HomeMy WebLinkAbout202501002 353-365 Broadway Adelphi Hotel Facade Change SSPF Letter 2.11.2026Board 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
February 11, 2026
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 353-365 Broadway – New Construction
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application to construct a new
building at 353-365 Broadway at the site of the existing historic stone house located on
Washington Street.
The Foundation does not object to a new structure being constructed. However, it continues
to have concerns about the design of the proposed structure. The corner entrance of the
building is not appropriate. Historically, the main entrance is placed at the corner of a
building when it is located at a street corner, not mid-block. An exception is the entrance
to Bethesda Episcopal Church. The Foundation does not believe it is appropriate to have
two corner entrances mid-block directly across the street from one another.
In addition, the New Construction Historic District Design Guidelines also state:
• New construction windows and doors should complement the window and door
sizes, patterns and rhythm of neighboring historic buildings.
• Façade rhythm should maintain the vertical or horizontal emphasis that is prevalent
on the street
The window fenestration is not consistent with the street. The rhythm of the neighboring
buildings is single windows, not paired windows. In addition, the façade of the proposed
building has a horizontal emphasis, whereas the prevalent emphasis on the street is vertical.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Christoper Amer Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Adelphi Owner LLC, Owner
Matt Hurff, Frost Hurff Architects, Architect
Julia Destino, Planner, City of Saratoga Springs
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org