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Michele M. Funiciello
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Sheila Sperling
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Linda L. Harvey
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Stephen Kyne
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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
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Samantha Bosshart
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Nicole Babie
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July 19, 2023
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Board
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 78 Church Street – Demolition and New Construction
Dear Tamie,
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application for demolition and
new construction at 78 Church Street.
The one-story brick structure at 78 Church Street was built between 1909 and 1926. It was
not included as part of the West Side Historic District when it listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, most likely because it was determined a non-contributing
structure. Therefore, the Foundation does not believe the building has architectural or
historical significance and does not object to its demolition.
The Foundation understands that the renderings for the proposed new construction are
preliminary and are not an indication of the final design. The Foundation appreciates that
the applicant is not proposing to build immediately adjacent to the historic row houses on
Clinton Street. Based on the limited information provided, the Foundation at this time does
not have significant concerns about the proposed building height, a total of 61’ with the top
floor of the building being setback. However, the design of the building is critical to
ensuring that the building mass and scale are appropriate for the neighborhood. The
Foundation looks forward to reviewing future plans as they develop.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Michele Funiciello Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: 78 Church St. LLC, Owner
George Olsen, Olsen Associates, Architects
Amanda Tucker, Senior Planner, City of Saratoga Springs
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org