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Commission denies window‑replacement plan at 702 W. Kirkwood, instructs owner to restore historic proportions
Summary
After finding that recent unapproved work altered window openings, the commission denied a COA for 702 W. Kirkwood and instructed the owner to return with double‑hung windows that match original rough openings and trim.
The commission denied a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement windows at 702 West Kirkwood after staff and commissioners concluded the proposed work did not restore the original window proportions.
Staff recounted that in 2025 the property owner removed four wood, double‑hung windows and replaced them with divided‑light vinyl windows, which triggered a Notice of Violation. A fine was paid in November 2025 and a revised proposal was submitted, but commissioners determined the replacement windows under consideration would not return the openings to their prior proportions and recommended the owner install double‑hung windows sized to the existing rough openings with matching cedar brick molding trim.
Commissioners asked whether the original windows were still available for reinstallation and whether comparable new windows matching historic proportions were available; the petitioner said the removed windows may remain on site but were likely single‑pane and difficult to restore. Commissioners emphasized that the district guidelines prioritize proportion and rhythm of openings over materiality; the denial motion passed 6–0. Staff told the petitioner to submit full plans in advance of the next hearing to avoid repeating the disallowed on‑site work.
