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Home My WebLink About20240054 128, 132 Washington Garage Demo & Construction Updated Plans 10/24/2024 128/132 Washington Street – Project Narrative for DRC Sketch Plan Review: The present Owner acquired the property in Fall 2023 and is seeking to maintain the original front portion of the house at 132 Washington Street and renovate the structure. The proposed design intent is to re-build the front porch with simpler details and to not extend over the property line. It is currently located over the property line and is presently hazard as it is in poor disrepair. The intent is to remove the exterior siding and expose the original siding – if it is in suitable condition and to repair the existing windows where feasible on the primary façade. The overall goals for 128 Washington Street and 132 Washington Street include combining the two tax parcels to create a two family Owner Occupied residence along with an attached garage. (See Proposed Site Plan) The new 2nd family residence would be located on what is currently 128 Washington Street. The proposed design does propose the removal and re-building the rear additions with a new 2 story addition and garage to accommodate the Owner’s family and handicapped daughter. 132 Washington Street - Original front of the house - Circa 1852 –based on Bevan Map The house is listed as a contributing building to the West Side district on National Register of Historic Places. It is considered a Gable-Front “Folk” House which was prevalent in the pre- railroad era.This style was the dominant form which were suited for narrow urban lots in the rapidly expanding cities of the Northeast. The original existing front portion of the resience is very small in scale and dates back to 1852. In consideration of this, the intention is to maintain and repair the original front structure and maintain it as a residence that will meet the needs of the current Owner. The Owner would like to re-build the front porch with simple detailing and to be located within the property.(Currently, it is over the property line) The original structure does indicate signficant structual settling which will need to be addressed. The roof does not have any significant historic features. Due to the inadequate structural condition, it is assumed that a new substrate and new roof will be installed. Reference of Original Map – 1852 Bevan Map 132 Washington Street - Rear Portion of the house The existing additions of the structure are indicated on the map dating back to 1852 and 1858. New addition and new carriage house style garage The existing rear additions have undergone renovations over the years. In the process, the original side porch was enclosed and the roof indicates significant structural settling and damage. The maps indicate that there was an addition dating back to 1852. In 1876, there is indication of a large barn structure that was attached to the house. (see below) While the client is fully invested in maintaining critical features of the original house, they are trying to provide a functional garage and new living area for herself and her family to accommodate today’s lifestyle and her daughter who is confined to a wheelchair. The proposed addition is indicated with the materials that will match with the existing residence and maintain the footprint of the addition, however to re-construct in the present footprint and connect to a new garage. Proposed Carriage House Style Garage- off Beekman Street. There is presently no garage or carriage house for the property. However, there was formerly a large barn structure affiliated that was attached to the house. (based on the 1889 Sanborn Map) The new design is to reflect a carriage house style garage to accommodate two cars. The size is also necessary for accessibility to meet the needs of the client and her daughter. . The entrance driveway will be a rustic granite curb with appropriate pavement as necessary and the driveway is to be located where it currently exists today. 128 Washington Street- Driveway and Proposed 2nd family residence Driveway Courtyard (North Side off Washington Street) The driveway courtyard or parking area leading to the proposed single car parking will be edged with the same historic granite as described before and then the driveway itself will be finished with pavers. To complete the courtyard feel and develop privacy between the house to the south there will be a 36” high fence as indicated in the 3d sketch-up renderings. Proposed 2nd Family Residence The maps indicate 128 Washington Street as a separate parcel that did have an original structure there dating back to 1852. (Reference map above) The proposed design intent is to maintain the streetscape while respecting the original home at 132 Washington Street. The two lots will be combined to create one tax parcel in order to comply with Zoning Regulations for a two family residence. The proposed residence is designed to be a modest 2 story gable residence that will include similar window detailing and a front porch that is prevalent in the