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Online Form Submittal: Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
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Date Tue 4/29/2025 4:56 PM
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Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
SUBMIT COMMENTS REGARDING CITY PROJECTS
Thank you for submitting your comments. Your feedback will be forwarded to the
City's Planning Department and Land Use Board members. NOTE: Comments
submitted later than 12:00 noon on the day before the Land Use Board meeting
may not be reviewed prior to their meeting. All comments will be added to the
project file in the Planning Department.
Land Use Board Design Review Board
Name Annette DeCresce-Lawson
Email Address maaag33@gmail.com
Business Name Mark Lawson Antiques
Address 33 Forest Avenue
City Saratoga Springs
State NY
Zip Code 12866-2726
Phone Number 518-584-2694
Project Name 30-30 1/2 Caroline Building Expansion
Project Number 20240720
Project Address 30-30 1/2 Caroline Street
Comments When I think of Saratoga Springs and of why I ended up
moving back years later post Skidmore graduation (1984) to
establish a business and raise a family, I think: Aesthetic
Beauty, Elegance, Historic Charm, Unique, Culture. With that in
mind, I do not find the proposed design at 30 Caroline Street to
fit any of those descriptions. To allow a design that looks as
though it could be "anywhere"...(and for what use: a dormitory?
an urban sprawl/ suburban office building?) ...would be an
4/30/25, 8:43 AM Mail - Mark Graham - Outlook
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unfortunate setback to preserving the Historic charm and the
fine original architecture which are hallmarks of Saratoga
Springs! Dear Developer, please come up with a pleasing and
useful design that seamlessly blends in **and embellishes, not
blemishes** existing original buildings. With deep gratitude for
your efforts to work with the community and allow comments,
Annette DeCresce-Lawson
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