HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240119 169 Union Garage Demo & Construction 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
Membership & Programs
Director
Sydney Hedge
Preservation &
Program Coordinator
Marcy Dreimiller
Administrative Assistant
Patricia Herrick
Bookkeeper
May 8. 2024
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 169 Union Avenue, Garage – Demolition and New Construction
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application for demolition and new
construction of a garage.
The circa 1914 Queen Anne Free Classic style residence and circa 1925 garage are
“contributing buildings” to the Union Avenue Historic District listed on the National Register
of Historic Places.
The Foundation does not object to the demolition of the existing garage due to its alterations
and poor condition.
Per the City of Saratoga Springs Historic District Design Guidelines for New Construction –
Accessory Buildings:
• A secondary/accessory building should be distinct from, and smaller than, the
primary structure.
• While the shape, mass and scale of a secondary/accessory structure should generally
reflect the primary structure, it should not visually compete with the primary
structure.
• The placement of accessory structures should be consistent with other secondary
structures in the neighboring area.
• Accessory buildings and garages should reflect a secondary use and should not
compete with the primary façade of the building. Placement toward the rear of the
property is preferred.
• If available, garage access is recommended to be from an alley or secondary street.
• Building materials should be the same as, or complement, the primary structure and
orientation of new buildings should be consistent with neighboring buildings.
The Foundation is concerned about the height, scale, and mass of the proposed garage and
that it does not relate to the historic main structure.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Michele Funiciello Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Thomas Grossman, Applicant
Tonya Yasenchak, Agent
Beige Berryman, Administer of OPED, City of Saratoga Springs 112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org