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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200771 Villa-Gac Subdivision Application ONES 68 West Avenue, P.O. Box 4400 Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 ST E\TES Phone (518) 587-0080 www.saratogalaw.com ATTORNEYS AT LAW October 23, 2020 Jennifer Merriman, Land Use Board Coordinator • City of Saratoga Springs - Planning Board VIA HAND • 474 Broadway I DELIVERY Saratoga Springs,New York 12866 1 Re: 21 Northway Court - Minor 2-Lot Subdivision Dear Jennifer, The purpose of this letter is to ask your consideration in placing us on the next upcoming agenda meeting schedule of the City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board in order to allow us to introduce a proposed Subdivision Approval application for Christina L. Villa-Gac and Matthew Gac at 21 Northway Court, Saratoga Springs. I have enclosed three copies of a full subdivision plat as well as the following application materials: 1. Project Narrative; 2. Application for Subdivision Approval; 3. Short Environmental Assessment Form; 4. Proposed Conceptual Subdivision Plat; and 5. Check in the amount of$300 as and for conceptual subdivision review. Should you have any questions on the foregoing, please feel free to give me a call. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Sincerely, s i. ustin M. Grassi Enclosures V:IMAIi i FILESIVilla-Gac,TinalPlanning Board re Request for Subdivision Application Consideration l0.23.2020.doc Application of Christina L. Villa-Gac and Matthew Gac for 21 Northway Court Minor 2-Lot Subdivision °e©ee�eevee©Qee°eae�A�eQe°°e°e°°eadA�ee°eeeeeQe°ee�Aeaveeee City of Sarato a Planninl card Submitted October 23, 2020 Submitted 1:y: Justin M. Grassi, Esq. Jones Steves Law Firm 68 West Avenue Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 (518) 587-0080 Table of Contents Exhibit A Application Narrative Exhibit B Application for Subdivision Approval Exhibit C Short Environmental Assessment Form Exhibit D Conceptual Subdivision Plat • • ExhibitA 11 II l • APPLICATION NA 11.' RATIVE F®1� 21 NO THWAY COURT 3. MIS.° 1" 2=LOT STI: DIVISION Project Description The Applicant submits to the City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board a Subdivision r Approval application attached hereto as Exhibit B. The proposed subdivision approval involves a second residential lot by dividing the existing residential lot at 21 Northway Court, Saratoga Springs, into two lots, one being 11,285 square feet and fronting on Northway Court and one being 14,467 square feet and fronting on Cleveland Avenue. The subject property is in the UR-2 Zoning District which prescribes a 6,600 square foot minimum lot size. The Applicant intends to build a new residence on the newly formed Cleveland Avenue lot for their personal use. We thank the Planning Board for its consideration of this matter. Dated: October 23, 2020 Respectfully Submitted, Justin M. Grassi, Esq. Jones Steves Law Firm Attorneys for Applicant II Exhibit it l 4 (FOR OFFICE USE1 a ()Gel y .: � CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS Planning Board (Application#) ..., CITY HALL-474 BROADWAY k,"' , 4 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 (Date received) 4f`°Rec AFs.o �g', TEL:518-587-3550. FAX: 518-580-9480 HTTP://WWW.SARATOGA-SPRI NGS.ORG • APPLICATION FOR: SUBDIVISION APPROVAL (Rev:8/8/19) ***Application Check List-All submissions must include completed application check list and all required items. HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!*** Project Name: 21 Northway Court Minor Subdivision Property Address/Location: 21 Northway Court, Saratoga Springs Tax Parcel#: 178.16-1-4 Zoning District: UR-1 (for example: 165.52-4-37) Total Acres: .55 Land to be Subdivided Into:2 Lots APPLICANT(S)* OWNERS)(If not applicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT Name Christina L Villa Justin M. Grassi, Esq Address 21 Northway Court, Saratoga Springs 68 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs Phone 518-727-3071 518-587-0080 Email clvilla129@gmail.com jgrassi@saratogalaw.com Identify primary contact person: ❑ Applicant 0 Owner M Agent *An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Application Fee: A check for the total amount below payable to: "Commissioner of Finance" MUST accompany this application. 