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appearance of the historic structure. Material used: American Craftsman white vinyl window with nailing flange. Solid Wood Frame to cover all vinyl, see attached photograph of frame." DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: History: October 6, 2016: Preservation Specialist Steve Szaday investigated report of windows being replaced at Tippecanoe Place. (see attached report). October 7, 2016: HPC President acting as Inspector Tim Klusczinski and intern Millie Latak initiated a follow-up visit to verify the new window installation, observing the work in process. President Klusczinski spoke with the manager at Tippecanoe Place and a contractor on the job confirming the scope of the project and lack of permits. President Klusczinski documented the discarded windows, inspected the remaining original windows (not yet removed), and condition of sills; pointed out failure to apply for COA or Building Permit, and non-compliance of vinyl windows with standards and guidelines. (see attached report). Written request to Building Commissioner to issue a Cease and Desist order. (see attached letter). October 12, 2016: HPC staff meeting and conference call with Todd Zeiger of Indiana Landmarks regarding recent vinyl window installation. Indiana Landmarks holds a fagade easement on Tippecanoe Place. It was determined that the removed windows are circa -1980. President Klusczinski drafted a letter of notification of violation of Group B Standards for property owner. (see attached letter). October 18, 2016: Indiana Landmarks notified property owner of violation of their Historic Preservation Easement. (see attached letter). October 19, 2016: Building Department issues Cease and Desist Letter. (see attached letter). January 26, 2017: Building Department issues Ordinance Violation Citation. (see attached) Project: Existing 6- and 3 -light casement and fixed wood windows were removed from previously approved enclosed porch on back side of property. These windows were approved as part of COA 1980- 0219 to (Appendix I, item 10): "The rear garden veranda will be enclosed with three casement windows per bay, with heavy wood frames designed to fit around the columns." Windows have been replaced with Andersen American Craftsman 70 -Series Pro vinyl double -hung 1/1 replacement windows. Window openings have been reduced in size and the style deviates from what was previously approved. A solid wood frame is proposed to cover all vinyl on the exterior. The wood frame appears similar to a storm window, however, there is no glazing. Wood frame will be attached to vinyl windows by screws and caulked. An opening at the bottom is intended to allow water to escape. Not part of the application, a door with transom above in the rear veranda has been replaced. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: On February 17, 2017 at approximately I OAM Director Feasel and I visited the property located at 620 W Washington. There we met with Kevin the manager of the restaurant housed within the structure. We were on site to document the window installation at the rear enclosed porch. We were told that the wood used under the windows above the limestone was pressure treated pine. We were also told that cedar was used in between the windows. The transition pieces between the windows were the same ones that existed with the last window installation but had been stripped and repainted. The new windows appeared to be vinyl replacements. There appeared to be some installation issues. -The original transition pieces were set too far away from the limestone columns and foam sealant was installed to fill the void, in most places at least 1 inch on all sides. -The windows themselves were framed incorrectly as the outsides of the windows are clearly visible with at least'/2 inch of gap between the window and the framework all around -Foam sealant was used around all the new framework in lieu of the proper caulking. The transitions be flexible not brittle after freezing. Wood and limestone expand and contract at different rates and therefore need a pliable transition material. Some original transition material was still present and appeared to be a type of rubberized caulk. -Some new caulking beads were well over %2 inch wide and stood 1/2 inch above grade