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DRB finds SB Manufacturing’s 233 Ballston Ave building historically significant; demolition review next step
Summary
Saratoga Springs DRB determined that the former plating/pattern-storage building at 233 Ballston Ave has architectural or historic significance. The board voted 4–1 and instructed the applicant on the next steps required for any demolition request, including SECRA/SEQR review and evidence of alternatives.
The Saratoga Springs Development Review Board voted 4–1 on Aug. 6 that the structure known as the plating (pattern‑storage) building at 233 Ballston Ave, owned by SB Manufacturing, has historic and/or architectural significance.
Applicant James Davis told the board the building has not been used for plating in about 15 years and has most recently been used for cold storage. The applicant said the building “has served its life and is starting to degrade” and proposed demolishing the structure and converting the footprint to green space. Several board members and the Preservation Foundation (letter received the day of the meeting) noted that the building dates from the late 19th century, is one of a small number of mill/industrial-era structures remaining in the city, and contains distinctive masonry and a historic truss form…
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