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Brookline Preservation Commission
Local Historic District Report
Address: 55 Devon Road
District: Chestnut Hill North LHD
Applicant: Noury-Ello Architects
Date Built: c. 1893
Architect: unknown
Builder: unknown
Statement of Significance:
The circa 1893 house was originally built for Charles Miller, a clerk, and his wife Jenny, who also built and lived at #30
Norfolk Road as well as 15 and 33 Circuit Road. While no building permit exists, it is possible that the house was
designed by Chapman Frazer as shortly after construction, in 1899 and in 1902, rear multi story additions designed by
Chapman and Frazer were added to the house. Since its construction, the house has been added onto and altered a number
of times, including an addition to attach a rear carriage house by 1919, as well later additions in 1927, 1934, and 1936.
Aluminum gutters and downspouts were installed in 1995, and the house appears to have a variety of windows replaced or
added throughout the years, presumably during interior alterations.
Proposed Alterations:
The applicant is requesting approval to remove a one story 66 sf. rear addition, and infill the space with new french doors
and siding to match the existing. Additionally, with the removal of the addition, the applicant would like to rebuild the left
side of the dining room bay and install a double hung 6/1 wood single pane window, to match the existing window on the
right side of the rear bay. Further, as part of the proposed interior renovations, on the rear elevation, the applicant would
like to replace two sets of french doors as well as a grouping of first floor windows with either a 9 lite wood, SDL,
thermal glazed casement window or a 9 lite wood, SDL, thermal glazed fixed window. In all locations, the applicant will
match the existing siding where necessary. Lastly, a new aluminum downspout on the rear elevation is proposed to match
the existing downspouts.
The applicant is also proposing to replace a set of rear french doors, located on the far left side behind an addition, with a
pair of 6/1 wood, thermal glazed double hung windows. These will not be visible from a public way and staff will issue a
Certificate of Non-Applicability for the work.
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Applicable Guidelines:
Traditional building materials should be used for existing buildings;
Existing windows should be repaired, not replaced;
If a replacement window is proposed, the material and design of the existing window, including the casing, size,
number of panes and type of window should not be changed unless the window is not a character defining feature
of a façade, in which case minor changes in the proposed replacement window may be approved by the
Commission;
If a replacement window is proposed, it should not have muntin bars greater than 7/8” wide and should not have
jamb liners contrasting in color to the windows;
If a window in new construction has insulating glass and if the division of the lites of glass by muntins is deemed
appropriate by the Commission, it should have either true divided lites with muntins no wider than 7/8” or (i)
permanently applied muntins no wider than 7/8” and (ii) dark colored internal spacer bars, but it should not have
either flat muntin grids applied to the inside or outside panes nor removable muntin grids;
New and replacement windows should not be clad in non-historic materials. Vinyl or vinyl-clad and metal-framed
sash, and replacement windows incorporating external storm panels that are integrated into the sash, should not be
used;
Wood frames should not be metal panned and the dimensions of window openings, jambs and sashes should not
be changed;
Existing doors and door openings, including transoms and sidelights, should be repaired not replaced;
Doors, including garage doors, should not be made of metal or plastic;
If an existing door cannot be repaired or is an inappropriate door, the proposed replacement door should be made
of wood and, if glazed with muntin bars, should have true divided lights.
Preliminary Findings:
As the property is located on the corner of Devon and Norfolk Roads the rear is technically visible from Norfolk Road,
even with a solid 6’ fence and vegetation lining Norfolk Road. The Commission should take into consideration the
minimal visibility, as it was very difficult for staff to assess visibility at this site, even in a winter month. The overall
concept of the proposal appears appropriate. While the applicant is proposing thermal pane glazing for the new french
doors, casement windows, and fixed windows, the Commission should keep in mind that in those locations, insulated
glazing exists now as it appears the rear first floor fenestration has been altered on the house. Single pane double hung
windows do still exist on the rear bay, and that is the reason for why the applicant is proposing a single pane double hung
window when reconstructing the left side of the bay.
