HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260274 223 West Ave Pitney Meadows Exterior Modifications SSPF Letter 05.22.2026Board of Directors
C. Christopher Armer
President
Sheila Sperling
Vice President
Tiffany Blair
Secretary
Kira Karbocus
Treasurer
Molly Brindle
Joseph DeLava
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
May 20, 2026
Ms. Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Design Review Commission
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 223 West Avenue, Farmhouse – Exterior Alterations
Dear Tamie:
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reviewed the application for exterior alterations
at 223 West Avenue.
The Pitney Meadows Community Farm features a late 19th century vernacular farmhouse and
associated accessory buildings, many of which are historic. The site is eligible for listing on the
National Register of Historic Places and rehabilitation tax credit syndication. Therefore, the
Foundation recommends that the applicant follow best preservation practices.
The window survey provided does not demonstrate that the windows cannot be repaired. The
original windows should be retained and repaired. Storm windows should be added to provide
the energy efficiency that the applicant is seeking.
The applicant also did not provide any evidence of the condition of the original wood siding
underneath the vinyl siding. It is highly unlikely that the condition of the existing siding
requires wholesale replacement. The Foundation respectfully requests that the Design Review
Board request evidence of the condition of the siding before approving wholesale replacement.
In addition, it appears that the inappropriate existing metal porch column and balustrade are
being removed. However, no details are provided for the replacement porch columns, including
materials and dimensions. Similar to the above, the Foundation respectfully requests that the
Design Review Board require the applicant to provide details regarding the proposed porch
columns.
The Foundation does not object to the proposed rear addition.
The Foundation greatly appreciates the significant investment the applicant is making into this
important historic building.
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
C. Christopher Armer Samantha Bosshart
President Executive Director
Cc: Brook McConnell, Applicant
Julia Destino, Planner, City of Saratoga Springs