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Preservation Foundation
June 17, 2019
F 0 R' ‘ze7ã1-K Tamie Ehinger, Chair
PRESERVATION Design Review Commission
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs,MY 12866
RE: 59 Franklin Street—New Construction
IDear Tamie,
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has reviewed the materials submitted for a
Design Review Commission advisory opinion on the proposed subdivision of the lot at
59 Franklin Street and the concept drawings for the proposed single-family residence.
The Greek Revival style house located at 59 Franklin Street was constructed circa 1830
Board of Directors
and is a contributing building to the West Side Historic District listed on the National
Adam N.Favro Register of Historic Places. This house and the residence at 63 Franklin Street are two of
President
the best examples of the vernacular Greek Revival style in Saratoga Springs. This
James Gold district's period of significance, 1840s to the early 1900s, incorporates a variety and
Vice President architectural styles ranging from Greek Revival to the later period's Queen Anne,
Linda Harvey-Opiteck Italianate, and Second Empire styles.
Secretary
As previously stated in prior correspondence to the Planning Board and the Design
Dmitriy Yennolayev
Treasurer Review Commission, the Foundation does not object to the subdivision of the lot since it
appears that historically the lot was a separate parcel according to Sanborn Insurance
Matthew Veitch
Maps(see enclosed). The Foundation is pleased that the revised concept i
Past President is a residence
that faces Cherry Street and does not mimic the Greek Revival style of the house located
Caroline Cardone at 59 Franklin Street as well as a detached garage is proposed. The Foundation's primary
Brennan
Sandra Fox Drake concern with the concept as it is proposed is that the garage should face west with access
John Haller from the Marvin Alley as shown in one of the site plans, not south.
Liz Israel
Samantha Kercull
Douglas Kerr Per the Historic District Design Guidelines for New Construction—New Buildings:
Richard King
Cindy Spence
• Architectural styles for new construction should reflect and represent the period
in which it was built. The style of new construction should be compatible with
James KettleweII surrounding buildings, but should not give the false impression of being historic.
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Construction methods and materials can differentiate new construction from
historic structures.
Executive Director
• The placement and orientation of new buildings should be consistent with
neighboring buildings. Maintaining a consistent streetscape and facade setback
Membership& is recommended.
Programs Director
Nicole Babie • Building mass should be appropriate to the size of the lot. A large lot can
generally accommodate a larger structure, while a small structure is more
appropriate for a smaller lot.
• Building height and scale should be consistent with the existing streetscape and
neighboring building patterns. Historic streetscapes often have a variation in
building scale and massing that contribute to the visual interest and unique
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historic character of the street. Variation is promoted, but extreme difference
should be avoided.
• New construction materials should be compatible with and complement the
surrounding historic buildings. Contemporary materials may be used provided
they do not negatively impact historic character of the neighboring buildings.
The use of vinyl is discouraged.
Per the Historic District Design Guidelines for New Construction—Accessory Structures:
(italicization add.for emphasis)
• A secondary/accessory building should be distinct from, and smaller in scale
than,the primary structure.
• While the shape, mass and scale of a secondary/accessory structure should
generally reflect the primary structure, it should not visually 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 facade of the building. Placement towards the rear of
the property is preferred.
• If available, garage access is recommended to be from an alley or secondary
street.
The Foundation recommends that the garage face the alley to be in keeping with the
neighborhood context. The Foundation looks forward to reviewing the design details as
this project develops.
Sincerely,
,
Adam N. Favro Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Enclosures: Historic Sanborn Maps
Cc: Richard and David DeVall, Applicant
Bradley Birge, Administrator of the Office of Planning and Economic Development
Mark Torpey, Planning Board Chair
Susan Barden, Principal Planner
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