HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250340 151 Van Dam St. Demolition and Construction SSPF LetterBoard of Directors
Michele M. Funiciello
President
Christopher Armer
Vice President
Linda L. Harvey
Secretary
Stephen Kyne
Treasurer
Andrew Bauch
Tiffany Blair
Molly Brindle
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 25, 2025
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Board
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 151 Van Dam Street – Garage Demolition & New Construction
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application for demolition of
the existing garage and plans for the proposed garage at 151 Van Dam Street.
The house and associated garage at 151 Van Dam Street are located in an Architectural
Review District. The 1888 Queen Anne style residence is a contributing building to the
West Side Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The garage proposed to be demolished is a non-contributing building. Therefore, the
Foundation does not object to its removal. The proposed design of the south elevation is in
keeping with the style of the house. However, the north elevation is not. The brackets,
eaves, and shed roof dormer are Craftsman in style and are not consistent with the style of
the south façade. The Foundation recommends a gable roof dormer and the symmetry of
the window fenestration of the dormer be symmetrical. The Foundation also recommends
the proposed fence along the alley be wood, not vinyl.
The Foundation appreciates the investment the homeowners are making in their property.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Michele Funiciello Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Amy Burton. Applicant
Shawn Corp, Reveal Architecture, Agent
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