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The City of Pontiac Historic District Commission held a meeting on June 3, 2026, primarily focused on a case involving unauthorized window replacements on a historic property. The commission reviewed the alterations, which included replacing original wood windows with vinyl windows that did not comply with the Secretary of the Interior's standards or the city's window guidelines. Staff recommended that the applicant comply with preservation standards, emphasizing the need to maintain historic window proportions, true divided light grids, and appropriate materials. The commission discussed the economic feasibility of restoring or replacing windows to meet standards, the impact of prior unauthorized work, and potential compromises such as adjusting sash proportions and grid configurations. A motion was passed to table the decision until the next meeting to allow the applicant to provide detailed schematics showing original, current, and proposed window conditions. The commission also requested monthly reports on staff-approved applications to monitor ongoing preservation activities. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.