0 Sketch Plan—$300 ❑ Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approval 1-9 Lots $600 51+ $1,500 10-25 Lots $900 26-50 Lots $1,200 Fee submitted$ ❑ Final Subdivision Plat Approval Residential - $1,200 plus $120/lot $ Non-Residential - $1,800/lot $ ❑ Final Approval Modification Residential- $300 $ Non-Residential- $500 $ Submission Deadline--Check City's website(www.saratoga-springs.org)for meeting dates. r_ 1_ Does any City officer, Does any City officer, employee or family member thereof have a financial interest(as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? YES NO . If YES, a statement disclosing the name, !. residence, nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. I,the undersigned owner or purchaser under contract for the property, hereby request Subdivision consideration by the Planning Board for the identified property above. I agree to meet all requirements under the Subdivision Regulations for the City of Saratoga Springs. Furthermore, I hereby authorize members of the Planning Board and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this application. Applicant Signature: (7/ Date: /a/J,572.4 l/ • If applicant is not current owner,owner must also sign. Owner Signature: e;;4/f✓,p414C Date: /0/J,VZ • • • JFOR OFFICE USE! r0G., L CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS (Application#) .. s PLANNING BOARD r. '• ' ': of (Date received) City Hail-474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York 12866-2296 • 518-587-3550 fax:518-580-9480 ?r4PoentE0 ` http://www.saratoga-springs.org Rev.08/2019 PRELIMINARY/FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL REQUIRED SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST . Project Name: 21 Northway Court-Minor 2-Lot Subdivision 2. Checklist Prepared By: Justin M.Grassi,Esq Date: 10.23.2020 Listed below are the minimum submittal requirements as set forth in The City of Saratoga Springs' Subdivision Regulations. The Planning Board reserves the right to request additional information, as necessary,to support an application. The Board also reserves the right to reject the application if these minimum requirements are not met. Please complete the checklist below and provide with your submission. REQUIRED ITEMS: *3 hard copies and 1 digital copy of ALL materials are required. CHECK EACH ITEM **HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED** I. Completed Subdivision Application (2 hard copies- I w/original signature-and I digital)and Fee 2. SEQR Environmental Assessment Form-short or long form as required by action. 3. Set of plans including: (2)large scale plans (sheets must be 24"x 36",drawn to a scale of not more than l"=50 feet). One digital version of all submittal items(pdf)shall be provided. 4. Basic or Full Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan as required per City Code Chapter 242. 1-1 5. Copy of signed DPW water connection agreement for all projects involving new water connections ISD to the City system C6. Engineering Report for Water and Sanitary LJ 7. Complete Streets Checklist 111 8. Project Cost Estimate-Quantities of work items and estimate of costs REQUIRED ITEMS ON SUBDIVISION' PLAT,AS APPLICABLE i l 1. Name of Subdivision 3. Property line survey prepared by a licensed land surveyor. Subdivision plat must reference such survey with all corners set and marked on plan. Reference NGVD 1929 datum. A copy of the original property survey must also be included. l 4. North arrow and map scale City of Saratoga Springs Subdivision Checklist 1 Ei5. Parcel tax map number n 6. Site location map 7. Site features within300 feet of property) n vicinity map(all. 8. Identification of current zoning with corresponding area requirements 9. Building setback lines,either listed or shown on plans 17 10. Title block with subdivision name; name and address of applicant;and name and address of property • owner(if different) ® I I. Name,address and phone number of subdivision surveyor and/or engineer 12. Names of all adjacent property owners within 300 feet(include both sides of street) 13. Identification of size,elevations, material,and slopes of all existing and proposed utilities within 400 ft of site. 14. Parcel street address (existing and any proposed postal addresses) Yes No NLA 15. Identification of existing or proposed easements, covenants or legal rights-of-way on this property n C. nn 16. References to all prior variances or special use permits n [__-1 f !7. Existing and proposed contours and spot grades(at 2 foot intervals) n no18. Identification of all watercourses,designated State wetlands, buffers, Federal wetlands,floodplains, rock outcroppings,etc. n 19. Identification of all existing or proposed sidewalks or pedestrian paths(show type,size and condition I I ` i of existing sidewalks) 7 20. Location,design specifications and construction material for all proposed site improvements (drains, lY I culverts, retaining walls, berms,fences,etc.) n n 'l m l 21. Location and distance to fire hydrant 22. Erosion and sediment control plan—including designated concrete truck washout area 23. Approximate location,dimensions and areas for proposed lots and proposed public recreational land 24. Proposal for utility systems and lateral connections 11 Id l 71 25. Location and width of proposed streets City of Saratoga Springs Subdivision Checklist 2 City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist Saratoga Springs Complete Street Policy Vision (May 2012) The City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Policy will encourage the development of a complete streets network throughout the City to create a more balanced