Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Signed Minutes - September 21, 2020

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underneath to be assessed, and then the motion would need to clarify whether staff or the Commission should decide. Commissioner Wyncott stated that he felt the staff should decide upon the condition and decide accordingly. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko stated that the non -original siding should have preserved the original siding, and that we won't know it's condition until its unveiled, and we won't know how complicated the trim is until it is unveiled, but it probably doesn't have expensive trim repair. Commissioner Stalheim stated that the Sanborn map indicates that there used to be a porch across the front. Commissioner Gelfinan stated she didn't have an issue with remanding the project to staff. Commissioner Stalheim concurred. PUBLIC DISCUSSION, SECTION 1: REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING SIDING: N/A Commissioner Downs-Krostenko made a motion to approve the removal of the fiber board siding on the front house, and the removal of the post -original siding on the back structure, and at that point, staff visit the site to begin a discussion of how to proceed with the restoration of the exterior of both buildings for COA #2020-0904. Seconded by Commissioner Andrews. Five in favor, one opposed. Vote: 5 —1. Motion to approve section 1, removal of the siding on the front and rear structures to assess the original wood underneath on COA #2020-0904 passes. COMMISSION DISCUSSION SECTION 2: INSTALLATION OF STORM WINDOWS: Commissioner Gelfinan began discussion on the storm windows and the rear windows. Mr. Herschberger stated that the storms would make both buildings look uniform. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko asked for clarification on the existing windows on the front building, as well as the new replacement windows, and asked for earlier photos of the windows on the rear structure. Specialist Toering stated that there were no additional photos, and that the windows on the front structure appeared to be original. The rear structure has replacement windows. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko asked about the rear windows. Specialist Toering stated that staff would like the rear windows to be replaced with a different replacement window. Commissioner Stalheim stated that new windows may not need storm windows if new windows are installed. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko asked why the application doesn't reference replacing the rear windows. Specialist Toering clarified that the original reason for the application is the retroactive replacement of the rear windows, and that this is indicated in the correspondence. Commissioner Gelfman stated that the project could be broken up into two sections, the front storm windows, and the rear replacement windows. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko asked staff what they would recommend for the openings. Specialist Toering stated that staff does not have a recommended window replacement option, but that they would no[ recouunend llie iMslalled windows, as they are not believed to be the same size and configuration as the previous windows. Commissioner Gelfinan asked for the front building to be resolved first. PUBLIC DISCUSSION SECTION 2: INSTALLATION OF STORM WINDOWS: N/A