HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240464 33-35 Caroline Demo Public Comment (11)Online Form Submittal: Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
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To: Julia Destino <Julia.Destino@saratoga-springs.org>; Beige Berryman <Beige.Berryman@saratoga-springs.org>
Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
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Land Use Board Design Review Board
Name Dale Robinson
Email Address isonychia@hotmail.com
Business Name NYS Dept of State
Address 36 East Harrison St
City Saratoga Springs
State New York
Zip Code 12866
Phone Number 5182108399
Project Name 33-35 Caroline Street
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Comments Good afternoon,
I am writing to share my feelings about the planned
development projects on Caroline Street as well as the general
direction of development throughout the City. It is my opinion
that many of the newer buildings within the downtown area lack
the creative architecture and distinct facades that make our city
unique. I appreciate that it is 2024 and re-capturing the
“Victorian charm” of our city requires a pointed effort by the
architectural and development interests in these projects
however I feel that these efforts have fallen short and have not
been held to standards by our civic leaders. More importantly is
the height of the proposed buildings along Caroline Street
which will drastically change the skyline and view scape of the
City. A six floor building will create a darkened canyon of brick
7/31/24, 9:17 AM Mail - Julia Destino - Outlook
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along Caroline and Maple/Putnam Streets. This building will
dwarf neighboring structures and will stand out as another big
boxy brick structure with little character.
I love the unique and historic elegance of our city which is a
major draw for our tourist economy. While I have only lived
here since age 18, 30 years at this point, my wife is a 5th
generation Eastside resident and my daughter is the 4th
generation to attend Lake Ave school. Our family has deep
roots in the community and can’t imagine living anywhere but
Saratoga Springs. We urge the Design Review Board to take a
hard look at the Caroline Street projects as well as future
proposals to ensure our beautiful city retains the distinctive
“feel” that has attracted visitors, new residents, and economic
investment for so long.
Respectfully,
Dale Robinson
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