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Design Review Board approves consent agenda and several residential projects including new houses and additions
Summary
The Saratoga Springs Design Review Board passed a nine‑item consent agenda and approved multiple residential applications — including new construction at 21 Park Place, an addition at 178 Lake Avenue, a new single‑family house at 77 South Franklin, and new construction at 81 Filus Street — after applicants incorporated board feedback.
The Saratoga Springs Design Review Board approved a nine‑item consent agenda and several standalone residential applications on April 9 after staff and applicants addressed prior board feedback.
Consent agenda: The board approved nine applications in a single motion, covering primarily historic or architectural reviews for signage, utility pole small‑cell equipment, sidewalk dining, roof replacement and an accessory structure. The addresses on the approved consent list were: - 268 Broadway (wall signage, historic review) - 130 Regent Street (Verizon utility pole small cell antenna, public right‑of‑way) - 24 Underwood Drive (Verizon utility pole small cell antenna) - 480 Broadway (sidewalk cafe, historic review) - 102 Nelson Avenue (Verizon utility pole small cell antenna) - 748 North Broadway (initially on consent but pulled for discussion; later handled on regular agenda) - 551 Lake Avenue (accessory structure) - 67 Putnam Street (door replacement and window addition) - 80 Henry Street (wall‑mounted banner sign)
The chair moved approval of the consent items and the board seconded and passed the motion.
Individual approvals and actions: - 21 Park Place (new single‑family residence and detached garage): The applicant revised the design after workshop feedback to add a deeper, neighborhood‑oriented front porch with bluestone hardscape and clarified materials. The board found the revision responsive and approved the plans as submitted.
- 178 Lake Avenue (rear addition to existing structure): The homeowner revised the proposal to maintain the original roofline, remove proposed windows on a sensitive elevation, and introduce a small 6‑inch step‑in between old and new construction. The board voted to approve the plans as submitted.
- 77 South Franklin (new single‑family residence): The applicant simplified massing, enlarged porch elements and adjusted fenestration after prior feedback. The board approved the plans as submitted.
- 81 Filus Street (new construction, multiple revisions since earlier hearings): The applicant reduced the overall ridge height by one foot after surveying neighboring building heights and provided refined porch and column details. Several board members said the revised height and details were consistent with street context and the board approved the plans as presented.
Each application approval was recorded as a motion on the record and carried by voice vote. Applicants were reminded to provide final construction details and material samples for staff review where applicable.
