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on the original window sashes. The two sills on the second floor front face of the house needed scraping and painting soon but were not rotten yet. I also saw many of the storm windows needed repair. In particular many of the "ear tabs" that keep the screens and glass panes in place were missing or broken. The owner explained that was part of the reason for the desire to replace them was the lack of ability to use the storms and screens properly. She expressed concern since they have a young child and will be renting the property out in September that the storms were not safe. I suggested that she gets a copy of the contractor list to talk about the repairs that are needed on the original windows and get quotes just to get new storms installed in lieu of the ones there that are failing. Deb Parcell emailed a list that day. I did not notice any windows in the house that were deteriorated beyond repair. They need maintenance and soon but not replacement. The storms however because of the lack of locking tabs and ears are most likely dangerous if opened without something present to prop them up. Steve Szaday, Preservation Specialist STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK EXISTING STRUCTURES C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are in most cases wood and vary depending upon the style of the home. Many are double - hung windows with wood trim and sills. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where aluminum siding has been applied, the window and door trim has been covered. About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows; the other half have wood storm windows. 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 storm windows and doors painted or finished 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 reused in place. New window and door openings, which would alter the scale and proportion of the building may not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features such as metal, vinyl or fiberglass awnings, hoods or aluminum insulating glass combinations that require removal of original windows and doors, shall not be installed. Not Recommended Fake shutters that would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building should not be used. D. ENTRANCES PORCHES AND STEPS Most houses in the district have either an open or enclosed porch across the front. Most porches have either hip or gabled roofs or are covered by the main roof of the house. Required When deteriorated beyond repair, existing or original porches, stoops, patios and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design or by a design more in keeping with the historic period of the structure. Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles and which are important to the building's historical integrity shall be retained. Recommended When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not alter the architectural or historical character of the building. Prohibited Front porches, stoops, patios and steps that are important to the building's style and development shall not be altered or removed; if in need of replacement, see above Required section. See also Section IV B. Access for Handicapped or Disabled Persons. Not Recommended Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of window replacement, and approval of handrail. Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Public Comment Joan Downs-Krostenko, 849 Forest: One point of becoming a Historic District was to preserve original windows, doors and trim. A few vinyl windows have been installed, mostly before the district was formed. Originals windows should be retained. They are efficient, easy to use and maintain, safe, and help to retain property values. Recommends following district guidelines.