Commission conditions window replacements at 2925 N Harvey Pkwy on use of solid wood windows

The commission approved HPCA25-0000145, an application to remove storm windows and replace windows at 2925 North Harvey Parkway, with a condition that replacement windows be solid wood and meet the historic‑district guidelines. Staff recommended continuance to document existing conditions and final product specifications but noted that storm window removal and administrative approvals are possible for some elements.

Applicant Tyler Lawler said he prioritized replacing the street‑facing windows and that full replacement of every window across the house would likely be cost‑prohibitive in the short term. He said the front six windows could be replaced with six‑over‑one wood sashes that some contractors told him could reuse existing jambs. Public commenter Marva Ellard and several commissioners emphasized the importance of maintaining window character in the district and warned against setting a precedent for vinyl replacements.

Commission comments led to a compromise: the commission will approve replacement conditioned on wood windows that meet the guidelines, allow administrative six‑month extensions and commission‑level one‑year extensions for phased work, and request that staff check in with the applicant prior to CA expiration. "The vinyl windows while not ideal are a significant improvement on what was there originally," the applicant said; commissioners nevertheless prioritized returning the house to guideline‑compliant wood windows over time.

Outcome: Motion to approve passed with conditions that the replacement windows be solid wood and consistent with the guidelines; staff will oversee extensions and monitoring.