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Home My WebLink About20260650 231 Broadway The Inn at Saratoga Exterior Modifications NOD Page 1 of 1 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 ❖ 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 #20260650 231 Broadway the Inn at Saratoga Exterior Modifications 231 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 involving Historic review of exterior modifications to an existing structure within the Urban Core (UC) District, tax parcel #165.75- 1-50, 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 Historic Review Applicability and Approval Standards, the Design Review Board issues the following decision on September 9, 2026:  Approve the plans with the following conditions: 1. This approval does not include the recessed balcony on the south façade; full details for that modification will come back for a full review. 2. The applicant is to use acrymax on the canopy roof 3. The applicant is to submit details for the venting for a full review. Record of vote: motion to approve made by T Ehinger, seconded by J Pfeil passed 6-0 In favor: T Ehinger, K D’Andrea, L DiCarlo, R DuBoff, J Pfeil, G Wood Opposed: Note: this approval shall expire 18 months from the issuance date unless any necessary building permit has been issued and actual work begun. 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 Third and Fourth Floor Conversion to Hospitality/Habitable Space from Current 4th Floor Vacant Space This project proposes the conversion of the existing third- and vacant fourth -floor space into hospitality/habitable units. The space contains clear evidence of its previous use as multiple hospitality units, including a common bathroom. The proposed exterior modifications are minimal and are intended to preserve, and, where possible, enhance the building's historic character. The most significant exterior improvement is the historically accurate restoration of the fourth -floor window configuration. Existing single -pane windows will be replaced with historically appropriate divided -light windows consistent with historic photographs of the building (see Exhibits). The new windows will also satisfy current energy code requirements while restoring the building's original architectural appearance. On the south dormer, an existing modified window will be removed and replaced with a recessed sliding glass door and balcony. The south dormer was intentionally selected because its setback and location make it minimally visible from street level. Although the north dormer would provide occupants with more desirable views of Congress Park and Broadway, it would also be significantly more visible from the public right-of-way and Saratoga Springs' urban core. Locating the modification on the south elevation minimizes its visual impact while preserving the building's historic streetscape. Modem building systems require the installation of mechanical ventilation. Roof vents will be located in discreet locations with minimal visibility from street level, nearly four stories above grade. All vents will be painted to match existing building material. Similarly, a metal ridge vent on the south dormer will be finished to blend with the existing slate roof, minimizing its visual impact. In addition, extensive repairs will be made to cracked and delaminated slate throughout the historic roof matching existing color and size. A new exterior condenser will be installed on the second -floor flat roof adjacent to the interior courtyard. It will be screened from public view by the existing building located on W. Circular and existing condensers already located in that area. A roof vent and venting skylights are also proposed for a small section of the fourth -floor flat roof that is currently covered with a rubber membrane. These elements will have little, if any, visibility from street level. A shed -style canopy supported by historically appropriate iron brackets is proposed over the rear entrance walkway to provide protection from falling snow and ice during the winter months. Due to its location, the canopy will have little, if any, visibility from Broadway or the adjacent public sidewalk (see Exhibits). Overall, the proposed exterior alterations have been carefully designed to minimize their visual impact while allowing the adaptive reuse of the currently vacant upper floor. The restoration of the historically accurate fourth -floor divided -light windows represents a substantial enhancement to the building's historic appearance and more than offsets the limited visual impact of the new mechanical elements. No additional roof penetrations are proposed. The proposed improvements preserve and enhance the building's historic character while returning long -vacant space to productive use. Collectively, the exterior modifications are either historically restorative or intentionally designed to be largely imperceptible from the public right-of-way, ensuring that the building's architectural integrity remains intact while allowing for the continued preservation and economic viability of this historic structure. Exhibits Ia. View of the northeast side of the building showing the existing windows to be replaced. lb. Historic photograph showing the original window configuration. lc. Enlarged historic photograph showing the original window configuration. ld. Current north elevation. le. North elevation viewed from approximately two blocks away. It Dimensions and product specifications for the proposed windows 2. Aerial view showing location of proposed condenser, recessed balcony and ground level canopy. 