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the windows look so good that at first we were puzzled as to the motive for replacing them. However, the owner believes there would be energy and comfort efficiencies; because, the original wooden stone windows have been replaced with aluminum storm windows. The character defining elements on this home are the regularity and balance of its proportions, and its large, sunny windows. The proposed replacement windows are Marvin windows. Some of the windows in the documentation accompanying the application have the same six -over -ane light divisions that the existing windows have. Staff recommends approving this application for window sash replacement as described in the application, with the following additional conditions: A. That the replacement sashes or windows retain the same exterior dimensions and appearance as the original windows, so the excellent proportions of the house are preserved In other words, we don't want a double window jamb that results in a noticeably smaller window glass. B. That the sashes have the same six -over -one light divisions as the existing windows. C. Removal of existing aluminum storm windows. WAYNE DOOLITTLE: The windows have had a great deal of neglect over the years. The windows need to be re -glazed., scraped, and re -painted. I was not able to see any rotting holes around the windows. I stopped by and knocked on the door and nobody came to the door. I then took some pictures of the outside of the house. When I was there I did notice that the windows have had bad maintenance; but, other than that I can not attest to how they operate. The windows have not had maintenance done to them for quite some time. KAREN HAMMOND NASH: Let me note in this context that the owners here are new owners of the property located at 805 Arch Avenue. If there was any neglect it would have been done under a previous owner. STEVE ZORNIG: My wife Terri and I are the current property owners of 805 Arch Avenue. First of all, the windows we are proposing to use are wooden sash, not aluminum -clad sash. These wooden sash windows can be made much like the Pella windows approved previously. The wooden sash windows are made to order and they are made to size. As far as the operation of the existing windows, they are very loose in the frames. We have had some leaking and some water damage and the old windows are very drafty. The windows are so drafty that we have put on clear bizqueen window insulators inside the house during the winter to help eliminate heat from escaping from the windows. In the future we would like to be able to stop doing this with our windows. As the owner of the house I do see a need to replace the window sashes. I can't say that there is any rot on the window sashes yet; but, we do get some water that leaks in through the windows. Since the windows have been neglected, I think this is an efficient way to address the problem and improve the house.