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Landmarks Commission approves vinyl windows for 33 Washington St. with simulated divided-light requirement
Summary
The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission approved application CA-25-001 to replace 12 existing wood windows at 33 Washington Street with vinyl windows, on the condition that the windows use a 2-over-2 simulated divided-light (SDL) pattern to match the house's historic appearance.
The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission on the evening of the meeting approved application CA-25-001, allowing the replacement of 12 existing 2-over-2 wood windows and their aluminum storm windows at 33 Washington Street with vinyl windows, provided the new windows employ a 2-over-2 simulated divided-light (SDL) pattern to preserve the building’s remaining historic window appearance.
Commission staff member Andrew described the house as built around the 1870s and reviewed photographs showing the existing wood 2-over-2 windows with aluminum storms. The applicant, identified only as David, told the commission he will install the windows himself and that existing exterior trim and openings will not be modified. David said lead time for the ordered windows is about "5 to 7 weeks."
The commission discussed preserving the visual depth of the historic windows. Commissioner Dave (last name not specified in the transcript) and others urged a 2-over-2 configuration or an SDL to retain architectural detail. Andrew and others noted the commission’s recent practice of approving vinyl windows only when they include simulated divided lights for multi-pane historic appearances. Commissioner Pete Lynch said he would prefer not to delay the project but supported approving vinyl windows if the 2-over-2 SDL option could be obtained.
Commissioner (name not specified) moved to approve application CA-25-001 “with the exception that we will accept a 2-over-2 simulated divided light.” That motion was seconded and carried on a roll-call vote recorded in the meeting as unanimous among members present.
The applicant was asked to provide Andrew with the finalized product information; the commission suggested American Craftsman, Quaker or local suppliers such as 84 Lumber or Northern Window and Door as possible sources if the initially proposed vendor did not offer an SDL option. The applicant said he preferred not to return next month if he could confirm the 2-over-2 SDL option; the commission agreed he need only return if he could not obtain the specified simulated divided light.
The approval allows the applicant to replace the windows as described, provided the 2-over-2 simulated divided-light condition is met and product information is submitted to staff.
Votes at a glance: application CA-25-001 — approved (motion: approve CA-25-001 conditioned on 2-over-2 SDL; mover: Commissioner listed as making the motion in the transcript; second: name recorded; roll-call: recorded as Yes from members present).
