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Owner at 4656 Capel Circle to add exterior applied muntins after unauthorized window changes
Summary
After unpermitted window replacements at a 1941 Austin Terrace house, the HLC approved a plan to add exterior applied three‑dimensional muntins to the front windows, coordinating pattern with the Historic Preservation Office.
The City of El Paso Historic Landmark Commission approved a remedy for after‑the‑fact window replacements at 4656 Capel Circle in the Austin Terrace Historic District, directing the owner to add exterior three‑dimensional applied muntins to the two front windows visible from the public right-of-way.
Staff said the 1941 contributing house had original casement windows and that the current replacement windows are large picture windows that are inconsistent with the house’s historic character. Staff recommended replacing the windows with operable sash that match historic patterns or, where feasible, applying exterior applied muntins to the existing units to simulate the original multi-light appearance.
Owner representative David (Raymond) Beard told the commission the windows were replaced in about 2019–2020 by a prior owner and that he inherited the property after family deaths. Beard said he is willing to make corrections and work with staff, and expressed interest in quality materials and workmanship for the applied muntins.
The commission voted to require exterior three‑dimensional applied muntins on the two front windows and directed the owner to coordinate the grid pattern with the Historic Preservation Office. Staff will verify the muntin pattern and installation details administratively before the work is completed.
