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Home My WebLink About20260258 115 Union Ave Apt R105/George St Rear Exterior Modification Application**HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED** [FOR OFFICE USEI APPLICANT(S)* Name Thomas Walkuski Address 115 Union Ave Apt. R105 Saratoga Springs NY 12866 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 www.sarataga-springs.org APPLICATION FOR: ARCHITECTURAL / HISTORIC REVIEW OWNER(S) (/fnotapp/icant) Phone 518 581 0217 / / Email mjntpn@icloud.com Identify primary contact person: 8 Applicant ❑ Owner ❑ Attorney/Agent (Application #) (Project Title) Staff Review ATTORNEY/AGENT * An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Applicant's interest in premises: 8 Owner ❑ Lessee ❑ Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION Property Address/Location: George St Rear Date Acquired by Owner: 05/01/03 Current Zoning District: 562 Type of Review: ❑ Architectural Tax Parcel #: 166 69 _ 5 _ 25 (for example: 165.52 — 4 — 37) Property use: a Residential ❑ Non-residential/mixed-use e Historic ❑ Extension/modification (of current approval) Summary description of proposed action: Replace two windows due to gaps producing extensive air gaps, Has a previous application been filed with the DRB for this property? e No ❑ Yes — date(s)? -App. No.(s)? Revised 12/2025 **HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED** [FOR OFFICE USE[ CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 www.saratoga-springs.org APPLICATION FOR: ARCHITECTURAL / HISTORIC REVIEW APPLICANT(S)* OWNER(S) (lfnotapplicant) Name 71Ff�xttrussVr llit►s�dii ms `ff z 6J-P] Address 111151lltxi MAAMJ PL R105 111-,5- Phone 518 581 0217 / Email rn)Ml Wg�*l "M Identify primary contact person: Applicant ❑ Owner ❑ Attorney/Agent (Application #) (Date received) (Project Title) Staff Review ATTORNEY/AGENT * An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Applicant's interest in premises: ■ Owner ❑ Lessee ❑ Under option to pease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION Property Address/Location: CS�trr Tax Parcel #:(for example: 165.52-4-37) Date Acquired by Owner: 5/1/2003 Current Zoning District: Property use: ❑Residential ❑ Non-residential/mixed-use Type of Review: ❑ Architectural .,94storic ❑ Extension/modification (of current approval) Summary description of proposed action: F�i�7zw�rrra#nv�tsct�ttn�att�rre�gptir�mott�rr�w�rl�yc6ta#f�. Has a previous application been filed with the DRB for this property? Clo ❑ Yes - date(s)? -App. No.(s)? Revised 12/2025 **A "complete" application consists of 1 hard copy (original) , and I electronic copy of application &ALL other materials as required below: New Construction / Additions ❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures and adjacent properties ❑ A detailed scaled site plan is essential for achieving minimal zoning compliance, depicting both current and planned structures along with all building projections such as decks, porches, steps, roof overhangs, and chimneys. This site plan must show all setbacks from property boundaries and any easements, in addition to the dimensional and bulk standards relevant to the zoning district on 17x11" sheet. ❑ Elevation drawings showing design of all sides of existing & proposed construction — label dimensions, colors, materials, lighting (fixture & lamp type, wattage), etc. - include compass bearing & scale; no larger than 2'x3' sheet — smaller permitted if legible ❑ Floor plans for proposed structure; on sheet no larger than 2'x3' — smaller permitted if legible ❑ Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Change in exterior building materials (windows, doors, roof, siding, etc.), or color (in non-residential districts only) lor photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures and that illustrate affected features levation drawings showing all sides of existing & proposed construction — label dimensions, colors, materials, lighting (fixture & lamp ty e; wattage), etc. - include compass bearing & scale; no larger than 2'x3' sheet — smaller- permitted if legible C�Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Within front yard setbacks In Historic Districts only (Front setbacks: UR-I & INST-HTR=30'; UR-4=25% UR-2, UR-3 & NCUD-1 = 10') - Installation, removal or change in material of drive- and walkways - Installation or removal of architectural, sculptural or vegetative screening over 3' in height - Installation of accessory utility structures or radio/satellite transmission/reception devices (more than 2' diameter) For any of above: ❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and of adjacent properties ❑ Site plan showing existing & proposed construction: include property lines & dimensions, required & proposed setbacks & lot coverage, site features (fences, walks, trees, etc.) street names, compass bearing & scale; no larger than 2'x3' sheet — smaller preferred if legible ❑ Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Signage / Awnings ❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and adjacent properties ❑ Plan showing location of proposed sign/awning structure on building/premises: no larger than I I "x 17" ❑ Scaled illustration of proposed sign/awning structure and lettering (front view & profile): include all dimensions of structure; type, dimensions and style of lettering or logo; description of colors, materials, mounting method and hardware ❑ Descriptions, specifications of proposed lighting including fixture & lamp type, wattage, mounting method, and location ❑ Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Demolition ❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and of adjacent properties ❑ Site plan showing existing and any proposed structures - include dimensions, setbacks, street names, compass bearing, and scale ❑ Written description of reasons for demolition and, in addition: ❑ For structures of "architectural/historical significance", demonstrate "good cause" why structure cannot be preserved ❑ For structures in an architectural district that might be eligible for listing on National Register of Historic Places, or for a "contributing" structure in a National Register district (contact City staff), provide plans for site development following demolition - include a timetable and letter of credit for project completion Telecommunication facilities ❑ Color photographs showing site/existing structures, and of adjacent properties ❑ Site plan showing existing and proposed structures: include dimensions, setbacks, street names, compass bearing, and scale ❑ Scaled illustration of proposed structures: include all dimensions; colors, materials, lighting, mounting details ❑ Consult Article 240-12.22 of the City's Zoning Ordinance and City staff to ensure compliance with requirements for visual impact assessment and existing and proposed vegetative screening Revised 12/2025 Request for extension of current approval ❑ Identify date of original DRB approval: Current expiration date: Org. App. No. ❑ Describe why this extension is necessary and whether any significant changes have occurred either on the site or in the neighborhood. SEQR Environmental Assessment Form ❑ Applicants proposing the following must complete "Part I" of the SEQR Short Environmental Assessment Form (available here: http://www.dec.ny..zov/docs/permits ej operations pdf/seafpartone.pdf): - Construction or expansion of a multi -family residential structure (4 units +) - Construction or expansion (exceeding 4,000 sq. ft. gross floor area) of a principal or accessory non-residential structure - Telecommunications facility, radio antennae, satellite dishes - Demolition Disclosure Does any City officer, employee or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? ❑ No ❑ Yes - If yes, a statement disclosing the name, residence, nature, and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. Certification I/we, the property owner(s), or purchaser(s)/lessee(s) under contract, of the land in question, hereby request an appearance before the Design Review Board. By the signature(s) attached hereto, I/we certify that the information provided within this application and accompanying documentation is, to the best of my/our knowledge, true and accurate. I/we further understand that intentionally providing false or misleading information is grounds for immediate denial of this application. I/we hereby authorize the members of the Design Review Board and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this application. Furthermore, I/we agree to meet all requirements under Article VII for Historic Review or Article VIII for Architectural Review of xh bning de 6f the �ty of Saratoga Springs. c�...� hw' (MM Date: (applicant signature) Date: (applicant signature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Owner Signature: Date: Date: Revised 12/2025 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS DESIGN REVIEW BOARD j City Hall - 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New Yok 12866 r %cO P_CRATO 'c' Tel: 518-587-3550 x2533 www.saratoga-springs.org INSTRUCTIONS ARCHITECTURAL/ HISTORIC REVIEWAPPLICATION 1. ELIGIBILITY: An applicant to the Design Review Board for Architectural Review or Historic Review must be the property owner(s) or lessee, or have an option to lease or purchase the property in question. 2. COMPLETE SUBMISSIONS: Applicants are encouraged to work with City staff to ensure that an application is complete. The DRB will , /y consider properly completed applications that contain 1 original and 1 digital version of the application and ALL other required materials as indicated on the application. HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!! 