2a. Location of the proposed condenser; south elevation from the interior courtyard showing the ridge vent, sidewall vents, proposed recessed balcony, taken from the interior courtyard. 2b. Photograph from West Circular Street demonstrating the limited visibility of the proposed condenser and south dormer modifications from street level. 2c. Architectural drawings of the proposed recessed balcony and recessed sliding glass door, including sliding glass door. Balusters: 1-inch square X 48-inch high, spaced 4 inches off center. Top rail: Bread Basket -profile solid iron, 3 inches wide. Bottom rail: Solid iron, 3 inches wide. 2d. Dimensions and product specifications for the proposed recessed sliding glass door. 3a. Architectural drawings showing the locations of the proposed skylights, roof vent, and gable vent. 3b. Dimensions and product specifications for the venting skylights. 3c. Architectural drawings of the proposed ridge vent. 3d. Location of the proposed sidewall vent. 4. View from Broadway demonstrating that the proposed canopy will have little, if any, visibility from the public right-of-way. 4a. Existing north and west elevations of the lobby entrance. 4b. Proposed 20-foot x 4-foot shed -style canopy with material descriptions. 4c. Existing west elevation of the lobby entrance. 4d. Proposed west entrance with shed -style canopy and material descriptions. 4e. Example and detail of the proposed iron support bracket. 4f. Zoomed in example and detail of the proposed iron support bracket. wo- 1 r IF HARBROOK PME W,nnoas. Donas 6 Hwanwwae Since M5 47 R.u..AU AVLNVL. ALYA.Y. N1 '...5M phone: 518-437-0016; fax: 518-437-0026 WINDOW SPECIFICATIONS date: 7/17/2026 Customer: Bob Israel Address: 231 Broadway phone: 518.522.7519 City, state, zip: Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 email: fsabob(@gmail.com Project: 231 Broadway Job: Attic renovation - Dormer Windows PRODUCT I"11017_ llw0C11M glazing: species: exterior finish: interior finish: screen: window handle type: simulated divided lite: Viking Clad Wood Top Swing Windows triple insulated glass with low e and argon, black spacers northern European pine extruded aluminum - bronze RAL8022 stain and clear finish - color to be confirmed retractable - head mount basic window handle - bronze finish Ten Lites Queen Anne style - match original 3 Top Swing Window Nominal Size: 48" X 36" 4 Top Swing Window Nominal Size: 42" X 48" FRONT DORMER WINDOWS 478' FS urn Page 1 of 2 SIF WINDOW SPECIFICATIONS HARBROOK Fse W~" n, ,Donis 6 NeAmv xe Since I9ii 17 aA11NUAU Avcnci. Acx nx. K1 usi phone: 518-437-0016; fax: 518-437-0026 SIDE DORMER WINDOWS 415" FS F-1 I F-1 F-1 F cotL v date: 7/17/2026 Page 2 of 2 Aim t 231 Broadway Q Save to project oLtTt` Lana PV 3D ; 1 VS/S/E Venting Skylight Technical Product Data Sheet Description VSNSSNSE are Venting Deck Mount Skylights that mounts to the roof deck. Venting skylight, provided with various glazings, is manufactured with a white maintenance -free finish (or optional stain grade for VSNSS) pine frame/sash and a neutral gray aluminum profile (optional copper for VSNSE) with an insulated glass unit. Installation Designated top, bottom, and sides for installation in one direction. Single unit applications or combination flashing for multiple skylight applications. 14 degrees to 85 degrees, use standard installation procedure. VS includes operating hook. Control rod (ZCT 300) and crank handle (ZZZ 212) available. VSS includes external acoustic rain sensor/solar panel and remote. VSE includes 20 feet of cord, internal rain sensor and remote. Flashings EDL - Engineered neutral gray flashing for single installation with thin roofing material ('/2" max) for roof pitches from 14-85 degrees. EDW — Engineered neutral gray flashing for single installation with tile (over %") roofing material for roof pitches from 14-85 degrees. EDM — Engineered neutral gray flashing for single installation with metal roof (1%"-l%" max profile) for roof pitches from 14-85 degrees. EKL- Engineered neutral gray flashing for multiple skylights with thin roofing material (Max. 5/16") on roof pitches from 14 to 85 degrees. EKW — Engineered neutral gray flashing for multiple skylights with high profile roofing material (Max. 3%") on roof pitches from 15 to 85 degrees. Applications less than 14-degree roof pitch - flashing provided by others. Interior Accessories FSCH - Solar powered Room darkening - double pleated shade. FSLH - Solar powered Light filtering - single pleated shade. Type Sign Example: VSS C01 0004E 01 BM05 Located on top of interior frame cover. Standard Sizes C01, C04, C06, C08, M02, M04, M06, M08, S01, S06 No custom sizes available. Warranty Installation —10 years from the date of purchase; VELUX No Leak Warranty warrants skylight installation. Must be installed with VELUX flashings and included adhesive underlayment. Skylight — 10 years from the date of purchase; VELUX warrants that the skylight will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Glass Seal — 20 years from the date of purchase; VELUX warrants that the insulated glass pane will not develop a material obstruction of vision due to failure of the glass seal. Hail Warranty —10 years from the date of purchase; VELUX warrants only laminated glass panes against hail breakage. Accessories and Electrical Components — 5 years from the date of purchase; VELUX warrants Velux shades and control systems will be free from defects in material and workmanship. 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