HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200087 McAllister Subdivision Correspondance (2) August 2, 2020
City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sent by email to Jennifer.merriman@saratoga-springs.org
Re: Project#2020087
To the Members of the Board:
We are writing about the application by James P. McAllister to subdivide his property at
313 Jefferson St. Our property at 1 Daggs Lane borders what is currently the rear of his
property, tax parcel#178.52-2-19.112. We have two concerns:
(1) Septic: According to public records, this property has private septic. The
application states that the "proposed action" will connect to "existing wastewater
utilities." We would like clarification of the plans for septic for both the current
and proposed lot. The location of the current septic is not shown on the survey.
We are concerned that removal of a tank or placement of new tank(s), depending
on the location, may destabilize some of the very large trees on the property.
(2) Potential future construction: The proposal requests a rear yard setback
variance for the existing house because the side of Lot#1 becomes the back with
the subdivision. If granted, our property would be adjoining the side rather than
the rear of proposed Lot#1, where only an 8' setback is required.
We have no issue with the current house in its current location. However, if the
property were to be sold, it is quite likely that the existing home would be
expanded or torn down and replaced with a larger structure. If the variance also
applies to any new or expanded structure, the new house could potentially be
much closer to us. For example, if a 60' house was built 8 feet from our fence, it
would be a significant change in our view and sunlight.
Therefore, we request that if any variance is approved, it only apply to the
existing house with its current footprint, and that any new construction (expansion
or replacement)be subject to the current rear setback requirement(i.e., 25').
We have registered to join the meeting and look forward to discussion of our concerns.
Sincerely,
Ilse de Veer and Elayne E. Livote
1 Daggs Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866