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Board approves roof and vent at Madison house but requires repair of seven historic dormer windows
Summary
The DRB approved an asphalt roof replacement and attic ventilation for a Second Empire house at 2 Madison but voted that seven historic dormer windows must be repaired rather than replaced unless the owner supplies evidence the sash are irreparable.
Alden Russell Newhall, owner of a Second Empire house at 2 Madison, asked the board for permission to replace seven upper dormer windows and to install a new asphalt roof and attic fan. After discussion the DRB approved the new roof and the attic ventilation but moved that the seven historic dormer windows be repaired rather than replaced. Chair Tammy Anger and multiple members urged the owner to document irreparable conditions before proposing replacement and suggested craftspeople and preservation resources as lower‑cost options.
The board’s vote: The motion approved roof and vent work; the board adopted a condition requiring repair of the seven historic windows unless the applicant produces contractor documentation showing the sash cannot be restored. Several members referenced local examples of successful sash restoration and advised the owner to consult the Preservation Foundation for technical assistance.
Next steps: Owner may submit additional evidence (contractor assessments/cut sheets) if he believes repair is infeasible; staff will record the condition in the notice of decision.
