HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250783 60 Woodlawn Ave Exterior Modifications SSPF LetterBoard of Directors
Christopher Armer
President
Sheila Sperling
Vice President
Tiffany Blair
Secretary
Kira Karbocus
Treasurer
Molly Brindle
Joseph DeLeva
Steven Dodds
Michele Funiciello
James Gold
Alex Kammler
Stuart Kaufman
Vincent LaTerra
Nicole Messier-Marino
Samantha Nass
Michelle Paquette-Deuel
Ellen Sheehan
Jason Thomas
Roger Woody
James Kettlewell
emeritus
Staff
Samantha Bosshart
Executive Director
Dianne Winter
Development Director
Stephanie Hadley
Administrative Assistant
Patricia Herrick
Bookkeeper
October 15, 2025
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Board
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 60 Woodlawn Avenue – Exterior Alterations
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the most recently submitted plans
for exterior alterations at 60 Woodlawn Avenue.
The front gable brick house is located in an Architectural Review District and is a
contributing building to the Broadway Historic District listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. Based on preliminary research, the structure was built between 1884 -
1889. A wood structure appears on the 1884 Sanborn Map and the 1889 Sanborn Map
shows a brick structure (see attached).
The Foundation appreciates the changes the applicant has made, specifically removing the
proposed store front windows and retaining the historic window openings. The Foundation
does not object to the proposed addition of two new windows on the north façade as it is
possible that windows were not historically located there due to the building’s proximity
to the railroad. The proposed windows are in keeping with the rhythm and style of the
historic window openings.
The Foundation strongly objects to the proposed painting of the historic brick. Paint or
other applications to historic bricks can have the unintended effect of trapping moisture as
well as it requires reapplication periodically, creating an additional maintenance
requirement. The Foundation also has concerns regarding the appearance of the proposed
stone veneer. It should be similar in appearance to the original foundation that will be
exposed. Lastly, the Foundation recommends a shed roof rather than the proposed curved
roof, so it is in-keeping with the gable roof.
The Foundation appreciates the applicant’s investment in this historic property.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Christopher Armer Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: 60 Woodlawn LLC, Applicant
Julia Destino, Planner, City of Saratoga Springs
Susan Barden, Administrator OPED, City of Saratoga Springs
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org
1884 Sanborn Map
1889 Sanborn Map