HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250449 9 Spa Circle Construction 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 Board
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 9 Spa Circle – Exterior Alterations
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the most recently submitted plans
for exterior alterations at 9 Spa Circle.
The residence located at 9 Spa Circle, which historically was 238 Ballston Avenue, is an
example of the Queen Anne style, which was popular between 1880-1910. Unfortunately,
the location of this house is not included in any maps. According to the City Directories,
no buildings were listed south of Livingston Avenue prior to 1886.
It should be noted that the house at 9 Spa Circle is one of the few historic buildings in the
area and every effort should be made to retain as many of the character-defining features
of the historic house.
The Foundation appreciates the changes the applicant has made since its last submission.
However, it reiterates its concerns previously expressed in the letter dated October 15,
2025.
The Foundation does not support the following changes to the east façade - the gable roof;
the ribbon of windows in the gable; the window configuration of the first story as they are
not consistent with the style of the house; and the porch column spacing and lack of a
balustrade.
Furthermore, the Foundation does not support the insertion of solid panels in any of the
windows. No further information regarding the material for the stairs and the planters was
provided so the Foundation is unable to provide an informed opinion regarding those
aspects of the proposal. The Foundation remains concerned with the proposed removal of
the two-story bay, which appears to be original or at least historic.
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: Michael King, Applicant
Julia Destino, Planner, City of Saratoga Springs
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org