HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240662 130 Circular Chabad Center Basement Windows SSPF LetterBoard of Directors
Michele M. Funiciello
President
Sheila Sperling
Vice President
Linda L. Harvey
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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
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Samantha Bosshart
Executive Director
Nicole Babie
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Sydney Hedge
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Ellen Scheier
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Patricia Herrick
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September 11, 2024
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Board
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 130 Circular Street – Exterior Alterations
Dear Tamie,
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application to make exterior
alterations at 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Chabad.
The Queen Anne style residence built circa 1895, may be attributed to prominent local architect
R. Newton Brezee. The Queen Anne style was popular between 1880 and 1910. It is a
contributing building to the East Side Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic
Places.
The application was incomplete, making it difficult to review. More information is needed
regarding the location and condition of existing windows, as well as elevation drawings. In
addition, it is unclear why egress windows are needed in storage areas. This application should
be reviewed in conformance with the City of Saratoga Springs Unified Development Ordinance.
The following portion of the ordinance needs to be considered when reviewing this application:
Per the City of Saratoga Springs Historic District Guidelines for Windows and Doors:
Windows:
• Maintain original trim details and the original configuration, size, shape, and proportion
of windows.
• Original window size and location should be preserved. Do not replace windows with
units that alter the original size of the window openings or trim detail.
• Replacement windows should match the existing material and design and should be
based on historic evidence. If no historic evidence is available, the windows should
match the design and materials of the architectural style and period of the historic
building.
The documentation provided with the application does not demonstrate that the historic windows
are beyond repair and need to be replaced. However, if further documentation is provided to
show significant deterioration, and the historic material cannot be repaired because of the extent
of the deterioration or damage, the preferred treatment is always to replace in-kind, material that
matches the historic material in type, design, dimension, texture, detailing, and exterior
appearance. The Foundation has concerns about increasing the size of the window openings and
its impacts on the brick work and stone foundation.
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: Rabbi Abba Rubin, Applicant
Beige Berryman, Administrator of OPED, City of Saratoga Springs
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org