Proposals, Developments Under Review in Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The following proposed projects are under consideration for review by the Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission this week. 

-The proposed partial demolition and reconstruction of 140 Grand Ave., a Greek Revival-style home originally built in 1850. The proposed project includes tearing down two-thirds of the existing building, while preserving the original structure. The proposal was first brought to the DRC in December 2023. 

– The Saratoga Regional YMCA is seeking the demolition of a “vacant, dilapidated and dangerous house” it had acquired at 300 West Ave., according to documents filed with the city on July 3. The 1940s era bungalow with approximately 850 square feet of living space is described as being in extensive disrepair internally and externally and detrimental to the property value of neighbors.        

-A Historic Review is under review this week by the Saratoga Springs Design Review Board regarding the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations alongside the Hilton. The applicant is 534 Saratoga Broadway, LP. 

-RISE Housing and Support Services is seeking Architectural Review of second floor addition / level 3 alteration of property at 127 Union Ave. RISE acquired the parcel in 1998, according to documents filed with the city.