HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230392 78 Church Height Bonus & Demo SSPF LetterBoard of Directors
Michele M. Funiciello
President
Sheila Sperling
Vice President
Linda L. Harvey
Secretary
Stephen Kyne
Treasurer
Chris Armer
Tiffany Blair
Steven Dodds
Giovanna D’Orazio
Julia Dunn
James Gold
John Haller
Vincent LaTerra
Patty Morrison
Samantha Nass
Michelle Paquette-Deuel
Dorothy Rogers-Bullis
Jason Thomas
Roger Woody
Maddy Zanetti
James Kettlewell
emeritus
Staff
Samantha Bosshart
Executive Director
Nicole Babie
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Director
Patricia Herrick
Bookkeeper
November 15, 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 most recent materials
submitted for the proposed new construction at 78 Church Street.
The Foundation does not have significant concerns about the proposed building height, a
total of 61’ with the fifth floor of the building setback, nor the overall design. However, it
does have concerns about the public engagement of the first floor. It recommends more
prominent entrances for the community and commercial spaces. The commercial window
fenestration is not consistent with neighboring buildings. The Foundation recommends
masonry bases with windows above rather than floor-to-ceiling windows.
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