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