HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250724 176 Lake Ave Mountons United Demo & Construction SSPF Letter Board of Directors
Michele M. Funiciello
President
Christopher Armer
Vice President
Linda L. Harvey
Secretary
Stephen Kyne
Treasurer
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
Stephanie Hadley
Administrative Assistant
Patricia Herrick
Bookkeeper
September 10, 2025
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Board
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 176 Lake Avenue – Exterior Alterations & Demolition of Accessory Structure
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the proposed plans for exterior
alterations to the main structure and demolition of the accessory structure at 176 Lake
Street.
The Foundation does not object to the construction of a handicap accessible ramp at the
rear of the main structure. Typically, the Foundation does not approve of the use of
synthetic materials. However, since it is at the rear of the structure and not visible from
the public right-of-way, it does not object.
According to Sanborn Fire Insurance Map research, the accessory structure located at the
rear of the property was constructed between 1926 and 1948, confirming it is a historic
structure (see attached). The Foundation is opposed to its demolition, as accessory
structures are vital to understanding the full history of our city's development and the city
is increasingly losing these structures. On street 24-hour parking is available on Lake
Avenue should additional parking be needed.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Michele Funicello Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Randal Williams, Applicant
Mountons United LLC, Owner
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
1900 Sanborn Map
The house was originally 174 Lake Avenue. Between
1926 and 1948 Lake avenue was renumbered. The
garage does not exist.
1900 Sanborn Map Corrected to 1926. .
1948 Sanborn Map. The garage that appears on the 1926 map was either
demolished and a new garage was constructed in a new location or it was moved to
its current location.