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ITY OF
Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Chris Bennett
Karen Cavotta
Leslie DiCarlo
Rob DuBoff
Tad Roemer
Ellen Sheehan
Jeff Gritsavage, Alternate
November 12, 2021
Meg Kelly, Mayor
Michele Madigan, Commissioner of Finance
John Franck, Commissioner of Accounts
Anthony Scirocco, Commissioner of DPW
Robin Dalton, Commissioner of DPS
City Hall - 474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
RE: Recommendations to the City Council – Smiley-Brackett Cottage Landmark Designation
Dear Mayor and Commissioners:
The Design Review Commission (DRC) heard a presentation by the Preservation Foundation on November
3, 2021 regarding the designation of the Smiley-Brackett Cottage located at 166 Excelsior Avenue (tax parcel
#166.-1-15.2) as a City Landmark. Following discussion on the matter, the DRC issued the following opinion
in strong support of the landmark designation:
Considerations:
Based on the history of the home, the prominence of the owners, and its location within the City of
Saratoga Springs, the DRC strongly supports this designation.
The importance of oversight and maintaining the home and out-buildings are important steps to
preserving the property and its historical character.
Following discussion on this matter on November 3, 2021, the Design Review Commission issues the
following opinion:
Motion to issue a Favorable advisory opinion to the City Council on the designation of a City
Landmark – passed 4-0 (T. Ehinger, L. DiCarlo, T. Roemer, J. Gritsavage; Absent: C. Bennett, K.
Cavotta, R. DuBoff, E. Sheehan)
Respectfully submitted,
November 12, 2021
Design Review Commission Chair Received by Accounts
cc: Accounts Dept.
Applicant/Agent
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