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Fake shutters that would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building should not be 4 used. GROUP B LANDMARK STANDARDS B. Treatment: Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include reproofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. RECOMMENDATION: The "tilt pac" replacement sashes was one of the options that some Commissioners thought would be a less invasive and more acceptable alternative to a complete window replacement. Staff recommends approval because the "tilt pac" sashes will leave the original window frame in place. Also, the original window sashes will be stored and can be restored and replaced by future homeowners. Klusczinski: Thank you, Professor would you please... ? State your name and address for the record please? Enderle: Georges Enderle, 710 Park Avenue South Bend, Indiana. And so I'm submitting this proposal for the tilt pacs, maybe I should say a few words before. After our last session, in January, I called Mr. Schoberg and he came to my house with his son, and I asked him about the solution of the proposal to retrofit- to restore the existing windows and to add a second pane on the existing window. He told me that he would not do that. I asked him to prepare a quote, and he made a quote for the restoration of my prime window sashes and jambs, plus a quote for the custom wood framed glass inserts for the dining room and another quote for a custom aluminum frame. So, I have that, it's here, it would be between $4400-$4600 for 4 windows. Klusczinski: Did he state a reason that he wouldn't do it? I'm not clear on that part. Enderle: I asked him and he said that he would not do it. Probably for a (unintelligible) of reasons. I don't know. I asked him explicitly you know because it was one of the options that was discussed last time. The second option which was proposed also by Todd Zeiger was the tilt pac Marvin windows. And, I contacted (unintelligle) and also Marvin windows, in particular Bruce. He has been to my house two or three times, and so he knew about that. And that's why I am proposing that solution. To look at the minutes that I got from you, the tilt pac matches height and width of the existing windows, it keeps the size of the glass the same, and it also eliminates the extra sill. And it is about Y of the price. Riley: Will you be having the frames around the windows restored? (Interrupting with gavel strikes) Klusczinski: We're not there yet. Ok, are there any other points to your proposal? Enderle: That's it. Klusczinski: Ok. Very well. Chair recognizes Commissioners or Staff with questions for the petitioner. Linda, you had a question. Riley: Yes, I did. Will you behaving the frame around the window restored? Enderle: Not at the moment. I'm considering repainting the house within 1 year. It will be necessary within one year or so. What I'm proposing is to have the sashes of the tilt pacs painted the same color that they are now, but I'll leave the rest as it is for the time being because I think that I need to do that with the repainting of the house which will be necessary within one or two years. Right now, the painting is ok- not on the East side, on the East side there are some critical spots, but otherwise, on the whole it's still in quite good shape. I'm considering that in one or two years I have to think about repainting the whole house. Riley: Might be a better idea to do it now before you put the windows in. Enderle: You mean inside the window? 2