Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 07 21

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Nlinutes June 16, 2014 Page 3 of 11 Mark Brunner, 925 Lafarge, presented. He stated he is working on improving his house on a step by step process and stated the windows are first because he was told they were beyond repair. He stated they are single panes and the double hung do not stay up on their own. He is looking towards having a more energy efficient house. He stated the next thing they are looking to add are gutters and pinning the rock foundation. Discussion ensued on the existing windows and the replacement windows. Watson recommended looking for replacement windows that look like the original. Stewart asked if they had received any bids for restoration. Brunner stated no but he stated the intent is to match what is on the house today. Stewart asked if there were any photographic images of what the windows looked like prior to 1948. Brunner stated he didn't have any and neither did the museum. Watson asked what was the oldest casing found. Robinson showed photos from the staff report and it was not conclusive, even though ogee details were found. Stewart asked what the window replacement process involved and wondered if there would need to be removal of siding. Brunner stated they will take out the entire frame and remove siding on both sides of the window. Robinson stated he found a period of significance in the 2000 survey which stated 1897 to 1950. Watson worried about not having photos prior to 1948. He would like to have a piece of casing from the period of significance and try to replicate it. Stewart stated he agreed with Watson and thought there needed to be clarity on the dates of the windows and the siding. He stated he is not against replacing the window with a like widow but wonders if a wood window is more appropriate than a vinyl window. He recommended a continuance to further the research. Watson stated Brunner mentioned about jacking up the house and would recommend doing that before the windows are to be replaced. Brunner commented the windows are most important. La Grave stated he agrees with Stewart and Watson. He recommends a continuance be placed on this request and suggested a subcommittee be created to work on this project.