HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190820 181 Phila Street Exterior Modifications SSPF 9-3-19 S I. t (z.2:,LI S
Preservation Foundation
September 3, 2019
I'. 6-"' Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
F 0 R
Design Review Commission
P R E S.ERVAT10 N City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 181 Phila Street— Exterior Alterations
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has reviewed the application to make
exterior changes at 181 Phila. Street.
The circa 1886 Queen Anne was built as a summer cottage by John P. Conkling. Later it
was the summer residence of Payne and Helen Whitney and their daughter Joan Whitney
Board of Directors
Payson, owner of the Mets baseball time. It is a contributing building to the East Side
Adam N.Favro Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
President
James Gold The Foundation is pleased to see significant investment is being made in the property
Vice President that has been vacant for a number of years. However, it has concerns about the proposal
Linda Harvey-Opiteck to replace many of the windows and to remove two windows from the east facade. It was
Secretary difficult to review and comment on this application because there is no documentation
on the current condition of the windows.
Dmitriy Yertnolayev
Treasurer
The review of this application should be based on the following portions of the Historic
Matthew Veitch
Review Ordinance as well as the Windows and Doors Historic District Design
Past President
Guidelines.
Caroline Cardone
Giovanna D'Orazio
Brennan Drake Per the Historic Review Ordinance:
Sandra Fox
John Haller 240— 7.10 C. Major Building Elements
Liz Israel
Samantha Kerculi (3) Windows: Existing historic windows and window openings shall be
Douglas Kerr retained and rehabilitated wherever possible. Restoration of historic
Richard King
Dorothy Rogers-Bullis openings is to be encouraged where they have been previously altered.
Cindy Spence
The City of Saratoga Springs Historic Review Ordinance Standards state:
James Kettlewell A. Preserve rather than remove
emeritus Distinguishing original features of a structure or site are essential to the
historic quality and character of that site. Distinguishing original
Executive Director qualities or character of a structure, site and/or its environment shall be
Samantha Busshart preserved and protected to the maximum extent possible. Destruction or
Membership& alteration of any historic material or distinctive architectural features
Programs Director should be avoided.
Nicole Babie
B. Repair rather than replace
Distinctive architectural features that characterize a structure or site shall
be repaired rather than replaced whenever possible. If replacement is
necessary, the replacement materials should match the original in
composition, design, texture and other visual qualities.
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Sal-drop Springs, NY 12866
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Per the Windows and Doors Historic Design Guidelines:
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 units that
alter the original size of the window opening or trim detail.
• Replacement windows should match the existing in material and design and
should be based on historic evidence.
• The use of non-traditional window types and contemporary materials and designs
is discouraged on historic and contributing properties. Vinyl and metal windows
are strongly discouraged,particularly on primary facades.
CONSIDERATIONS
When considering repair or replacement of windows or doors or any of their components
consider visiting architectural salvage stores—often they have what you need for
considerably less cost.
Energy efficiency is one of the main reasons people seek to replace their historic
windows. Before considering wholesale replacement, please consider the following:
• Windows account for only 10%of heat loss in a building while floors, walls and
ceilings account for over 30% of heat loss. In addition, ducts account for 15%,
fireplaces 14%, and plumbing penetrations 13%. (U.S. Department of Energy).
• The average return on investment for replacement windows may be 30-40 years
while insulating floors and ceilings may have a rate of return on investment of 3-
5 years.
• A single-pane window with a storm window can be as energy efficient as a
replacement window.
• The typical life-cycle of a replacement window is 15 years. The life cycle of
original wood windows, if properly maintained, can last hundreds of years.
Historic windows are typically constructed of milled hardwood or old growth
wood, which is more dense and durable than wood that is available today.
• Historic wood windows are designed to allow a single component to be repaired
when it fails, whereas modern replacement windows often require replacing the
entire unit, a significantly more costly repair.
• It is extremely rare that ALL windows of a building fail at the same time.
Repairing and maintaining individual windows as they need work is most cost-
effective. Most people can do window repairs themselves. Replacing glazing
putty, glass, sash cords and weather-stripping can be done at a fraction of the cost
of replacement.
• It is more environmentally sustainable to repair existing windows than to replace
windows: historic windows take up valuable space in landfills and new
replacement windows use man-made materials that consume significant energy,
deplete resources, are non-recyclable, and require considerable energy to
transport since most are not made locally.
Without documentation that the windows are beyond reasonable repair and cannot be
preserved, the Foundation objects to the replacement of the historic windows. Should the
applicant provide documentation that windows are unable to be preserved or that they are
not original, the windows should be replaced with windows that match the historic one-
over-one configuration, not six-over-one as proposed. Please see the enclosed 1926
photograph showing the one-over-one windows.
In addition, there is no detailed information about the casement windows that are being
proposed to replace the storm windows of the one-story porch on the west façade.
Per the Porches and Deck Historic District Design Guidelines:
• The full and permanent enclosure of a porch,particularly the front porch, is
strongly discouraged as it alters the historic appearance of the building.
• If unavoidable, a porch enclosure should be reversible. The new enclosure
should be designed to minimize any adverse visual impact and should be made
of complimentary materials. Screens should be set behind the columns and
railings to preserve the original appearance of the porch. The use of retractable
screens may be appropriate provided that the storage and mechanisms are
concealed from view.
Without information about the window configuration and size,the Foundation is unable
to comment. It should be noted that historically this was an open porch. It is visible from
the public right-of way, therefore should this change be approved, it is important that it
be easily reversible.
The Foundation does not object to the proposed overhangs on the garage. However, it
does object to the proposed Craftsman doors for the garage. The garage is not a
Craftsman style structure. Therefore, the Foundation recommends doors that are in-
keeping with the Colonial Revival style
Again, the Foundation appreciates the significant investment the owner is making to
preserve their historic building.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Adam N. Favro e.: a.mantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Marc Paquin, Owner
Bradley Birge, Administrator of the Office of Planning and Economic Development
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