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Garrity said the contractor had built a concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall behind two buildings to address a failing historic stone retaining wall and chronic stormwater infiltration. Garrity presented drawings showing the existing CMU wall with vertical rebar grouted solid where present and described the remediation as adding a reinforced bond beam and 12-inch reinforced CMU buttresses to stabilize the structure and tie into existing masonry.

On drainage, Garrity said the intent is to keep stormwater on the owner’s property and daylight the outlet at grade toward Celina Street; he acknowledged code enforcement will have a role in approving the drainage approach. “We’re making the best solution that we can with the restrictions of this landlocked property,” Garrity said. Board members emphasized the need for a code-compliant daylighting or dry-well solution; one member said city code prohibits draining onto neighboring properties.

The owner, James Shetty, told the board the design will reuse some salvaged brick from his renovations for permeable brick court areas laid in sand; board members expressed concern about long-term durability of salvaged brick as pavers but welcomed the effort to reuse historic material. Garrity said the plan also includes buttresses, a bond beam, and a revised drainage outlet to daylight on-site.

The board provided comments and signalled conceptual support for the stabilization approach, while noting outstanding issues — specifically drainage details subject to code enforcement approval, tree root impacts, and long-term durability of salvaged-brick paving. The review was advisory; remediation and any final approvals will be coordinated with code enforcement and building authorities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board Meeting, Thursday June 26th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board on June 26 reviewed an after-the-fact concrete-block retaining wall and rear deck at 916–918 North Celina Street that was built without a permit; architect Michael Garrity presented plans to stabilize the wall with a reinforced bond beam and buttresses and to route drainage to daylight on-site.","taxTitle","Syracuse City, Onondaga County, New York","taxId",3762,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512949,"Board raises connection and accessibility questions on bedroom addition at 112 Concord Place",676,1006000,1682000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5082822-8f5c38fbd25ba880070b7bcaa94acca6&start=1006&end=1682","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5082822-8f5c38fbd25ba880070b7bcaa94acca6/thumbnail_1006000.jpg","/articles/6512949/Syracuse-City/Onondaga-County/New-York/Board-raises-connection-and-accessibility-questions-on-bedroom-addition-at-112-Concord-Place","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512949-1d6d9eacb66eac09b5a37f7a72492768/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442871&Signature=PMZ3Y~KozcAABbRv2x6VwN1B~Kjgz1sNbxUlVNgD6PKBCq-C7LvSyBZPtzX5oxmC8VTxmI6JRqMUhzC1UuLKyYwsEujs6fvz-PHnRCsvDjlrI83TtJiR2zNjqIY5atdE0EkKY~Pkfjo8mjzqwE-5yf9H2CTW6dWLmJ9C9aANTyZ~Vi8yhnjxad5nB1xfvkbCiIpz8FXgNjMSprILPp9oUp14B2ZIFcK9jF819iseaQdy52boXqgjOM4wIdnKYEXAdStnTy34Fyk2WNYExn5CO5rnBa9uLV1DszNoIE9T~AtEcod7VrVt60JDC6nIdW6DzKM7I6jqpPredZmm1Qp2pg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board on June 26 provided largely favorable comment on a proposed rear bedroom and bathroom addition at 112 Concord Place but flagged questions about roof tie-in details and interior circulation.

Kristen Koehler Jerlamin of KKJ Architecture presented the design for the Scott residence, which is part of the Westcott Street–University Neighborhood National Register District. Jerlamin said the owners plan a rear addition with a gable end that maintains a hip roof to the street to preserve the house’s street-facing appearance and will use Hardie board cement siding in a custom color to match existing materials.

Board members said the exterior scale and approach were appropriate for the property, but several members asked for more specific drawings showing how the new roof will tie into the existing low-pitch hip and how the connection will be framed. “I think when we go into look at that, in 3-D, I’m having trouble visualizing how that connection is there,” said Jeff Romano. Another member recommended a standard cricket to manage water where the two rooflines meet.

A board member also noted interior circulation concerns: the hallway between the existing house and the new bedroom measures about 4 feet 4 inches from the outside and the door opening shown is 3 feet, which the architect described as “aging in place” rather than full Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility. Kristen Koehler Jerlamin confirmed the intent was not full ADA compliance but to accommodate a mobility aid such as a walker.

