HLPC MEETING - JANUARY 26, 2026

Village of Skaneateles Historical Landmarks Preservation Commission Regular Meeting January 26, 2026 Present: Chad Rogers, Chairman Dave Birchenough, Member Ted Kinder, Member Members Kathie Dyson and Riordan were excused. Ian Carroll, Clerk to the Boards Bob Eggleston, on behalf of Applicant Elizabeth Estes, Applicant. Consideration of the application of Beth Estes for Certificate of Approval to replace two existing windows on the south side of her unit to doors that open onto the patio, one 36” wide and one that is 49” wide, which are to be Pella aluminum-clad wood doors, of the ‘Lifestyle’ and ‘Reserve’ series, respectively, at the property addressed as 72 E. Genesee Street, Unit #4, in the Village of Skaneateles At 7:01 pm, Chairman Rogers opened the December meeting of the HLPC. Mr. Eggleston offered to present the matter before the board, which would then be revisited during the public hearing. He described the ground level, one-bedroom unit in the back by the lake that has 3 windows and the only access to her private designated patio is through the common entrance door. She would like to replace two of the windows with doors so she has the ability to go directly out onto her patio. He said the building was renovated in the 1980s, and he said there were doors there originally prior to that remodel. The height of the windows and doors were all uniform following the 1980s remodel, and that uniform height would remain in place. The proposal is for aluminum clad, Pella-brand doors. Stone added in the 1980s remodel will be removed and stored on site, should other alterations require them. The other small change will be the wooden privacy screens on either side of the common door will no longer provide access to the patio – the gap that is there between the brick wall will be closed. 1 Mr. Eggleston confirmed that the new doors will be of the same color as the existing windows and doors, which is brown. He assured the board they would be matched in color to the existing facade. The common door will not be touched. He said the HOA is reviewing the proposal, but other than that it doesn’t need any other approvals other than a building permit. Mr. Eggleston acknowledged that there was some pushback from the association, with some resisting the change, and the precedent that could be set. It was discussed that that other lakefront buildings had changed windows to doors. After discussion, the Commission motioned to adjourn the Public Hearing and issue a certificate of approval for the proposed work. Additional discussion addressed the HOA’s plans to replace worn lettering on the windows on the front of the building, which should not require any approvals since it is just a replacement in kind of what is already there. The motion was made by Chairman Rogers and seconded by Member Kinderd. Upon the unanimous vote of the members present in favor of the motion, the motion was carried 3-0. The matter concluded at 7:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, Ian Carroll, Clerk to the Boards 2