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Commission rejects vinyl replacement of original windows at 260 North High Street
Summary
The Commission denied a request by Patricia Stewart to replace 12 original wood windows with white vinyl units, after commissioners recommended repair options and expressed concern that vinyl would diminish the house’s historic value; the motion failed 0–7.
Patricia Stewart requested approval to replace 12 original 4-over-1 wood windows and aluminum storm windows at her 1922 home at 260 North High Street with white vinyl, citing age and energy inefficiency. Commissioners discussed repairing the existing wood windows as a less intrusive and potentially more cost-effective option.
Mr. Pete Lynch suggested engaging a carpenter to address sticking or operational problems, and Commissioner Patrick Lynch observed from photographs that the windows appeared to be in good shape for their age. Commissioner Roger White said he believed replacing wood windows with vinyl would diminish the value of the home. After discussion, a motion to approve Certificate of Appropriateness #CA-26-016 failed; the recorded vote was 0–7 against approval (David Craycraft, Carol DeGrosso, Rich Dobda, Pete Lynch, Patrick Lynch, Whit Wardell and Roger White voted no).
