Commission conditionally approves replacement windows; public-facing units must be full wood

An applicant seeking to replace three windows at 113 D 2nd Street appeared at the July 9 HACC meeting. Brad, a representative from Pedallet, described a traditionally styled, all‑wood window with a thin extruded aluminum cladding intended to protect the exterior finish while preserving historic sightlines. Brad said the product preserves interior wood and reproduces putty-style grills and true‑mull joinery while adding a low‑maintenance exterior cap.

Commission staff and the architect explained that the commission’s guidelines require full-wood exteriors on elevations visible from the public right-of-way (primarily the first and second stories). Commissioners and staff agreed that the alley-facing window was not visible from the public way and could be accepted; the two upper windows visible from the public right-of-way must be full wood or be the subject of an administrative review. The commission moved and approved a conditional approval: accept the alley-side window now and require the applicant to submit cut sheets and final wood-window details to staff (an administrative review) for the two public-facing windows. The administrative review, if the materials meet the guidelines, would obviate the need for the case to return to the commission.

Architect Randall Henry and staff emphasized the commission’s consistent focus on exterior materials visible to passersby; Brad noted that the product was designed to reduce long-term maintenance while preserving a historic appearance. The transcript indicates the motion carried by voice vote; no detailed roll-call tally was recorded.

Next steps: the applicant will submit wood-window cut sheets and final details to city staff for administrative approval before installation.