HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250525 202 Lake Ave Exterior Modifications SSPF Letter #2Board 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
November 19, 2025
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 202 Lake Avenue – Front Porch Renovation
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the most recent materials submitted
for the front porch renovation at 202 Lake Avenue.
The Foundation appreciates that the applicant will retain the existing wood balustrade, wood
columns, and concrete stair cheek walls.
The “Virginia” from the “1919 Aladdin Readi Cut Houses” catalogue provided in the recent
submission does not show stone facing for the column bases. It shows rusticated cast concrete
blocks, which was typical of the style and time. It does not appear that the house at 202 Lake
Avenue used the cast concrete rusticated block for the bases of the porch columns or the
foundation.
The photo of 70 Lake Avenue showing the use of stone is appropriate for a contemporary house,
but not for a historic circa 1924 American Foursquare. The Foundation continues to object to
the proposed re-facing of the bases of the columns with stone and recommends that the rough
cast stucco column bases be repaired in-kind.
The Foundation appreciates the investment the owners are making into their home.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Christoper Amer Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: John & Christina Mandara, Applicant
Tonya Yasenchak, PE
Julia Destino, Planner, City of Saratoga Springs
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org