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Georgetown council overturns HARC denial, approves replacement windows at 1103 S. Walnut
Summary
After applicant testimony and public support, the council reversed a 4–3 HARC denial and approved a Certificate of Appropriateness allowing Fibrex composite windows for the street‑facing facade at 1103 S. Walnut; council also urged process improvements for consistent HARC decisions.
The Georgetown City Council voted unanimously to overturn a Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC) denial and grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacements at 1103 S. Walnut.
Allison (planning staff) told council HARC denied the applicant’s request in a 4‑3 vote on the basis that “deteriorated building materials should be repaired rather than replaced.” The property is a medium‑priority structure in Old Town.
Applicant Jill Schneider urged reversal, saying she began the project to preserve the house and “I’m requesting that the council overturn HARC’s decision and approve my certificate of appropriateness so that I can complete my window…
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