3. ACTIONS REQUIRING REVIEW: Architectural Review District Historic Review District • any exterior changes that require a building permit • Installation or exterior change to a structure requiring a • any change in exterior building materials building or demolition permit • a new, or change to an existing, sign or sign structure • any material change to exterior of a structure including: • demolition of a structure - addition or removal of exterior architectural features - installation, removal or material changes to exterior Within a non-residential zoning district: building elements such as roof, siding, windows, doors, • a change in exterior building color porches, etc. • installation of an awning - enclosure or screening or buildings openings such as windows, doors, porches, etc. - installation of utility, mechanical or misc. accessory structures to the exterior of a building such as HVAC equipment, solar panels, wind turbines, radio/satellite transmission/reception devices, etc. ■ Within a front yard setback: - installation, removal or material changes to drive- or walkways - installation or removal of architectural, sculptural or vegetative screening that exceeds 3' in height - installation of accessory utility structures or radio/satellite transmission/reception devices over 2' in diameter • a change in exterior building color within a non- residential zoning district • a new, or change to an existing, sign or awning • installation of telecommunications facilities Note — Ordinary maintenance or repair that does not involve a change in material, design or outer appearance is exempt from Historic or Architectural Review. Revised 12/2025 4. DESIGN GUIDELINES: The Design Review Board will evaluate whether the proposed action (construction, alteration or demolition) is compatible with existing structures and surrounding properties using the following criteria: • Height — consistent with historic form and context of site and surrounding properties • Scale — relationship of structure and its architectural elements to human size, form, perception • Proportion — relationship among building elements including front facade, windows, and doors • Rhythm — pattern resulting from repeating building elements such as door/window openings, columns, arches, and other facade elements • Directional Expression — compatibility with horizontal & vertical expression of surrounding structures • Massing & Open Space — relationship of structure to open space between it and adjoining buildings • Setback — compatibility with surrounding structures • Compatibility of the following with surrounding structures/properties: - Major building elements (storefronts, doors, windows, roof) - Building materials - Color — (in non-residential zoning districts only) 5. DECISIONS: The Design Review Board may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove an application. The DRC may impose appropriate conditions and safeguards in connection with its approval including nature/ quality of materials, manner of construction, and design. An applicant may appeal a denied DRC application on the grounds of hardship. Application approvals shall expire within 18 months of the filing date unless the project has sufficiently commenced (i.e. building/demolition permits obtained and construction/alteration begun). Applicants may request up to 2 extensions if requested before expiration date of prior approval. 6. AGENDA DATE: Check City's website (www.saratoga-springs.org) for meeting dates. Applications are placed on an agenda on first -come, first -served basis as determined by the completeness of the application. 7. APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE): Make checks payable to the "Commissioner of Finance". REFER TO THE CURRENT FEE WORKSHEET INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: More detailed information on Architectural Review, Historic Review and the Design Review Board responsibilities may be found in the City's Unified Development Ordinance available in City Hall and on the City's web site at https://ny-saratogasprings.civicplus.com/DocumcntCenter/ View/17803/Full-UDO Revised 12/2025 City of Saratoga Springs OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FEES - 2026 Application to City Council FEE Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,800 + $300/acre Zoning Ordinance Amendment $800 + $300/acre Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment $800 + $300/acre Application to Zoning Board of Appeals FEE Use Variance $1,400 + 75/app Area Variance - Residential (1 & 2 Family) $350/1st var+ $75/app + $150/ea add variance Area Variance - 3+ Family and Commercial $1,000/1st var+ $75/app + $200/ea add variance Interpretations $650 + $75/app Post Work Application Fee Application Fee x2 + $75/app Variance Extensions 50% of Application Fee + $75/app Demolition $500 Residential Structures — 1 or 2 Family Principal or Accessory Structure Materials Change - roof, windows, siding $75 Fagade Change - removal/addition of windows, doors, porch $150 Addition or new construction $300 Approval Extension 50% of