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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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Minutes note: Mr. Tim Askin said a house design was approved about a year ago with wood clapboard and wood windows. They are now requesting fiber cement siding and fiberglass windows. Chicago did a study of 24 cities in 2017 and only one would deny fiber cement siding for new construction. Court cases have also been decided against the city for requiring wood siding at least twice. Mr. Askin does not support the fiber glass windows. The Commission has been requiring wood trim and wood windows, even on garages.
Jacob Polanski, designer, said he sees fiber glass windows as being comparable to wood and the window trim will be wood. They will have elaborate window surrounds and will be hiring local trades people. Fiber glass windows are a newer product on the market.
Mr. Jarosz thinks the windows, due to the detail of the wood trim and wood casing, wouldn't compromise the historic look. He trusts the builder to do the wood trim and casing and he can also be asked to review it. The condition is that the wood trim remain. | Pass | 4:2 |
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