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the property on the other end. The man identified himself as James Hickner. He said he was unaware that he needed Historic Preservation approval for exchange of the windows on the rear and sides. He was under the impression that he could not the front fagade but could change the other three sides. I explained to him that was not the case and in any event, he would have needed a permit to legally change the windows in any house where the cost was greater than $400. He explained that the house was his parents' house and had been vacant for 20 plus years. He knew he had to save it because it was in a district. He inquired about had we ever allowed a property to be tom down in a district. He felt that the condition of the house was going to require more money than the house was going to be worth. He said he would rather just burn it down. I told him he probably should not say that to me. He told me he had been in the office to discuss a rear deck and had started the COA process but had not finished it as he wanted to complete interior repairs before that could take place. I explained what normally happens when someone applies to replace existing windows. The inspection by myself, the review of proposed new material by staff, then the decision by the commission. I told him it is impossible to inspect what was existing now that the original windows are in pieces in the bottom of the dumpster. I gave him the phone number to the office and asked him to please call as soon as possible and to stop the work. Update: On March 2, 2017,1 returned to the property to find more windows replaced and improperly sized and installed since the original visit on February 15, 2017. I took additional photographs and also wanted to clarify there were three older vinyl windows that were installed considerably before these new ones and are still in place. I also see that the rear patio doors have been replaced and one smaller improperly sized window now exists in the space. Steve Szaday, Preservation Specialist STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT II. 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: (regarding the application items only) As second floor windows are already vinyl, staff recommends approval of application for replacement of existing improper replacement windows with properly sized vinyl windows; replacement of all wood trim pieces replicated to match existing, same dimensions and thickness, including sloped sill. Window crowns, including sloped drip cap, will be replaced where applicable. Staff recommends removal of square kitchen window in back and replacement with two windows sized and trimmed to match original windows in this location. Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Deb Parcell, Deputy Director President Klusczinski clarified owner's agreement to Pella vinyl double -hung windows (with the exception of one casement), substitute all windows appropriately sized for the existing openings, correct trim and siding in keeping with the architectural style of the house and existing material. Commissioner Molnar moved to approve application as written in the staff recommendation, including all details agreed to by owner, and remand final review authority to staff to do on- site approval of the chosen styles and to work with the applicant. Seconded by Commissioner Voll. Eight in favor, none opposed. 2