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LAW OFFICE OF WILLIAM R. DICENZO
ATTORNEY&COUNSELOR AT LAZY
34-62 JUNCTION BLVD.JACKSON HEIGHTS NY 11372
OFFICE:(929)462-0444 FAX:(929)462-0441
August 18,2018
Via Mail Certified Return Receipt
Kate Maynard- Principal Planner
Office of Planning& Economic Development
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs,New York 12866
Re: 254 Washington Street,Saratoga Springs,NY
Exclusion from West Avenue Special Assessment District(WASAD)
Dear Ms. Maynard:
I am writing on behalf of the owner of commercial property located at 254 Washington Street in
Saratoga Springs.
It was brought to my attention this property was excluded from the West Avenue Special
Assessment District(WASAD)formed in or about 2001 to make improvements within the district;
specifically,to extend and replace existing public water and sewer Iines. I briefly spoke with local
attorney Mathew Jones who informed me you were the person with the most knowledge on this issue.
The property owner wishes to make improvements in the future and is attempting to determine:
(1)Whether there was any rational basis for leaving the property out of the improvement zone and(2)
whether there is any remedy that exists now to make connection to public water and sewer financially
feasible?The City purposely relegated this property to an island cut off from public services. It was not
fair and it is potentially unsafe.
The exclusion of this property from city services represents a public safety concern, which is
whether or not in the event of a substantial fire the Fire Department could reasonably respond given the
great distance to the nearest fire hydrant? Does the city or a private contractor intend to extend public
water and sewer beyond the Post Office as part of the massive"Intrada"project under way across the
street?And if so will there be additional fire hydrants installed on both sides of Washington Avenue for
the safety of all citizens and commercial property owners? Why was no thought given to the remainder of
this corridor before all these major projects were given approval?Not to mention the last residential
structure in the area?
I hope you understand my concerns. My client does not wish to be purposely excluded for a
second time from the public benefit and safety of having a reasonable means to connect to the public
water and sewer lines and a fire hydrant in the event of a major catastrophe. Plans were already approved
for the"Intrada"project and I feel you gave no consideration to the future and safety of the remaining
elements on Washington Street. It was inappropriate and frankly negligent. What is the City willing to do
now to remedy the situation before it is too late?Your prompt response in this matter is greatly
appreciated given the construction already under way.
Very truly yours,
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William R. DiCenzo ESQ