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3) misalignment of interior stops (trim) leading to movement of lower sash and a less than tight seal of the upper and lower sashes 4) missing or damaged aluminum storm sashes It is my opinion that the majority of these windows are not deteriorated beyond repair. New sash cords, removal of some paint, and the adjustment of interior stops would greatly improve the performance of the majority of the windows. Granted some additional epoxy work needs to be performed on two sashes. There are aluminum storms already on most of the house and the ones that are missing parts could be replaced with new. Steve Szaday, Preservation Specialist STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Riverside Drive Local Historic District II. EXISTING STRUCTURES 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 metal, vinyl, or fiberglass should not be used if they would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Previous siding replacement, window alterations, and installation of a couple vinyl windows have already altered the original appearance of the house. As inspection of the windows have determined that several windows need significant repair, and the proposed windows will appear very similar to existing, staff recommends approval of replacement windows without grilles, to maintain the original 1/1 appearance. Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Commissioner Voll moved to deny application as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Anderson. President Klusczinski clarified that votes in the affirmative will support the motion to deny the application and reminded the members to state their reasons when voting. Roll call was ordered. Commissioner Gelfman (Aye) — inconsistency between windows chosen, existing windows could be repaired at less cost and just as much efficiency, petitioner was not here Commissioner Anderson (Aye) — based on the standards and guidelines and the ability to preserve the windows, discontinuity with materials Commissioner Voll (Aye) — inconsistent and not very convincing evidence that windows are deteriorated beyond repair, would prefer applicant would be here so applicant could have been educated on how to repair the windows Commissioner Gordon (Aye) — different manufacturer of windows, apparent ability to restore windows, and not meeting the guidelines Commissioner Klusczinski (Aye) — applicant provided no evidence that windows are reasonably deteriorated beyond repair, proposed replacements are not suggesting in-kind material, application is not in keeping with the standards and guidelines for the district, applicant chose not to represent himself this evening Commissioner Molnar (Aye) — disagrees with two different types of materials used, petitioner is not present to answer questions and be instructed on possible ways to restore the windows C