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April 29, 2019
Ms. Tamie Effinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
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PRESERVATION 474 Broadway
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+ : Dear Tamie:
t :, The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has reviewed the application to replace the
tk existing concrete walkway with thermal flush bluestone and replace the wood porch stairs with
. ' i bluestone treads and granite risers at 26 Fifth Avenue.
't The circa 1900 Free Classic Queen Anne style house is a contributing building to the East Side
Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
d of Directors The Historic Review Standards are to A. Prese +�e rather than remove, F . Repair rather than
Boarreplace, C. Promote historical accuracy, and D. Recognize the significance of historic time
Matthew Veitch periods.
President
Jameld It is uncertain what the original material of the stairs of the front porch were - stone, wood, or
Vice President & concrete. It is possible that the original stairs deteriorated and that they were replaced with
Secretary wood at some point. The Foundation does not object to the use of bluestone treads and granite
m risers. However, the two steps that extend beyond the granite sidewalls should remain the same
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Treasurer width as the other stairs as to not obscure the front of the granite sidewalls.
Caroline Cardone Per the Historic District Design Guidelines for Site Details & Streetscapes — Street. Curbs and
Brennan Drake
SandraSidewalks:
Liz Israel • Brick, granite, slate or concrete curbs and gutters, and original or historic sidewalks
Samantha I .er ull should be preserved. If repair is required, materials should match the existing in size,
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Richard in color, texture and tooling.
Michelle Paquette-Deuel • Maintain the existing width of neighboring sidewalks.
Cindy Spence
D nitriy Yermolayev The house was built at the turn of the century. The use of concrete for walkways and streets
became common not long thereafter. Most likely the existing concrete walkway with curbing
James Kettlewell is historic. The walkway should be repaired in-kind. The use of thermal finish full-range
emeritus bluestone is not historically appropriate. However, if the use of bluestone is to be approved,
the Foundation recommends the walkway remain the same width of the historic walkway and
Samantha Bosshart that bluestone with a uniform color the width of the walkway be used, which is more in-
Executive Director keeping with the appearance of slate that was historically used in Saratoga Springs for
walkways and sidewalks.
Nicole Bahie
Membership & Programs
Director The Foundation appreciates the investment that the homeowners are making to their historic
property.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
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