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Ballston Spa,NY 12020 www.gazetoslaw.com
October 20,2020
City of Saratoga Springs `�
Planning Board 11 5 JJLN I ,
City Hall-474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs,NY 12866 OCT 2 1 2020
HAND DELIVERED ` y
RE: Application#20190808; Geronimo Conservation Subdivision
301 Old Ballston Ave.; Saratoga Springs
Dear Sirs and Madams of the Planning Board:
Please find enclosed the remaining documents required for the 2-lot final residential
conservation subdivision within the Rural Residential(RR) district for the above referenced
property in which a unanimous vote in favor of the subdivision was decided by the Board.
Also,please accept this letter as confirmation of completion of the requirements issued in the
Notice of Decision. As notated in the attached final plans and conservation easement,green
signs were placed every 50 ft. demarcating the conservation area and no-cut buffer. The
conservation easement also includes language preserving the stone wall and significant trees
on Lot 2. Further,as required, all construction debris on Lot 1 "East Area"has been
removed.
We thank you again for your work and decision on this matter.
Very Truly Yours,
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DECLARATION OF
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
THIS DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS is made this 20th day of October,
2020,by Geronimo Properties,LLC ("Declarant"), a limited liability company with an address at
57 Chapman Street,Ballston Spa,New York.
RECITALS
WHEREAS,Declarant is the owner in fee of certain real property in the City of Saratoga
Springs, Saratoga County,New York,more particularly described as follows: ALL THOSE
CERTAIN LOTS, PIECES OR PARCELS OF LAND designated as "Deed Restricted
Conservation Area,"totaling 2.54±acres as shown on map entitled"Geronimo Minor
Subdivision,"prepared by Corner Post Land Surveying, PLLC, dated December 26,2018, and
filed in the Office of the Saratoga County Clerk as Map Number
and
WHEREAS, Declarant has applied for subdivision of property in accordance with the City of
Saratoga Springs Residential Conservation Subdivision Ordinance and related Conservation
Area and No Cut Buffer Planning Board Policy as enacted July 19,2019, and as thereafter
amended. As consideration for the benefits of that provision,Declarant must restrict certain
activities on the Open Space(Conservation Area)portion of that real property described on
"Final Plat"as referenced above;
NOW,THEREFORE,Declarant hereby declares that the Property shall be held, owned,
transferred, conveyed, leased, occupied, or otherwise disposed of and used subject to the
following restrictive covenants, which shall run with the land and be binding on Declarant,its
successors, and assigns,lessees, or other occupiers and users(collectively Declarant).
1. Prohibitions. Declarant is and shall be prohibited from the following: filling, draining,
cutting, flooding, dredging, impounding, clearing,burning, excavating,erecting,
constructing,releasing wastes or otherwise conducting or allowing any similar activity on
the Open Space portion of the Property; introducing exotic or non-native species to the
Open Space portion of the Property (except biological controls pre-approved in writing
by the City),and from changing the grade or elevation, impairing the flow or circulation
of waters reducing the reach of waters,and any other discharge or activity requiring a
permit under any environmental, clean water or water pollution control laws and
regulations, as amended. The following are expressly excepted from this paragraph: (a)
cumulatively very small impacts associated with hunting, fishing, and similar recreational
activities, consistent with the continuing natural condition of the Open Space portion of
the Property, and(b) ordinary and necessary maintenance.
a. Declarant is and shall be further prohibited from removing or altering all or any
part of an existing stone wall on Lot 2 of the subdivision,as said stone wall is
shown on the approved plat dated December 26,2018.
b. Declarant is and shall be further prohibited from removing any significant trees on
the Lot designated as Lot 2 on the approved plat dated December 26, 2018.
c. In addition to and not in limitation of the prohibitions described herein,Declarant
shall have the obligation to construct and maintain signage on the subject property
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that is reasonably placed to inform the public of the conservation areas. All such
signage shall be subject to the enforcement rights established herein. The
conservation area and no-cut buffer is marked with green flags posted every 50
feet as shown on the approved plat dated December 26, 2018.
2. Preservations. Declarant shall refrain from removing or disturbing the existing stone
wall and significant trees on the Property referenced on the map.
3. Other Restrictions. The Declarant represents and warrants that no restriction of record
on the use of the Open Space portion of the Property,nor any presently existing future
estate or interest in the Open Space portion of the Property,nor any lien, obligation,
covenant, limitation, lease,mortgage or encumbrance of any kind precludes the
imposition of the restrictions, covenants, obligations or agreements of this Declaration, or
the maintenance of the Open Space portion of the Property in accordance herewith.
4. Existing Conditions. The Declarant represents and warrants that no structures of any
kind,and that no violations of any these Restrictive Covenants, exist on the Open Space
portion of the Property at the time of execution of this Declaration.
