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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250944 66 White Farms Rd Exterior Modification and Construction 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 November 19, 2025 Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair Design Review Board City Hall 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 RE: 66 White Farm Road – Exterior Alterations & New Construction Dear Tamie: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the exterior alterations and new construction at 66 White Farm Road. The house located at 66 White Farm Road appears to be a historic Italianate style residence. The Foundation is currently researching the building to learn the exact date of construction and information about the owners. The Foundation is disappointed that the owner made exterior alterations to the historic building without Design Review Board approval. It is difficult to fully understand the extent of the exterior alterations that were made to the building. The Foundation respectfully requests that the Design Review Board seek additional information detailing the exterior alterations of each façade. Based on what is readily apparent, the Foundation does not support the changes made to the porch. The wrap-around porch is a character- defining feature of the house and should be returned to its historic appearance. The Foundation also has significant concerns about the mass and scale of the proposed pool house. It respectfully requests that the Design Review Board not review the proposed pool house until the exterior alterations have been thoroughly reviewed and, if required, any actions that may be necessary to remedy the work that has taken place without approval be completed. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration. Sincerely, Christopher Armer Samantha Bosshart President Executive Director Cc: Bob McCarthy, Agent Jeremey VanWormer, Owner Julia Destino, Planner, City of Saratoga Springs 112 Spring Street, Suite 203 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 587-5030 www.saratogapreservation.org