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PRESERVATION
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Board of Directors
Matthew E. Veitch
President
James Gold
Vice President
Linda Harvey-Opiteck
Treasurer
Alicia Czwerwinski
Secretary
Caroline Cardone
Cynthia Corbett
Brennan Drake
Adam N. Favro
Liz Israel
Samantha Kercull
Douglas Kerr
Richard King
Michelle Paquette-Deuel
Cindy Spence
Bill Willard
James Kettlewell
emeritus
Samantha Bosshart
Executive Director
April 3, 2018
Mr. Steve Rowland, Chair
Design Review Commission
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 7 Madison Avenue — Roof Replacement
Dear Steve:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has reviewed the application for roof
replacement at 7 Madison Avenue. This Colonial Revival style residence, c. 1915, is a
"contributing building" to the East Side Historic District listed on the National Register
of Historic Places.
The applicant proposes to replace the existing historic slate roof with a standing seam,
charcoal gray metal roof. The slate roof is an important character -defining feature of this
structure and contributes to the significance of the property.
The City of Saratoga Springs Historic Review Ordinance Standards state:
B. Repair rather than replace
Distinctive architectural features that characterize a structure or site shall be
repaired rather than replaced whenever possible. If replacement is necessary, the
replacement materials should match the original in composition, design, color,
texture and other visual qualities.
The City of Saratoga Springs Historic District Design Guidelines for Roofs state:
• The original size, shape and pitch of the roof should be maintained.
• Repair and maintain original roofing materials whenever possible.
• If replacement is necessary, the roof should match the original design, size,
shape, material and texture or should be based on historic evidence. If no
historic evidence is available, the roof should match in design and materials the
architectural style and period of the historic building.
In light of the considerable effort and investment the owners are taking to respect and
maintain the architectural character of their property, the Foundation recommends that
the existing slate roof be replaced in-kind. However, if that is not possible, a composition
shingle roof would be the preferable alternative as it more closely resembles a slate
material.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
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Matthew E. Veitch Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Spring.. NY 1285G
518-587-5030 Cc: Roy and Shirley Lerman, applicants
Brett Balzer, Balzer & Tuck Architecture, Agent