transportation system. The Policy shall be consistent �. with and assist in achieving the goals and recommendations set forth in the City`s Comprehensive Plan and other policy documents. The Policy shall ensure new and updated public and private projects are planned, designed, maintained and operated to enable safer, comfortable and convenient travel to the greatest extent possible for users of all abilities including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders. This checklist is intended to assist the City in achieving its vision for complete streets. Project Name: 21 Northway Court Minor Subdivision Date: 10/16/2020 Project Location/ Limits: 21 Northway Court, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Project Description: Minor 2-lot subdivision Instructions: For each box checked, please provide a brief description for how the item is addressed, not addressed, or not applicable and include supporting documentation. Street Classification (identifystreet or streets within the project area) Principal arterial ❑ Minor arterial ❑ Mixed use collector ❑ Mixed use local ❑ Residential collector ❑ Residential local 0 Special use street ❑ EXISTING CONDITIONS Item to Be Addressed/ Checklist Consideration YES NO N/A Re•aired Descri•tion Do bicycle and pedestrian accommodations exist?(see page 2 for ❑ El ❑ examples 9 Do transit facilities exist within the study area, including bus and ❑ ❑ ❑ train stops/stations? Is the project area on a transit route? (CDTA Service Routes ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there bicycle racks, shelters, or parking for transit riders ❑ ❑ ❑ available? Do connective opportunities exist with schools, hospitals, senior ■ ❑ ❑ care or community centers or persons with disabilities within project area? Are there gaps inhibiting continuous access between schools, ❑ ❑ ❑ hospitals, senior care, or community centers or persons with disabilities within •ro'ect area?" Are there prominent landmarks, recreation, shopping, employment ❑ ❑ ❑ center, cultural centers or other key destinations that offer opportunities to connect this site? Please list and/or describe planning or policy documents addressing bicyclist, pedestrian,transit, or truck/freight use for the project area. Examples can include: City of Saratoga Springs Comprehensive Plan, City of Saratoga Springs Open Space Plan, Capital District Transportation Committee Bicycle/Pedestrian Priority Network, City Standard Details, etc. City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 1 r-- E ; PR©Pb.SED b Iterit to Be Addressed/Checklist:Consideration YES. NO N/A Re aired 0eserr®tion Bicyclist accommodations? ❑ ❑ if Pedestrian accommodations? El El 0 Access and Mobility accommodations? El El El Transit accommodations? ❑ El El . _Truck/freight accommodations? ❑ El ❑ Streetscape elements? El El ❑ Off-roadway bike 0 Yes s No DNA accommodations Sidewalks on both sides of ❑Yes NNo DNA Dedicated bike lane El Yes 0No DNA the street Shared-use lane ❑Yes ElNo DNA Striped crosswalks ❑Yes ON°DNA Shoulder El Yes ONo DNA Geometric modifications El Yes 0No DNA Acceptable actuated traffic El Yes®No DNA to reduce crossing signal bike detection, including distances such as curb turn lanes - extensions(e.g. bulb-outs) Do signals allow adequate El Yes ONa DNA minimum green time for Acceptable prevision for ❑Yes MNo DNA bicyclist to safely cross pedestrian traffic signs] intersection? features(e.g. ped. buttons) Signage and pavement ❑Yes uNo DNA Pedestrian signage for ❑Yes lNo DNA markings specific to proposed crossing &wayfinding bike facilities Safety islands/medians on ElYes 0No DNA Bicycle safe inlet grates ❑Yes❑■No DNA roadways with two or more Bicycle parking, eg. bike racks, ElYes❑■No DNA traffic lanes in each direction bike lockers Enhanced supplemental ❑Yes NNo DNA •,a. pedestrian treatments at uncontrolled marked Transit shelters El Yes ulNo DNA crossin•s Bus turnouts ❑Yes MNo DNA Standing pads ❑Yes MNo DNA Has CDTA been contacted? ❑Yes❑®No DNA Are there proposed ❑Yes ■[]NO DNA connections to other bike i_ paths, pedestrian facilities, or Adequate sidewalk or paved j Yes❑No DNA transit facilities? path Are there proposed El Yes DNo DNA Acceptable ❑Yes uNo DNA connections to any key consideration/provision for destinations listed on page 1? accessible pedestrian traffic ;Are there proposed ❑Yes DNo DNA signal features connections to 1 Curb ramps, including ❑Yes IDNo DNA nei•hborhoods? detectable warning V1 surface Are streetscape elements ❑Yes uNo DNA Acceptable slope and L Yes❑No DNA proposed such as cross-slope for driveway ramps, landscaping,street trees, sidewalks, crossings) planters, buffer strips, etc? Have conflicts been reduced N Yes❑ No❑ NA Pedestrian-level lighting ❑Yes DNo DNA among pedestrian, bicyclists, and motor vehicles(access Public seating or benches El Yes uNo DNA management)? Design meets guidelines such as described below for 1 Yes ❑No DNA ' Describe bicycle/pedestrian/bus/transit