ACTION: No objection to issuance of permit for the relocation of the rooftop air conditioning unit. Recommend erection of a sound shield or buffer screen to minimize noise for adjacent apartment dwellers. O.G. 86-65 1254 Wisconsin Avenue, N. W. Exhaust duct ACTION: Recommend against issuance of permit. Concept of breaking through and running up outer masonry wall of historic structure to run exhaust duct up to roof is not appropriate to the preservation of the historic district. O.G. 86-66 (See 0.G. 86-19) 3050 P Street, N. W. Renovation of existing townhouse: Con ceptual ACTION: No objection to the concept design for the proposed rear alterations 0.G. 86-68 (See 0.G. 86-15) 1024 Wisconsin New building Peter N. G. Schwartz Companies ACTION: Submission received on information basis only. Recommendations or actions will be withheld pending District Government decision on issue of demolition of existing structure. Recommend submission of new case upon resolution of this matter. 0.G. 86-69 3043 P Street, N. W. Addition of dormers to existing residence: Conceptual ACTION: No objection to the concept or general form of the proposed dormer windows. Recommend simplification of design by removing pilaster caps and "thinning" vertical elements. ACTION: No objection to issuance of permit for house renovation. Proposed exterior changes will be minor and confined to rear of existing residence. S.L. 86-68 1700 H Street, N. W. Addition: ACTION: No objection to the concept of the proposed addition to the Metropolitan Club. Addition as shown in drawings received and dated 7 February 1986 will be set back from existing facade of two story west wing and have minimal impact on public view. Recommend refinement of details and submission of working drawings and material samples for review by Commission when ready. S.L. 86-69 1920 G Street, N. W. Renovation ACTION: Submission returned without comment as property is outside Shipstead Luce Act boundaries. S.L. 86-70 201 Massachusetts Avenue, N. E. Alterations, repair and awning: Conceptual ACTION: No objection to the concept of renovation and alterations as shown on drawings received and dated 7 February 1986. Recommend final submission include sample of "Dryvit" veneer intended for exterior rustication. Further recommend that proposed awnings be submitted as a separate case, said case to include material and lettering samples. ACTION: No objection to issuance of permit for connecting the two existing dormers with the addition of a third window as in-fill. However, recommend that roof be standing seam metal as now exists for proper run-off and that facing wall panels be slate rather than painted wood for greater compatibility. Note changes to submitted drawing. S.L. 86-73 500 H Street, N. W. New hotel ACTION: No objection to issuance of permit for the revision to permit number B-310332. Revision entails replacing caststone arches with head and stretcher brick arches and removing the vertical muntins from the typical guest room windows. S.L. 86-74 4 F Street, N. W.. Sidewalk cafe and new windows ACTION: No objection to the issuance of permit for the proposed sidewalk cafe and new double-glazed wood windows with stained glass transom lights as shown in drawings received and dated 13 February 1986. Approval is given with understanding that sidewalk cafe will not be enclosed. S.L. 86-77 51 Louisiana Avenue, N. W. New entrance ACTION: No objection to issuance of permit for the revision to permit number B-311962. Revision entails modification of proposed secondary entrance stair. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1986. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WITNESSES HENRY A. BERLINER, JR., CHAIRMAN M.J. BRODIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALEXANDER K. MILIN, FINANCIAL MANAGER ANNE P. HARTZELL, DIRECTOR, CORPORATE AFFAIRS Mr. YATES. Next we have the PADC. This is the hearing on the budget for the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation for fiscal year 1987. Appearing in support of the budget is Mr. Henry A. Berliner, Jr., Chairman; Mr. Brodie, Executive Director; and Mr. Milin, Financial Manager. Mr. Berliner, I am sure, has a statement that may be received for the record at this point. I will be glad to hear what you have to say. OPENING REMARKS Mr. BERLINER. I would like to introduce Anne Hartzell, who comes to us from the National Gallery of Art, and she is our Director, Corporate Affairs. Mr. Chairman, other than just the remarks already introduced, our total budget request is $6,211,000, of which the public development component is $3,774,000; salaries and expenses, $2,437,000. The public development request, the bulk of it, approximately three million, is for pedestrian lights and construction management relating to public improvement and engineering; also included is an amount of $750,000 to recover the economic value of the down-zoning of the Lansburgh building which will be offered for residential public competition development this year. The salaries and expenses request is five percent more than last year, of which most is actually inherent in raises that are required, and the remainder has to do with the need for some additional office supplies and equipment. We are not requesting any new budget authority for land acquisition, relying on earned revenues from land sales and leases. One final point, there is a large area on Pennsylvania Avenue, on the south side, known as the Great Plaza site, that is now a parking lot right next to the District Building, and we would hope that the Congress would give some attention to the need for Federal office space over the next three or four years, and the possibility that one of our cabinet departments, such as Justice or Treasury, in all of the various locations, spread out through this city, might work with PADC to fill that parking lot. We believe that a new building there would be a fitting addition to Pennsylvania Avenue. |