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Opposition to Trimble Accessory Structure (garage), 139 Grand Ave. (Item 20200760)
From : Colleen Morgan <cmorgannpp@icloud.com> Mon, Dec 07, 2020 09:00 AM
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To: Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals
Fr: Colleen Morgan 7 Dublin Square Lane
Re: Opposition to Trimble Accessory Structure (garage), 139 Grand Ave. (Item 20200760)
For the following reasons I oppose the building of an accessory structure (garage with above
office space) at 139 Grand Ave as proposed and outlined in the submitted application -
The application is both incorrect and incomplete.
The property is located in the Historic District however the applicant indicated the property is
in the Architectural Review District. As a contributing property to the West Side Historic
District any accessory structure is to blend with the current size and architectural design of
the historic house. However as proposed and outlined in the submitted application and
sketches it does not look as though the proposed garage, with an office over it, follows such
guidelines. Given 139 Grand Ave is a corner lot, the accessory structure would be visible from
the front and side of the house, therefore reinforcing the importance of the need for the
structure to blend with the size and design of the historic house.
The application does not make clear as to whether the space is to be used for a Home
Occupation or as a working space.
Additionally, locating the structure as proposed, almost directly on the rear property line not
only encroaches upon the provision of privacy of the neighbor but also completely disregards
the necessary variance that would be required to do so, as a rear yard setback of 25 feet is
required in the UR-3 district.
In closing, although I support the building of a garage on the property, as there should be
adequate space, I do not support the application as presented. I believe that contrary to
what the application states, this structure, as currently proposed, would have an adverse
impact on the historic character of the neighborhood, due to its proposed location and
design.
Thank you.
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Re: Zoning question
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From : Marika Murray <marika.murray@gmail.com> Mon, Dec 1 2020 04:07 PM
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Hi Jennifer, thanks for the quick response and my apologies for not "batching" all of my
questions! I do have a few additional comments.
• Please see attached images from Zillow on address 139 Grand Ave. This home has two
rooms listed as possible office spaces.
• Since the building of this garage/office is centered around the pandemic I am
concerned that the pandemic is going to eventually end and this 2-story structure will
continue to exist. If the issue was truly pandemic related - it would be a temporary
structure.
• I have owned in Dublin Square for 10 years. I purchased my unit knowing the front of
the home overlooked our parking lot and the back was my "view." I understand the
visual impact is "minimal" to the owners and other neighbors, but this structure will be
taking away from the only view I have. And with only a sliding door, and no windows
downstairs, this is significant to me.
• In regards to other feasible options, the owners do not mention if they can use a
community workspace. From a quick Google search, it looks like there are multiple
options in Saratoga: Saratoga Coworks, The Workers Club, etc. Have these or other
locations been considered as a temporary solution during the pandemic?
• It is also not mentioned in the application if the owners will have clients or customers
coming and going from the residence.
Thank you,
Marika
On Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 3:20 PM Jennifer Merriman <jennifer.merriman@saratog
springs.org> wrote:
Marika, thank you for your correspondence. It has been uploaded to the file and the board
will address your comment when this is put on an upcoming agenda.
Jen
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