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Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Rob DuBoff, Vice Chair
Chris Bennett
Leslie DiCarlo
Jeff Gritsavage
Geoff Wood
Karen Cavotta
Alison Dockum, Alternate
Christina Abele, Alternate
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
D ESIGN R EVIEW B OARD
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City Hall - 474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Tel: 518-587-3550 x.2517
www.saratoga-springs.org
NOTICE OF DECISION
In the matter of the application
#20260195
47 Ash St. Exterior Modifications – Windows and Porch
47 Ash St.
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
involving Architectural review of exterior modifications to an existing structure within the Urban Residential -3 (UR-3)
District, tax parcel # 165.74-2-13, within the City of Saratoga Springs.
In accordance with 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Design Review Board classifies this request as a SEQR:
Type II action – exempt from further SEQR review
And, in accordance with the objectives, standards and guidelines contained in the Unified Development Ordinance
Article 240-13.9 Architectural Review Applicability and Approval Standards, the Design Review Board issues the
following decision on May 20, 2026:
Approve the plans as submitted or shown on the attached
Record of vote:
motion to approve made by T Ehinger, seconded by G Wood passed 5-0
In favor: T Ehinger, CBennett, LDiCarlo, KCavotta, G Wood
As a result of this decision, the applicant:
may proceed with the proposed project as approved
Please contact the Building Department to verify permit requirements.
Chair Received by Accounts
cc: Building Department
Accounts Dept.
Applicant/Agent
05-07-26
City of Saratoga Springs, NY
Design Review Commission
Attn: Tamie Ehinger and members of the Design Review Board
Dear members of the Design Review Board,
At your request at the DRB meeting in April to meet with Chris Bennett to discuss the condition of the siding and the
windows. The results of that meeting are described below. I trust that this will clarify the decision on windows and
siding.
05-07-26 – Meeting with Chris Bennett, Mark Smisloff, Grace Smiloff, Cassie Cifone and Susan Davis
RE: 47 Ash Street
Windows
After review by Chris Bennett to understand the condition of the existing windows, it was decided that the
original/historic windows (4 in total) could be repaired and refinished as needed, and moved to the front
façade of the house as shown in the proposed design. They will then have to have wood storm windows
added to maintain the required energy standards. The remaining windows were found to be in significant
disrepair or not original to the home and will be replaced with Anderson WoodWright series windows per the
design. The windows shall have a 2 over 2 design configuration.
Front Facade
First Floor - The windows will be original on this façade and remain in the present location.
The Front door is not original and will be replaced with a historically appropriate door. (TBD)
Second Floor - The existing second story door will be re-located as approved on the proposed front elevation.
The 2 additional original windows will be repaired and installed as indicated on the proposed elevation.
Siding
The original shingle and clapboard siding was found to be in significant disrepair. The West façade side of the
house will need to be replaced with fiber cement board for fire-rating purposed due to its location on the
property line. Therefore, all clapboard siding is proposed to be replaced with a fiber cement board siding in a
lighter color, clapboard on the lower half and shingles on the upper half as necessary. All trim will be replaced
with new wood trim to match existing size and profile.
The cedar shakes will have a fire retardant paint as required to meet the required fire rating.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan L. Davis, LEED – Green Associate RA (NY and Ct)
SD Atelier – Architecture, L.L.C.
www.sdatelier.com