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DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This two story plus attic L -plan structure has an irregular plan and is situated on a cement block foundation. The exterior walls are covered in vinyl siding. The roof is covered with asphalt shingles and has a wide carved cornice under the eaves of the front gable and dormer. There is an enclosed brick porch with double hung windows and door facing the street. There are a variety of window styles, including 1/1 double hung. The front bay had two (up until December of 2017) arts -and -crafts style of division of 16/1. Front gable has an arts -and -crafts style window with 14 small panes around one slightly large pane over one. A side dormer has a fixed window with 18 divisions. A poured cement retaining wall faces the street. ALTERATIONS: COA 2005-0825 called for the removal of 8" aluminum siding to be resided with double 4" vinyl siding resembling clapboard, but permit was revoked in November of same year as the exposed original siding was determined to be in better condition than originally reported. COA 2007-0529 called for the installation of vinyl siding to the body of the house but retained, repaired, and repainted the trim around the windows, as well as the gables and fascia. COA 2007-0627 replaced the north side door with a steel security door and a new screen door in the existing frame. COA 2012-0612A installed a solid vinyl privacy fence around the perimeter of the back yard from the rear set back along the property lines. Nine original windows were replaced in December of 2017. APPLICATION ITEMS: "A) Replacement of seven windows. B) Refurbishing existing windows." DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: A) Applicant seeks retroactive approval for the installation of seven Triple Pane — Ecoshift "Panorama Series Windows". The subject windows are double hung and two are 2 -lite. Window distribution as follows: two double hung (29'/2" x 69") in the living room, two double hung (29 7/8" x 61 1/8") in the main bedroom, and two double hung (29'/2" x 61 1/8") and another double hung (27'/2" x 53") in the second bedroom. B) Applicant seeks permission to remove two 2 -lite vinyl windows that were previously installed without Certificate of Appropriateness. These windows will be replaced with refurbished original windows. PRESERVATION INSPECTOR REPORT: January 31, 2018 On January 29, 2018, I had the opportunity to meet with the owner of 517 Carroll St at the address to inspect the condition of the windows that were removed from the large front openings on the first and second floor of the house. The windows were both double hung with a single mullion on the lower sash and twelve rectangular or square panes on the upper sash. The sashes are not deteriorated due to rot or water damage, but are in need of repairs. Photographs will show that the sides of one of the upper sashes is split but could be repaired. There is also another sash that the mortise and tenon joints have split and part of the mortise • is no longer present. There are areas where the glazing material is absent and the majority of the glazing needs to be removed, cleaned and new material applied. There are also areas of damaged mullion where the sash lock has broken the mullion when not fully opened. I talked to the owner of the windows installation company and inquired to the methodology of how the installers would have put the new windows in to speculate if the original jambs may have been damaged or removed during the installation. He informed me that the replacement windows did not have flanges and that the interior stops were reused. He also said that the sash ropes were cut but the weights left in the pockets. Some of the pulleys may have been damaged or removed during installation depending on the fit and square of the existing openings. I cannot determine the condition of the jambs without removing the new windows. The installer stated that the large windows, especially the one on the first level, had severe damage to the jamb and sill plate. I cannot confirm nor deny these claims as the interior trim work and exterior aluminum wrap obscure clear view to the frame. I also learned that the largest double hung window the company makes is 48" wide. The original windows are 51.5" and 52" wide. They did not want to lose any windows light by using two double -hung with center support which is why they were forced to use sliders. He also suggested false grids for the sake of appearances but they were cost prohibitive. Steve Szaday Historic Preservation Inspector STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Taylor's Field Local Historic District Guidelines The Guidelines selected by the Taylor's Field Local Historic District are: (b2) Rehabilitation Maintaining the existing character of the District, and whenever possible returning it to its original condition. Any rehabilitation would not require the removal of all non -original materials but would encourage the removal of all such materials which are incompatible with the defined elements of preservation for the District. The design of new construction or alteration would not require the duplication of the original design and construction, but should be compatible with the existing structures and the District's defined elements of preservation. The use of original materials or construction techniques would be encouraged, but contemporary methods and materials would be acceptable when compatible. H. EXISTING STRUCTURES • C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Windows and door frames are in most cases wood. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where