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Fort Myers preservation panel approves Casa Rio window and door replacement with conditions
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission approved replacement of windows and doors at Casa Rio (2424 McGregor Blvd), a 1926 National Register landmark, with custom PGT aluminum impact products but required the new units to match the existing window size and profile and to include exterior three-dimensional muntins; staff will confirm final shop drawings and installation.
The City of Fort Myers Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday approved a certificate of review allowing the owner of Casa Rio at 2424 McGregor Boulevard to replace the home’s existing single-pane wood windows and doors with custom PGT WindGuard aluminum impact windows and doors, but added conditions aimed at preserving the building’s historic appearance.
Planning manager Nicole Devon told commissioners that Casa Rio, a 1926 landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, is eligible for review under Land Development Code §114-72(a)(3) and Secretary of the Interior standards. Staff recommended approval provided the replacements are installed as described in the application, that all single-hung windows have exterior-applied muntins with a…
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