Aerial view of 55 Devon Road, looking east.
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Aerial view of 55 Devon Road, looking south.
Aerial view of 55 Devon Road, looking west.
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Aerial view of 55 Devon Road, looking north.
Photograph of the rear of 55 Devon Road from Norfolk Road. While visibility is highly minimal, the Commission should
remember that technically landscaping and wood fences do not restrict visibility and should use the aerial views to think
about visibility.
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Photograph of the rear of 55 Devon Road from Norfolk Road. While visibility is highly minimal, the Commission should
remember that technically landscaping and wood fences do not restrict visibility and should use the aerial views to think
about visibility.
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1.1 EXISTING SOUTH (REAR) ELEVATION
1.2
PHOTO KEY
1.1
1.3
Not visible from any public ways
1.3 EXISTING EAST ELEVATION
1.2 EXISTING SOUTH (SIDE) PARTIAL ELEVATION
DATE: ISSUED FOR: SHEET TITLE: 55 DEVON ROAD, BROOKLINE, MA 02467 NOURY-ELLO ARCHITECTS
12.18.2020 HISTORIC PRESERVATION PHOTOS 46 Waltham Street, Suite 4A
THE CURRY/NORDHAUS RESIDENCE Boston, MA 02118
tel 617.529.1326 fax 617.422.0981
P1.0
tel 617.529.1326 fax 617.422.0981
NOURY-ELLO ARCHITECTS
46 Waltham Street, Suite 4A
Boston, MA 02118 THE CURRY/NORDHAUS RESIDENCE
LIVING ROOM ENTRY LIBRARY
55 DEVON ROAD, BROOKLINE, MA 02467
DEN KITCHEN
DINING RM
NOTES
ALL EXTERIOR WORK IS LIMITED TO THE SOUTH (REAR)
FLOOR PLANS
ELEVATION FIRST FLOOR WALLS
SHEET TITLE:
1. REMOVAL OF PREVIOUS +/- 66 SQUARE FOOT
POOL SINGLE-STORY ADDITION BETWEEN THE DINING
SIDE YARD REAR YARD
MUDROOM ROOM BAY AND KITCHEN
2. REBUILD SIDE OF DINING ROOM BAY AND INSTALL (1)
NEW SINGLE PANE DOUBLE-HUNG WOOD WINDOW
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TO MATCH EXISTING.
3. INFILL FACADE TO MATCH EXISTING AND INSTALL (1)
2 1 NEW SET OF FRENCH DOORS.
A2.0 A2.0
ISSUED FOR:
4. REPLACE (3) SETS OF FRENCH DOORS AND (1)
GROUPING OF CASEMENTS WITH NEW CASEMENT,
DOUBLE-HUNG, AND FIXED WINDOWS TO MATCH
EXISTING, SIMULATED DIVIDED LIGHT WOOD
WINDOWS.
12.18.2020
DATE:
EXISTING WALL
FIRST FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING
1 NEW CONSTRUCTION
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
EXISTING TO BE REMOVED A1.0
tel 617.529.1326 fax 617.422.0981
NOURY-ELLO ARCHITECTS
46 Waltham Street, Suite 4A
Boston, MA 02118 THE CURRY/NORDHAUS RESIDENCE
LIVING ROOM ENTRY LIBRARY
55 DEVON ROAD, BROOKLINE, MA 02467
ref/pantry/ovens
WC COATS
OFFICE
DINING RM
BUTLER'S PANTRY/
A A
KITCHEN BAR
NOTE 4
C C C C 1
B D
NOTES
ALL EXTERIOR WORK IS LIMITED TO THE SOUTH (REAR)
FLOOR PLANS
ELEVATION FIRST FLOOR WALLS
SHEET TITLE:
B B B
NOTE 3 1. REMOVAL OF PREVIOUS +/- 66 SQUARE FOOT
SIDE YARD REAR YARD SINGLE-STORY ADDITION BETWEEN THE DINING
NOTE 2 ROOM BAY AND KITCHEN
NOTE 4
NOTE 1 2. REBUILD SIDE OF DINING ROOM BAY AND INSTALL (1)
NEW SINGLE PANE DOUBLE-HUNG WOOD WINDOW
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TO MATCH EXISTING.
