HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220613 38 Beekman Demo SSPF Letter 2Board of Directors
Michele M. Funiciello
President
Sheila Sperling
Vice President
Linda L. Harvey
Secretary
Stephen Kyne
Treasurer
Tiffany Blair
Steven Dodds
Giovanna D’Orazio
Julia Dunn
Adam N. Favro
John Haller
Vincent LaTerra
Patty Morrison
Samantha Nass
Dorothy Rogers-Bullis
Jason Thomas
Maddy Zanetti
James Kettlewell
emeritus
Staff
Samantha Bosshart
Executive Director
Nicole Babie
Membership & Programs
Director
Patricia Herrick
Bookkeeper
May 4, 2023
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Board
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 38 Beekman Street - Demolition
Dear Ms. Ehinger,
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation received an email notice from the property
owner, Eric Pankonin, that additional documentation has been submitted to the Design
Review Board for further consideration of the application to demolish 38 Beekman Street.
At his request, I am providing this letter to confirm that I met with him on two occasions.
On September 2, 2022, I toured the building, including both floors and the basement, with
Eric and Robert Flansburg. The foundation of the building was in good condition except
for a portion of the rear wall where it had collapsed. Based on my assessment, I believe
that the foundation can be reasonably repaired and does not require the structure to be
moved to allow for an entire new foundation to be constructed. At that time, I suggested
that he contact Donald Friedman of Old Structures Engineering for a second opinion.
On March 20, 2023, I met with Eric to discuss and review rehabilitation cost estimates
along with comparable property and rental values. At that time, I recommended that he
contact the New York State Historic Preservation Office to see if the property would be
eligible for state and federal rehabilitation tax credits.
The Foundation has not yet had an opportunity to review the additional information that
has been submitted. It continues to recommend that the Design Review Board review the
proposed demolition under section 7.5.6.B. Structures with Architectural or Historic
significance of the Architectural Review Ordinance. As part of meeting the criteria for
demolition, an acceptable post-demolition plan is required. At this time, the Foundation
reserves additional comment until it has reviewed the recently submitted materials and the
proposed post-demolition plan.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Samantha Bosshart
Executive Director
Cc: Eric Pankonin, Owner
Amanda Tucker, Senior Planner, Office of Planning and Economic Development
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org