HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230920 165 Lake Ave Front Porch SSPF LetterBoard of Directors
Michele M. Funiciello
President
Sheila Sperling
Vice President
Linda L. Harvey
Secretary
Stephen Kyne
Treasurer
Christopher Armer
Tiffany Blair
Steven Dodds
Giovanna D’Orazio
Julia Dunn
James Gold
John Haller
Leigh Hornbeck
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
Membership & Programs
Director
Marcy Dreimiller
Administrative Assistant
Patricia Herrick
Bookkeeper
January 10, 2024
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Board
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 165 Lake Avenue – Exterior Alterations
Dear Tamie,
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application for exterior
alterations at 165 Lake Avenue.
The house at 165 Lake Avenue, constructed circa 1910, is an example of the Free Classic
subtype of the Queen Anne style. It is located in an Architectural Review District. A
character-defining feature of the Free Classic subtype is the full-width front porch with
classical columns, not turned posts, and railings that typically lack the delicate, turned
balusters of the other Queen Anne subtypes.
Every effort should be made to preserve an original or historic porch including the original
size, design, and materials. A porch and its elements, replaced due to severe deterioration,
should match the original in size, shape, rhythm, dimensions, material, and quality. The
use of natural materials is preferred.
Since the existing railings were removed, the new railings should be in-keeping with the
architectural style of the residence. The replacement railings should be limited to the
minimum height required by code, and use of booster rails may be necessary to be able to
have architecturally appropriate railings for the house. The square columns that replaced
the existing round columns are not appropriate nor are the stairs and lattice. The
Foundation recommends natural materials be used.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Michele Funiciello Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Russell & Carrie Faden, Applicant
Robert Flansburg, Agent
Amanda Tucker, City of Saratoga Senior Planner
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org