HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250342 19 George 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
Stephanie Hadley
Administrative Assistant
Patricia Herrick
Bookkeeper
June 11, 2025
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Board
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 19 George Street – Demolition and New Construction
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the proposed plans to demolish
the historic accessory structure and the new construction of a two-bay garage at 19 George
Street.
According to the Sanborn Maps, the accessory structure at the northwest corner of the
property was built between 1929 and 1948. Accessory structures are vital to understanding
the full history of our city's development. Unfortunately, many of these historic structures
are being removed. Therefore, the Foundation is not in support of demolition.
The Foundation has no objections to the construction of a two-bay garage. However, it has
concerns with its placement and orientation as it is not in keeping with other secondary
structures in the neighboring area, which is a guideline of the Historic District Design
Guidelines for New Construction for Accessory Buildings. The Foundation recommends
that the proposed new garage be placed at the northeast corner of the property.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Michele Funicello Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Russell Pittenger & Linda Whittle, Applicant
Tonya Yasenchak, PE
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