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Commission continues window replacement application at 98 Warren Street pending repair vs. replacement data
Summary
The commission continued COA2600273 after staff said many first- and second-story windows appear original and repairable; the homeowner will provide restoration quotes and energy-efficiency data to support any proposed replacement.
The Italian Village Commission continued a request to replace 10 historic wood windows at 98 Warren Street after staff said many windows appear original and should be repaired if possible.
Applicant Dominic Bruno presented quotes from three window-restoration firms showing a $4,000–$9,000 cost range compared with replacement with Pella Architect Reserve wood windows. Bruno said the existing windows leak air, causing reliance on space heaters and window AC units, and that he seeks improved energy performance.
Staff said they conducted a site visit on 5/27 and found many windows repairable and recommended continuation to allow the applicant to provide documentation from the restoration contractors and comparative U-value or R-value data demonstrating whether repair plus storm windows would meet the applicant’s energy goals. Commissioners reiterated that the commission’s guidelines generally favor repairing original windows and advised the applicant to provide restoration firm reports and any grant options (for example, lead-abatement grants cited by a commissioner) that could offset repair cost.
The commission moved to continue COA2600273 so the applicant can submit the requested documentation; motion carried.
