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Home My WebLink About20180106 2018.012 MastrianniExterior_appName Address Phone Email Identify primary contact person: (.Applicant APPLICANT(S) CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION 0 City Hall - 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Tel: 518-587-3550 x.515 fax: 518-580-9480 www.saratoga-springs.org ARCHITECTURAL / HISTORIC REVIEW APPLICATION OWNER(S) (If not applicant) / 2 `-/ZC, EN'n c t" 5)442A -r061(1- 9pizI flJ S II 1'2E44 S7 / cfF19 2 t,!m O 5-C 9 frnarl f 0 Owner 0 Attorney/Agent IFOR OFFICE USE1 (Application #) (Date received) * An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Applicant's interest in premises: rgi Owner 0 Lessee 0 Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION Property Address/Location: t /2E9 CAft sr Tax Parcel #: . 7i - 1 - 37 (for example: 165.52 —4— 37) Current Zoning District: !di' Property use: [Residential 0 Non-residential/mixed-use Type of Review: 0 Architectural XHistoric 0 Extension/modification (of current approval) Summary description of proposed action: 61IAft/4 E d fV'L- aft AJOdGil 0fV /- » If (/ -iJr)4ND C-%YIOUF 7Wc)�x(S'r % G /NOdUJS c iv PD t (sockr7/ s -s dip 'vD I"i - c-- Gcn iti-Dd cc)s of R6-74/2 Pa e H 9 t/ CW 9 /9I/ Ku2 J, 4_0 r j' Ei 1 /n!D d W ` /O' r 4/[5781-4--7- ie0r7-7 5772E -c -r) Has a previous application been filed with the DRC for this property? I No 0 Yes - date(s)? - App. No.(s)? Revised 09/28/16 APPLICATION FEE (payable to "Commissioner of Finance"): Residential Structures (principal, accessory) $25 Residential approval — extension $25 Residential - administrative action $25 Non-residential / mixed-use structures (principal) $300 Non-residential signs, awnings, accessory structures $100 Non-residential approval — extension $100 Non-residential - administrative action $100 **A "complete" application consists of 2 hard copies (I original) , and I electronic copy of application & ALL other materials as required below: New Construction / Additions ❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures and adjacent properties ❑ Site plan, drawn to scale, showing existing & proposed construction, property lines & dimensions, required & proposed setbacks & lot coverage, site features (fences, walks, trees, etc.); on no larger than 2'x3' sheet — smaller preferred if legible ❑ Elevation drawings showing design of all sides of existing & proposed construction — label dimensions, colors, materials, lighting (fixture & lamp type, wattage), etc. - include compass bearing & scale; no larger than 2'x3' sheet — smaller permitted if legible ❑ Floor plans for proposed structure; on sheet no larger than 2'x3' — smaller permitted if legible ❑ Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Change in exterior building materials (windows, doors, roof, siding, etc.), or color (in non-residential districts only) I% Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures and that illustrate affected features ❑ Elevation drawings showing all sides of existing & proposed construction — label dimensions, colors, materials, lighting (fixture & lamp type, wattage), etc. - include compass bearing & scale; no larger than 2'x3' sheet — smaller permitted if legible PI Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Within front yard setbacks in Historic Districts only (Front setbacks: UR -1 & INST-HTR=30'; UR -4=25'; UR -2, UR -3 & NCUD-I =10') - Installation, removal or change in material of drive- and walkways - Installation or removal of architectural, sculptural or vegetative screening over 3' in height - Installation of accessory utility structures or radio/satellite transmission/reception devices (more than 2' diameter) For any of above: ❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and of adjacent properties ❑ Site plan showing existing & proposed construction: include property lines & dimensions, required & proposed setbacks & lot coverage, site features (fences, walks, trees, etc.) street names, compass bearing & scale; no larger than 2'x3' sheet — smaller preferred if legible ❑ Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Signage / Awnings ❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and adjacent properties ❑ Plan showing location of proposed sign/awning structure on building/premises: no larger than I I "x 17" ❑ Scaled illustration of proposed sign/awning structure and lettering (front view & profile): include all dimensions of structure; type, dimensions and style of lettering or logo; description of colors, materials, mounting method and hardware ❑ Descriptions, specifications of proposed lighting including fixture & lamp type, wattage, mounting method, and location ❑ Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Demolition ❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and of adjacent properties ❑ Site plan showing existing and any proposed structures - include dimensions, setbacks, street names, compass bearing, and scale ❑ Written description of reasons for demolition and, in addition: ❑ For structures of "architectural/historical significance", demonstrate "good cause" why structure cannot be preserved ❑ For structures in an architectural district that might be eligible for listing on National Register of Historic Places, or for a "contributing" structure in a National Register district (contact City staff), provide plans for site development following demolition - include a timetable and letter of credit for project completion Telecommunication facilities ❑ Color photographs showing site/existing structures, and of adjacent properties ❑ Site plan showing existing and proposed structures: include dimensions, setbacks, street names, compass bearing, and scale ❑ Scaled illustration of proposed structures: include all dimensions; colors, materials, lighting, mounting details ❑ Consult Article 240-12.22 of the City's Zoning Ordinance and City staff to ensure compliance with requirements for visual impact assessment and existing and proposed vegetative screening Revised 09/28/16 Request for extension of current approval ❑ Identify date of original DRC approval: Current expiration date: Org. App. No. ❑ Describe why this extension is necessary and whether any significant changes have occurred either on the site or in the neighborhood. SEQR Environmental Assessment Form 0 Applicants proposing the following must complete "Part I" of the SEQR Short Environmental Assessment Form (available here: http:%/www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits el_ operations pdf/seafpartone.pdf): - Construction or expansion of a multi -family residential