HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250111 81 Phila SSPF Letter 2025 04 09 Board 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
April 8, 2025
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 81 Phila Street- New Construction
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the most recently submitted
proposed plans for the construction of a new single-family residence at 81 Phila Street.
The Foundation remains disappointed that the applicant has not provided a rendering that
shows the height of the proposed residence in relation to the adjacent properties despite
repeated requests. Without this visualization, it is difficult to accurately assess if there are
extreme differences in height.
Per the City of Saratoga Springs Historic District Design Guidelines for New Construction
– New Buildings:
• Building height and scale should be consistent with the existing streetscape and
neighboring building patterns. Historic streetscapes often have a variation in
building scale and massing that contribute to the visual interest and unique historic
character of the street. Variation is promoted, but extreme differences should be
avoided.
The Foundation continues to voice significant concerns regarding the proposed height of
the new structure.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Michele Funicello Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Tom & Paula D’Orazio, Applicant
Robert L. Flansburg, Agent
Susan Barden, OPED Administrator, City of Saratoga Springs
Julia Destino, Planner, Saratoga Springs
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org