HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240752 76 Walton Second Floor Addition SSPF Letter 2Board of Directors
Michele M. Funiciello
President
Christopher Armer
Vice President
Linda L. Harvey
Secretary
Stephen Kyne
Treasurer
Andrew Bauch
Tiffany Blair
Joseph DeLeva
Steven Dodds
Giovanna D’Orazio
James Gold
John Haller
Leigh Hornbeck
Alex Kammler
Vincent LaTerra
Samantha Nass
Michelle Paquette-Deuel
Dorothy Rogers-Bullis
Sheila Sperling
Jason Thomas
Roger Woody
James Kettlewell
emeritus
Staff
Samantha Bosshart
Executive Director
Dianne Winter
Development Director
Sydney Hedge
Preservation & Programs
Coordinator
Marcy Dreimiller
Historic Homes Tour
Coordinator
Patricia Herrick
Bookkeeper
March 5, 2025
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Board
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 76 Walton Street – Demolition & Addition
Dear Tamie,
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application for exterior alterations
and an addition at 76 Walton Street.
The house at 76 Walton Street is a contributing building to the West Side Historic District,
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. According to the Sanborn Maps, it was built
between 1884 and 1889. It is a late Italianate style residence with Queen Anne influence.
Character-defining features include the asymmetrical roof with decorative brackets, chimney,
square tower with bell tower roof, varied wall textures, one-over-one windows with brick
crowns, entry porch, and paired front doors.
The Foundation does not object to the proposed removal of the rear addition, which was
historically a porch that was enclosed after 1954, nor does it object to an addition being
constructed. However, it does recommend the window fenestration be centered below the
existing gables.
The Foundation’s primary concerns are related to preserving the existing historic features – the
paired front doors and trim, the front entry overhang, decorative brackets, the wood shingle
cladding in the gables, the chimneys, and the existing brick sidewalk. The Foundation
understands that nearly all the windows have been replaced and does not object to the proposed
replacements. However, the remaining historic gable windows should be preserved.
The Foundation objects to the proposed brick porch and landscape walls. It is not in keeping
with the style of the house. The deck of the porch and its stairs should be made of wood, which
is historically appropriate. The Foundation also objects to the proposed changes to window
fenestration - the removal of windows and the addition of a circular window, and the addition
of a shed roof dormer on the west façade.
The Foundation appreciates the significant investment the owner plans to make in the property.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this application.
Sincerely,
Michele Funiciello Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: William Bergman, Applicant
Susan Barden, Principal Planner, City of Saratoga Springs
Julia Destino, Planner, City of Saratoga Springs
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org