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Board requires window muntin pattern for 403 North Swinton renovation; raises concerns about roof material
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board approved a certificate of appropriateness for renovations at 403 North Swinton Avenue but required new windows to include a muntin pattern similar to existing windows; staff and several board members expressed concern about proposed standing‑seam metal roofing.
The Historic Preservation Board voted May 7 to approve a certificate of appropriateness for exterior renovations at 403 North Swinton Avenue, with a condition that newly installed windows include a muntin pattern similar to the building’s existing divided‑light appearance.
Why it matters: windows and roof material are character‑defining features for mid‑century and masonry vernacular buildings; the board’s decision illustrates how the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and the city’s design guidelines shape acceptable modern interventions.
What was proposed: the applicant sought approval to install impact windows and doors, add two windows to the north elevation,…
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