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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 16, 2023 Page 4 of 13 the sidings and windows. She asked whether the Commission would prefer windows that reflected the style of when the sidings were installed. Beauchamp asked whether the Commission needed to consider all the factors to approve the landmarking. Haley said that no, each part was separate. Brackett Hogstad said that the Commission needed to think about landmarking the property as it was, and not as it would be if the other grants were approved. She said that the Commission could consider the discontinuity in historical styles after discussing the landmarking. Haley said that the Commission should first address the landmarking, then address the alteration certificate. She added that the applicant could then decide not to proceed if they disagreed with the Commission. Dalia asked whether the applicant could still change the windows if the landmarking was approved but the grant was not. Brackett Hogstad said no, but noted that it would not be final until it was approved by Council. Anderson reiterated his concerns about the styling of the windows. Haley asked for the other Commissioner's thoughts on the landmarking proposal. Burg thought that the application met the criteria given that it had retained its initial design. It had a strong social history, and met the landmarking criteria. Dunlap said that the Commission had landmarked structures less accurate to their original designs than this previously. He asked whether the Commission could request that the applicant change the windows to be more like the original design. Keller said that he did not have an issue with the change in windows, and noted that they could be rehabilitated or restored at a later date. He said that the single pane windows could be replaced with more energy efficient ones through restoration. He felt that the historical and social significance was important, and would therefore like to see it landmarked. Dalia said that he was in support of landmarking. Motion to approve the landmarking was moved by Burg and seconded by Keller. The motion was adopted by a vote of 7 to 0. The Commissioners moved on to the Alteration Certificate and Grant Request. Burg asked whether the owner could request an alteration certificate in the future for the sidings after the landmarking was approved. Haley said that they could. Beauchamp said that he liked Anderson's idea of recommending that the applicant restore the original design of the windows. Dalia said that he was supportive of just changing the proportions of the front facade, not all of the windows on the property. Haley asked to see the grant request again. Brackett Hogstad said that the request was for the windows and the front porch. Burg noted that the grant request was under the maximum, so the applicant had some wiggle room.