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Home My WebLink About20260195 47 Ash St Exterior Modification - Windows and Porch Application March 4, 2026 City of Saratoga Springs, NY Attn: Design Review Board Re: 47 Ash Street Dear members of the Design Review Board, We are working with Mark Smisloff, the owner of 47 Ash Street. We are seeking approval to reconstruct the original two-story front porch in a manner that is both historically appropriate and structurally sound. The existing porch is currently in poor condition and poses a safety concern. We are also seeking approval to replace the original windows with Anderson Woodwright Series. The existing windows and sills are damaged beyond repair and in some instances not original. A recent survey confirmed that the existing porch and stairs extend over the property line onto City property. However, the current location of the porch aligns with the neighboring properties on the street and is consistent with the established character of the neighborhood. We expect to receive approval from the City Council on 3/17/26. The project has received approval from the Real Estate Commission. To reconstruct the original historic porch, we respectfully request your review and approval. For your consideration, we have attached the following materials:  Historic documentation (Sanborn maps and Bolster photographs)  Window Details Form  Current property survey  Proposed property survey  Photographs of the property and surrounding context  Proposed floor plans and elevations for the reconstructed front porch We look forward to gaining your approval. Respectfully submitted Susan L. Davis, R.A. SD Atelier – Architecture, L.L.C. www.sdatelier.com cc: Mark Smisloff Grace Smisloff Board 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 October 22, 2025 Real Estate Committee City of Saratoga Springs City Hall 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 RE: Easement Agreement Dear Members of the Real Estate Committee, The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the proposed plans to reconstruct a full-width front porch at 47 Ash Street. The house at 47 Ash Street is a historic building. Based on preliminary research the two- story, full-width porch was added to the building between 1900 and 1926. The front porch is an important character-defining feature of this historic property. The Foundation supports the City of Saratoga Springs entering into an easement agreement with Mark Smisloff to allow for the porch to be retained. The Foundation appreciates the investment that the owner is making in their historic house. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration. Sincerely, Christoper Amer Samantha Bosshart President Executive Director Cc: Mark Smisloff,, Applicant Sue Davis, Project Architect 112 Spring Street, Suite 203 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 587-5030 www.saratogapreservation.org 1900 Sanborn Map, showing 1 1/2 story dwelling with no front porch. 1900 Corrected to 1926, now showing a two-story dwelling with a two-story front porch. Between 1900-1926 the front portion of the building changed from a 1 1/2 story dwelling with no front porch to a two-story dwelling with a two-story, full-width front porch. Existing House and Site 1 East facade SMISLOFF PROPERTY 47 Ash Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 South facade Southeast corner Porch detail Existing House and Site 2 East facade SMISLOFF PROPERTY 47 Ash Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 North facade West Elevation East Elevation FIRST FLOOR PLAN W A R N I N G THE ALTERATION OF THIS MATERIAL IN ANYWAY, 8NLESS DONE 8NDER THE DIRECTION OF A COMPARA%LE NEW YORK STATE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IS A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE ED8CATION LAW ANDOR REG8LATIONS AND IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR This document & the ideas incorporated herein as an instrument of service, is the property of SD ATELIER - ARCHITECTURE L.L.C. and cannot be used for any other purpose. SCALE: REVISIONS: AS NOTED DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SET - NOT to be used for construction 511 %roDdZD\, Second FOoor SDrDtoJD SSrinJs, NY 12 SK: 5157335 ZZZsdDteOiercoP info#sdDteOiercoP DATE:DATE: RENOVATION FOR: SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 47 ASH STREET SMISLOFF PROPERTY 224-4 MARCH 3, 22 DD-1 N SECOND FLOOR PLAN W A R N I N G THE ALTERATION OF THIS MATERIAL IN ANYWAY, 8NLESS DONE 8NDER THE DIRECTION OF A COMPARA%LE NEW YORK STATE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IS A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE