HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210150 Saratoga Springs Missing Sidewalk Links Project NOD
Tamie Ehinger, Chair
City of Saratoga Springs
Leslie Mechem, Vice Chair
Chris Bennett
D ESIGN R EVIEW C OMMISSION
Leslie DiCarlo
Rob DuBoff
Ellen Sheehan
City Hall - 474 Broadway
Sean Smith
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Steven Rowland, Alternate
Tad Roemer, Alternate
Tel: 518-587-3550 x.2517
www.saratoga-springs.org
April 13, 2021
Meg Kelly, Mayor
Michele Madigan, Commissioner of Finance
John Franck, Commissioner of Accounts
Anthony Scirocco, Commissioner of DPW
Robin Dalton, Commissioner of DPS
City Hall - 474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
RE: Advisory opinion to the City Council – Missing Links Sidewalk Project
Dear Mayor and Commissioners:
The Design Review Commission (DRC) heard a presentation by the design team of the proposed
missing links sidewalk project at a March 24, 2021 meeting. Following further discussion at their April 7,
2021 meeting, the DRC provides the following recommendations for consideration:
- The Commission has reviewed the planned missing links sidewalk application and does not
identify any aspects of the proposed project that would negatively impact the character or
quality of the adjacent properties or surrounding Historic and Architectural Review Districts.
- The DRC suggests that this may be an opportunity to explore the use of flexible permeable sidewalks
for tree-lined streets in order to promote and protect the existing infrastructure.
- Considering the important role that walkability plays in our City, especially within our Historic
Districts, this is a great undertaking. The DRC finds that this is a wonderful project and an important
step in continuing to fill the missing links in the City.
The Design Review Commission is strongly supportive of the missing links sidewalk project and voted
unanimously (7-0) to endorse it.
If you have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Tamie Ehinger
Chair