Approval of window replacement with wood simulated divided light (SDL) windows with the condition that they match the profile and dimensions of existing sashes and that the SDL muntins are on both the inside and outside of the glass, with a spacer bar between. The specifications must be submitted to staff before issuance of the COA. The brick mortar on the foundation must be repaired according to Preservation Brief #2
LEVEL I WORK
Clean and repoint original brick on foundation using Preservation Brief #2. Repair in-kind two single windows on west side.
LEVEL II WORK
1) Replacement of two sets of original 9/1 twin wood windows with wood 9/1 simulated divided light windows on west side (totalling 4 windows).
2) Replace all siding on west side of house with poplar siding to match existing.
3) Jack up the brick foundation on the west side where sagging by removing 30ft starting at the front corner and moving toward the rear of the house and across the front of porch 20 ft. Reuse existing brick for the outside of foundation and match mortar color and joint size. The average height of foundation is 3 ft.
4). Replace front steps a 5/4 x 12 tread with rounded nose and 3/4 wood riser. Steps will be the same width from brick wall to wall. Top step will be dropped down one step.
One-story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Front gable roof with asphalt shingle covering, telescoping gables and rafters. Double-hung eight-over- two and four-two windows. One-story two-thirds front porch with front-gable roof, wood posts on weatherboard covered balustrade. Exterior end brick chimney. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. ©
1)The HZC has set a precedent in similarly situated properties of not approving window replacement soley for energy conservation. This is because research has proven that with proper repair of and insulation around existing windows along with storm windows, greater energy savings can be realized than with double-paned replacement windows.
2) The applicant has sought repair assessments from two contractors who regularly repair windows according to the HZ data base. Both contractors have stated that it is not feasible to repair the windows.
3) The windows exhibit moisture damage which has caused the wood to deteriorate.
4) Some of the lower sashes have plexi-glass installed.
5) The foundation has settled and is sagging on the west side. This has occurred partially due to earlier improper foundation repairs.
6) Window pair #2 on the west side is out of square and will not opertate properly, partially due to the sagging foundation.
7) The steps are not original and the tread/rise dimensions do not meet buidling code.
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