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Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Rob DuBoff, Vice Chair
Chris Bennett
Leslie DiCarlo
Jeff Gritsavage
Tad Roemer
Ellen Sheehan
Karen Cavotta, Alternate
Kennedy Flack, Alternate
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
D ESIGN R EVIEW B OARD
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City Hall - 474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Tel: 518-587-3550 x.2517
www.saratoga-springs.org
NOTICE OF
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
In the matter of the request for administrative action relating to application
#20210501
Minor modifications
19 Washington
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
to approve parking garage masonry wall modifications to include glass retractable door panels; to
approve a new exterior stair to the rooftop patio; to approve minor design modifications to the atrium
structure.
The Chairperson of the Design Review Commission finds that, in accordance with Section 13.9.G.2.i.,
Procedure of the Design Review Board, the requested action is not substantive in nature and is not
contrary to the intent of the original Board decision. Therefore, the request for administrative action, as
described above, is approved.
July 30, 2024
Date Chair
cc: Building Department File
(Applicant)
(Agent)
July 29, 2024
Ms. Beige Berryman, AICP
Administrator of OPED
Planning & Zoning Office
474 Broadway, Suite 32
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: Administrative Action for Courtyard Area
Building Modification at the Rip Van Dam/Adelphi
Hotel Expansion/19 Washington Street
PB # 20210243; DRB # 20210501
Dear Ms. Berryman:
This letter is to request that the Chair of the DRB consider by way of administrative action the modifications to the
Approved Application.
There are three changes that have been installed and constructed. None of these changes are visible to the public and
each change reflects items that serve the project’s operations, access and function in a better way. We have attached the
three changes separately and have tried to show each current modification versus what may have originally been
presented.
Modification A:
• The solid masonry wall that encloses the parking garage. No insulated two-glass retractable door panels.
• The installed glass door panels allow for better delivery and access to the courtyard from within the building.
• This modification also breaks up the masonry façade and helps to enliven the space.
Modification B:
• An exterior stairway has been added to grant hotel guests better access and egress to a rooftop patio
entertainment space without having to go through the building and residential areas.
Modification C:
• The preexisting Atrium remains.
• The Atrium space was expanded almost two years ago and was constructed to allow for events to continue
during the expansion of the building phase. There was a long backlog of the availability of materials due to
COVID shortages and during that time it became clear the space had some structural and energy efficiency
issues that required modification to the initial design intent.
• The current configuration resulted in better functioning and a more flexible event venue.
• With the conversion of the adjoining residences to condominiums, the new space now provides for more privacy
and the ability to operate smaller interior spaces, along with better sound control.
• There are skylights now versus open glass, which adds to the energy efficiency and sound load concerns raised
during construction.
As previously mentioned, none of the changes are visible to the street and greatly assist the functional use of the
courtyard space where the seasonal tent is set up. We appreciate your consideration of this administrative request.
As built documentation will likely be requested by the Building Department, however, DRB acceptance is also likely to be
requested prior to the Building Department review. Please feel free to call should you have any questions.
The project is nearing completion, and your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
C. Michael Ingersoll, RLA, CLARB, ASLA
Principal
mingersoll@thelagroup.com
Rip Van Dam Expansion | Saratoga, NY
Courtyard Area Modification: A
July 29, 2024
REMOVED SOLID MASONRY INFILL INSTALLED GLASS DOOR PANELS
SOLID MASONRY VS. GLASS DOOR PANELS
REMOVED MASONRY INFILL &
REPLACED WITH GLASS DOORS
GLASS DOOR INFILL
GLASS RETRACTABLE DOORS
Rip Van Dam Expansion | Saratoga, NY
Courtyard Area Modification: B
July 29, 2024
INSTALLED STAIRCASE
STAIRCASE ADDITION
STAIRCASE ADDITION- SIDE VIEW
STAIRCASE ADDITION- FRONT VIEW
Rip Van Dam Expansion | Saratoga, NY
Courtyard Area Modification: C
July 29, 2024
PREVIOUS ATRIUM ADDITION REVISED ATRIUM ADDITION
ATRIUM REVISION
CURRENT ATRIUM ADDITION