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RE: 71 Ludlow - Revised Application & Plans
From Abby Leone <abby@teakwoodbuilders.com>
Date Fri 10/16/2026 11:11 AM
To Julia Destino <Julia.Destino@saratogaspringsny.gov>
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Good Morning Julia,
Thank you for passing along these comments. My notes in response, in order of appearance:
1. We are happy to propose a more suitable material for the balustrade. I’ve included a
‘custom fabricated wood construction’ panel in the attached PDF
2. The proposed windows would be the Marvin Ultimate series which comes with an
extruded aluminum exterior and wood interior. Included in the attached.
3. I will put together a 3D model of the existing and proposed to clarify what the massing,
shadows, and sightlines from the street would look like.
4. I appreciate that the proposed alteration of the window might be somewhat at odds with
the letter of the Design Guidelines, however it is the Owners’ hope that adjusting the low-
slope roof on the rear existing addition will ultimately lead to improved conditions for the
original portion of the home, particularly as it pertains to winter maintenance. I believe the
Owners would also be open to salvaging that window and utilizing the original upper sash,
reconfigured to operate either as a fixed unit or as an operable awning window. I am
happy to continue this discussion with the Board next week.
5. Please see attached for images of the rear of the structure, where the work is proposed.
Kind Regards,
Abby
From: Julia Destino <Julia.Destino@saratogaspringsny.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:26 PM
To: Abby Leone <abby@teakwoodbuilders.com>
Subject: Re: 71 Ludlow - Revised Application & Plans
Hello Abby,
We reviewed this in our workshop this evening, and I wanted to pass along some of the
comments that were made.
1. The materials for the balustrade (solid cell PVC) would not be considered appropriate in
the Historic District; you may want to research another option
2. The window spec sheet for the awning windows doesn't call out the exterior material -
could you send more info
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