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OWNER/ARCHTTECT -2- August 20, 2010 MEETING NOTES CONCLUSIONS (Cont) 5. Attendees examined existing conditions at the windows. Andres and Monroe pointed to locations where the windows are drafty, paint is peeling, and where interior and exterior sills are water damaged Hartz also pointed out the fading of the 10 year old curtains. 6. The lower, center sash of the middle window has been retrofit as an operable window (to access the marquee), badly damaging the frame and trim around it in the process. Andres expressed an interest in having an operable, accessible sash at each of the three large center windows. Andres noted that operable sashes are located about 10' above the floor, but are kept closed. He would prefer that these become fixed windows in the replacement. 7. Attendees were invited to look at the windows of the Palais Royale. The windows in this building were renovated byrestoring the existingwindow framing and installing new sashes. The new sashes are painted wood and hold 1" insulated glass units. Monroe provided Hartz with a sample of the insulated glass for reference. 8. Hostetler noted that the original C of A for the renovation of the Palais Royale also included the east windows of the Morris PAC. - While this C of A is no longer valid, she felt that the Commission members would not have any issues if the same type of renovation were to take place (restoration of the fiaming and new wood sashes). 9. Hartz asked what latitude the HPC would allow with regards to changes in materials. a. Hartz noted that the original wood doors, and even the replacement wood doors, are failing and are a continual maintenance issue for the Morris PAC: Hartz noted that the door and frame detailing are simple and could easily be replicated in a material such as aluminum. Hostetler indicated that the HPC members would probably be open to considering a change in material, as long as it is similar in appearance to the existing and reduces maintenance. b. Hartz asked about the materials of new windows and/or sashes. All agreed that the decorative columns applied to the frames be restored or replicated In Doolittle's opinion, aluminum storefront, aluminum -clad wood and vinyl would not be acceptable with the HPC. Doolittle indicated that the HPC was not familiar with fiberglass, but would consider it if a sample and more information could be reviewed. Wood, either new or restored, would likely be approved since it was approved previously. C. With regards to glazing types, the HPC would be concerned with coatings which might be reflective. Any tints or darkening would be at the discretion of the Morris PAC.