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Preservation Foundation
October 15, 2019
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
77 Design Review Commission
F O ft OIC City Hall
PRESERVATION 474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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RE: 169 Union Avenue—Exterior Alterations
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application for exterior
changes at 169 Union Avenue. The Foundation found it difficult to review this
application because there were no elevation drawings showing the size and placement of
the proposed new window openings.
Board of Directors
The Queen Anne Free Classic style residence, c. 1914, is a contributing building to the
Adam N.Favro National Register of Historic Places listed on the Union Avenue Historic District.
President
James Gold The Foundation does not object to the proposed copper roof for the front porch nor does
Vice President it object to the proposed changes to the north facade because it is not a historic addition.
Linda Harvey-Opileck
Secretary The Foundation appreciates that the owner is retaining many of the original historic wood
Dmitriy Yermolayev windows. It understands that for fire code reasons,the third floor windows must be
Treasurer replaced with casement windows to allow for safe egress. Therefore,the Foundation
Matthew Veitch does not object to the replacement of those windows. However, the Foundation
Past President recommends that the replacement windows match the size and pane configuration of the
existing windows.
Caroline Cardone
Giovanna D'Orazio
Brennan Drake Due to the lack of elevation drawings the Foundation is unable to make fully informed
Sandra Fox recommendations about the proposed changes to the east and west facades. At this time,
Lizzn Haller the Foundation objects to the new window that is beingproposed on the first-storyof the
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Samantha Kercull east facade.The Foundation does not object to the removal of the stained glass windows
Douglas Kerr of the one-story, non-historic addition. However,it remains concerned about the lack of
Richard King
Dorothy Rogers-Bullis window fenestration of that non-historic addition. Due to the lack of detailed information
Cindy Spence about the size and location of the proposed new window at the second-story of the west
facade,the Foundation currently objects to the addition of this window. However, if
James Kettlewell additional information is provided the Foundation may change its position.
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Despite these concerns,the Foundation appreciates the investment that the owners are
Executive Director making into their historic house.
Samantha Bosshart
Membership& Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Programs Director
Nicole Babie
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President Executive Director
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