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� Ms. Tamie F,hinger, Chair
Desibri Re��ie�� Con�mission.
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�`� RE: 16 I'ifth Avetiue— Front Porch& Driveway Modiftcations
� Dear Tamie:
M�: Tl�e Saratoga Spnngs Presetvation Foundation has reviewed the application to rep�ace the
existing driveway and porch stairs at 16 Fift17 Avenue.
T�iis Sl�in�le style house r��itl�prominent tront-�able was built circa 1$y5, It is a
cor�iributing huilding to the East Side Historic District listed on the National Regisrer of
Board of Directors H�stonc Ylaces.
,4d�"'''.�a'''�D The existing porch stairs are Snade of concrete, which most tikely replaced the original
P��S�d`�,1 historie stairs made of wood. Therefor�, the Foundati�n recomn�e�tds woad or replacement
James Gold in-kind. Wl�iie the Foa�ndatic�n appreciates that the applicant is matcl�intr the handrail to the
v�ce Pr��;a�ar existing porch balustrade,which does nc�t appear to be arigi�ia] to ihe Eiouse. A siinple square
i.�,�a�Ha���y-opic�ck p�st balustrade is more appropnate to the style ofrhe house.
SacreYary
The Foundation does not object to changing the dri�feway rnatenal. Hawever, it is dif�cult to
Dmitriy Yerino[ayev detennine what color l�rick is beivi used in v��hat locatiorl. Ti�e Fou��datio�� recommends a
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simple treatil�ent�vithaut the decorative diamond pattem.
lafine Butler
�a��ot���c�,�aone Per the Historic I)istrict DesiC7n Guidelines for Site Details & Streetsca es—Drivewa s a�td
Gic�vanna ll'Urazi� � P y ,
src�en at�ads Off=Street A�rkin�;:
���;��uns} • New driveways and parki���areas sl�auld be constnicted af i7►aterials that are
saRdrd Fox co�n atib�e��ith the fustoric character c�f the surroundin area. Grass avers or
lc�h�t Naller p � p
��z israe� erusl3ed stone are possible alternatives.
Dou�ias Kerr
�'��'`"`�x'°� Thank you in advance for your tl;oughtful consideration.
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Ja,nc�Keccl�u�eli PresidenE Executi�-e Direetor
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Eae���t�.�e a����to� Ce: Laura Faulk& Jeremy I,ansford, Owners
sdrn��tt�a B�rsS��<<rr t�n�anda 7'ucker, Senior Planner
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