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Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Rob DuBoff, Vice Chair
Karen Cavotta
Karen D’Andrea
Leslie DiCarlo
Jeff Pfeil
Geoff Wood
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
#20230392
78 Church St. New 5 Story Mixed Use Development-Modification
78 Church St.
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Involving Architectural Review of balcony finishing details on a new five-story mixed-use structure within the
Neighborhood Center/T-5 District, tax parcel #165.51-1-38, within the City of Saratoga Springs.
In accordance with 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Design Review Board classifies this request as a SEQR:
Unlisted action – SEQRA negative declaration August 2, 2022
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 July 8, 2026:
Approve the plans with the following conditions:
The tracks and screens are to be installed as far back from the street side of the balcony as possible
Note: this approval shall expire 18 months from the issuance date unless any necessary building permit has been
issued and actual work begun.
Record of vote:
motion to approve made by R DuBoff, seconded by G Wood passed 7-0
In favor: T Ehinger, R DuBoff, L DiCarlo, K D’Andrea, K Cavotta, J Pfeil, G Wood
Please contact the Building Department to verify permit requirements.
Chair Received by Accounts
cc: Building Department
Accounts Dept.
Applicant/Agent
Existing / Approved Design
Proposed Fans (Select Balconies)
Optional Retractable Screens (Select
Balconies)
Interior Mockup/Installation
Proposed Fan Specification
Electrical Conduit to Match Existing
Proposed DRB Approval Parameters
Screens are optional resident improvements on select balconies only, subject to
owner/association approval.
Color to be coordinated with approved exterior palette; housing and side tracks to be
black or other DRB-approved finish.
Installations to remain within balcony openings and not project beyond the approved
façade plane except for minimal housing/track depth.
Units to be retractable; when not in use, the screen fabric is concealed in the header
housing.
No change proposed to balcony guardrails, structural balcony framing, door hardware,
exterior lighting, sprinkler/FA systems, or egress design.
78 Church Street —Proposed Balcony Enhancements
Product / Installation Basis
Ceiling fans
Hinkley Atticus 42” LED Smart Fan, matte black
finish, damp-rated for covered outdoor areas,
42” width and 16” overall height.
Motorized screens
Retractable roll-screen system with 4.5”, 5”,
or 7” housing options; standard, SA, or
recessed side tracks; inside/outside/recessed
mount options.
Mounting
Manufacturer details show fasteners at 24” O.C.
with minimum 1-1/2” embedment depending
on substrate; final fastening to match field
substrate.
Visual impact
When retracted, the system is primarily
limited to compact header housing and side
tracks; fabric is only visible when deployed.
Requested action: DRB approval of the proposed fan and optional retractable screen
concept, with final product documentation included.
78 Church Street —Proposed Balcony Enhancements