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Home My WebLink About20251003 119 Woodlawn Ave Exterior Modification Application Scott Burlingame, P.E. | 900 Rt. 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065 | T: 518-724-0733 | scott@sbengineeringpllc.com October 11, 2024 Balzer & Tuck Architecture 468 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Attention: Brett Balzer, AIA Regarding: 119 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs Existing Conditions Assessment To Brett: I am following up on our recent site visit with Paul Young from Prime Construction on October 3, 2024 to review the existing condition of the single family house at 119 Woodlawn Avenue in Saratoga Spri ngs. It is my understanding that the intention is to structurally stabilize, and then renovate, the existing structure to make the structure useable as a single family house once again. Currently, the interior of the structure has been gutted down to the studs and framing. Based on our walk-around survey, I offer the following: The existing single story, rear portion of the house is failing and is well beyond its useful life. The foundation system for this portion has failed, or is non-existent at this point in some locations. There is significant rot caused by water infiltration around the base of the wood stud walls and wood framed floor system. The log rafters at the roof system are undersized based on current building code required snow loads. I recommend that this portion of the structure be removed and replaced. This portion of the building could be replaced with conventional methods using cast-in-place concrete foundations, wood framed floors and walls, and a wood truss roof system. In general, the two-story portion of the existing house appeared to be relatively sound. This portion of the structure appears to be a good candidate for renovation. As we discussed on site, some structural modifications will be required to make the house structurally stable and compliant with the loads required by the current building code. These modifications would likely include: • A new ridge beam to support the tops of the existing rafters • Sister the existing rafters with 2x10 (minimum) framing to strengthen the rafters for snow load and provide plenum space for insulation • Replace window headers as necessary in load bearing walls. • Replace, or reinforce, the existing timber beam which spans from the stair opening to the south side of the house at the second floor framing level • Level the first floor framing by jacking the existing rim / sill at the floor to foundation wall connection • Add two additional dropped beam lines within the crawlspace to reduce the span of the existing first floor joists by half • Pour a cast-in-place reinforced concrete wall, approximately 8” thick, around the interior perimeter of the existing rubble stone foundation wall to provide support for the rubble stone • Provide new floor sheathing at both floor levels • Provide new, insulated (Zip-R) wall sheathing around the perimeter of the house. • Reframe the existing front porch to match the existing construction. Scott Burlingame, P.E. | 900 Rt. 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065 | T: 518-724-0733 | scott@sbengineeringpllc.com These items are based on my initial review of the existing structure and are intended to give a broad scope of the expected renovations. The list should not be seen as exhaustive. Additional items may arrive as further investigations are performed or during the course of construction. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or require anything further regarding this. Sincerely, Scott Burlingame, PE DRC Window Details Form 1, 5/16/21 Page# ___ of ___ Window Details Form Instructions: Provide details and photos for EACH window replacement requested. Use additional pages of Form 1 or Form 1a as necessary. For ease of review, documentation should be categorized by façade. SEE EXAMPLE. Building Elevation: _____________________ Insert photo above. Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration: Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: DRC Window Details Form 1a, 5/16/21 Page# ___ of ___ Building Elevation: _____________________ Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration: Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: DRC Window Details Form 1a, 5/16/21 Page# ___ of ___ Building Elevation: _____________________ Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration: Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: DRC Window Details Form 1, 5/16/21 Page# ___ of ___ Window Details Form Instructions: Provide details and photos for EACH window replacement requested. Use additional pages of Form 1 or Form 1a as necessary. For ease of review, documentation should be categorized by façade. SEE EXAMPLE. Building Elevation: _____________________ Insert photo above. Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration: Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: DRC Window Details Form 1a, 5/16/21 Page# ___ of ___ Building Elevation: _____________________ Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration: Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: DRC Window Details Form 1a, 5/16/21 Page# ___ of ___ Building Elevation: _____________________ Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration: Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: DRC Window Details Form 1, 5/16/21 Page# ___ of ___ Window Details Form Instructions: Provide details and photos for EACH window replacement requested. Use additional pages of Form 1 or Form 1a as necessary. For ease of review, documentation should be categorized by façade. SEE EXAMPLE. Building Elevation: _____________________ Insert photo above. Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration: Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: DRC Window Details Form 1a, 5/16/21 Page# ___ of ___ Building Elevation: _____________________ Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration: Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: DRC Window Details Form 1a, 5/16/21 Page# ___ of ___ Building Elevation: _____________________ Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration: Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: DRC Window Details Form 1, 5/16/21 Page# ___ of ___ Window Details Form Instructions: Provide details and photos for EACH window replacement requested. Use additional pages of Form 1 or Form 1a as necessary. For ease of review, documentation should be categorized by façade. SEE EXAMPLE. Building Elevation: _____________________ Insert photo above. Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration: Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: DRC Window Details Form 1a, 5/16/21 Page# ___ of ___ Building Elevation: _____________________ Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration: Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: DRC Window Details Form 1a, 5/16/21 Page# ___ of ___ Building Elevation: _____________________ Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration: Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: Details for Existing Window ID: Insert photo below showing existing condition. Original window? If no, what is the general replacement date? If operable, does the window open? If no, why? Storm window present? If yes, what type? Boarded up? If yes, is window still in place? Explanation of visible rot or deterioration Extenuating circumstances requiring replacement vs. repair Proposed Replacement, material and muntins: Will trim and casing details remain the same? Is proposed window the same size and same location as original? Explain: Page 1 of 3 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Brief Description of Proposed Action: Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: 1.Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. NO YES 2.Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval:NO YES 3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? __________ acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? __________ acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? __________ acres 4.Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. Urban Rural (non-agriculture) Industrial Commercial Residential (suburban) Aquatic Other(Specify):□ Forest Agriculture □ Parkland Page 2 of 3 5.Is the proposed action, a.A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b.Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A 6.Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?NO YES 7.Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 8.a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b.Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? c.Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? NO YES 9.Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 10.Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 11.Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? NO YES 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b.Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for Page 3 of 3 14.Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: □Shoreline □ Forest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional Wetland □ Urban Suburban 15.Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered?NO YES 16.Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan?NO YES 17.Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, a.Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? b.Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 18.Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _ NO YES 19.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Date: _____________________ Applicant/sponsor/name: ____________________________________________________ __________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________Title:__________________________________