5. Reserved Rights. The Restrictive Covenants set forth in this Declaration are created
solely for the protection of the Open Space portion of the Property, and for the
consideration and values set forth above, and Declarant reserves the right to engage in all
acts or uses not prohibited by this Declaration and not inconsistent with the conservation
purposes hereof. It is expressly understood and agreed that the terms of this Declaration
do not grant or convey to members of the general public any rights of ownership, entry or
use of the Open Space portion of the Property. Said restrictive covenants do not apply to
utility easements and associated future access and maintenance of utilities.
6. Recording. A Final Plat depicting the boundaries of the Open Space portion of the
Property was recorded on , 2020 with the
Saratoga County Clerk as Map Nos. . The Declarant shall record
this Declaration in the records of the Saratoga County Clerk, who shall ensure that this
Declaration is indexed against the Open Space portion of the Property, and shall provide
the City of Saratoga Springs with a copy of the Declaration, as recorded,within 30 days
of execution hereof.
7. Right of Entry. The City of Saratoga Springs and their authorized agents shall have the
right,but not obligation,to enter and go upon the lands of Declarant at all reasonable
times and with seven(7) days prior notice, except that in an emergency notice shall be
given to the extent practicable(a) inspect the Property to determine and verify
compliance with the Restrictive Covenants set forth in this Declaration; (b)monitor the
status, condition and location of wetlands and natural resources; (c) conduct research and
development of the natural ecosystem; (d) enforce the terms of this Declaration; and(e)
take any and all actions necessary and appropriate to remedy or abate any violations
thereof. The City of Saratoga Springs and their authorized agents agree to hold harmless
the current and future owner(s)for any and all claims for personal injuries alleged to be
sustained while on or inspecting the Open Space, except for any such claims arising out
of owners)negligence.
8. Enforcement. The Declarant grants to the City of Saratoga Springs a discretionary right
to enforce the Restrictive Covenants set forth in this Declaration in a judicial action
against any person or other entity violating or attempting to violate these Restrictive
Covenants provided,however,that no violation of these Restrictive Covenants shall
result in a forfeiture or reversion of title. In any enforcement action, an enforcing agency
shall be entitled to a complete abatement of and restoration for any violation, as well as
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any other judicial remedy such as civil or criminal penalties and an award of reasonable
attorneys' fees and expenses.
9. Notice to Government. Any permit application or request made to any governmental
entity and affecting the Open Space portion of the Property shall expressly reference and
include a copy(with the recording stamp)of this Declaration.
10. Property Transfers. Declarant shall include the following notice on all deeds,
mortgages,plats, or any other legal instruments used to convey or encumber any interest
in the Property (failure to comply with this paragraph will not impair the validity or
enforceability of these Restrictive Covenants):
NOTICE: This Property is subject to a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants dated
, 2020 and filed in the Saratoga County Clerk's Office as Instrument
No. on ,2020.
11.Amendment. This Declaration may only be amended by a recorded document signed by
the Declarant after written approval by the City of Saratoga Springs. Amendment shall
be allowed at the discretion of the City, in consultation with resource agencies as
appropriate, and then only in exceptional circumstances. There shall be no obligation to
allow an amendment.
12. Severability Provision. Should any separable part of these Restrictive Covenants be
held contrary to law,the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Declarant has duly acknowledged and executed this
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants on the date written above.
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By:
Printed Name: v0 c , _ (-c-r..„N tk---c-
Title: -v--ck > 0.,y---
STATE
?/—STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF SARAT GA ss.:
On the )/D4'-;day of V 641 bt i1-' r in the year )'V y-O before me,the undersigned,
personally appeared Ilk I)(c ykil lr A z eivi - ,personally known to me
or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his
capacities, and that by his signature on the instrument,the individuals, or the person upon behalf
o '.ch the indivi ual acted, executed the instrument.
LAMY J.FLANDERS
A ` "`� Notary Public,State of New York
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No ' ,,, is Qualified in Saratoga County
Registration No. 01 FL638390 r
Commission Expires Nov. 26, 20?-)----
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MAP REFERENCES:
1 . SURVEY OF LANDS TO BE CONVEYED TO GERONIP
CORNER POST LAND SURVEYING, PLLC, DATED M/
UPDATED JULY 13, 2018.
2. MAP & DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE ACQUI
ROAD, COUNTY ROAD NO. 106, DATED 10/19/19
PUBLIC WORKS, AS MAP NO. 5, PARCEL NOS. 1
3. MAP SHOWING LANDS TO BE ACQUIRED FOR ELIM
IN THE VILLAGE & VICINITY OF BALLSTON SPA, N
THE DELAWARE & HUDSON RAILROAD CORP., OFF
MAP NO. 59, PARCEL NO. 78, AND MAP NO. 65,
4. RIGHT OF WAY AND TRACK MAP, THE SARATOGA i
COMPANY, OPERATED BY THE DELAWARE & HUDS
OF CHAIRMAN VALUATION COMMITTEE, STATION 17.
54.2, DATED JUNE 30, 1916, AS VALUATION MAP
TAX MAP NO. 203
TOTAL FOR EXISTING PAR
(3)
= LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY C
U ERIC BROTHERS
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