HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240054 128, 132 Washington Garage Demo & Construction 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
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Director
Sydney Hedge
Preservation & Programs
Coordinator
Marcy Dreimiller
Administrative Assistant
Patricia Herrick
Bookkeeper
February 28, 2024
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 128 & 132 Washington Street, Garage - Demolition
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application to demolish the
circa 1920 garage at 128 & 132 Washington Street.
The Greek Revival front-gabled resident, associated with the garage, was built circa
1840 and is a “contributing building” to the West Side Historic District listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
The Foundation understands that the garage encroaches upon the adjacent property and
is not compliant with the current zoning setbacks, as well as being in poor structural
condition. In addition, the concrete masonry garage does not contribute to the period of
significance for the mid-18th century residence. Therefore, the Foundation does not
oppose the demolition of this structure.
The Foundation appreciates the investment that the homeowners are making in this
property.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Michele Funiciello Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Lori Sames, Applicant
Susan Davis, S.D. Atelier – Architecture, L.L.C
Amanda Tucker, Senior Planner, City of Saratoga Springs
Beige Berryman, Administer of OPED, City of Saratoga Springs
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org