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HDC approves full window/door replacements at 10 Franklin Street after owners cite water damage
Summary
Owners of 10 Franklin Street received HDC approval to replace single‑pane windows and balcony doors with double‑pane, aluminum‑clad units because of water damage; commission asked for trim documentation and noted preference for wood on non‑contributing buildings.
Owners Susan De Silva and contractor John Ventura presented photos and cut sheets for full window and door replacement at 10 Franklin Street, a non‑contributing building. De Silva said the existing single‑pane windows showed "significant water intrusion damage" and the owners requested full replacement (not inserts) for durability and efficiency.
Commissioners reviewed manufacturer cut sheets and site photos and debated whether wood windows would be preferable even on a non‑contributing building. Staff advised the commission that the property is non‑contributing and that aluminum‑clad windows are considered on a case‑by‑case basis; several commissioners said they would prefer wood and asked the applicant to consider it. The commission accepted the submitted exhibits and voted to approve the full replacement as presented, while asking the applicant to work with staff on trim and to document any additional repairs discovered during construction.
