HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260195 47 Ash St. Exterior Modifications - Windows & Porch SSPF LetterBoard of Directors
C. 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
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
April 22, 2026
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 47 Ash Street – Exterior Alterations
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application to make exterior
alterations at 47 Ash Street.
The two-story, front gable vernacular residence at 47 Ash Street was built prior to 1888.
The exact date of construction of 47 Ash Street is uncertain without additional research.
Based on research of historic maps, the house did not have a front porch until it was added
between 1900 and 1926.
The Foundation appreciates that the applicant completed the window survey. However, it
was difficult to determine the condition of some of the windows based on the photos
provided. It would be helpful if additional photos were provided.
It is rare to have a historic photograph that can inform the reconstruction. The Foundation
recommends that the porch be reconstructed based on the historic photographs that were
provided in the application, not as proposed.
The Foundation thanks the applicant for their investment in their historic property.
Sincerely,
C. Christorpher Armer Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Sue Davis, SD Atelier Architecture, Architect
Grace and Mark Smisloff, Owners
Julia Destino, Planner, City of Saratoga Springs
112 Spring Street, Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-5030
www.saratogapreservation.org