HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250332 154 Regent St Demolition and Construction Application
April 28, 2025
Re: - 154 Regent Street
City of Saratoga Springs, NY
Design Review Commission
Attn: Julia Destino
Dear Julia and members of the Design Review Commission;
I am submitting this application on behalf of Mary Grey and Jesse Roth as the Owner of Regent Street.
The applicant is looking for the following approvals:
Remove the existing garage and construct a new garage.
Remove the rear shed roof addition on the existing house and construct a new entry/mudroom
addition, bay window and a new rear porch.
It is not clear on the exact date of construction for the current garage; however, it appears on a Sanborn
Map as a storage shed. Prior to that, there is an indication of a large barn structure that existed.
(reference attached maps)
The existing garage is not compliant with current zoning setbacks and is in poor structural condition.
Structurally, the rafters are undersized for current snow load requirements and the headers over the
garage indicate sagging and disrepair. (Existing rafters are true 2 x 4 at +/-16” o.c.)
The exterior stud walls and siding indicate visual evidence of rot due to moisture penetration.
We request approval to remove the existing garage to construct a new garage that will comply to required
setbacks and current building code and be historically appropriate and structurally safe.
The applicant is also seeking approval to remove the existing rear addition that is not original to the
structure and construct a more appropriate addition and porch. The existing addition does not have a
proper foundation and was believed to be an exterior porch on a slab at one time.
The proposed design will reflect the roofline of the original side porch as indicated on the Sanborn Maps.
(see attached)
Respectfully submitted.
Susan L. Davis, R.A.
SD Atelier – Architecture, L.L.C.
www.sdatelier.com
154 Regent Street – Front Elevation Side (North) Elevation
154 Regent Street – South Elevation – Location of new addition and proposed porch
Existing Garage Exterior – Indication of door damage and roof sagging
Rear of Garage and indication of rot and framing with OSB Sheathing.
Existing Rear Addition that is to be removed – There is no foundation, but a slab that is
only about 18” deep that is not below frost.
Existing Rear and Side (North) Elevation
Sanborn Map – Circa 1889 indicates large barn structure and side porch
Sanborn Map – Circa 1960 indicates garage structure and side porch
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Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 - Project Information
Instructions for Completing
Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the
application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on
information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as
thoroughly as possible based on current information.
Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the
lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item.
Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information
Name of Action or Project:
Project Location (describe, and attach a location map):
Brief Description of Proposed Action:
Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone:
E-Mail:
Address:
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance,
administrative rule, or regulation?
If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that
may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2.
NO YES
2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency?
If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval:
NO YES
3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? __________ acres
b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? __________ acres
c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? __________ acres
4.Check all land uses that occur on, areadjoining or near the proposed action:
Rural (non-agriculture) Industrial Commercial Residential (suburban)
Aquatic Other(Specify):Agriculture
□Urban
□Forest
SEAF 2019
Parkland
154 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Demolition of Existing Garage and Rear Shed roof addition
See site plan
Applicant is seeking approval to demolish the existing garage. It is not clear when the garage was constructed. The existing garage is not compliant
with current zoning setbacks and is in poor structural condition.
Applicant is seeking to remove the existing rear addition that is not original to the structure and construct a more appropriate addition and porch. The
existing addition does not have a proper foundation and was believed to be an exterior porch on a slab at one time.
Mary Grey and Jesse Roth
518-573-1525
mngrey@gmail.com
154 Regent Street
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
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5. Is the proposed action,
a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations?
b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan?
NO YES N/A
6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?
NO YES
7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area?
If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
8.a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels?
b.Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action?
c.Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near thesite of the proposed
action?
NO YES
9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements?
If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply?
If No, describe method for providing potable water: _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities?
If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
archaeologicalsitesontheNYStateHistoricPreservationOffice(SHPO)archaeologicalsiteinventory?
NO YES
13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain
wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency?
b.Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody?
If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
12.a.Doestheprojectsitecontain,orisitsubstantiallycontiguousto,abuilding,archaeologicalsite,ordistrict
whichislistedontheNationalorStateRegisterofHistoricPlaces,orthathasbeendeterminedbythe
CommissioneroftheNYSOfficeofParks,RecreationandHistoricPreservationtobeeligibleforlistingonthe
StateRegisterofHistoricPlaces?
b.Istheprojectsite,oranyportionofit,locatedinoradjacenttoanareadesignatedassensitivefor