[MassHistPres] windows

[Nancy Dole]

What does "like kind" mean? We have been getting applications for 
certificate of non applicability for "maintenance, repair or replacement 
using same design materials, color" in which the applicant (contractor) 
notes that he plans to "remove existing windows and replace with like 
kind, color and grill pattern" .  We recently learned that what he means 
is he wants to replace existng wooden windows with insulated aluminum 
clad window inserts, specifically "Marvin Aluminum Clad Ultimate Insert 
Double Hung" .

I assumed by the nature of the application that "like kind" meant the 
same material, ie replace wood with wood. Another member felt that "like 
kind" could mean replace wooden window with true divided lites, with 
insulated aluminum clad wooden windows with mullions attached to glass, 
because aluminum clad were the same color, were the same size diameter 
and had a six over six grill pattern applied to glass that was like the 
old six over six original window.

Any one out there that can define "like kind". And do any districts have 
a list of windows that they approve?

Thanks,

Nancy Dole, West Tisbury Historic District Commission

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