HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210567 Brereton Roof Replacement SSPF Letter Saratoga Springs
Preservation Foundation
July 7,2021
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PRESERVATION
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs,NY 12866
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RE: 58 Woodlawn Avenue—Roof Replacement
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application to replace the
roof at 58 Woodlawn Avenue.
Board of Directors
Adam N.Favro The vernacular front-gable building located at 58 Woodlawn Avenue was built circa 1850
President and is a contributing building of the Broadway Historic District listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
James Gold
Vice President
The applicant proposes to replace the historic standing seam metal roof with asphalt
Linda Harvey shingles. The review of this application should be based on the following portions of the
Secretary Architectural Review Ordinance:
Dmitriy Yermolayev
Treasurer Per the standards of the Architectural Review Ordinance:
Jaime Butler
Caroline Cardone 7.5.5 Treatment of Major Building Elements:
Steven Dodds 3. Roofs. Features that give a roof its essential historic and architectural
Giovanna D'Orazio
Julia Dunn character shall be retained and rehabilitated whenever possible.
Sandra Fox
JoLiz I Haller Roofs are a distinctive architectural feature of a building. The standingseam metal roof
Liz Israel
Douglas Kerr may not be the original roof material. However,the use of standing seam metal roofs
Richard King became popular in the 19th century. Based on the appearance,the existing roof is historic.
Stephen Kyne
Vincent LaTerra The Foundation recommends that the standing seam metal roof be replaced in-kind,not
Dorothy Rogers-Bullis with asphalt shingle,to maintain its historic appearance in composition,design,color,
Cindy Spence texture, and other visual qualities.
Jason Thomas
Matthew Veitch
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
James Kettlewell
emeritus Sincerely,
Executive Director
Samantha Bosshartf j/ 2rilik",74.."-44064Membership&
Adam N.Favro mantha Bosshart
Programs Director President Executive Director
Nicole Babie
Cc: Richard Bryan,Applicant
Amanda Tucker, Senior Planner
112 Spring Stret,Suite 203
Saratoga Springs,NY 12866
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