HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240327 38 Beekman Exterior Modifications SSPFBoard 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
June 26, 2024
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 38 Beekman Street – Exterior Modifications
Dear Tamie,
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application for exterior
modifications at 38 Beekman Street.
The Foundation is extremely pleased that the owner is committed to preserving this structure.
The Foundation objects to the wholesale replacement of the wood clapboard siding with fiber
cement siding. The wood clapboard siding should be retained. In addition, the Foundation has
concerns with the window and door fenestration of the primary façade.
Per the UDO, Article 13, I.:
9. Treatment of Major Building Elements
a. Doors
Existing historic doors and door openings must be retained and rehabilitated whenever
possible. Restoration of historic openings is encouraged where previously altered. Where
doorways must be altered to meet current building code and safety requirements, doors and
entranceways must be designed to respect the exterior architectural character of the
building.
b. Windows
Existing historic windows and window openings must be retained and rehabilitated
whenever possible. Restoration of historic openings is encouraged where previously
altered.
The Foundation understands that it may be necessary to make changes to the fenestration to
accommodate the proposed residential units. However, it recommends that the fenestration
between the first and second floors remain symmetrical. In addition, the Foundation
recommends wood doors to be more historically accurate.
The Foundation appreciates the significant investment the owner is making to preserve this
historic structure that contributes to the streetscape of Beekman Street.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Michele Funiciello Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Eric Pankonin, Owner
Robert L. Flansburg, 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