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LANDMARKS COMMISSION <br /> CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED <br /> MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14,2024 <br /> 7:00 PM <br /> Mr.Neville called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM via an online meeting. <br /> Present:David Neville,Mark Madden, Gretchen Schuler,Tom Dubowski,James Gearhart <br /> Absent: Elizabeth Kukwa, Sarah Egan-Reeves <br /> Staff: City Planner Nahid Parsipour <br /> Mr. Gearhart moved, seconded by Ms. Schuler, to excuse the absences of Ms. Kukwa, Ms. <br /> Sarah Egan-Reeves. The motion passed 5-0. <br /> REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> Mr. Dubowski moved, seconded by Mr. Gearhart, to approve the August 12, 2024, <br /> Landmarks Commission minutes. The motion was approved 5-0. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> 24-PLAN-152; Mary Yvette Hutson-25976 Butternut Ridge Rd <br /> Proposal consists of removal/replacement of 12 windows. <br /> A property owner on Butternut Ridge Road requested approval to replace 12 windows. A <br /> representative from the installation company attended the discussion to present the proposal. The <br /> Commission reviewed the proposed changes and raised concerns about maintaining the historic <br /> character of the windows, particularly the asymmetrical design of the original sashes. Questions <br /> were also raised about the storm windows,as some appeared to be original while others may have <br /> been added later. <br /> The discussion focused on determining whether certain storm windows were original and how best <br /> to preserve the home's historic appearance, especially its front elevation. A section of the <br /> guidelines regarding window replacement was read, emphasizing that any new windows should <br /> match the originals in dimensions and detailing. The primary concern was with the front-facing <br /> windows, which are the most visible from the street. The group debated whether the windows <br /> should be uniform in style, noting that the homeowners were open to either maintaining a <br /> consistent design or allowing some variation, depending on what would best preserve the house's <br /> historic character. <br /> Further discussion centered on the differences in grid patterns between the Breezeway room and <br /> the dining room. It was noted that the Breezeway windows featured standard 50-50 double-hung <br /> 1 <br />