9-B-23-DT

Level I: 430 S. Gay St, Exterior Rehabilitation

Approve Subject To Conditions

APPROVE Certificate 9-B-23-DT, omitting the proposed replacement of the fixed storefront windows with double-hung windows; storefront windows should remain the same design, operation, and glass size as existing.

Case File

Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of Certificate 9-B-23-DT, omitting the proposed replacement of the fixed storefront windows with double-hung windows; storefront windows should remain the same design, operation, and glass size as existing.

Applicant Request

Level I: New windows, new entry door

- Exterior rehabilitation focused on ground floor of façade and south elevation. Scope of work includes the removal of existing fixed storefront windows and installation of new, operable, double-hung windows in existing fenestrations. The existing entry will be reconfigured; the paired, full-light doors and transom will be removed, and a new, full-height door will be installed. The sidelights will be reduced in size and engaged pilasters will flank the centrally-located door. Scope of work also includes replacement of the existing patio railing, which is outside the purview of the DRB.

Property Notes / Work to be Completed

- Guidelines for historic buildings recommend replicating original windows' design, operation, and glass size. While the overall relationship of solids to voids and transparency patterns are retained, as the existing window openings will be used, the proposed change to double-hung windows does not replicate original storefront windows, which are typically fixed, single-light panes. The proposed replacement with double-hung windows does not meet the design guidelines.
- The replacement of the paired double doors with a single full-light door and wider pilasters does not negatively affect the overall transparency pattern of the ground floor.
- Signage should be submitted to the DRB as a separate packet.

Applicable Guidelines

- 4. Architectural Character:
- 4b. Enhance pedestrian interest in commercial and office buildings by creating a largely transparent and consistent rhythm of entrances and windows.
- 4d. Differentiate the architectural features of ground floors from upper floors with traditional considerations such as show-windows, transoms, friezes, and sign boards.
- 5. Ground Floor Doors and Windows:
- 5a. Use consistent rhythm of openings, windows, doorways, and entries.
- 5e. All windows at the pedestrian level should be clear.
- Historic Resources:
- 2. Storefronts:
- 2a. Restore and maintain storefronts as they were originally.
- 4. Windows:
- 4a. Repair rather than replace historic windows.
- 4b. Replace windows if repairs are not possible with matching windows, including duplicating design, operation, material, glass size, muntin arrangements, profiles, and trim.
- 4c. Insert windows with the same pane configuration, materials and size as other buildings of the same general construction date, if no original windows are present.
- 4d. Maintain the relationship of solids to voids with new construction that is similar to other buildings in the district, including the typical width, height, spacing, and horizontal alignment of windows.