Application Fee 3+/Multi-Family, Comm, Mixed -Use Principal or Accessory Structure Equipment Install or Materials Change - roof, windows, siding, paint color $150 Signs, awnings $150 Fagade Change - removal/addition of windows, doors, porch $300 Addition or new construction $650 Approval Extension or Modification 50% of Application Fee Post Work Application Fee Application x2 Temporary Use Permit Special Use Permit - Extension Special Use Permit - Modification Sketch Plan Site Plan Full Residential Non -Residential / Mixed -use Administrative SPR Residential Non -Residential / Mixed -use Extension Residential Non -Residential / Mixed -use Subdivision - incl. PUD Sketch Plan Preliminary Approval Residential: 1-5 Lots Residential: 6-10 Lots Residential: 11-20 Lots Residential: 21+ Lots Residential - Extension Final Approval Residential Non -Residential Final Approval Modification Residential Non -Residential Final Approval Extension Residential Non -Residential pp $500 $400 $550 + $75/app $400 per sketch $400 + $250/unit $800 + $150/1,000 sf (Non -Res) + 250 unit (Res) $400 $800 $250 $350 $400 per sketch $700 + $75/app $1,100 + $75/app $1,450 + $75/app $1,800 + $75/app $350 $1,550 + $200/lot + $75/app $2,400/lot + $75/app $400 + $75/app $800 + $75/app $250 $350 Subdivisions and Site Plans are subject to Engineering Review- See DPW Fees Lot Line Adjustment/Subdivision Administrative Action Letter of Credit — Modification Extension Letter of Credit - Collection Recreation Fee Land Disturbance Activity Permit Watercourse/Wetland Permit Watercourse/Wetland Permit Extension SEQRA EIS Review (Draft & Final) Sidewalk Fee Lieu Tree Removal $400 $400 up to 1 % of LoC $2,000/lot or unit $750 + $35/acre $750 $350 TBD See DPW Fees Avg. nursery cost in caliper of new species equivalent to diameter at breat height (DBH of tree(s) Removed LOWE'S -qqq� 03/26/2026 02:40 PM Quote #15996600 Prepared by: David Fish Thomas Waikuski Project 1 new Pella Impervia double wide double hung window with a half screen. Brown interior and exterior to match current window color. Price includes product (15% off thru 4/8), installation, applicable warranties, and removal + haul away of existing windows. *FINAL PRICE DETERMINED BY SECOND MEASURE* *ELIGIBLE TO BE PUT ON A LOWE'S CARD* Exterior Interior Window 1 Options Description: Unit Type: Frame Type: Performance Options: Select U.S. ENERGY STAR@ Climate Zone: 2021 IECCO Climate Zone for this store location: Exterior Material Type: Frame Width: Overall Frame Width: Overall Frame Height: Rough Opening Width: Rough Opening Height: Venting Height: Interior Checkrail Location from Sill: Operation / Venting: Base Frame Depth: Base Wall Depth: Vertical Mull Type: Vertical Mull Option: Vertical Mull Width: Vertical Mull Mull Design Pressure: Exterior Color: Interior Color: Foam Insulated: Glazing Type: Glass Strength: Insulated Glass Options: Low-E Glass Style: Gas Filled: High Altitude: Glazing Lite Thickness: Grille Type: Sash Lock: Quantity 1 PellaO Impervia@ Double -Hung Complete Unit Block Standard Northern Climate Zone 5 Duracast@ 32 64 59.5 64.5 60 Equal 30.24B4016 Double Hung 3" 1 11/16" Factory Mull Tight Mull Standard Joining Mullion 20 Brown Brown Foam Insulated Insulated Annealed Low-E NaturalSun+ Low-E Insulating Glass Argon Non High Altitude Standard Per Design (2.Smm) No Grille Cam -Action Lock Hardware Finish: Operating Hardware Shipping Option Screen Option: Screen Cloth: Screen Shipping Option: Attachment Method: Head Exterior Trim: Sill Exterior Trim: Remake?: Comment/Room: Delivery Method: Production Time (Does not include transit time): Vendor Number: SOS Number: SOS Number Description: Labor SKU: Customer Service Number: Combination U-Factor: U-Factor: Combination SHGC: SHGC: V LT: CPD: Satisfied Energy Star Zones: Satisfies 2021 IECC® Climate Zone: Performance Class: PG: Combination Positive DP Rating: Calculated Positive DP Rating: Combination Negative DP Rating: Calculated Negative DP Rating: F PA: STC: OITC: Clear Opening Width: Clear Opening Height: Brown Shipped In Unit Half Screen InViewrm Shipped In Unit No Attachment Method No Exterior Trim No Exterior Trim No Living Room In -Store Pick-up 25 703850 950045 CMC Pella Impervia Window IHSS 7768047 877-473-5527 0.24 0.24 0.48 0.48 0.58 PEL-N-726-07539-00007 Northern Yes LC 30 N/A 30 N/A 30 FL72600 26 22 27.875 26 Clear Opening Area: Overall Rough Opening Width: Overall Rough Opening Height: LABOR - DBL HUNG WDW - OVERSIZED: 5.032986 64.5 60 1168041.:'LABOR - DBL HUNG WDW - OVERSIZED Subtotal: $3,OSS.14 Your Price: $3,055.14 Services LABOR - DBL HUNG WDW - 1168041::LABOR - DEL HUNG WDW - OVERSIZED OVERSIZED Terms and Conditions Applicable promotions included in the project price: 15% off Pella Select Custom Windows & Patio Doors - Product Only (3/14 - 4/8) 20% off JeldWen Fiberglass (Patio Only) - Product Only (Ends 4/8) 4 __ c+ k - �,;, ` ,, , - . ,_._.... __._ _.. . _ �.d..... ..� ... .r