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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. 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: ■ Original windows on both floors of the structure were wooden 2/2 double hung. The replacement windows installed on the second floor are vinyl 1/1 double hung. Had the contractor applied for the required building permit HPC staff would have been able to advise the homeowner regarding window divided light pattern and materials to come to an agreeable and cost- effective solution. ■ The condition of the original windows is unknown as the contractor removed windows and installed new prior to inspection • and prior to obtaining a building permit. According to the homeowner the windows contained lead paint the removal of which would require a certified lead/EPA contractor. Staff acknowledges that there are a limited number of lead/EPA certified contractors available locally contributing the practical difficultly of reusing the original windows. ■ The East Wayne Street Standards and Guidelines advise that original windows and doors shall be retained, including sashes, lintels, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. Written by Adam Toering Historic Preservation Specialist Approved by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator Public Discussion: Eric Stahlheim, 902 E Washington Street — I'm an Architectural Intern and have a Masters in Historic Preservation. Two comments based upon his experience in the Historic Preservation field: First, the color which was mentioned — typically, before 1960, you never saw white windows. Two, as far as the pattern, the 2/2 horizontal was a very West Coast thing. In the 1950s it was very common elsewhere in the US, but not so much in the Midwest and especially on a Neo -Colonial house, stylistically. So those two things, to me at least, seem like unique and important character defining features. More so than the fact that is a 2/2, but that it is on a Neo -Colonial style, the marriage of the two. Commissioner Gordon made a motion to deny COA #2018-0118 as presented, adding that the fee would be waived were they to reapply. Commissioner Gelfinan seconded. • In cases of motion for denial, votes in favor of the motion in fact support the motion to deny the application. Roll was called: 5