Historic review of window replacement at 19014 Winslow Road
Shaker Heights
Summary
The board rejected plain replacement windows on a historic Aldersyde Road home, signaling that window style and grids matter when your house has historic character. Homeowners with older homes should expect pushback on generic window swaps.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The homeowners will need to budget for grid-equipped casement-style replacement windows instead of cheaper plain double-hungs.
Residents who value Shaker Heights' historic architectural character benefit from stricter window standards.
The homeowners at 16805 Aldersyde Road face added design work and expense before their window project can proceed.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Landmark Commission (Joint) - Oct 28, 2026
Homeowner Adam Darwich proposes replacing windows at his Winslow Road house. Because the home is in the city's historic review process, the design must win a Certificate of Appropriateness before work can proceed.
Architectural Board of Review - Sep 22, 2026
The board rejected plain replacement windows on a historic Aldersyde Road home, signaling that window style and grids matter when your house has historic character. Homeowners with older homes should expect pushback on generic window swaps.
Safety & Public Works Committee - Sep 3, 2026
Replacing all 74 wood windows at the fully occupied Shaker Family Center now, instead of over four years, saves about $130,000 and brings energy, safety, and maintenance benefits. Aluminum windows are still slated for 2029.
Related development
16805 Aldersyde Road Window Alteration
Homeowners must redesign the window package to match the home's original character.
19014 Winslow Road — Proposed Window Replacement
Approval would clear the way for the window work; denial would send the owner back with a new design.
2711 Wadsworth Road Window Alteration
Straightforward window refresh matching the house's existing look.
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