Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Signed Minutes - September 21, 2020

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APPLICATION ITEMS: "Replace windows" DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness positing multiple different proposals related to the operation of windows: i. Option 1), Install Vinyl replacement windows. i. Install twenty-five (25) Joyce Manufacturing brand double hung vinyl replacement windows, j. Option 2), Install FiberFrame windows, i. Install twenty-five (25) "8000 Series Fiberframe ComfortLine double hung style fiberglass replacement windows. k. Option 3), Install Lifestyle Series Pella Wood Replacement Windows i. Install twenty-five (25) Lifestyle Series Pella double hung style wood replacement windows, 1. Option 4), Restore the original windows On September 4", 2020, Specialist Toering spoke to property owner Jim Nowicki on the phone regarding the particulars of this project. Staff explained that the Historic Preservation Commission and Staff will always advocate for the preservation of the original material. Mr. Nowicki expressed concern that his storm windows needed to be removed and replaced seasonally, and his personal reasons for not wanting to get on ladder and do this. Staff strongly advocated for Mr. Nowicki to confer this position to the Historic Preservation Commission. Staff have not conducted a site visit but believe the windows to be in serviceable and restorable condition. Staff would advocate for the original windows to be restored. Staff would, in lieu of outright replacement of the entire window unit, strongly advocate for the removal and replacement of the storm windows with new aluminum storm windows. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: EAST WAYNE STREET II. EXISTING STRUCTURES 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 and 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 stony 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 used in place. New window and door openings which would alter the scale and proportion of the building shall not be introduced. Inappropriate new windows and door features such as aluminum insulating glass combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors sha 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 SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Commission approve the removal of the existing storrn windows and install new storm windows. Staff recommends that the original windows should be restored. Prepared by Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Specialist Reviewed by Elicia Feasel, Historic Preservation Administrator