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HPRB September 28 and October 5, 2006


The Historic Preservation Review Board met to consider the following items on September 28 and October 5, 2006. Copies of staff reports related to cases listed below may be requested by email.

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HPRB ACTIONS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2006

The Historic Preservation Review Board met and considered the following items on September 28, 2006.


HISTORIC LANDMARKS

Blaine Mansion, 2000 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, HPA #06-454, revised concept, alteration/addition.
The Review Board approved the revised design with minor comments. Applicant directed to continue
working with staff on design development. Vote 8-0.

Saint John’s Episcopal Church, 1525 H Street, NW, HPA #06-288, revised concept, addition.
The Review Board supported in concept Scheme B. Vote 7-1.

Grant School, 2130 G Street, NW, HPA #06-236, revised concept, addition.
Approved to study staff recommendations. Vote 8-0


FOURTEENTH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT

1625-33 14th Street, NW, HPA #06-447, concept/demolition, alteration, addition.
The Review Board approved the project and recommendations outlined in the staff report. The project
will return for preliminary review when appropriate. Vote 7-1.

        
HISTORIC LANDMARKS

Owl’s Nest, 3031 Gates Road, NW, HPA #06-388, concept, additions.
The Review Board approved the proposal in concept with revisions recommended in the staff report. Vote 8-0.

    
TAKOMA PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT

6949 Maple Street, NW, HPA #06-448, concept, relocation and repair.
6924 Willow Street, NW, HPA #06-450, concept, relocation and repair.
6926 Willow Street, NW, HPA #06-449, concept, demolition and reconstruction.
In a single action on all three cases, the Review Board adopted the staff report and recommendations
in concept with the proviso that lot boundaries and precise location of houses on new lots will be
clarified.  Vote 8-0.


LEDROIT PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT

1958 2nd Street, NW, HPA #06-465, alteration.
The Review Board requires the removal of all existing slate and all new work shall be in concrete in-kind with the original steps, walkway and areaways. Approval of the project granted as amended with final approval delegated to staff. Vote 8-0.
U STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT

1900 11th Street, NW, HPA #06-73, concept, new construction.
The Review Board provided the applicant with comments on design without taking action. The project will
return at a later date for further review.


MOUNT PLEASANT HISTORIC DISTRICT

3178 Mount Pleasant Street, NW, HPA #06-xxx, brick trash enclosures.
The Review Board approved the application with extensive conditions outlined in the staff report. Vote 7-1.


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HPRB ACTIONS
OCTOBER 5, 2006

The Historic Preservation Review Board met and considered the following items on October 5, 2006.

DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT

600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (609-631 I Street, NW), HPA #06-289, concept/demolition, new construction.
The board approved the staff report including conceptual approval with suggestions for further refinements.  Vote  6-0.


CLEVELAND PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT

3311 Ross Place, NW, HPA #03-510, alteration.
The Board denied the after-the-fact application to replace the front steps with wood and requires the applicant replace the wood steps, wood fascia, and the concrete cheek wall caps to match what has been removed within 60 days of the meeting date.  Vote 6-0.   


U STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT

2029-31 13th Street, NW, HPA #06-459, concept, rear and rooftop additions.
The Review Board denied changes to the front stoop; approved additions to the rear; and approved the rooftop addition with the stipulation that it is not visible from the street. Final approval was delegated to staff.  Vote 6-0.


CAPITOL HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT

22 5th Street, SE, HPA #06-434, concept, rear addition.
The Review Board approved the project in concept and delegated final approval to staff. Vote 6-0. 

 

DUPONT CIRCLE HISTORIC DISTRICT

1225 Connecticut Avenue, NW (1225 18th Street NW), HPA #06-310, revised concept, alteration.
The Review Board approved the revised concept and requested the applicant submit design development plans for preliminary review by the staff. Vote 6-0.


SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON, POTENTIAL HISTORIC PROPERTIES

Southwest Washington Historic Preservation Planning Initiative [informational presentation].
This was an informational report only. No written staff report was submitted.

Marina View Towers (Fairfield at Marina View), 1000 and 1100 6th Street, SW, concept/rehabilitation and new construction.
The Board provided consensus endorsement of this project submitted for voluntary review. No vote was taken.

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CONSENT CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 28, 2006

The Historic Preservation Review Board considered the following consent items on September 28, 2006.  These items were proposed for approval by the Board based upon the written record, without discussion.

Historic Landmark Nominations

The Bulletin Building, 717 6th Street, NW, Case #06-08 (ANC 6C).
Building designated. Nomination will be forwarded to the National Register for listing.  Vote 9-0.

Streetcar and Bus Resources of Washington, D.C., 1862-1962, Multiple-property thematic document, technical correction.
Correction accepted. Corrected nomination will be forwarded to the National Register. Vote 9-0.

Capitol Hill Historic District

9 5th Street, NE, HPA #06-409, concept/rear addition.  
The Review Board approved without comment the project in concept and delegated final approval to staff.  Vote 9-0.  

221 12th Street NE, HPA #06-440, concept/rear addition.  
The Review Board approved without comment the project in concept with the use of brick veneer as the exterior material on the addition and delegated final approval to staff.  Vote 9-0.


514 and 516 East Capitol Street, NE, HPA #06-445 and 446, rear additions.
The Review Board approved without comment the project in concept and delegated final approval to staff.  Vote 9-0.

601 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, HPA #03-112, revised concept/addition.
The Review Board approved the project in concept without comment and directed the applicant to amend the plans as described delegating final approval to staff. Vote 9-0

210-214 South Carolina Avenue, SE (Capitol Hill Day School), HPA #06-138, revised concept, addition.
The Review Board approved the project in concept and delegated final approval to staff with the condition that the design for the front entry return to the Board for further review on the Consent Calendar. Vote 7-2.


CLEVELAND PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT

3433 Connecticut Avenue, NW, HPA #06-xxx, enclosed sidewalk café.
The Review Board approved the café enclosure with the condition that the cafe not exceed the footprint of the original sidewalk café at this location. Vote 9-0.


3209 Highland Place, NW, HPA #06-444, revised concept, alteration/rear addition.
The Review Board approved without comment the conceptual design. Vote 9-0.

Mount Pleasant Historic District

2017 Park Road, NW, HPA #06-458, one-story addition and third-story infill addition (also to be reviewed by the Commission of Fine Arts).
The Review Board approved without comment the permit as submitted. Vote 9-0.


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