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APPLICATION ITEMS: Refurbish/restore /retrofit existing window sashes in guestroom I and II on second floor as described in annex. (See also previous restoration in 2008.) Old glasses will be stored in basement. DISCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The homeowner has engaged Replacement Systems International Ltd. who proposes to Refurbish/Restore/Retrofit existing window sashes as follows: 1. Remove the sashes from the frames and label /mark for identification. 2. Pickup of sashes only from the job site and deliver the sashes to our shop. Redeliver to job site and reinstall sashes into the original frames. 3. Remove the existing putty and glass from the sashes. 4. Strip the paint from the sashes. Where caustic chemical strippers are used properly neutralize the wood prior to painting or epoxy reconsolidation to a litmus Ph of 5 -8.5. 5. Restore the sash with two part epoxy wood consolidants as necessary and in accordance with specifications and the U.S. Department of Interior Guidelines. 6. Custom mill new window members /profiles to match existing where needed. 7. Route sash pockets as required and re -glaze with new sealed insulated glass (dual sealed). Prime /seal glass pocket before installing insulated glass. Set glass with beveled wood stops. 8. Weather strip the operating sashes at the perimeter and meeting rails with integral woven pile weatherstripping for maximum air tightness and durability. 9. Install new Samson Red Spot sash cords and furnish additional sash weight ballast to balance additional weight on the insulated glass. 10. Refurbish pulleys/hardware. 11. Prime and finish paint all stripped, restored or new wood. 12. Use Resorcinol or Urethane waterproof exterior glue in all exterior joinery where exterior glues are required. Sash Restoration and Retrofit of six double hung windows on the second floor. Four windows are to be retrofitted with dual pane sealed insulated glass and two windows are to be fitted with Mon -Ray High Performance secondary glazing storm windows in lieu of sealed insulated glass. Upper sashes are to have arch top or half round top glass to match the existing prime window glass. All lower sashes in the six 97" high windows are to be glazed with TEMPERED GLASS to meet safety code. All upper sashes are to have brass pole sockets. The windows are located on the southwest and northwest fagade of the house; the Mon -Ray storms are an interior application that will not be visible from the exterior. (See photographs # 2-4) STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: C. Windows and Doors Required: Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. 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 re roofing, glazing or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark... STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. The project is in conformance to the standards and guidelines for Chapin Park and for Landmarks. Replacement Systems International, Ltd. has restored/retrofitted the first floor bay windows and windows in the second floor master bedroom and bath in 2008. E