HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200136 Barnes Pool House Dwelling Correspondence 6-8-20 June 1,2020
City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board
City Hall-474 Broad !
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 I
JUN 20 0
Regarding: ZBA Application:#20200136 Barnes Pool House Dwelling Li
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Dear Chairman Kaplan and Board Members:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit and present an addendum to my application for relief to
demolish, remove and construct a new detached pool cottage adjacent to the swimming pool on my
2.66-acre property at 495 Union Ave. I feel that my presentation should have been more organized and
more specific as to what I wished to construct.The following is in response to your information requests
from the last ZBA meeting;
1. Demonstrate the specific location of the proposed structure on the property:
The location of the of the new pool cottage in relationship to the existing structure is shown on
the attached survey.The distance from the North property line of 16 feet to the eve overhand is
demonstrated.
2. Submit specific and accurate floor plan &elevations drawings for the proposed project:
Revised drawings are attached.The proposed structure is 146 sq.ft. larger than the existing
structure.
Addendum to application questions:
1. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by other feasible means. Identify
what alternatives to the variance have been explored (alternative designs, attempts to purchase
land,etc.) and why they are not feasible.
The proposed project is a pool cottage. It needs to be next to the pool.Although I have sufficient
property square footage to subdivide the lot,that is not an option from both a functional,
aesthetic and practical stand point.
2. Whether granting the variance will produce an undesirable change in the character of the
neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. Granting the variance will not create a
detriment to nearby properties or an undesirable change in the neighborhood character for the
following reasons:
The proposed new pool cottage is in keeping with the character of the existing neighborhood.
My neighbors on the north and south of my lot have expressed no objections and have been
supportive of my plans.The stockade fence on the north property line will be relocated on the
boundary line.
3. Whether the variance is substantial.The requested variance is not substantial for the following
reasons:
The variance is not substantial in relation to the existing lots and improvements located along
the 9-P/Union Ave. My property contains twice the square footage as required for SR-1 zoning.
The entire area from the northern boundary of my neighbor's property all the way to Dyer
Switch Rd. is zoned as SR-1 according to the City zoning map, however Saratoga Veterinary Clinic
on the corner of Union and Dyer Switch operates as dwelling and a commercial entity with a
multitude of accessory structures on a lot half the size of my property. Longfellow's Restaurant
and Hotel is another commercial operation directly across 9-P from my property,yet they are
located in a Planned Unit Development according to the color key on the City zoning map.At the
very least,there appears to be some major inconsistencies in zoning conformity.
My neighbors bordering the north property line, Ms. I<erstin King were granted a building permit by
the City#20150060 on 04/06/2018 to expand existing bedrooms and the addition of a bathroom to
a pre-existing garage. Their property has been designated RR-1 despite a property size of only 2.09
acres. (City of Saratoga Tax map ID/Property Data).This is inconsistent with an SR-1 designation of
their property on the City zoning map.
4. Whether the variance will have adverse physical or environmental effects on neighborhood or
district.The requested variance will not have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the
neighborhood or district for the following reasons:
My request does not change the existing density of buildings or persons.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created (although this does not necessarily preclude the
granting of an area variance). Explain whether the alleged difficulty was or was not self-created:
Whether or not the alleged difficulty was or was not self-created, is not relevant to this
proposal. It has been argued by the city that the existing cottage was built unlawfully. It is
impossible to determine if this structure was built unlawfully or not. It was clearly a habitable
structure from 1961 until now.The existence of the cabin/bungalow is listed under
improvements on the Saratoga County Property Description Report(1961) and has been used a
second dwelling on the property.
There appears to be a dichotomy between the City requirements between a detached structure
with a dwelling unit and an accessory structure and what is permitted for each. I am not seeking
to build a single-family residence. I am asking to replace an existing habitable structure and to
build a pool cottage.To this end, I am submitting plans that are reduced from the size of the
structure that I initially requested.The loft space has been reduced to 240 sq.ft.with no
bathroom or closets. I am requesting the inclusion of a bathroom/shower, kitchen sink,stove
and refrigerator on the ground floor to facilitate the entertainment of my guests and my family.
Thank you for the consideration of my request and I invite members of the Board to visit the site for the
proposed project prior to the June 8th meeting. If you have any questions please contact me
Sincerely,
H.G. (Bill) Barnes DVM
518-365-6466
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