3. INFILL FACADE TO MATCH EXISTING AND INSTALL (1)
2 1 NEW SET OF FRENCH DOORS.
A2.1 A2.1
ISSUED FOR:
4. REPLACE (3) SETS OF FRENCH DOORS AND (1)
GROUPING OF CASEMENTS WITH NEW CASEMENT,
DOUBLE-HUNG, AND FIXED WINDOWS TO MATCH
EXISTING, SIMULATED DIVIDED LIGHT WOOD
WINDOWS.
12.18.2020
DATE:
EXISTING WALL
FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PROPOSED
1 NEW CONSTRUCTION
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
EXISTING TO BE REMOVED A1.1
tel 617.529.1326 fax 617.422.0981
NOURY-ELLO ARCHITECTS
46 Waltham Street, Suite 4A
Boston, MA 02118
NOTES
ALL EXTERIOR WORK IS LIMITED TO THE SOUTH (REAR)
ELEVATION FIRST FLOOR WALLS
1. REMOVAL OF PREVIOUS +/- 66 SQUARE FOOT
SINGLE-STORY ADDITION BETWEEN THE DINING
ROOM BAY AND KITCHEN
2. REBUILD SIDE OF DINING ROOM BAY AND INSTALL (1)
NEW SINGLE PANE DOUBLE-HUNG WOOD WINDOW
TO MATCH EXISTING.
THE CURRY/NORDHAUS RESIDENCE
3. INFILL FACADE TO MATCH EXISTING AND INSTALL (1)
NEW SET OF FRENCH DOORS.
4. REPLACE (3) SETS OF FRENCH DOORS AND (1)
GROUPING OF CASEMENTS WITH NEW CASEMENT,
DOUBLE-HUNG, AND FIXED WINDOWS TO MATCH
EXISTING, SIMULATED DIVIDED LIGHT WOOD
WINDOWS.
55 DEVON ROAD, BROOKLINE, MA 02467
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
SHEET TITLE:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ISSUED FOR:
NOTE 1
EAST ELEVATION - EXISTING SOUTH ELEVATION - EXISTING
2 1
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
12.18.2020
DATE:
A2.0
tel 617.529.1326 fax 617.422.0981
NOURY-ELLO ARCHITECTS
46 Waltham Street, Suite 4A
Boston, MA 02118
NOTES
ALL EXTERIOR WORK IS LIMITED TO THE SOUTH (REAR)
ELEVATION FIRST FLOOR WALLS
1. REMOVAL OF PREVIOUS +/- 66 SQUARE FOOT
SINGLE-STORY ADDITION BETWEEN THE DINING
ROOM BAY AND KITCHEN
2. REBUILD SIDE OF DINING ROOM BAY AND INSTALL (1)
NEW SINGLE PANE DOUBLE-HUNG WOOD WINDOW
TO MATCH EXISTING.
THE CURRY/NORDHAUS RESIDENCE
3. INFILL FACADE TO MATCH EXISTING AND INSTALL (1)
NEW SET OF FRENCH DOORS.
4. REPLACE (3) SETS OF FRENCH DOORS AND (1)
GROUPING OF CASEMENTS WITH NEW CASEMENT,
DOUBLE-HUNG, AND FIXED WINDOWS TO MATCH
EXISTING, SIMULATED DIVIDED LIGHT WOOD
WINDOWS.
