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Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Rob DuBoff, Vice Chair
Chris Bennett
Leslie DiCarlo
Jeff Gritsavage
Geoff Wood
Karen Cavotta, Alternate
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
D ESIGN R EVIEW B OARD
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City Hall - 474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Tel: 518-587-3550 x.2515 fax: 518-580-9480
www.saratoga-springs.org
ADVISORY OPINION
In consideration of the Request for an Advisory Opinion by the Planning Board
PB App #20250203
Park Place & Cottage St. Site Plan Review
7 Cottage St.
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Involving a proposed multi-family dwelling including 6 residential units and associated site work in the Urban Residential - 4 (UR-
4) district, tax parcel # 165.84-1-4, within the City of Saratoga Springs.
Following discussion on this matter on June 11, 2025, the Design Review Board offers the following with respect to the Planning
Board’s request for input with particular attention to mass, scale, height, compatibility with neighboring properties and the character
of the neighborhood:
✓ Favorable Opinion
Considerations:
• The mass, scale and height are in proportion and not inappropriate
• The structure is not incompatible with the context of the neighborhood
• The additional staircases on the front provides an inviting, community feel that is characteristic of both the
surrounding neighborhood and city
• The new window configuration in the mansard roof help mitigate the appearance of height
• The Board encourages the applicant to add windows, details and/or trim work on the north elevation to add
more visual appeal to that façade
• It is imperative the applicant use high quality materials to further enhance and promote the look of individual
residences
Record of vote:
motion to approve made by: TEhinger, seconded by: JGritsavage; passed: 5-2
In favor: TEhinger, KCavotta, G Wood, C Bennett, JGritsavage
Opposed: LDiCarlo, RDuBoff
Chair Received by Accounts
cc: Building Department
Accounts Dept.
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