facilities? • *American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials(AASHTO)-A Policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets,Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and AASHTO Guide for the Planning,Design,and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities;Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guide(PROWAG);Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(M13TCD);Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines IADAAG); National Association of City Transportation Officials(NACTO)-Urban Bikeway Design Guide.New York State Department of Transportation-- Highs+gay Design Manual City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 2 1 I E I `r I E Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 -Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1—Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding,are subject to public review,and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item,please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part I.You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency;attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part I—Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: 21 Northway Court Minor Subdivision Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): 21 Northway Court,Saratoga Springs,New York 12866 Brief Description of Proposed Action: Minor 2-lot residential subdivision(1 new lot)of existing 25,752 square toot lot known as 21 Northway Court,Saratoga Springs,New York 12866. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 515-587-0080 Christina L.Villa-Gac/Applicant Justin M.Grassi/Sponsor E-Mail: jgrasn@saratogalaw.com Address: 68 West Avenue City/PO: State: Zip Code: Saratoga Springs NY 12866 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan,local law,ordinance, NO YES administrative rule,or regulation? If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that n ❑ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no,continue to question 2. I r 2. Does the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes,list agency(s)name and permit or approval: I 3. a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 25,752 acres "Square Leet b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 14467 aeres Square feet c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 25752 acres Square feet 4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. [a Urban ❑ Rural(non-agriculture) ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial m Residential(suburban) ❑ Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify): El Parkland Page 1 of 3 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ❑ C ❑ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? El 171 ❑ !_ NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? 0 El 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin,a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes,identify: E1 ❑ NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? El Elb. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action. ❑ c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed fir/ 1 ❑ action? !V 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies: F1 El 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No,describe method for providing potable water: ❑ 171 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ❑ 171 12. a.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district NO YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the ® El of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for ❑ archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action,or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal,state or local agency? ] ,' ❑ b.Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody? ❑ ❑ If Yes,identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: ik 4 aero ktbA Page 2 of 3 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site.Check all that apply: EI Shoreline ❑ Forest ❑Agricultural/grasslands ❑Early mid-successional DWetland [a Urban ❑ Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats,listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? ❑ El Blue,Frosted Elfin 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES C ❑ 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, ❑ E a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? I d l ❑ b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems(runoff and storm drains)? C� If Yes,briefly describe: ❑ 411P, 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES or other liquids(e.g.,retention pond,waste lagoon,dam)? If Yes,explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: 171 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes,describe: 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation(ongoing or NO YES completed)for hazardous waste? If Yes,describe: Ei1�1 I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: r'f � ]riu f7la 1/1/47-64C Date: 10fi>`. 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