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Mark Konieczny
81 Beekman St.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518)248-5600
Markhrs8iggmaii.com
February 1, 2021
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Hall
473 Broadway
Saraotga Springs, NY 12866
RE: 20200893 Dublin Accessory Structure at 85 Beekman St.
Dear Members of the Board,
I am the owner of 81 and 79 Beekman St,the two properties to the immediate
south of 85 Beekman where the proposed garage structure is to be built. I am
writing to let you know that during the past two weeks I have worked with Jon
Haynes and Mike Phinney, owners of 85 Beekman,to resolve our issues. As
part of this project they have agreed to incorporate:
-An engineered approved drywell for water retention at 85 Beekman St.
-No grade change at the 85 Beekman St. southern border for 15from the
propertyline.
-Replacement of encroaching fence between our properties including
drainage and a pressure treated retaining wall. The fence is to be placed fully
onto their properties.
With these changes in effect I am pleased to support the current area variance
for a 2 car garage.
It is important to note that The Local building at 142 Grand Ave, next door to
the north of 85 Beekman and owned by Jon and Mike, was approved at a
much different time in the Art Disctrict's history. The building was granted a
70%total building lot coverage and was allowed to provide no off street
parking for the large square footage of its restaurant and offices. 15 years ago
everyone was happy to see an influx of capital into our neighborhood as well
as a structure and business that serves as a flagship for the street. Over the
years,the negative effects of the commercial level density became apparent
to our residential neighborhood in the form of parking issues, water issues,
idling delivery trucks, smoking restaurant staff, and noisy bar patrons leaving
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late at night. The property at 85 Beekman serves as an important buffer to the
commercial density of use at The Local building.
The proposed project is a good example of neighbors working together to find
solutions that suit the needs of the owner/builder while respecting the others
that live in this residential overlay district. I was extremely pleased that the
drainage issues were addressed by Jon and Mike. We have also spoken
about construction noise and timing to avoid the summer season on the street
(Art Fair early in June and track season) and how the current proposed project
(as storage only) will help act as a noise buffer for my home. I can now lend
my support to the current area variance and am hopeful that as neighbors we
can work together on future proposals and find solutions that maintain 85
Beekman St. as a residential buffer and minimize the impacts of development
on the neighborhood,
Sincerely,
Mark Konieczny