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Preservation Foun . ation
June 17, 2019
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
F ) 1 Design Review Commission
PRESERVATION TIO City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE : 233 Lake Avenue — New Construction, Additions
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Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has reviewed the application for additions to
233 Lake Avenue, the former Neumann Building.
The Neumann Building is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and.
Board of Directors located in an Architectural Review District.
Adam N. Favro
President The Foundation does not object to the proposed additions on the north and east elevations.
The Foundation is pleased that the addition that is proposed above the east one-story
James Gold extension will retain the brick and stone balustrade; the roof height of the proposed addition is
Vice President
in line with the existing stone band; and the window placement is in-keeping with the one-
Linda Harve -opite k story windows. The Foundation is also pleased that the proposed color matches the stone
Secretary details. The Foundation recommends that the color of the first story of the east extension be
Dmitri Yennlare changed to match the proposed stone color to give it a uniform appearance.
Treasurer
The Foundation appreciates the applicant's investment to preserve this historically significant
Matthew Veitch structure.
Past President
Caroline Cardene Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration of this request.
Brennan Drake
Sandra Fox
Jahn Haller Sincereiy,
Liz Israel
Samantha l er ull 4 /1/7
Douglas herr
Richard King Adam N. Favro Samantha Bosshart
Cindy Spence President Executive Director
James Kettlewell
emeritus Cc: Michael Tuck, Architect
Sonny Bonacio, Owner
Executive Director Bradley Barge, Administrator of the Office of Planning and Economic Development
Samantha Bosshart
Membership &
Programs Director
Nicole Bahie
112 Spring Street , Suitt 2113
Saratoga Springs , NY 12866
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