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Ithaca preservation panel asks for detailed inventory before approving window replacements at historic house
Summary
The ILPC reviewed a site visit and found some casement windows at a historic property deteriorated but many repairable; commissioners directed staff and the applicant to document which windows require replacement and to provide detailed drawings comparing existing and proposed units.
The Ithaca City Landmark Preservation Commission on Jan. 20 considered a proposal involving replacement of windows at a historic residence and decided to require more detailed documentation before approving any replacements. Commissioners reported a recent site visit and agreed several windows—notably in the dining room—showed significant rot and likely need replacement, while many others can be repaired.
Commissioners asked staff to create an inventory that marks which specific windows have substantial rot and which appear repairable, and to obtain construction drawings from the manufacturer showing existing and proposed profiles and depths for comparison. The commission emphasized the preservation standard that historically significant features should be repaired when feasible rather than replaced. A staff member summarized site observations and recommended the applicant and staff work together to identify the set of windows that truly warrant replacement.
The commission did not vote to approve replacements and directed staff and the applicant to return with photos and labeled documentation and with proposed details so members could make case-by-case determinations.
