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C springs.org-www.saratoga 9480-580-3550 x.2515 fax: 518-587-Tel: 518 Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 474 Broadway -City Hall OMMISSION C EVIEW R ESIGN D PRINGS S ARATOGA S
ITY OF
Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Chris Bennett
Karen Cavotta
Leslie DiCarlo
Rob DuBoff
Tad Roemer
Ellen Sheehan
Jeff Gritsavage, Alternate
A DVISORY O PINION
In consideration of the Request for an Advisory Opinion by the Planning Board
PB App #20210757
Myrtle Street New Medical Office Building
1 Morgan Street and 55 Myrtle Street
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
regarding compatibility and community character for a proposed medical office building project totaling 105,000 sq.
ft. in the Office Medical Business - 2 (OMB-2) and Urban Residential -1 (UR-1) districts, tax parcel #165.-1-37.2
and165.-1-37.1, within the City of Saratoga Springs.
The applicant presented two options regarding the screening on the roof. Following discussion on this matter on
November 3, 2021, the Commission issues the following opinion:
Considerations:
The Design Review Commission for the most part feels indifferent about the two design options that were
presented for the roof screening.
The question of the roof screening vs a gabled roof is inconsequential in terms of the overall
compatibility/incompatibility of the building as a whole with the community character. The two options
presented to the DRC showing varying setbacks and length of the screening would make minimal difference
to the compatibility to the neighborhood.
A traditional gabled or mansard roof would be a more appropriate roof line versus what has been presented.
Record of vote:
Record of vote: motion to approve made by T. Ehinger, seconded by J. Gritsavage: passed 4-0
In favor: T. Ehinger, L. DiCarlo T. Roemer, J. Gritsavage
Absent: C. Bennett, K. Cavotta, R. DuBoff, E. Sheehan
Respectfully submitted,
November 12, 2021
Chair, Design Review Commission Received by Accounts
cc: Accounts Dept.
Applicant/Agent
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