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Board approves window replacements and small addition at 629 Camino Del Monte Sol with conditions on divided‑light pattern
Summary
The HDRB maintained the property's noncontributing status and approved proposed window replacements and a small mechanical addition for 629 Camino Del Monte Sol, requiring consistent vertical or square divided‑light patterns and allowing simulated divided‑light windows.
The Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board on May 13 confirmed that 629 Camino Del Monte Sol remains noncontributing and approved an application to replace windows with true (or simulated) divided‑light units and add a 60‑square‑foot mechanical room addition, subject to conditions on the pattern of the divided lights.
Background and staff recommendation: Staff reviewed the property’s documentation and earlier surveys and recommended retaining the noncontributing status because the building’s original fabric has been substantially altered by earlier renovations. The applicant proposed true divided‑light windows (turquoise blue) throughout and a small mechanical room on the north elevation; the applicant also proposed limited parapet raises depending on roof conditions.
Board discussion and conditions: Board members and staff expressed concern about inconsistent divided‑light orientations shown on the submitted elevations (some units drawn with horizontal muntin orientation while others were vertical). After discussion the board required that the new divided‑light pattern be consistent across the building and favored vertically oriented or square divided panes that match local precedent. The board approved the application on the condition that the applicant standardize the divided‑light pattern (vertical or square) and allowed simulated divided lights (spacer‑bar type) rather than true individual‑lite muntins if needed for budget or supply reasons; the applicant noted much of the building is not publicly visible behind a gated driveway.
Procedural history: Earlier in the hearing the board considered and voted to retain the building’s noncontributing status; that status decision was approved by roll call. Later the design application for the windows and small addition was approved with the pattern and simulation conditions.
Vote: Final approval with conditions passed on roll call (yes: Member Beachy; Member Cherry; Member Degnan; Member Aguilar Medrano; Vice Chair Bienvenu).