55 DEVON ROAD, BROOKLINE, MA 02467
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
SHEET TITLE:
B
B B B C C C C
NOTE 4
A A 1 D
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEW SIDING TO MATCH
EXISTING AT AREAS OF
ISSUED FOR:
INFILL, TYPICAL NOTE 3 NOTE 2
NOTE 4 NOTE 4 NEW DOWNSPOUT TO
MATCH EXISTING
EAST ELEVATION - PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATION - PROPOSED
2 1
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
12.18.2020
DATE:
A2.1Ultimate Wood Casement, Awning and Picture
Unit Features
Ultimate Wood Casement: UWCA
Ultimate Wood Awning: UWAWN
Ultimate Wood Casement Picture: UWCAP
Ultimate Wood Casement Narrow Frame: UWCANF
Ultimate Wood Awning Narrow Frame: UWAWNNF
Ultimate Wood Casement Narrow Frame Picture: UWCANFP
NOTE: Narrow Frame products are not available with CE mark.
UWCA, UWCANF, UWAWN, UWAWNNF Hardware:
Folding handles are standard
◦ Color: Satin Taupe
Optional colors: White, Bronze, Satin Chrome, Satin Nickel, Matte Black, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Brass, Antique Brass
Locks used are a concealed multi-point sequential system
Stainless steel packages are available for coastal application
Aluminum pole crank (Optional)
◦ Color is mill finish
◦ Sizes: 60" (1524), 96" (2438), 138" (3505)
NOTE: Pole crank operate locks
UWCA/UWCANF Hardware:
Casement operator includes a crank hardware system that allows the window to open to a full 90 degrees with a minimal
reduction of egress net clear opening
◦ All steel is covered with an E-Gard™ protection coat and the standard track is stainless steel
◦ Operation force at handle is 5 lbs. (2 kg) or less
Casement hinges allow the user the ability to slide the sash across the frame opening so the sash exterior will rotate toward the
user for easy wash mode
◦ Each unit includes one single arm operator or dyad operator depending upon the with of the unit
◦ Frame OM width of 20" (508) to 24" (610) use 18" (457) wash/egress hinge
◦ Frame OM width greater than 24" (610) use 22" (559) wash/egress hinge
◦ Frame OM width less than 20" (508) use dyad hinge (dyad hinges do not have special the easy wash mode feature)
Factory installed Window Opening Control Device (WOCD)
◦ The standard operation of the WOCD shall limit the operation of the sash to an opening of 4" (102) or less
◦ The tether shall be able to detach from the lock housing by a two step function actuation to allow normal operation of the unit
◦ The tether shall be able to re-engage when the unit is fully closed
◦ Hardware meets the ASTM F2090-17
◦ Minimum operable unit size: 26" (660) x 20 1/16" (510)
◦ Maximum operable unit size: 40" (1016) x 92 1/16" (2338) - unit size width is greater than 36" (914)
◦ Maximum operable unit size" 36" (914) x 97 1/16" (2465) - unit size width is less than or equal to 36" (914)
Height measurements include subsill
◦ WOCD locking assembly:
Factory installed, Die-cast
Color: Satin Taupe, Bronze, White, Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Matte Black, Brass, Satin Nickel, Antique Brass, Polished Chrome,
Satin Chrome
◦ WOCD tether assembly:
Factory installed
Glass filled nylon
Color: matched to the e-coat finish on casement hardware
UWAWN/UWAWNNF Hardware:
Hinges used are steel coated with E-Gard™ protection coat and hinge track is stainless steel
Each unit contains two hinges that connect stiles of sash to jamb material
Hinges are designed to handle up to a 210 lb. (95kg) sash
Optional power drive operator:
◦ Motor is metal cased
◦ Motor cover is plastic
◦ Cover colors: Satin Taupe, White and Bronze
◦ Field Installed
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Unit Features
◦ Available for all size CN 16 and wider
◦ Remote control available as an option
Optional Op-O-Lock Hardware (only available with UWAWN)
Requires a folding handle
Minimum frame OM width is 28" (711)
Minimum frame height is 15 1/8" (384)
Maximum frame OM width is 72" (1829)
Maximum frame OM height is 47 1/8" (1197)
Retractable Screen:
The screen and its associated hardware shall have minimal exposure and shall not interfere with commonly used window
dressings
Standard screen mesh: stiffened high transparency mesh
Visible interior screen is all wood
Species: Pine
◦ Alternate species: Mahogany and Vertical Grain Douglas Fir
Incorporated weather seal that provided optimal seal
Color matched to gliding block
Adjustable gliding block
◦ Standard color: beige
Optional color: black and white
Optional Pull Handle is available factory applied or shipped loose
◦ Colors: Satin Taupe, Matte Black, Bronze, Stone White, Brass, Antique Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome, Oil Rubbed
Bronze, Satin Nickel.
