HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 (12) Design Review Subcommittee—September 23, 2008
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Elgin Design Guideline Manual Specifications:
Windows
A. which are original should be preserved in their original location, size, and design
and with their original materials and numbers of panes (glass lights).
B. which are not original should not be added to primary facades or to secondary
facades where readily visible.
C. should be repaired rather than replaced, but if replacement is necessary, the
recommended replacement should be in-kind to match the originals in material
and design. Windows clad in aluminum or baked-on aluminum are acceptable as
replacement windows for use throughout the structure. Factors to be considered in
determining whether the severity of deterioration of windows requires
replacement shall include but not be limited to the following factors: damage,
excessive weathering, loss of soundness or integrity of the wood, deterioration
due to rot or insect attack, and cost to repair. As to the factor of the cost to repair
windows, a particular window may be permitted to be replaced rather than
repaired if the estimated cost to repair the windows is more than the estimated
cost of the purchase and installation of appropriate replacement windows.
G. screens and/or storms should be wood or baked-on or anodized aluminum and fit
within the window frames.
Staff Recommendation:
Based on evidence submitted, staff recommends approval of the certificate of
appropriateness to replace eight(8) vinyl windows with new aluminum clad wood
windows as submitted.
Scott Savel (contactor): Eight vinyl windows are to be replaced. We are requesting to
replace the "replacement windows" that were installed about 15-20 years ago. The
windows to be installed now are aluminum clad exterior with wood interior. Owner
wants white aluminum clad material. The existing wood windows will remain; are okay
and will not be replaced.
Motion made by Commissioner Roxworthy to approve as submitted.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Couture.
The motion passed unanimously.
61 N. Liberty St.—Replace windows
The property owner has submitted a COA application to replace 4 louvered windows on
the east and south facades of the rear portion of the house. The section where the
replacement is being requested is an addition that is not original to the house. The
current windows in the addition are aluminum framed louvered windows with interior
aluminum storms. An exterior inspection of the windows showed that the existing
windows do not appear to be seriously deteriorated.
The replacement windows being proposed for the addition will fit into the existing
openings. The new windows will have a fixed 12" transom at the top and the lower