Board denies proposed metal-exterior window inserts for 8 South Washington; applicant absent
Summary
The Board of Architectural Review denied BAR24-942 as presented for window replacement at 8 South Washington, citing materials that do not meet guidelines for primary elevations; the applicant, Tim Averell, was not present and the board asked him to return with more information and full-wood options.
The Winchester City Board of Architectural Review voted to deny BAR24-942, the application by Tim Averell to replace windows at 8 South Washington, after concluding the proposed Marvin window inserts — described in the packet as wood on the interior with a metal-extruded exterior — do not meet the board's guidelines for primary elevations.
The applicant was not present. Staff and board members reviewed the packet and said it lacked specifics on which windows would be changed and did not include samples. A staff member recommended the board deny the proposed treatment for street-facing elevations and encourage the applicant to return with either full-wood windows or clearer documentation about which elevations would use the proposed insert product.
Board members noted the south elevation faces Washington Street and is highly visible; several said they would prefer all-wood windows on the three primary elevations to maintain visual unity. The board also referenced a local example of an all-wood Marvin installation and suggested the applicant consider that product if a historically-appropriate look is desired.
With no applicant explanation or samples present, a board member moved to deny the application as presented; another seconded and the board approved the denial by voice vote. Staff said David would communicate the board's guidance to the applicant so he could submit a revised application with samples and elevation-specific details.
