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Board approves windows, gutters and brick overlay at 715 Southeast Winona Avenue
Summary
The Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board on May 1 approved a certificate of appropriateness permitting a Chicago-style brick overlay on the porch and walkway, replacement of mixed historic windows with Gel Wind premium single-hung windows, and installation of a K-style gutter system at 715 Southeast Winona Avenue.
The Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board on May 1, 2025, approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior alterations at 715 Southeast Winona Avenue, a contributing 1918 wood-vernacular residence in the Ocala Historic District.
Staff presented photographs and specifications showing the existing mix of window types on the house, the proposed Gel Wind premium single-hung vinyl windows, a Chicago-style brick overlay for the porch and walkway, and a conventional gutter profile. Bria said staff based its recommendation on the COA decision criteria (section 94-82(g)(1)) and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, citing SOI guidance on porch/entrance treatments, window standards and material considerations.
Applicant Trey Patterson told the board he sought uniformity across the home's windows and provided a model number used by a nearby neighbor. "We want the same look, you know, throughout the whole entire house," Patterson said. He described the existing concrete porch as cracked and said the brick overlay would create a more historic appearance in his view. Patterson also described glazing and mutton details, noting the replacement windows would protrude slightly more than the original glazing on some openings.
Board members asked about muntin (mutton) depth and profiles. Staff and members discussed that the vendor's premium option offers applied muntins in a 5/8- to 7/8-inch range and that the board has historically favored the thicker (7/8-inch) profile for visual compatibility with original windows. Staff confirmed the proposed windows would be black and that color is not typically regulated for windows under current guidelines; roof color is the primary element the board reviews.
On a motion to approve the COA, the board voted in favor and the certificate was granted. The certificate is valid for six months; construction must be started within that period and completed within 12 months if started, unless staff grants an extension.
