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Preservation Foundation
PRESERVATION
FOR. OYEARS
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Board of Directors
Matthew Veitch
President
James Gold
Vice President
Adam N. Favro
Treasurer
Cindy Spence
Secretary
Caroline Cardone
Brennan Drake
Sandra Fox
Liz Israel
Samantha Kercull
Douglas Kerr
Richard King
Michelle Paquette-Deuel
Dmitriy Yermolayev
James Kettlewell
emeritus
Samantha Bosshart
Executive Director
October 1, 2018
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 34 Circular Street — Garage - New Construction
Dear Tamie,
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation previously reviewed and provided
comments on the application for the construction of a new garage at 34 Circular Street on
July 31, 2018 (see attached). The Foundation again found it difficult to review the
application because it remains incomplete. There were no detailed specifications for the
windows, shutters, and overhead doors provided in the application
The site of the proposed new garage is located in the Casino/Congress Park/Circular
Street Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house at 34
Circular Street was built by David A. Harsha in the Italianate style in 1870.
As previously stated, the Foundation does not object to the construction of a new
contextual garage nor does it object to the proposed location. The Foundation remains
concerned that the proposed design of the garage does not generally reflect the style of
the historic primary structure. The proposed style is more appropriate for a suburban
neighborhood.
It should be noted that per the Historic District Design Guidelines for Windows and
Doors that "shutters should fit the size of the window openings and be operable. Those
that are installed for appearance only should appear as though they are functional."
Prior to granting approval, the Foundation respectfully requests that the Design Review
Commission consider the Foundation's concerns regarding the proposed design of the
building not generally reflecting the style of the primary structure and require further
information regarding the windows, shutters, and overhead doors.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
Sincerely,
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Matthew E. Veitch CSmantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Charles Montano, Applicant
Bradley Birge, Administrator of the Office of Planning and Economic Development
I I2 Spring Street, Suite 2113
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-5030
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