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Current windows will be removed, but all window frames will remain undisturbed. The Marvin Insert wood windows have a frame -in -frame design that allows them to fit directly within the existing openings. All windows will be custom made due to the dimensions of the existing windows. Frame -in windows will be installed with proper perimeter insulation and sealing. Exterior aluminum custom formed casing white trim will be provided on the windows where necessary. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: As detailed above the original window are to be removed and replaced with 1/1 aluminum clad pine wood Marvin Inserts. The current storm/screen windows will remain. The proposed replacement windows will be installed on the interior of the house and replace the entire window frame and sashes of each window. The wood Marvin Inserts will alter the window opening by increasing the size of the sashes 12" on each side and 14" on the top and bottom of each sash. The frame will sit on the existing sill adding an additional sill. This last item may not be as noticeable from the street since the permanent aluminum double track storm/screen combination windows will remain. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: C. 'WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are in most cases wood. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where aluminum siding has been applied window trim has been covered. About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows, the other half wood windows. 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 reused 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 metaI, vinyl, or fiberglass should not be used if they would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The house was originally rated as non-contributing and is described as such in the Riverside Drive Standards and Guidelines. This is mainly because of the aluminum siding and the lack of architectural features. Staff concurs with that original finding of non-contributing given the overall housing fabric of the Riverside Drive LHD. The Preservation Specialist was on the site during the homeowner's lunch hour. Based on his exterior inspection he believes the windows can be repaired; and offered to inspect and to show the homeowner how to open the windows from the interior at the homeowner's convenience. A time and date for that interior inspection was not set. The Preservation Specialist also alerted the homeowner to the possibility that when the aluminum siding was installed the windows were not caulked and that installing new windows may not resolve the heating cost issues. Staff recommends approval of the replacement windows on the sides and rear of the house. Staff recommends that the first floor bay and single window and the second floor bedroom windows be either restored or use the less invasive and noticeable sash kits by Marvin- the tilt packs with jamb liners. This would be accomplished with consultation between the Preservation Specialist, Christopher Kohler, Director and Kathy Smarrella.