structure (4 units +) - Construction or expansion (exceeding 4,000 sq. ft. gross floor area) of a principal or accessory non-residential structure - Telecommunications facility, radio antennae, satellite dishes - Demolition Disclosure Does any City officer, employee or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? No 0 Yes - If yes, a statement disclosing the name, residence, nature, and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. Certification I/we, the property owner(s), or purchaser(s)/lessee(s) under contract, of the land in question, hereby request an appearance before the Design Review Commission. By the signature(s) attached hereto, I/we certify that the information provided within this application and accompanying documentation is, to the best of my/our knowledge, true and accurate. I/we further understand that intentionally providing false or misleading information is grounds for immediate denial of this application. I/we hereby authorize the members of the Design Review Commission and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this application. Furthermore, I/we agree to meet all requirements under Article VII for Historic Review or Article VIII for Architectural Review of the Zoning Code of the City of Saratoga Springs. //-. (%GC Date: ap licant signature) Date: (applicant signature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Date: Owner Signature: Date: Revised 09/28/16 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY This application has been reviewed by the Zoning Enforcement Officer and is being forwarded to the Commission. Signature: Date: Additional Comments: Revised 09/28/16 January 31, 2018 Members of the Design Review Commission Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Dear Members, This is a letter about my house at 125 Regent Street. I will give you a bit of history and the reasons why I wish to make some changes to the additions that were added to this small historic structure in 2001. History My home was originally a caretaker's cottage for an estate that stood on the corner of Circular Street and Union Ave where Empire State College is today. The large estate house was sold and eventually became a Skidmore dorm that burned in 1937, so there was no building there when I purchased my property. Over the years the cottage was used by Skidmore as a nursery School, alumni house and faculty and student housing. _Eventually Skidmore sold the cottage and the new owner converted it into two apartments: an outside staircase was added on the back and a large storage shed was built on the southwest corner. It went through several owners and was in deteriorated condition when I purchased it. There was a large open lawn behind the house and the Waldorf School was in the original carriage house across the street. There were only about twenty students enrolled at that time. The location and surroundings seemed ideal because I was downsizing from a large historic house on State Street that had been my home for over thirty years. Renovation and restoration was begun in 2001. There was not much to the house (please see the enclosed photographs). The shed, outside staircase and north side entrance were removed. Much of the decorative stucco between half-timber boards had fallen out. Those timbers and the window openings were rotted so new boards and new custom windows were installed. The front door, a small entry porch, a screened summer porch and a double garage were added to the south side of the building. Care was taken to design the proper "coursing" around the building and the screened porch and garage were made two stories in height to keep the additions in the proper proportion to the original building. The house was painted in appropriate three colors. The rear concrete patio was repaired. The side and rear gardens were replanted. I moved into the house in May 2002 and received a Recognition Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Contextually Appropriate Design of Structure and Landscapes" by the Saratoga Preservation Foundation. Current Problem This whole neighborhood has changed dramatically since 2002. The State of New York acquired the property behind the house and proceeded to demolish the "old" Skidmore Library. That necessitated my moving out of my newly renovated house for many weeks because of allergies to dirt and mold in the air. Following that demolition, construction of the Empire State College building began. That construction went on for several years. The college put up an unattractive plastic fence on the north side of my property, and a small part of that same type of fence behind my property to shield what would become a parking lot. On each side of that back fence they planted arborvitae. For security in my garden, I put a chain link fence, as unobtrusively as possible, beside the arborvitae. Recently the college enlarged the parking lot and put a table close by the fence where people sit to chat and smoke. They are almost in my garden. Across the street the Waldorf School has doubled its enrollment from 20 to 50 high school students and there are school busses from Saratoga and many surrounding districts before 8am and at 3pm. They also have a parking lot across from my open porch. Many cars come down the street to drop off and pick up young children at a nursery school for morning and afternoon sessions each day. Compounding this congested traffic situation is the construction of the new condo buildings on Union Ave. The only entrance and egress is by North Lane which is runs directly at my house. It will get worse when the project is completed and owners begin moving in. Also, many motorists have begun using Regent Street as a cut-off to avoid the lights on Circular Street. The noise, dust and dirt from the street now prevent me from opening my windows so I run the air conditioner all summer. Proposed Solution for the Open Porch The parking and traffic situation that I have described have rendered my open porch completely useless. I propose to insulate the porch and install proper windows and air-conditioning so that the space becomes livable. Therefore, I am asking the Design Review Commission for permission to change all the porch windows to year- round windows. The front window will match the windows on the house, the side windows facing my driveway will be removed and the back windows, which cannot be seen from the street, will be installed higher so that they block out the view of the Empire State College fence and parking lot. Beverley Mastrianni 125 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 bevm0506@gmail.com 518-584-8192