HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220031 Klein and Brontoli Porch Modifications Correspondence-SSPF 2.16.22 Sarato�,a Springs
Preservation Foundation
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N k e,s F kva r�c�r: Ms. Tamie Ehinger. Chair
F"`� �```.�"' Design Review Commission
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Saratoga Springs,NY 12866
RE: 49 Bryan Street—Carriage House Railings
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application to install iron
railings at 49 Bryan Street.
Board of Directors
Aaa,,,Fa�.ro The 1886 Queen Anne residence at 722 North Broadway is considered one of the finest
Pr�es�ae�t examples of the style in Saratoga Springs. It and its carriage house, designed in the same
M��heieFun���eno architectural style, are contributing buildings to the Broadway Historic District listed on
v��ePr���ae�r the National Register of Historic Places.
Linda L.Harvey
seC��ex�y Per the Porches &Decks Historic District Design Guidelines:
Dmitriy Yermolayev
zr�eas��r�er� Functionally porches frame and protect main entrances while they also contribute to the
T,�a„y Bla;r visual character and architectural significance.
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G'°°a""a��°'�az'° If no historic evidence is a�ailable the porch should match the design and
Julia Dunn �
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sanara FoX materials of the architectural style and period of the building.
Ja"'eg G°ia . Avoid the use of cast-iron columns and railings if not historically accurate.
John Haller
Richard King
s�phen Kyne The project proposes to install a front porch iron railing. The Foundation does not object
Vincent LaTerra
sa,,,a„tha Nagg to the installation of a railing. However, the proposed decorative iron railing with Texas
Do=othy Ro€e=S-Bullis stars is not appropriate for the style and period of the carriage house. The use of cast-iron
she�ia speri�g railings is not appropriate far the Queen Anne style. The Foundation understands that this
Jason Thomas
Maaay zanett� is not an original porch, but as with any front porch in a historic district it should be in-
Ja,,,es xettieWen keeping with the style of the building. If the Design Review Commission chooses to allow
em�'�nGs the iron railing, the Foundation strongly recommends that it be a simple design.
srar� The existing balcony railing of the second floor is exempt from the current height
sa"'a"tha B°ggha'-` requirements per Chapter 12, Historic Buildings of the NYS Building Code. The
Execzrtive Dir�ectar�
Foundation prefers that no booster rail be added. However,it is added, it should be simple
N'°°ie Bab'e in design to minimiae its visual impact.
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Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Jacqueline Bunge
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coor at�aror Sinc erely,
Anne McDonough
Adminisri�ativeAssistant �� � ����� ���
Patricia Herrick
B°°kkeep�� Ada�n N. Favro a�nantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Robert J.Klein and Margreth J. Brontoli, Applicant
Amanda Tucker, Senior Planner, City of Saratoga Springs
112 Spiing Sueet,Suite 203
SaLatoga Spcuigs,NI 12866
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