HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190718 47 Caroline St Wall SSPF Corr 8-7-19 Sartitoga Springs
Preservation Foundation
August 7, 2019
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
F 0 k Design Review Commission
PRESERVATION City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga a rings . NY 12866
RE: 47 Caroline Street — Exterior Alterations
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has reviewed the application to repair,
insulate, and waterproof the north wall of 47 Caroline Street which is located in a Local
Architectural Review District.
The circa 1865 commercial Italianate brick building is a "contributing building„ to the
Broadway Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Board of Directors
Adam N. Favro It is unfortunate that the north wall of 7 Caroline Street collapsed as a result of the
President demolition of 79 Henry Street. The Foundation is pleased that the brick at the north east and
northwest corners will be repaired and repointed. The Foundation typically strongly opposes
James Gold
Vice President the use of concrete block and the use ofDryvit on historic buildings as it is not appropriate.
in this case since this repair is necessitated by the recent demolition of 79 Henry Street; there
Linda Harvey-Opiteck is no set-back available to construct a full masonry wall; and the Dryvit will only be
Secretary
temporarily visible until a new structure is constructed at 79 Henry Street, the Foundation
Dmitriy Yermolayev does not object to this treatment.
Treasurer
Matthew Veitch The Foundation appreciates the significant investment the owner is making to preserve their
Past President historic building.
Caroline Cardone
Giovanna D' ratio Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Brennan Drake
Sandra Fox Sincerely,
John Haller
Liz Israel
Samantha K.ercull
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Douglas Derr da . Favro Samantha Bsshrt
Richard King President Executive Director
Dorothy Rogers-Bullis
Cindy Spence
Cc: Frr ak I . o, Owner
Les Ackerman, Agent
James Kettlewell Bradley Birge, Administrator of the Office of Planning and Economic Development
emeritus
Executive Director
Samantha Bosshart
Membership &
Programs Director
Nicole Bahie
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