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Commission approves trim repairs, not window replacement, for Front Street property
Summary
Bolton Realty/Front Street Capital received approval to replace rotten wooden window trim and seals and to repaint the storefront; the commission emphasized the work will not replace entire window units.
The Natchitoches Historic District Commission approved exterior repairs for a Front Street property owned by Bolton Realty/Front Street Capital that will replace rotten wooden window casings and seals, not entire window units, and will include repainting of the front façade.
The decision matters because commissioners emphasized preserving original window units while repairing decayed trim and preventing further water intrusion. The work is intended to address localized rot without altering the window openings themselves.
Commission staff and applicants clarified the scope: the work will replace the outside trim and seal the frames, and the front will be repainted to match or slightly brighten the existing color. The applicant said the rotten condition was due to water intrusion at the flat-roof area and that the metalwork will be repainted or matched to the existing silver tone.
Commissioner Horton moved to approve the application; Commissioner Robinson seconded. The commission voted to approve the application as presented.
