithsonian Institution
Property
National Zoological Park
Description
Modification to Elephant Trails exhibit
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for modifications to Elephant Trails exhibit, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes regrading, infill, and pool reconstruction in Yards 1–4 to reduce ponding and erosion, and to improve drainage. No alterations are proposed for the historic Elephant House.

CFA 18/SEP/25-j

Location

3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
Smithsonian Institution
Property
National Zoological Park
Description
Modifications to lower bear habitat
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for modifications to lower bear habitat, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes full replacement of existing faux rock-work with features that reflect the natural Andean bear habitat; new climbing structures; reworking of existing habitat pools; replacement of existing guardrails; tree removal and replacement; new "paramo mix" ground cover; and additional pollinator-attracting plantings.

CFA 18/SEP/25-k

Location

200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
U.S. General Services Administration
Property
Hubert H. Humphrey Building (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Description
Modifications to existing rooftop cellular antenna array (T-Mobile)
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for modifications to existing rooftop cellular antenna array for T-Mobile, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes removal of two existing small cell antennas and installation of two new mmWave small cell panel antennas of similar size; equipment will be painted to match the color of adjacent building surfaces.

CFA 18/SEP/25-l

Location

1900 E Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
U.S. General Services Administration
Property
Theodore Roosevelt Building (Office of Personnel Management)
Description
Modifications to existing rooftop cellular antenna array (T-Mobile)
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for modifications to existing rooftop cellular antenna array for T-Mobile, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes installation of one new mmWave small cell panel antenna on existing pole mount; equipment will be painted to match the color of adjacent building surfaces.

CFA 18/SEP/25-m

Location

810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
U.S. General Services Administration
Property
Veterans Administration Building (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
Description
Modifications to existing rooftop cellular antenna array (T-Mobile)
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for modifications to existing rooftop cellular antenna array for T-Mobile, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes removal of two existing small cell antennas and installation of two new mmWave small cell panel antennas of similar size on existing pole mount; equipment will be painted to match the color of adjacent building surfaces.

CFA 18/SEP/25-n

Location

200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
U.S. General Services Administration
Property
Frances Perkins Building (U.S. Department of Labor)
Description
Installation of security cameras
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for installation of three dome surveillance cameras at 6th floor parapet, per materials received 4 September 2025, PROVIDED the cameras are mounted as low as possible and are painted to match the color of adjacent building surfaces.

CFA 18/SEP/25-o

Location

1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
U.S. General Services Administration
Property
U.S. Department of Agriculture South Building
Description
Repair existing areaway retaining walls along 12th and 14th Streets, SW
Review Type
Revised final
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to final design for repair of existing areaway retaining walls along 12th and 14th Streets, SW, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work has been reduced from previously approved replacement scope to include only stabilization and repair of the existing areaway walls and railings to prevent further material deterioration.

CFA 18/SEP/25-p

Location

50 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Property
Washington VA Medical Center
Description
New rooftop mechanical equipment and enclosure
Review Type
Concept
Recommendation

No objection to concept design for new rooftop mechanical equipment and enclosure, per materials received 4 September 2025. Scope of work includes two air handling units, four exhaust fans, and associated enclosure.

CFA 18/SEP/25-q

Location

1500 Mississippi Avenue, SE
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of General Services
Property
Malcolm X Elementary School
Description
Renovations and additions to building and landscape
Review Type
Revised final
Recommendation

No objection to revised final design for the renovation of and additions to Malcolm X Elementary School and its associated landscape, per materials received 4 September 2025. Revisions include relocation of new solar panels from the hillside to the parking lot.

CFA 18/SEP/25-r

Location

1922 Frederick Douglass Court, SE
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of General Services
Property
Frederick Douglass Community Center
Description
New building and landscape improvements
Review Type
Final
Previous Review
Recommendation

No objection to final design for a replacement building and landscape modifications at the Frederick Douglass Community Center, per materials received 4 September 2025. Final design is consistent with the previously approved concept design and associated provisions.

CFA 18/SEP/25-s

Location

recreation field at 3rd and Sheridan Streets, NW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of General Services
Property
Whittier Elementary School
Description
New temporary modular campus
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for a temporary modular campus for use by Whittier Elementary School, per materials received 4 September 2025, which indicate that the campus will be removed no more than two years after its completion.

CFA 18/SEP/25-t

Location

4th and I Streets, SW
Washington, DC
United States

Owner
D.C. Department of General Services
Property
Southwest Town Center Park
Description
New public artworks
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for new public artworks at Southwest Town Center Park, per materials received 4 September 2025. Artworks include four cast-bronze reliefs set within the sidewalk ("Rev. Anthony Bowen," "Community Jazz," Washington City Canal," and "Southwest Alleyways"), and two powder-coated steel benches inspired by the neighborhood's commercial and residential architecture.

CFA 18/SEP/25-u

Location

441 G Street, N
Washington, DC
United States

Property
GAO Headquarters Building
Description
Modifications to existing rooftop cellular antenna array (Verizon)
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for modifications to existing rooftop cellular antenna array for Verizon, per materials received 4 September 2025, PROVIDED new equipment is painted to match the color of adjacent building surfaces. Scope of work includes removal of 15 antennas, installation of 12 new antennas, removal of 15 radios, and installation of 9 new radios, and installation of associated cabling and equipment. (Application was originally submitted as SL 25-139.)

CFA 18/SEP/25-v

Location

Pitcher Place at Arlington Boulevard
Ft. Myer, Virginia
United States

Owner
U.S. Department of the Army
Property
Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall
Description
Cellular antenna tower
Review Type
Final
Recommendation

No objection to final design for new 80' cellular antenna tower, per materials received 5 September 2025. Scope of work includes installation of new monopole, cabling, fencing, equipment pads, and ground-mounted equipment.