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Planning commission approves Fibrex windows in two after‑the‑fact cases; commissioners urge stricter permit diligence
Summary
The commission approved two related design study applications for Fibrex (Andersen) windows, including one application filed after windows were installed without prior planning approval; commissioners approved the installations but urged vendors and installers to follow the city’s design‑review process in future.
The Carmel City Planning Commission approved two related design study applications on Thursday allowing Fibrex (Andersen) replacement windows to remain at two single‑family residences, including one application that was filed after the windows had already been installed.
Staff described Fibrex as a composite/clad product (a resin/wood‑fiber material marketed by Andersen) and presented the same technical materials to the commission for both properties. Planning staff said the product can meet Class A fire‑assembly standards and that it replicates wood…
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