No formal vote was taken; the review was advisory. The board’s comments — including requests for clearer tie-in details, confirmation of shingle match, and consideration of slightly wider circulation where feasible — will be returned to the applicant as part of the board’s advisory role.","Architect and owner presented a rear bedroom addition to a Westcott Street University Neighborhood house listed in the National Register; board members generally supported the scale and street-facing appearance but asked for clearer structural tie-in details and noted the interior corridor will be tight for aging-in-place access.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512954,"Syracuse board holds public hearing open on window-film plan for 350 Montgomery St.",404,503000,907000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5082822-8f5c38fbd25ba880070b7bcaa94acca6&start=503&end=907","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5082822-8f5c38fbd25ba880070b7bcaa94acca6/thumbnail_503000.jpg","/articles/6512954/Syracuse-City/Onondaga-County/New-York/Syracuse-board-holds-public-hearing-open-on-window-film-plan-for-350-Montgomery-St","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512954-73afdbf9ab3205c06b6f6f281844d05e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442871&Signature=mRouqFNwYasjanfqMf9er84~HQj4hTBlDqF-v~YSk~gIBAHLpGfRecx2xjDdhT5TkvFnYXicok93wlc8RewVwn46qBw39sOquHVDedkTNRwVB07oAa0p4aDZTWVze37GvOAFw6ZQ-Cxt~~PkpYqa6Bx0mB1Cx5xVzIPpq-oFtV47n7TwZq2dOWMc30wIMwAaiCThUtAUx0sTI39PCVLHgNFwuqpu~VsRdNx-FhS-aowqZUgn8XHaa7Y4G4soL5zIm-fm1miuFTrIAhYwG9bQNHiRS4XQ~Fvw262G4zG1qFaJH4KWCUUbyg5lxzWKNVgjGQrLvQx03RSLbHQCnsFcqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board on June 26 held open a public hearing on a certificate of appropriateness application for 350 Montgomery Street to allow board members to view a full-scale mock-up of an interior-applied photographic window film before deciding.

The matter concerns an application filed as CA-2517 for window replacement/film at the property in the Columbus Circle Preservation District. The applicant, Michael Frisina, described a photographic film applied from the interior that “will match almost 1 to 1” with the existing glass pattern while allowing light through.

Board members said they were conceptually supportive but wanted to see the film in situ before making a decision. “We need to see it in situ,” said Julia Marshall, adding that the mock-up currently presented appeared “way vibrant” because it was opaque and out of scale. Marshall suggested board members walk across the street to view the film applied on a sample window.

Kate Alweder, board staff, coordinated meeting logistics and will schedule the mock-up review. Frisina said he had obtained mock-up materials and would work with Alweder to provide a full-scale sample on the building when available.

Because the board decided to keep the hearing open, no approval, approval with conditions, or denial was issued at the meeting. The board said it will accept further evidence requested by staff and revisit the item at the next public hearing.

The board’s action preserves the administrative record pending an in-place mock-up and further comment from any members of the public who wish to speak at the continued hearing.","The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board heard a certificate-of-appropriateness application to apply a photographic window film at 350 Montgomery Street but agreed to keep the hearing open so members can inspect a full-scale in-place mock-up.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512940,"Thorndon Park volunteers propose 1-mile mulched loop; board notes accessibility and coordination with Parks Department",0,2422000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5082822-8f5c38fbd25ba880070b7bcaa94acca6&start=2422&end=2422","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5082822-8f5c38fbd25ba880070b7bcaa94acca6/thumbnail_2422000.jpg","/articles/6512940/Syracuse-City/Onondaga-County/New-York/Thorndon-Park-volunteers-propose-1-mile-mulched-loop-board-notes-accessibility-and-coordination-with-Parks-Department","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512940-40df28a1af27c620b6c072707928634f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442871&Signature=BI45EVH2H5iXnpUzSkYPIqKab7nKKxaGR78Qj7H~fLUOlp-CbSndVFVpv8X~icCic4gi1cfNOCIrPa9sw5yQBwwzfSHdCm-lmG4ZXn699j8tumjiLags50BmFRG3twxw26OaL14wY4h3TxOTMEe1pEhjuiSnhN9Fd3QhTdmzWgOQZ78twqH1~2RGTizKnj5-LyEDSQqCDHRfweI-SbOSVTuhQnao1lKG7-fAha5LucWMjD~YMhb4LlW6k69NZ046OGDvokWnz273A5Z1W6H4RJPdQEwZWcizFEWlasL1wmw3YP600POuDouICHco84RKPF0OIiX0bkBtv7jGCv3t5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of the Thornton Park Association presented a proposal to create looping walking trails in Thorndon Park at the Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board meeting on June 26. The board voiced support for the concept while noting accessibility limits and the need to coordinate with the Parks Department.

The presenter, speaking on behalf of the Thornton Park Association and city stakeholders, described a two-phase plan. Phase 1 is a roughly 1-mile loop shown as the purple route; where permanent hard surfaces exist the plan proposes reusing those paths, and where no path exists the plan calls for four-foot-wide, four-inch-deep mulched trails. The association emphasized the project would be volunteer-built and initially unmarked to allow “desire paths” to form naturally.

The presenter said the plan seeks to link historic features of the park and to reuse existing material where possible. “One of the things that also the board should be aware of is that the parks department is planning on replacing the pool... that will be a major construction project that will need to be flexible with the path around that area,” the presenter said. Board members asked whether tree or shrub removal would be required and were told no trees would be removed and only some undergrowth would be cleared to preserve canopy.

Board members and the presenter noted the trails would not be wheelchair accessible and that any benches or more permanent fixtures would require coordination with the Parks Department and further review. The board did not take formal action; the presentation served as a discussion and informational item to provide feedback to the association and staff.","The Thornton Park Association presented a volunteer-led plan to create looping walking trails in Thorndon Park using existing paths and new mulched segments; the board supported the concept but noted the trails would not be wheelchair-accessible and recommended coordination with Syracuse Parks Department for benches and future improvements.","actionData","errors"]

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