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Home My WebLink About20200208 Stewarts Shops Correspondence 5-28-20 Patr�cia a Izzo 63 P�pin� o�k �a�cle ;.w. _ �f�{� :�. Sarat��a Sprangs, Y 12�66 ��,,�� ;' ;�, ,3=�,� ,��,� � �, �. ._ €;t pJ�- � y�jj�f f F�j(J� �� t! v�1+(,j F� �„ f ,{r May 2g, 2�2� �t m �O��j � �� , � �� -_R.�� ,��-�� Re�ardin�: Z�A�4PP. # 20200208 STEV�,4RT'S �HOP REDEVELOP�IENT, 402 Lak� Av�, consideration of SEC�RA� Lead Agency (area variances� for the redevelopment/expansion of this facility for a 4,�30 sq. �t. convenience store with two self-serve gasoline canopies in the Rural Residential (RR) District. Dear Land Use Board Members, I am writing to share an idea that was proposed many years ago but was never able to be acted upon. My comment involves the intersection of Gilbert Road and Lake Ave. when cars are turning left onto Rt 29 (west) from Gilbert Road to go into town or towards the Mall. I have lived at 63 Piping Rock Circle for 40 years now. Residents have witnessed this intersection becoming more dangerous due to the East of the Northway and Saratoga Lakeside residential development that has blossomed. This left turn, as well as the attempt to quickly get all the way across Lake to turn right onto Weibel, have been referred to by many neighbors as the "Hail Mary Crossing". The Plan discussed years ago involved redirecting the current Gilbert Rd. to go behind the 402 Lake Ave Stewart's Shop, with the goal of the "new Gilbert" ending at the Weibel Road traffic light. Then this Plan went on to close off the current Gilbert Road since traffic would be diverted onto this new section of Gilbert Road. Page 2 # 20200208 Sfewart's Shop Redevelopmen� The biggest obstacle to this Plan was, and still is, that the Anderson's (Gail and possibly her family?) own that parcel abutting Stewart's on the wes� side. I am not sure that they would be willing to "donate" any of fiheir land? Or could the City exercise the Eminent Domain rule? Maybe this Plan could work using the City's "right of way" portion of Rt 29? I do know that Ex-Councilman, Dr. Chris Mathiesen contacted NYS DOT to ask the State to lower their current 45mph speed limit to 30mph on Lake Ave., Rt 29, going in both directions since Lake Ave. is entering our City. Despite multiple accidents over years afi this dangerous intersection, NYS at that time, said "no". I have no concerns or worries about the expansion of Stewart's. This Company is well respected and an asset to our community. But if there is any way that our City Planners could incorporate a "Gilbert Road redirection" to bring Gilber� directly in linen with the Weibel Road traffic light, this seems like the least expensive way to fix an extremely treacherous intersection. And now with the variance that Stewart's is seeking and the new construction that will be done, this seems like the opportune time. Thank you for your consideration of this suggestion. Please don't hesitate to call or email me with questions. I only hope that there might be a way to make this possible. Sincerely, Patricia lzzo � r-��(��r"�i t.GIC��(�.��1 518-584-3085 518-421-2218 mobile