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Design Review Board approves Broadway addition and two residential projects; motions, conditions summarized
Summary
At its June 12 meeting the board approved the 453/457 Broadway multi‑story addition with technical conditions (lintel/sill joints, material guidance, half‑screens), approved a 2‑story addition at 186 Circular Street as submitted, and approved multiple consent items listed on the agenda.
The Saratoga Springs Design Review Board approved several items on June 12: a multi‑story addition at 453/457 Broadway (with conditions), a two‑story rear addition at 186 Circular Street, and multiple consent‑agenda items.
453/457 Broadway (Del Paz Architects): Architect John Bartolotti presented refinements to cornice, window recesses, and rear steel framing. The board required lintels and window sills without visible joints, specified corners be wood or Boral, and limited window screens to half‑screens if installed. The motion to approve included these conditions and passed.
186 Circular Street (applicant Thomas Eletto): The board reviewed a 9×16 two‑story addition with slate mansard, matching shingles and salvaging existing dormer elements. The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation submitted a supportive letter; after brief discussion the board approved the application as submitted.
Consent agenda: The board approved multiple consent items (Verizon antenna reviews, Berkshire Hathaway awning, signage, an extension for 687 North Broadway, and 235 Washington equipment) with one item (1 Franklin Square signage) pulled for revision.
Votes at a glance: Consent items approved en bloc; 307 Broadway approved (conditions); 169 Union demolition approved; 453/457 Broadway and 186 Circular approved; Steward property found significant. Details and conditions are recorded in the official meeting minutes and staff files.
