HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200069 Thorburn Garage Demo & Carriage House Construction SSPF Corr 2-19-20 E'reservatic�n Fotirldation
February 20, 2020
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Ms. Tamie Ehinger,Chair
� Desi��n Review Commission
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``, 474 Broadway
Saratoga S��rin�s,NY 12866
RE: 9I Union Avenue -Garage Demolition f Nc:w Construction
Dear Tamie:
The Saratc�ga Springs Preservatian Foundation reviewed the applic�tior3 for the demoliEion of
8uard of Directors the existin�garage and the proposed two-st�ry, secand dwelling.
ndam N.Fa�ro T'he house located at 4� Union Avea�ue,buift c. I88$, is a contributing buildin��of the East
Presidcnt
Side Histnric District ]isYed an the Nationat Re�ister of Historic Places.
]amcs Gold
vtce Pre,;dc�,t The Faundatio��lias deter�nined ttiat the circa ]950`s two-car garage is not a historic or
�.snd��3rvey-o�ue�� arehitecturai�y significant. Therefore, the Foundation does not object to the re�noval of�this
s�o�or:�R- structure.
a�n�u;y YcnnoiaycY The Historic Reviev+-()rdinance Standards and C�nsider�tions as we]! as I-iistaric District
Tr�asnrer
Desi�n Guidelines for New Constr�ction s�lould be fc�llowed. Per 7.4.9 Design
n��uhe���ve;tch Considerations A.—K. of tl�e Standards the proposed nery construction should be cotr7patibEe
P"5��r`��d`-�� �vith the subject structure,site, and nei�hborin�properties in re�ard to height, scale,niass and
�a��»e�utter-sinley open space,proportion, direCtional expression,architectural rhyehm, front setback, as wel] as
Caroline Cardtme II71tei'1815.
Giovan��a C]�C)raz�o
Brenaran Dr�kc
sa„are��X Per the Historic DisCrict Desi en Guidelines for New Construetion—Aecessory Buildin�s:
John Haller
�i,a�raei • �, secondary?accessory build�ng should be distinct froin, and smaller in scale tltan,
Sarnantlza Kercull
Douglas Kerr the�rimary strueture.
R;�1�grd K�n� ■ While the sifape,rrrass and scale of a secondaryfaccessory sfructure siiould generally
sre�her,Kyne re#lect the pnmary structure, it should nat compete with Che pri�nary structure.
W1llia�zz McCarthy
�oroc€�y Roger�-8�����s ' The placement c�f accessory struetures should be cc�nsistent with other secor�dary
cF�,ay spe��r structures in the neigh�aoring area.
• Accessory buifdin�s and gara�es should reflect a secondary use and should not
aa�„z���at�e�e�� co�npete wiTh the priniary fa�ad�of the buildin�. PEaceme��t towards the rear of the
emeritus property is preferred.
■ If availab]e, garage access is recommended to be from an alley or secondary street.
E.���t���Q�re�tor ' Building materials should be the satne as, c�r cQmplemeE�t, tlae primary structure.
Samantha Bnwshart
"Fhe Foundation does not object to the secondary dwelling. However, the Foundation does
E17eR�bersl�ip& klave concerns aUout the height of the proposed structure since there is no infnraaaation
Pro�rams Director
N��olt Bab�e regardin�t�e hei�hY of the prinlary structure. The secondary d�velling unit should be lavuer in
hei�hc than the primary structure.
The Foundation recommencis that the paired windaws and doors of the south ele�ation shauld
not be trirn to trim,but should be se�aratec�by cfapboard. Ct a�so reea�nmends a water tabVe
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tennination detail helow the siding. In addition,the Foundation has concerns about the
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window fenestration of the east and west elevations and objects to the use of simulated
divided light winc�ows.
Please note that the Short Environmental Assessment Form item I2.a is incorrect and should
be i�larked"yes" since the property is located within the National Register listed East Side
Historic District;
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.
Sfncerely,
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Aclam Favro �Samantha Bosshart
President ~"�xecutive Director
Cc: Joanne Thorburn!John Towers, Applicant
Bradley Bir�e, Administrator of the Office of Planning �nd Economic Development