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February 10, 2021
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PRESERVATION
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Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
City Hall.
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 506 Broadway — Geico Signage
Board of Directors
Adam N. Favro
Dear Tamie:
President
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has reviewed the application for the sign
Jaynes Gold installations at 506 Broadway.
Vice President
Dmitriy Yernolayev The Algonquin is a richly detailed Romanesque Revival apartment building constructed
Treasurer in 1893. It is a contributing to the Broadway Historic District listed on the National
Linda Harvey-Opiteck Register of Historic Places.
Secretary
Jaime Butler-Binley The Foundation does not typically comment on signage as it is often reversible.
Caroline Cardone However, in this instance it has concerns regarding the placement of a large illuminated
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GiovannaSteve
DoI 'ora is sign at the rear of a building that is highly visible from tile public right-of-way and that is
Brennan Drake not used as a primary customer entrance, but rather for what looks to be an employee
Sandra Fox entrance. This appears to be gratuitous signage. The Foundation has concerns about this
JohHaller beinga dangerous precedent. It recommends a smaller, non-illuminated illuminated sign for the rear Israel
Richard King of the building to be placed on the door. Should the approval be granted for signage to be
Stephen Dyne mounted on the masonry, it should be fastened in the mortar joints.
William McCarthy
Dorothy Rogers-Bullis
Cindy Spence Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Jason Thomas
Dmitriy Ycrmolayev
Sincerely,
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Adam N. Favro amantha Bosshart
Executive Director President Executive Director
Nicole Babie
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Director c: Geico Insurance Agency, Applicant
Algonquin Building, LLC
Amanda Tucker, Senior Planner
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