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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: As inspection of these windows has determined many components need replacement, and removal of the existing storms and replacement with the proposed Marvin Ultimate white aluminum -clad windows with grids to match existing will restore a more historically accurate appearance, the Staff recommends approval. Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Commissioner Klusczinski addressed the applicant and membership with respect to the material condition of the original windows proposed for replacement. He stated that additional evidence has been presented (since the petitioner's previous application in 2015) which suggests that the window units are reasonably deteriorated. Even these windows are not beyond reconditioning, although a qualified contractor may be difficult to find. It should be noted that any loss of character -defining or original features may adversely affect a structure's State (DNR) historic rating — regardless of any approval granted by HPC. This property is currently rated "Notable." The rating might change from window replacements, once reassessed. As a general rule, old growth wood windows have a life expectancy beyond their modern counterparts. Wood windows with aluminum cladding will still deteriorate from the inside out, due to moisture retention. Acceptable rehabilitation methods endorsed by the HPC and the National Parks Service can make old windows energy efficient while still preserving historic character. He closed by stating that he would endorse this project but not without some regret. Klusczinski urged the applicant to explore rehabilitation for at least some of the windows that could be more easily repaired in an effort to preserve unique features that will be permanently lost with new installations. Commissioner Gordon moved to approve application as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Molnar. Six in favor, none opposed. Vote: 6 — 0 COA#2016-1206 Approved. III. HEARING OF VISITORS IV. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 21, 2016 — Approved by general consent. B. TREASURER'S REPORT 1. Location Report — Distributed. Executive Director Feasel reported that everything is balancing nicely, with less than $10 left at year-end. C. STAFF REPORTS 1. Correspondence — Circulated. 2. Executive Director — In Packet. 8