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STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wayne Street: C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are of wood or steel (some casements) or in the case of brick structures, stone sills and brick lintels. Where metal or vinyl siding has been applied, window trim has been covered. Storm windows are of wood or aluminum. 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. Recommended Wood frame storm windows and doors painted to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames. If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design, and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used they should be of canvas material. Prohibited Original doors, windows and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re- used in place. New window and door openings which would alter the scale and proportion of the, building shall not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features such as aluminum . insulating glass combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors shall not be installed. Not Recommended Awnings, hoods, and fake shutters made of metal, vinyl, or fiberglass should not be used if they would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff has met with the homeowners on site concerning this project. It is the Staff's opinion that the original windows can be repaired and restored as they are not deteriorated beyond repair. The homeowners' preference is to install new. *Applicant was not present at meeting* Despite the petitioner's absence, the Commission proceeded with the public hearing portion of the Application. Joan Downs-Krostenko was recognized to speak in opposition of the petition. She reminded Commissioners that the National Trust and others place great value in retaining windows as original fabric of homes and buildings. Motion to deny: Made: Jerry Niezgodski Second: Linda Riley Vote: 6-0 A roll call vote followed to record individual reasons for voting to deny the C of A: Lynn Patrick: insufficient information about project Todd Zeiger: proposed project is not in keeping with District guidelines Tim Klusczinski: proposed project is not in keeping with District guidelines, and there is insufficient information due to applicant's absence from the meeting David Sassano: insufficient information about project Jerry Niezgodski: insufficient information about project Linda Riley: applicant's absence from the meeting 0