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Owner wins approval to replace seven street‑facing windows at 19 Willow Street
Summary
The commission approved replacement of seven damaged street‑facing windows at 19 Willow Street with higher‑quality Pella Reserve double‑hung units after the owner demonstrated wood rot and failed sash components.
Peter Siegel told the commission that windows installed in 1990 had sustained significant timber rot and failed hardware, leaving some sashes and guides cracked and non‑functional. Siegel said he sought replacement with Pella Reserve double‑hung windows to restore watertightness and improve energy performance; commissioners reviewed photos and generally agreed restoration was unlikely to be successful.
Several commissioners urged selecting the highest‑quality wood windows available and asked the owner to consider true‑divided‑light profiles where appropriate. The commission moved, seconded and approved the replacement application as presented, citing the need to remedy water infiltration and failing components.
