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Applicant at 154 Academy Street seeks wooden exterior frame to restore arched window look; commission delays decision
Summary
The Poughkeepsie Historic District and Landmark Preservation Commission on July 10 heard a proposal from the owners of 154 Academy Street Units 2 and 3 to restore the building's arched window appearance by installing a wooden exterior frame over recently installed vinyl windows.
The Poughkeepsie Historic District and Landmark Preservation Commission on July 10 heard a proposal from the owners of 154 Academy Street Units 2 and 3 to restore the building's arched window appearance by installing a wooden exterior frame over recently installed vinyl windows. The applicant, identified in the meeting as Sarita, said she had removed interior storm sashes and "took the indoor storm windows and replaced with a vinyl window, which is a no no, and I didn't know that."
Deputy Zoning Administrator Judith Canals reminded the panel that "it's still an exterior feature of the building that you have review authority over," and commissioners discussed several alternatives: fabricating a new wood sash with glass, salvaging…
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