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8/1 divided light; replace one replacement window with more historically correct window. All windows will match rear window that was installed during addition in 2009. Marvin brand windows will be used and the entire house will have the same windows. The current combination storms were installed in the 1950s and are in horrible shape. The windows will return the house to a closer approximation of the house as it was built. Photos included. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Restore bricked opening of dining room window with side by side (2) fixed 6 pane windows. Replace 11 windows that are over painted, over caulked some with broken storm windows: 3 windows located in the front upstairs 2 8/1 and 16/1; 4 downstairs front windows replace 2 double sets 6/1; West upper floor 16/1; rear 2 upper floor 6/1 and upper East 1 original window 6/1; and replace one replacement window 6/1. All windows are Marvin Ultimate Double Hung wood windows with true divided lights and replicate what is there. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wavne 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: Wayne Doolittle, Preservation Specialist and Steve Szaday, Intern visited the site on 9 November and are of the opinion that from the exterior the windows appear to be able to be repaired. They will perform an interior inspection with the homeowner prior to the 21 November meeting and report their findings. This house has had extensive repair, replacement and remodeling documented since 2004; and all of it has been quality work with quality materials. The Staff makes no recommendation at this time pending the Preservation Specialist report. Project represented by applicant, Elizabeth Adey. Wayne Doolittle, Preservation Specialist provided his assessment from the on site investigation that the windows are not deteriorated beyond repair. Member of the public, Joan Downs-Krostenko offered her perspective to the applicant, speaking against the application. Chair clarified that rehabilitation for the existing windows may be done with an administrative approval, not requiring another Board meeting but the applicant chooses to have the disposition for the project as submitted for the replacement option. . On a motion by Jerry Niezgodski with a second by Tim Klusczinski to deny application as submitted. Vote: Mike Voll -aye, this is an opportunity to preserve what we can, when we can; Dave Steinhauer -nay; Tim Klusczinski-aye, I do not believe that a reasonable quotation to assess the differences between rehabilitation has been provided. We are lacking in sufficient documentation of the replacement options to be able to make a decision. I applaud homeowner for trying to do the very best possible but given the parameters and the small window of decision that we have to make tonight based strictly on this application as it was presented. I cannot in good conscience vote in favor of replacements before I have been assured that rehabilitation is not feasible in this case which also is more in keeping with the Standards and Guidelines for the East Wayne district and for all of our historic districts; Jerry Niezgodski-aye, primarily lack of information to move forward and if we are looking specifically at what is proposed here we would prefer to see included with this some kind of information about costs in rehabbing of this windows. You have been a great steward of this property and have done some great work and moving forward to do something top notch; Kevin Buccellato-nay. Vote: 3-2. COA 2011-1107A motion to deny application was approved. 11