Interior Shades:
Cellular shade is attached to the window with a removable surround system that houses the cellular shade system and screen
◦ Shade cartridge is removable and replaceable
◦ One shade per sash opening
◦ Shade control: top down, bottom up
◦ Egress is reduced by 1" (25) when shade system us installed in unit
◦ Wood screen and retractable screen options are not available with interior shade system
Wood surround frame
◦ Species: Pine, Mahogany, or Vertical Grain Douglas Fir
◦ Roll formed screen: Satin Taupe (standard), White or Bronze (optional)
Cellular shade
◦ Single non-fire rated hexagonal honeycomb (cellular) 3/4" (19)
◦ Semi-opaque fabric (light filtering)
Colors: Driftwood, Marigold, Almond, Rose, Denim, Biscuit, Champagne, Moss, Cinnamon, Silver, White, Stone, Tan, Ivory,
Eggshell
◦ Opaque fabric (blackout)
Colors: White, Stone, Tan, Ivory, Eggshell
Order options:
◦ Ship separate: shade system packages separate and ships same time as the unit
◦ Ship later: shade system at a later date chosen by the customer
Shade option must be chosen at the time of unit order
Fabric opacity and color can be chosen at later date
◦ Retro fit: ordered as a complete shade system through configured parts
Optional Glass
1" Tripane Low E1 outer piece and Low E1 Argon inner piece
1" Tripane Low E1 outer piece and Low E1 Krypton-Argon inner piece
1" Tripane Low E2 outer piece and Low E2 Argon inner piece
1" Tripane Low E2 outer piece and Low E2 Krypton-Argon inner piece
1" Tripane Low E3 outer piece and Low E1 Argon inner piece
1" Tripane Low E3 outer piece and Low E1 Krypton-Argon inner piece
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Section Details: Operating and Stationary / Picture - 3/4" (19) IG
Scale: 3" = 1’ 0"
Operating
Stationary
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Unit Features
Ultimate Double Hung: UWDH
Ultimate Double Hung Transom: UWDH TR
Ultimate Double Hung Picture: UWDH P
Operating Hardware:
Sash lock and keeper: Open style crescent cam lock with sash release lever, surface mounted. Color: Satin Taupe.
◦ Optional Colors: White, Brass, Satin chrome, Antique Brass, Bronze, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel.
Balance System: Block and tackle balance system.
Optional Sash lift: same colors as offered in locks.
Optional window opening control device field applied.
