HDC peeks into aging windows

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Nicky Boyette – It was a crowded room and full agenda for the Historic District Commission at the May 4 meeting, but commissioners handily dispatched with the nine applications. Only one of the items was not fully approved at the meeting, but it received partial approval. Full approval came at a special meeting the following morning.

Debbie Davis had appeared at the January 6 meeting to begin the process of renovating the 19th-century structure at 4 Summit by getting permission to add a porch where one originally rested. She followed up at this meeting by seeking permission to replace the aging windows and doors.

Commissioner Doug Breitling stated he wanted to visit the site to get a better feel for what they would be voting on, so commissioners agreed to visit with Davis at the site. They approved everything on the application except the windows and met Davis at the site for a first hand look.

At the subsequent special meeting, Breitling described ten of the windows as salvaged old windows installed in such a way as to preclude proper insulating of the walls. He suggested one window in the front of the house should remain, but all the others could be replaced. There was also a kitchen window approved for replacement, and the commission voted to approve Breitling’s motion.

The commission also approved the first two new constructions at the Corley Loop development on East Mountain and these six other applications:

  • 2 College – rear fencing
  • 215 N. Main – replace two front windows; new deck
  • 4 Oakridge – remove non-original carport; remove paving; new rear deck
  • 13 N. Main – repaint new colors; front/rear awnings; new signs; front & rear doors; patch walls
  • 60B Wall – new construction: single family residence
  • 120 N. Main – replace uncovered car plank siding with new car plank siding

These items on the Consent Agenda were approved:

  • 123 Spring – new sign
  • 106 E. Van Buren – new sign
  • 44 Owen – new paint colors
  • 75 Prospect – sign with shelter
  • 77 Spring – new sign; new paint color for exterior and flower box

Consent Agenda items are Level I applications that the City Preservation Officer believes to be in accordance with the design guidelines.

Chair Dee Bright presented these six Administrative Approvals, which are applications for repair or work involving no changes in materials or color but which also include applications for changes in roofing color:

  • 104 Wall – re-roof
  • 26 Emporia – re-roof
  • 44 Owen – re-roof
  • 17 Hilton – re-build stone foundation
  • 95 Spring ­– replace exterior entry trim
  • 45 Spring – replace existing rear railing

Next meeting will be Wednesday, May 18, at 6 p.m.