HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230947 Scupper and Downspout Correspondance Saratoga Springs
Preservation Foundation
�� December 6,2023
F o Rl�/o� Ms. Tamie Ehinger Chair
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�"'� �'"�'�'t` Design Review Commission
�- � Ciry Hall
� "� 474 Broadway
�� Saratoga Springs,NY 12866
RE:73 Henry Street Exterior Alteration
Dear Tamie:
Boara ofn�re�c�rs The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application for the exterior
M;�neie M.F,z,���,eiio alteration to add a scupper and drain installation at 79 Henry Street.
Fresident
sneila sper�ing The circa 1865 coinmercial Italianate brick building is a"contributing building"to the
vz�'eP''e''��tenx Broadway Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is
L�naa L.Harvey located in a Local Architectural Review District. Commercial buildings of this period
sP°YP`a�y' either incorporated Yankee gutters or sloped the roofs to the rear to allow for significant
srepnen Kyne character defining features—the parapet and cornice—to remain unobscured.
Treasurer
cl'r's A"ner Per the Roof Historic District Design Guidelines:
Tiffany Blair
Steven Dodds
Giovanna D'Orazio (rjJ'j"1'�-+RS
�Ulia DU� . Ori inal utters and draina e features should be maintained whenever ossible.
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J°1"'xdller . If replacement is necessary, gutters and downspouts should be historically
V incent LaTen�a
Pa,ty Mon„o,� appropriate. The half-round form is historically appropriate for many 19th and
sa�a���a Nass early 20th century buildings.
Michelle Paquette-Deuel
�o,�or�y Roge,�s-B„ii,s • Gutters and downspouts are recommended to be painted a color to match the
JasonThomas Y10aY'0St SUTf2C0�WOOCl tYlYYl�bY1CIC� OtC.�.
Roger Woody • New gutters and downspouts should replicate historic materials. Vinyl is
Maddy Zanetti
James Kettlewell C1ISCOUT2geCl Ori I11StOI'1C 1riCl COrilllbutlrig SlluCtuPeS.
errzeY=�,� • Replacin�concealed, or built-in, �utters with exposed�utters is discoura e�d
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stat�� The Foundation strongly objects to the scupper and drainage pipe being placed on the
samantna sossnart p�mary facade. The Foundation recommends that if a new drainage system is necessaty
Execulive Director
that it be placed on the side or rear of the building.
Nicole Babie
Merrabership&Programs
�rYe�toY Thanlc you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Patricia Herrick
Bookkeeper ,S1riC0Yely,
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Michele Funiciello �ra�nantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: John Hoch, Applicant
Amanda Tucker, Ciry of Saratoga Springs
112 Spring Street,Suire 203
Saratoga Springs,NY 1286C
(518)58?-5030
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