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Board approves like-for-like window replacement at 143 South Gore
Summary
The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board approved replacement windows at 143 South Gore Avenue after staff and the applicant confirmed the new units match existing sizes and meet egress requirements.
The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board on the evening’s public hearing approved a like-for-like replacement of windows at 143 South Gore Avenue.
The board moved to approve the project after members confirmed the new windows would match existing dimensions and glazing. Carol Dunkey, a volunteer architect on the board, asked staff and the applicant to verify sightlines and sizes on the side elevations; the applicant’s representative, Brian (project representative), said the windows are a direct replacement. "Same size, same design, being double hung, equal sashes, upper and lower, no grills in the glass, clear glass, white interior, white exterior," Brian said. He added there are no dimensional changes to openings and that egress requirements for upstairs bedrooms would be met.
Nut graf: The application centered on preserving the appearance of the historic district by replacing windows in kind; the board’s approval hinges on matching existing profiles and sizes rather than introducing new openings or decorative grille patterns.
Board members offered no additional conditions. The motion to approve was made and seconded during the public hearing and passed by voice vote; the transcript does not record a roll-call tally.
The board next moved on to other items on the agenda.
