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Preservation Foundation
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Saratoga Springs,NY 12866
RE: 269 Broadway—New Construction Site Plan Approval
Dear Mark,
Boara or n�re�rors The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the plans for the proposed mixed-use
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Pr�esident
M,�heie Fun���eno As the Foundation has stated in previous letters to the Design Review Commission,it is pleased
vr�e Pr��ae�r that there is a plan to redevelop the vacant parceL The architectural design of the building is a
L�naa L.xa�ey statement of its own time. Therefore, the Foundation does not object to the sryle and the
se�''eta�y materials of the proposed building.
Dmitriy Yermolayev
T''e°s�"'eN However,the Foundation was disappointed by the Design Review Commission's 4-3 decision
T�r�any sia�r to approve the project as submitted. The Foundation continues to strongly object to the height,
s����oaa� scale, and setback of the structure because it is not in keeping with the neighboring structures.
Giovanna D'Orazio
Julia Dunn
sa"dra F°" The proposed structure is surrounded by two-story buildings with the exception of the building
James Gold
Joi,,,xaller located at 268 Broadway. The building located at 268 Broadway uses varying heights,
��ha=a�ng setbacks, and window sizes as well as balconies and changes in building materials and colors
s�phe"Kyne to reduce its height,scale,and mass,providing a more human scale and being respectful of the
Vincent LaTerra �
samantha rrags surrounding neighborhood,where the proposed structure does not.
Dorothy Rogers-Bullis
Sheila Sperling
Jagon rnomas While the Foundation appreciates that the applicant set back the sixth floor, the Foundation
Maaay zanen� does not believe that it reduces the overall height, mass, and scale of the building, in part
James xenieWen because the wide-overhanging roof extends to the fa�ade of the building, thus defeating the
e"�e''�tus intended purpose. The Foundation continues to strongly recommend that the overall height,
srar� mass, and scale of the building be reduced. Should the sixth floor remain, the Foundation
recommends that the overhang of the roof should be removed or significantly reduced.
Samantha Bosshart
Executive Dir�ector�
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Nicole Babie
Membership&Pr�ogr�ams
��r�e�ror� Sincerely,
Jacqueline Bunge
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Michael Toohey,Attorney
Susan Barden,Principal Planner
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Saratoga Springs,NY i2866
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