Agenda Date: April 17, 2017
Subject:
Title
Resolution to approve a COA for the replacement of windows at the Batschelet Building, 2565 - 2579 West Main Street
Body
Presented By:
Dennis Swain, Senior Planner
APPLICATION SUMMARY:
Project Name: Resolution Approving a COA for the Batschelet Building
Historic Name: Batschelet Building
Application Type: Board-Level COA
Location: 2565 - 2579 West Main Street
Applicable Design Guidelines: Historic Preservation Design Guidelines
Applicant: Rees F. Davis, Jr.,
Owner: Mainstreet Partners 1, LLC, by Rees F. Davis
Project Description: Replace five windows facing Main Street on the second floor of the building.
Staff Recommendation: Approval, with conditions as identified in the below analysis
PROCESS:
This is a third continuation of a December 19, 2016, public hearing. The board first continued the December public hearing until its January 18, 2017, meeting so the applicant could respond to the board's request for additional information about the design and proven durability of the proposed fiberglass replacement windows.
In response to the board's request, the applicant has provided additional information, which is attached to this staff communication. The applicant has included 1) photos of the historic Bruce Curtis (Museum Collections) Building on the CU Boulder campus, which has Alpen fiberglass replacement windows of a size and design similar to those the applicant proposes using for the Batschelet Building; 2) a summary of a case study installation of Alpen fiberglass windows in a Historic Structure in Palo Alto, California; 3) a data sheet for Alpen 725 Series windows; 4) a quote sheet for Alpen 725 Series Fiberglass Single Hung Venting 57.25 x 94.25 windows; and 5) window details, sections, and dimensions for Alpen 725 Series windows. The applicant has indicated that they will bring their contractor to the public hearing to provide information and answer the board's questions.
The applicant asked f...
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