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Board requires wood windows and matching trim for 421 E. Main St.; replacement approved with conditions
Summary
The Board of Architectural Review approved replacement windows at 421 E. Main St., stipulating that front and side elevations keep wood windows (2‑over‑2 sash), simulated divided lights, matching exterior brick mold and sill nosing, and like‑for‑like siding replacement where impacted.
The Winchester City Board of Architectural Review on April 2 approved BAR26‑20, a plan for replacement windows at 421 East Main Street, with conditions the board said are necessary to maintain the building’s historic character.
Staff reported the applicant was not present. Staff told the board that the original windows were 2‑over‑2 and that the recently installed replacements had raised concerns. A staff representative said the board’s main concern was the treatment of front and side (street‑visible) elevations and recommended wood windows and profiles that match the building’s historic appearance.
A board member outlined the conditions added to the approval: primary and side elevation replacements must be wood (not vinyl); sash patterns should be 2‑over‑2; simulated divided lights (SDL) should be specified; the exterior finish should be field finished; exterior brick mold and sill nosing must match the existing profiles and dimensions; and any wood siding disturbed by the work must be replaced like‑for‑like (LKQ). The board also discussed that the work should involve full tear‑out rather than a vinyl insert where that would alter glass footprint or frame footprint.
A motion articulating those stipulations was moved and seconded; the board voted unanimously to approve the modifications subject to the listed conditions. Staff noted that administrative follow‑up would be used to confirm cut sheets and finish details so the board can be assured the installed product matches the approved profiles.
The board’s action restores the requirement that street‑visible elevations retain traditional materials and profiles and permits the applicant to complete the replacement once the specified details are confirmed to staff.
