Keuka Spring Vineyards gets approval for larger Saratoga storefront, board praises wooden door and restored window
Summary
The Design Review Board approved exterior changes and signage for Keuka Spring Vineyards’ proposed storefront at 15 Spring Street, including a custom mahogany door, new storefront window and unlit sign; board members voiced support for wood window finish and historically compatible door and sign.
The Saratoga Springs Design Review Board on Sept. 10 approved Keuka Spring Vineyards’ request to modify the storefront at 15 Spring Street, allowing a new custom mahogany entry door, a new storefront window and street-facing, unlit signage for the Finger Lakes winery’s proposed Saratoga location.
Autumn Manning, regional manager for Keuka Spring Vineyards, described plans to enlarge a current satellite space and upgrade the front door, add a historically appropriate wood window and install unlit Keuka Spring Vineyards signage. The applicant removed an earlier HVAC element from the application and said interior plumbing changes would not affect exterior work.
Board members praised the changes during public discussion. The Chair said the wood interior-and-exterior window and the mahogany custom-milled door were “completely appropriate and compatible with the neighborhood.” Mr. Chris Bennett asked about exterior lighting; the applicant said they would design soft, warm fixtures and return with specific details if they change the existing light. Mr. Jeff Wood moved approval; the motion was seconded by Rob DeBauf and the board voted to approve the application as submitted.
Planning staff advised that the applicant should submit lighting details should they decide to change the existing fixture over the doorway.