neighborhood. (See photos below) The space between the new residence and the original residence is designed to be a courtyard and thus designed to respect the original structure at 132 Washington Street. Windows The existing windows on the residence are original. It is the intent of the client to repair windows where possible on the front elevation facing Washington Street. The windows on the side elevation facing Beekman Street will remain where possible, however due to the desire for increased light, there are new windows proposed to meet current Building code for light and ventilation. The new windows will be by Andersen Woodwright or an approved equal. Front Door The front door does not appear to be original. The front porch is to be removed and re-built with a modest gable. A new door is proposed to be a Therm-tru or approved equal. Siding The existing aluminum siding has been removed. The original siding will be replaced with LP Smart Siding and the exposure will be similar to existing. Houses along Washington Street – Typical of Gable-Front Folk Style - as described by “A Field Guide to American Houses” Adjacent New Home facing Beekman Street Façade along Grand Avenue ( S E E M R 3 )W A S H I N G T O N S T R E E T #128 #132 SCH-SARCHITECTURAL PROPOSED SITE PLAN DATE: SCALE: REVISIONS: OCTOBER 24, 2024 AS NOTED W A R N I N G THE ALTERATION OF THIS MATERIAL IN ANYWAY, UNLESS DONE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A COMPARABLE NEW YORK STATE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IS A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW AND/OR REGULATIONS AND IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR 511 BURDGZD\, SHFRQG FORRUSDUDWRJD SSULQJV, NY 12SK: 5157335ZZZVGDWHOLHUDUFKLWHFWXUHOOFFRPLQIR#VGDWHOLHUFRPThis document & the ideas incorporated herein as an instrument of service, is the property of SD ATELIER - ARCHITECTURE L.L.C. and cannot be used for any other purpose.PROJECT2023-57LORI SAMES RENVATION AND ADDITION FOR: 132 AND 12 WASHINGTON ST SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12 DATE: SCALE: REVISIONS: OCTOBER 24, 2024 AS NOTED W A R N I N G THE ALTERATION OF THIS MATERIAL IN ANYWAY, UNLESS DONE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A COMPARABLE NEW YORK STATE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IS A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW AND/OR REGULATIONS AND IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR 511 BURDGZD\, SHFRQG FORRUSDUDWRJD SSULQJV, NY 12SK: 5157335ZZZVGDWHOLHUDUFKLWHFWXUHOOFFRPLQIR#VGDWHOLHUFRPThis document & the ideas incorporated herein as an instrument of service, is the property of SD ATELIER - ARCHITECTURE L.L.C. and cannot be used for any other purpose.PROJECT2023-57LORI SAMES RENVATION AND ADDITION FOR: 132 AND 12 WASHINGTON ST SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12SCH-1FIRST FLOOR PLAN DATE: SCALE: REVISIONS: OCTOBER 24, 2024 AS NOTED W A R N I N G THE ALTERATION OF THIS MATERIAL IN ANYWAY, UNLESS DONE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A COMPARABLE NEW YORK STATE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IS A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW AND/OR REGULATIONS AND IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR 511 BURDGZD\, SHFRQG FORRUSDUDWRJD SSULQJV, NY 12SK: 5157335ZZZVGDWHOLHUDUFKLWHFWXUHOOFFRPLQIR#VGDWHOLHUFRPThis document & the ideas incorporated herein as an instrument of service, is the property of SD ATELIER - ARCHITECTURE L.L.C. and cannot be used for any other purpose.PROJECT2023-57LORI SAMES RENVATION AND ADDITION FOR: 132 AND 12 WASHINGTON ST SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12SCH-2SECOND FLOOR PLAN 128-132 Washington Street– Existing images Existing Front – North Façade Existing side – East Façade Existing northwest corner Existing West Façade Existing East Façade Existing Rear Façade - South Existing Southeast Corner Existing Northeast Corner Existing Porch Existing Front Door 128-132 Washington Street– Exterior Materials 1- Roof Architectural Grade Shingles 2- Garage Siding - Board and Batten on Garage – Wood or LP Smart-Side 3- Existing Siding - Existing Siding to be replaced with wood. – To be painted. 4- Brackets- Original Brackets to be replaced in kind. 5- Windows - New Windows shall be Andersen Woodwright Series 6- New Siding - New Siding shall be LP Smart Siding or Wood. 7- Corner-boards - Wood or Boral Tru-Exterior 8- New Front Porch - Exterior columns shall be fiberglass – Tuscan style. 9- Existing Front Porch to be repaired – Existing Concrete stoop to be removed and replaced with structural piers. Decking to be T and G decking. (wood or Aeritus) 10- Decking – Decking shall be wood (Arroyo) or T &G by Aeritus – to be painted. 11- Garage Doors - Overhead Door Company – Carriage House style 12- Front Doors - Therma-Tru Classic Craft Door 13- Exterior Trim - Trim shall be 5/4”x 4” wood with sill and drip cap. 14- Stone Foundation- Remove concrete- Install sealer. L.P Smart Side Board and Batten Example Garage Door Example Side door example Window example