Optional Glass: WUDH - 7/8" (22) glazing, WUDHP 2" - 1" (25) glazing only
Tripane Low E1 outer piece and Low E1 Argon inner piece
Tripane Low E1 outer piece and Low E1 Krypton-Argon inner piece
Tripane Low E2 outer piece and Low E2 Argon inner piece
Tripane Low E2 outer piece and Low E2 Krypton-Argon inner piece
Tripane Low E3 outer piece and Low E1 Argon inner piece
Tripane Low E3 outer piece and Low E1 Krypton-Argon inner piece
CE Optional Glazing:
Glazing method: Insulating
Glazing seal: Silicone glazed
Standard glass is insulating Low E2 Argon or air
Optional dual glazing available: Low E1 Argon or air, Low E3 Argon or air, Low E2/ERS argon or air, Low E3/ERS Argon or air,
clear, laminated clear and tints, tempered, sandblasted
Optional Tripane glass types for WUDH - 7/8" (22) glazing, WUDHP 2" - 1"(25) glazing only: Low E1/E1 Argon or Krypton-Argon,
Low E2/E2 Argon or Krypton-Argon, Low E3/E1 Argon or Krypton-Argon
Glass panes available in 3, 4, and 6 mm thicknesses
Laminated panes available in 7.0 and 7.8 mm thicknesses
Glazing will be altitude adjusted for higher elevations, Argon, Argon-Krypton, and Krypton gas not included
CE Mulling Options:
Mulled assemblies up to 70 3/4" (1797) x 80 3/8" (2042) as 1H x multi-width
Mulled assemblies with 1" (25) LVL or 3/8" (10) aluminum mull reinforcement up to 124 7/8" (3172) x 100 3/8" (2550) as a multi-
wide or multi-high assembly
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Section Details: Operating
Scale: 3" = 1' 0"
Double Hung
1 7/32"
(31)
4 9/16"
1 5/16" 11/16"
(17) (116) Lower Sash Upper Sash
(33)
1 11/32" 1 11/32"
(34) (34)
2 29/32" 11/16"
(74) 2 7/32" (17)
(56)
Opening
Daylight
4 9/16"
(116)
2 11/32"
(60)
1 7/32"
Frame
Size
Opening
Daylight
(31)
2 17/32" 2 17/32" 11/16"
(64) (64) (17)
3 7/32" Daylight 3 7/32"
3 9/16" (82) Opening (82)
4 3/4" (91) 1 5/16" Frame
(121) (33) Size
1 27/32"
(47)
3 11/16" Jambs
(94)
1 3/32"
1 7/32"
(28)
(31)
Head Jamb and Sill 1 5/16" 11/16" 4 9/16"
(116)
(33) (17)
2 29/32" 11/16"
Single Hung (74) 2 7/32" (17)
(56)
Opening
Daylight
1 11/32" 1 11/32"
(34) (34)
2 11/32"
(60)
Frame
Size
4 9/16"
Opening
Daylight
(116)
1 7/32" 3 9/16"
(31)
4 3/4" (91)
(121)
2 17/32" 2 17/32" 11/16"
(64) (64) (17)
3 11/16"
3 7/32" Daylight 3 7/32"
Opening (94)
(82) (82)
1 5/16" Frame 1 3/32"
(33) Size (28)
Jambs
Head Jamb and Sill
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Inswing Section Details: Operating
Scale: 3" = 1' 0"
1 7/32" 1 7/32"
(31) (31)
11/16" 6 9/16" 4 9/16"
(17) (167) 1 1/16" (116) 1 1/16"
(27) (27)
5 15/16"
(151)
4 9/16" Head Jamb
4 3/4"
(121)
Daylight
Opening
Frame
Size
1 23/32"
8 1/8" (44)
(206) 9 5/8"
9 15/16" (245)
(252)
XO L - Meeting Stiles
1 5/8"
(41)
7 21/32"
(194)
Optional Ext. Sill Cover
Optional Oak Sill Liner
Head Jamb and Sill
1 1/16" 1 1/16"
(27) (27)
4 9/16"
(116)
6 9/16"
(167)
4 3/4"
(121)
7 1/4"
1 7/32" 4 3/4" Daylight 4 3/4"
(184)
(31) (121) Opening (121)
4 9/16" Jamb 11/16"
(17)
5 15/16" 5 15/16"
(151) (151)
1 5/16" Frame
(33) Size
X R Jambs
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