ED8CATION LAW ANDOR REG8LATIONS AND IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR This document & the ideas incorporated herein as an instrument of service, is the property of SD ATELIER - ARCHITECTURE L.L.C. and cannot be used for any other purpose. SCALE: REVISIONS: AS NOTED DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SET - NOT to be used for construction 511 %roDdZD\, Second FOoor SDrDtoJD SSrinJs, NY 12 SK: 5157335 ZZZsdDteOiercoP info#sdDteOiercoP DATE:DATE: RENOVATION FOR: SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 47 ASH STREET SMISLOFF PROPERTY 224-4 MARCH 3, 22 DD-2 N EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS W A R N I N G THE ALTERATION OF THIS MATERIAL IN ANYWAY, 8NLESS DONE 8NDER THE DIRECTION OF A COMPARA%LE NEW YORK STATE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IS A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE ED8CATION LAW ANDOR REG8LATIONS AND IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR This document & the ideas incorporated herein as an instrument of service, is the property of SD ATELIER - ARCHITECTURE L.L.C. and cannot be used for any other purpose. SCALE: REVISIONS: AS NOTED DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SET - NOT to be used for construction 511 %roDdZD\, Second FOoor SDrDtoJD SSrinJs, NY 12 SK: 5157335 ZZZsdDteOiercoP info#sdDteOiercoP DATE:DATE: RENOVATION FOR: SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 47 ASH STREET SMISLOFF PROPERTY 224-4 MARCH 3, 22 DD-3 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS W A R N I N G THE ALTERATION OF THIS MATERIAL IN ANYWAY, 8NLESS DONE 8NDER THE DIRECTION OF A COMPARA%LE NEW YORK STATE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IS A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE ED8CATION LAW ANDOR REG8LATIONS AND IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR This document & the ideas incorporated herein as an instrument of service, is the property of SD ATELIER - ARCHITECTURE L.L.C. and cannot be used for any other purpose. SCALE: REVISIONS: AS NOTED DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SET - NOT to be used for construction 511 %roDdZD\, Second FOoor SDrDtoJD SSrinJs, NY 12 SK: 5157335 ZZZsdDteOiercoP info#sdDteOiercoP DATE:DATE: RENOVATION FOR: SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 47 ASH STREET SMISLOFF PROPERTY 224-4 MARCH 3, 22 DD-3A W A R N I N G THE ALTERATION OF THIS MATERIAL IN ANYWAY, 8NLESS DONE 8NDER THE DIRECTION OF A COMPARA%LE NEW YORK STATE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IS A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE ED8CATION LAW ANDOR REG8LATIONS AND IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR This document & the ideas incorporated herein as an instrument of service, is the property of SD ATELIER - ARCHITECTURE L.L.C. and cannot be used for any other purpose. SCALE: REVISIONS: AS NOTED DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SET - NOT to be used for construction 511 %roDdZD\, Second FOoor SDrDtoJD SSrinJs, NY 12 SK: 5157335 ZZZsdDteOiercoP info#sdDteOiercoP DATE:DATE: RENOVATION FOR: SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 47 ASH STREET SMISLOFF PROPERTY 224-4 MARCH 3, 22 DD-4EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS W A R N I N G THE ALTERATION OF THIS MATERIAL IN ANYWAY, 8NLESS DONE 8NDER THE DIRECTION OF A COMPARA%LE NEW YORK STATE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IS A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE ED8CATION LAW ANDOR REG8LATIONS AND IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR This document & the ideas incorporated herein as an instrument of service, is the property of SD ATELIER - ARCHITECTURE L.L.C. and cannot be used for any other purpose. SCALE: REVISIONS: AS NOTED DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SET - NOT to be used for construction 511 %roDdZD\, Second FOoor SDrDtoJD SSrinJs, NY 12 SK: 5157335 ZZZsdDteOiercoP info#sdDteOiercoP DATE:DATE: RENOVATION FOR: SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 47 ASH STREET SMISLOFF PROPERTY 224-4 MARCH 3, 22 DD-5EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS LANEASHTON LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF WEST SARATOGA LLC DEED NO. 2022002021 LANDS NOW OF FORMERLY OF ROSE MARIE C. HILDEBRANDT AND ANTHONY M. COLANGELO BOOK 1487 OF DEEDS, PAGE 501 LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF FUCHSIA PROPERTIES LLC LANDS OF GEROME HOLDINGS INC. DEED NO. 2021030152 AREA = 5,675± SQ. FT. TWO STORY HOUSE NO. 43 ASH STREET TWO STORY HOUSE NO. 47 ASH STREET WOOD FRAME STORAGE BUILDING