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Owner of 172 Caroline faces DRB scrutiny after unapproved vinyl window replacements; board asks for wood replacement cut sheets
Summary
The DRB reviewed a stop‑work condition at 172 Caroline Street after the owner replaced first‑floor wood windows with vinyl units without prior approval. The board asked the owner to submit manufacturer cut sheets for proposed replacement wood windows and prioritized restoring the pedestrian‑level facade to a consistent historic appearance.
Tonya Yasenchak, representing the owner of 172 Caroline Street, acknowledged a stop‑work notice after Pella vinyl windows were installed on the first floor without prior Design Review Board approval. The board examined historical records and minutes showing similar work by a prior owner in 2010 and discussed whether the current owner must restore first‑floor openings that were changed without a DRB permit.
Board concerns focused on pedestrian‑level appearances on the corner lot and whether the current owner should be required to restore first‑floor windows to wood sash even though some upper‑floor replacements predated his ownership. Members asked the applicant to provide cut sheets and manufacturer specifications for any proposed wood replacement sashes (true divided‑light, double‑glazed units) and agreed that the most visually important facade is the pedestrian level on the corner; a majority signaled preference to prioritize restoring first‑floor openings to appropriate wood units.
Next steps: Applicant to provide window cut sheets and sample details for DRB review. The board emphasized that replacement with custom, true divided‑light wood units or high‑quality double‑glazed replicas is preferred; staff will determine any enforcement follow‑up if the owner does not comply.
