HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240632 2 Madison Windows, Roof, Attic Fan SSPFBoard of Directors
Michele M. Funiciello
President
Sheila Sperling
Vice President
Linda L. Harvey
Secretary
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
Staff
Samantha Bosshart
Executive Director
Nicole Babie
Membership & Programs
Director
Sydney Hedge
Preservation & Programs
Coordinator
Ellen Scheier
Administrative Assistant
Patricia Herrick
Bookkeeper
September 11, 2024
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Board
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 2 Madison Avenue – Exterior Alterations Dear Tamie,
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application to make exterior
alterations at 2 Madison Avenue.
The Second Empire style residence was built in 1873 by Mrs. Marion L Groesbeck. Typical of
the style, the house features a mansard roof with gabled dormers with pointed-arched gable
windows and a decorative oculus window. It is a contributing building in the East Side Historic
District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Foundation does not have concerns regarding the replacement of the existing roof asphalt
shingles and the installation of a ventilation fan. However, the Foundation has concerns about
the replacement of the seven original windows.
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:
Article 13.9 Design Review H. Historic Review Approval Standards:
1. Historic Review
a. Preserve Rather than Remove:
Distinguishing the original features of a structure or site is essential to the historic
quality and character of that site. Distinguishing original qualities or character of a
structure, site, and/or its environment must be preserved and protected to the
maximum extent possible. Destruction or alteration of any historic material or
distinctive architectural feature should be avoided.
b. Repair Rather than Replace:
Distinctive architectural features that characterize a structure or site must be repaired
whenever possible. If replacement is necessary, the replacement should match the
original in composition, design, color, texture, and other visual qualities. Based on the above Historic Review Approved Standards, every effort should be made to
preserve the existing historic windows. Replacement of sound, repairable historic material is
never recommended.
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 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: A. Russell Newhall, Applicant/Owner
Beige Berryman, Administrator of OPED, City of Saratoga Springs
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org