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Board tables window replacement at 278 Kensington, requests mockups and consistency options
Summary
The board tabled a proposal to replace three divided-pane windows at 278 Kensington after members raised concerns about front‑elevation consistency; staff cited design-review ordinance 225-4-1 and the board asked for visual mockups and homeowner input before deciding.
The Building Board discussed a request to replace the three divided-pane windows in a box bay at 278 Kensington with an undivided picture-style center window and two flanking casements. Board members focused on compatibility with the home’s Craftsman-style details and neighboring homes, and several members asked for either preserving mullions on the front elevation or seeing mockups showing how the new configuration would appear.
A staff member summarized the design-review standards under ordinance 225-4-1, noting the chapter’s aim "to promote the village's goals with respect to land use compatibility, property value maintenance and enhancement, aesthetics ... without favoring any particular architectural style or design approach." Given the ambiguity in the submitted photos and concerns about front‑facing consistency, the board voted to table the application and asked the applicant to submit mockups or return with the homeowner to clarify whether top mullions or other adjustments could be added. The board specified options to explore (mullions retained on the upper sashes, mockups of a quarter–half–quarter arrangement, or altering adjacent windows for consistency) before reappearing at a subsequent monthly meeting.
