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Commission approves exterior-applied muntins for 708 West Missouri Avenue windows with product review required
Summary
The commission approved proposed window replacements at 708 West Missouri Ave (Sunset Heights Historic District) on the condition that exterior-applied muntin material and the attachment method be submitted to the Historic Preservation Office for review.
The City of El Paso Historic Landmark Commission voted to approve a certificate-of-appropriateness for window replacement at 708 West Missouri Avenue, with a condition that exterior-applied muntin material and attachment method be submitted to the Historic Preservation Office for review.
Staff described proposed changes to a tripartite main-facade window and several secondary-facade windows, noting that many of the replacements would not be highly visible from the right-of-way. Commission members recommended using exterior muntins or simulated divided-light profiles to maintain the facade pattern; staff cited the Secretary of the Interior standards and local design guidelines that favor repair or compatible replacement of historic window elements.
The contractor and owner representative said they would research external muntin options and provide product specifications. One contractor told the commission, "I would just have to figure it out on my own at this point," and agreed not to charge the homeowner extra for adding exterior-applied muntins. Commissioners specifically requested documentation of the proposed muntin material and the method of attachment (e.g., wood profiles or exterior-applied simulated divided lights) before final administrative approval.
