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Preservation Foundatio�
� January 26, 2022
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
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RE: 102 Lincoln Avenue—Exterior Changes & New Construction
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� Dear Tamie:
Boara or n�re�rors The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application for the proposed
Aaam Fa�ro exterior changes and new construction at 102 Lincoln Avenue.
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M,�heieFu,,,�,eno The Alemeron King House at 102 Lincoln Avenue was constructed in 1887. It is located
v��ePr���ae�r at a prominent corner and features a steeply pitched roof with overhanging ea�es with
L�naa L.xa�ey exposed rafters, wood cladding interrupted by patterns of horizontal, vertical, or diagonal
se"�eta�y boards, and a full width wrap-around porch with a diagonal tower above, all of which are
�m���y Ye=�noiaye� typical of the Stick style of architecture that was popular between 1860 and 1890.
T'�eas�"�eY� Alemeron King was a master carpenter which is reflected by the exterior and interior details
T'�a"y Bia'r of the house. The house at 102 Lincoln Avenue embodies the distinctive characteristics of
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G,o�at,,,a��oraz;o a type,period,or method of construction. Therefore,it is eligible for listing in the National
lulia�unn Register of Historic Places. It is located in an Architectural Review District.
Sandra Fox
James Gold
Jot�xalle= The project proposes to replace the front porch decking, build an addition at the south
R'°hardK"'g elevation replace the deck and stairs at the west elevation construct stairs to the existing
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Dorothy Rogers-Bullis
she�ia speri�g Since this property is National Register eligible, the Foundation encourages the applicant
1as°°n'°"�as and the Design Review Commission to consider the Historic Review Ordinance Standards
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and Historic District Design Guidelines when reviewing this application.
James Kettlewell
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The Foundation does not obj ect to the in-kind replacement of the front porch decking nor
srar� does it object to the replacement of the deck and stairs at the west elevation, the
samantha Bosghart construction of stairs to the existing porch at east elevation, ar the construction of an
EXe`Un`�e��'�e`t°'� addition at the south elevation. However,the Foundation recommends, ifpossible,that the
N��oie Bab�e railings remain at a height that is in-keeping with historic railings. If that is not possible,
`�e"�be'�Ship�P'�°�,a"`S a simple booster railing should be added to historically appropriate railings. The
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Foundation also recommends that the windows in the proposed addition be one-over-one
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E,�e,,,s�Pro�.a,,,s windows to be in-keeping with the house.
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a„ne M��o„ough The Foundation does not object to the construction of a pavilion nor its placement on the
Adminish�ativeAssistcznt pTOpeT�.
Patricia Herrick
B°°kkeep� Per the Historic District Design Guidelines for New Construction—Accessory Buildings:
■ A secondary/accessory building should be distinct from, and smaller in scale than,
the primary structure.
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■ While the shape, mass and scale of a secondary/accessory structure should
generally reflect the primary structure, it should not compete with the primary
structure.
■ The placement of accessory structures should be consistent with other secondary
structures in the neighboring area.
■ Accessory buildings and garages should reflect a secondary use and should not
compete with the primary fa�ade of the building. Placement towards the rear of
the property is preferred.
■ If a�ailable,garage access is recommended to be from an alley or secondary street.
■ Building materials should be the same as, or complement, the primary structure.
The Foundation has concerns about the mass and scale of the proposed pa�ilion. It appears
in the renderings provided that it is wider than the existing historic house and therefore
may visually compete with the primary structure. The Foundation appreciates the
decorative details that are a reference to the decorative details of the house. However, it
recommends that the cornice treatment of the pavilion not be lattice. A simple cornice is
preferred so it does not compete with the house.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
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Samantha Bosshart Adam N. Favro
Executive Director President