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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250332 154 Regent St Demolition and Construction SSPF Letter 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 Alex Kammler Vincent LaTerra Samantha Nass Michelle Paquette-Deuel 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 Stephanie Hadley Administrative Assistant Patricia Herrick Bookkeeper May 28, 2025 Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair Design Review Board City Hall 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 RE: 154 Regent Street- Demolition and New Construction Dear Tamie: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the proposed plans for the demolition and new construction of the accessory structure at 154 Regent Street. Located at the rear of the property, the existing accessory structure appears on the 1932 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, confirming it is a historic structure. The Foundation opposes its demolition, as accessory structures are vital to understanding the full history of our city's development. Unfortunately, many of these historic structures are increasingly replaced with modern garages. Preserving original, sound, and repairable historic materials is preferred, and their replacement is not recommended. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration. Sincerely, Michele Funicello Samantha Bosshart President Executive Director Cc: Mary Grey and Jesse Roth, Applicant Susan Davis, SD Atelier Architecture Susan Barden, Administrator OPED, 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