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Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Chris Bennett
Karen Cavotta
Leslie DiCarlo
Rob DuBoff
Ellen Sheehan
Tad Roemer
Jeffrey Gritsavage, Alternate
A DVISORY O PINION
In consideration of the Request for a Revised Advisory Opinion by the City Council
DRC App #20210469
Fire Station #3
16 Henning Road
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Background:
Pursuant to City Council action on July 6, 2021 requesting a revised advisory opinion from the Design Review
Commission based on design changes following a previously issued unfavorable advisory opinion, this Board has
heard presentations from the design team on July 7 and September 1, 2021.
The DRC has reviewed this project based on the evaluation criteria outlined under Section 7.4 Historic Review of
the Zoning Ordinance. As part of the Historic Review Standards, the DRC is tasked with assuring “architectural
compatibility such as aesthetic, historical and architectural values, architecture style, design, arrangement, texture,
material and color.”
Decision:
The Design Review Commission appreciates the work and design changes that the project has undergone in order
to lead to a durable, prominent building with lasting significance. As a result, the DRC unanimously issues a revised
favorable advisory opinion.
Considerations:
The Design Review Commission recommends ensuring the use of quality materials and encourages the use
of natural products, while discouraging vinyl.
The DRC feels the mass and scale of the structure appears appropriate.
The DRC noted interest in providing additional, substantive comments through subsequent design phases.
Following much discussion on this matter, the Design Review Commission issued the following opinion on
September 1, 2021:
Motion to issue a Favorable Advisory Opinion to the City Council on the proposed project – passed 6-0
(Ehinger, Bennett, Cavotta, DuBoff, Sheehan, Gritsavage)
Respectfully submitted,
September 13, 2021
Chair, Design Review Commission Received by Accounts
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