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Home My WebLink About20250063 115 Regent Street Addition - Beagle School Presentation 09.05.25468 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 P 518.580.8818 F 518.580.8824BALZERTUCK.COM THE BEAGLE SCHOOL BTA PROJECT NO: 2309 07.21.2025 115 REGENT STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY Table of Contents DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FOLLOW -UP 7.21.25 -TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Reconsideration of Existing Wood Siding Replacement B. Education Code Compliance and Safety Concerns C. Double-hung Window Replacement D. Double-hung Window Restoration E. Casement Window Replacement F. Summary 468 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 P 518.580.8818 F 518.580.8824BALZERTUCK.COM THE BEAGLE SCHOOL BTA PROJECT NO: 2309 07.21.2025 115 REGENT STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY Siding Replacement A. RECONSIDERATION OF EXISTING WOOD SIDING REPLACEMENT • Hazardous Materials Survey report dated 07.16.25 and performed 06.04.25 indicated the red paint on the exterior wood lap siding contains asbestos containing materials. • Trace amounts of asbestos are a hazard when disturbed (sanding, scraping, or demolition). The applicant has previously agreed to restore the wood siding at the front (East) elevation. In light of this new information, the applicant wishes to remove all existing wood lap siding and replace in kind with new painted wood lap siding for the future well-being of the 2-4 year old students and their teachers. 468 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 P 518.580.8818 F 518.580.8824BALZERTUCK.COM THE BEAGLE SCHOOL BTA PROJECT NO: 2309 07.21.2025 115 REGENT STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY Education Code Compliance and Safety Concerns B. EDUCATIONAL CODE COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY CONCERNS • NYS Building & Fire Regulations For VRNS (Voluntary Registered Nursery Schools) • 125.3 (g) (1) Safeguards shall be provided to protect children against injury on account of low windows , exposed pipes, hatchways and window wells. • 125.3 (g) (6) Windows and doors shall be openable and equipped with safety devices. Effective means of eliminating insects shall be provided. • Manual of Planning Standards 2022 (State Education Department) • S106-2.b. Every space of pupil occupancy over 500 square feet in area, shall have two separate means of egress from the space,each into a separate smoke zone. The primary means of egress is commonly the opening to the corridor. The second means of egress may be a door into a separate smoke zone or to the exterior, or a rescue window . [...] • S106-4.a. Emergency rescue windows, as required in S106 -2, shall be windows of such size and design that will permit and facilitate emergency egress through them. Window hardware shall be a maximum of 54 inches above the floor. It is recommended that all classroom windows permit emergency egress.Double hung, casement, and sliding windows are satisfactory window types. Casement windows must have hardware that permits the window to open at least 90 degrees. • S202-1.a.1. All interior glazing less than 60 inches above the floor shall be safety glazing. 468 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 P 518.580.8818 F 518.580.8824BALZERTUCK.COM THE BEAGLE SCHOOL BTA PROJECT NO: 2309 07.21.2025 115 REGENT STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY Double Hung Window Replacement C. DOUBLE -HUNG WINDOW REPLACEMENT The DRB requested that we restore the two existing double -hung wood windows at the second floor classroom of the front (East) elevation. We want to outline our concerns and limitations: 1. Educational Code Compliance & Safety Challenges a. Low sill height (+/-26") triggering the requirement for Window Opening Control Devices (WOCDs) to prevent children falling. b. New safety glazing must be installed to prevent injury to children and staff. 2. Windows tested positive for lead paint. 3. Windows do not meet energy code, even with storm windows. Heat loss, drafts, and condensation increase energy demands and reduce comfort, especially during the winter and summer. 4. Operation, Maintenance and Liability a. Retrofitted WOCDs, glazing, and weather seals may hinder operation and increase likelihood of failure. b. The school would assume long-term liability for hardware performance and child safety, most importantly in cases of emergency. Therefore, the applicant wishes to not restore the double-hung windows and instead replace with aluminum clad wood double -hung windows. 468 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 P 518.580.8818 F 518.580.8824BALZERTUCK.COM THE BEAGLE SCHOOL BTA PROJECT NO: 2309 07.21.2025 115 REGENT STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY Double Hung Window Restoration D. DOUBLE -HUNG WINDOW RESTORATION Given the previous information shared, if window restoration of the (2) existing wood double-hung windows is still required, we will provide the following: 1. Window opening control devices to be retrofitted (Andersen WOCD Spring Loaded Catch or Angel Ventlock Side -fixed WOCD) 2. Work with window restorers Harry Judge and Peter Reylea: a. Provide lead abatement with industrial strength methylene chloride (note that individual pane cannot be replaced for safety glazing (per DRB mockup request) due to intensity of abatement process) b. Modify sash weights as required. c. Note that window restorers not willing to assume liability for the future operation and safety of these windows. 3. Safety film to be applied to existing glazing (3M Scotchshield Safety & Security Window Film Ultra 800) 4. No storm window to be provided to allow for emergency egress (exterior egressable storm windows not available). 468 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 P 518.580.8818 F 518.580.8824BALZERTUCK.COM THE BEAGLE SCHOOL BTA PROJECT NO: 2309 07.21.2025 115 REGENT STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY Inswing Casement Window Replacement E. INSWING CASEMENT WINDOW REPLACEMENT The applicant requests that thay be allowed to replace the existing wood inswing windows at the second floor dormers (South and North elevations) for the following reasons: • Window opening control devices that allow egress do not exist for inswing windows. • Retrofitted WOCDs, glazing, and weather seals may hinder operation and increase likelihood of failure. • The school would assume long -term liability for hardware performance and child safety. • Window restorer Harry Judge expressed concern for liability due to requirements for both window limiter devices and emergency egress. • New compatible units allow safe, secure, low -maintenance operation with integrated required safety features. REAPLACEMENT of EXISTING FRENCH INSWING WINDOWS to ANDERSEN E SERIES FRENCH CASEMENT OUTSWING w/ WOCDs REPLACEMENT of EXISTING AWNING/HOPPER WINDOWS to ANDERSEN E SERIES OUTSWING CASEMENT w/ WOCDs 468 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866 P 518.580.8818 F 518.580.8824BALZERTUCK.COM THE BEAGLE SCHOOL BTA PROJECT NO: 2309 07.21.2025 115 REGENT STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY Summary F. SUMMARY of APPLICANT REQUESTS • Siding • New wood siding to be provided at all existing and new exterior walls. • Windows • Existing wood entry door, transom, and carriage doors to be restored. • All other wood windows to be replaced with new aluminum clad wood windows. • Existing vinyl windows to be replaced with new aluminum clad wood windows.