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Home My WebLink About20181123 3080 Dogra Res_3 Gick Rd Application FOR OFFICE USE ,,��ccs: CITY OF .7L�IR►ATOGA SPRINGS �Applieatior}#) 474 13ro N&Vr Ycrrfc,1-2 8 6 T'e,L. 51-8-597-3550 fay 518-580-9480 (Date received} ORsTV' APPLICATION FOR: APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD FOR AN INTERPRETATION,USE VARIANCE,AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION APPLICANTLS)-* OWNERS) lfrlot appl►cant ATTORNEY AGENT Laura Dogra Name Sajan Dogra 3 Gick Road Address Saratoga Springs,NY 12866 5187270558 5182261637 Phone lat325@nyu.edu Email *An applicant must be the property owner,lessee,or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Applicant's interest in the premises: 0 Owner ❑Lessee ❑Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION 3 Gick Road 166 6 1 16 1.Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel No.: - - (for example.165.52—4—37) 23 August 2018 UR2 UR2 2. Date acquired by current owner: 3.Zoning District when purchased: Residential/Horne Occupancy UR2 UR2 4. Present use of property:- _ 5.Current Zoning District: 6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property? ❑Yes(when? For what? ) 2 No 7. Is property located within(check all that apply)?: ❑Historic District ❑Architectural Review District ❑500'of a State Park,city boundary,or county/state highway? 8. Brief description of proposed action: We propose to erect a permanent wooden sign 3'x 2'in size,in front(western side)of home,to indicate the home occupancy location and hours of operation. 9. Is there a written violation for this parcel that is not the subject of this application? ❑Yes 0 No 10. Has the work,use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? Yes O No 11.Identify the type of appeal you are requesting(check all that apply: ❑INTERPRETATION(p.2) ❑VARIANCE EXTENSION(p.2) ❑USE VARIANCE(pp.3-6) 0 AREA VARIANCE(pp.6-7) Revised 12/2015 PAGE 6 ZONING BOARD oFAPPEALSAPPLIcAT10N FORM AREA VARIANCE—PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary): 6.1.5.3--B.1 The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Dimensional Requirements From To One freestanding sign with dimensions 7.5 sq ft Other: To grant an area variance,the ZBA must balance the benefits to the applicant and the health,safety,and welfare of the neighborhood and community,taking into consideration the following: 1. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by other feasible means. Identify what alternatives to the variance have been explored(alternative designs,attempts to purchase land,etc.)and why they are not feasible. Home occupancy permit allows 1 112 sq ft wall sign advertising the home business.Our wall facing the main thoroughfare(Lick oa is not visible due to landscaping/ a us es. Permit-exempt window signs are not readily visible from the Gick Road or the northern side entrance(via.Jordan Drive South) 2. Whether granting the variance will produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. Granting the variance will not create a detriment to nearby properties or an undesirable change in the neighborhood character for the following reasons: Our house is located on the corner lot of a busy intersection(Route 50 and Gick Road),a few hundred yards from multiple community centers and businesses advertising themselves with large,metal and plastic signs,for example the VFW building on Excelsior Avenue and the retail center just East on Route 50,with signs for Saratoga Health and Wellness,Pae's Tae Kwon Do. The sign we propose is a short,hanging wooden sign,which will be placed about 20'inward from the road,with the character of a sign showing the name or address of the family living in the home. Revised ON2018 PAGE 7 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: The zoning ordinance allows for a sign for approved nonresidential use ne rees an unsf tei op ey awu y ex1s ng g sign pe� o�anyparce oan nonresidential use of that property:maximum 4 sq.ft.) This application is for a sign for approved residential use of the property(i.e.Home Occupancy) Our proposed 9 osed sign design is 7.5 sq ft,(3'tall x 2.5'wide)well below the maximum height and size of freestanding signs. 4. Whether the variance will have adverse physical or environmental effects on neighborhood or district.The requested variance will not have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood or district for the following reasons: This variance will have a positive physical and environmental effect on the neighborhood and district.Our home occupancy yoga studio aims to create a Community Yoga Spot,a place for health and wellness our neighbors can walk to. 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created(although this does not necessarily preclude the granting of an area variance).Explain whether the alleged difficulty was or was not self-created: Our alleged difficulty is the landscaping blocking our main thoroughfare-facing exterior wall of the house,which was installed by the former owners of the property. Our alleged difficulty is the need for a sign in addition to what is allowed in the Home Occupancy section of the ordinance,which allows for just one 1 1/2 sq ft sign. Revised 0312018 PAGE 8 ZONING B oA RD oF A PPEA LS APPLIC4 T1 ON FOR" DISCLOSURE Maes any C i ty off ce r,ern pI oyee,or family member thereof have a financial interest(as defined by General MunicIpal Law Section 809)in on? 0 No []Yes If"yes",a statement disclosing the name,residence and nature and extent of this interest must be file this applicatid with this applicatiom APPLICANT CERTIFICATION ee(s)under contract,of the land in question,hereby request an appearance before I/we,the property owner(s),or purchaser(s)/Iess the Zoning Board of Appeals. By the signature(s)attached hereto,I/we certify that the information provided within this application and accompanying documentation is,to the best of rnyfour knowledge,true and accurate.I/we further understand that intentionally providing fatse or misleading information is grounds for immediate denial of this application. Furthermore,I/we hereby authorize the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this appeal. Date- (applicant signature) Date: (ap-41 ant signature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the p ro perry,the current owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Date: Owner Signature: Date. Revised ON20 19 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I -Project Information Instructions for complefin Part I-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 verf cation. Complete Part I based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to lly respond to any item,please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. 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: Home Business Sign Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): 3 Gick Road—North East corner lot of Route 50 and Gick Road. Brief Description of Proposed Action: Tx 2.5'hanging wooden sign to indicate location and hours of yoga classes operated under home occupancy permit. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 5187270558/5182261637 Laura &Sajan Dogra E-Mail: lat325@nyu.edu Address: 3 Gick Road 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? —1 If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that FV] F may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no,continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other governmental Agency? NO YES If Yes,list agency(s)name and permit or approval: LJ 3.a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 0.37 acres b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0 acres c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned 0.37 or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on,adjoining and near the proposed action. [:]Urban E]Rural(non-agriculture) [:]Industrial MConimercial 21 Residential(suburban) ElForest ElAgriculture El Aquatic [:]Other(specify): DParkland Page I of 3 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a.A permitted use under the zoning regulations? F-1 El EL b.Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ❑ D D 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural NO YES landscape? Q ❑ 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: F-1 8. a.Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? NO YES W-1 El. b.Are public transportation service(s)available at or near the site of the proposed action? ❑ W-1 c.Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action? ❑ 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: Fv_1 El 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No,describe method for providing potable water: Fv F-1 11.Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ❑ 12. a.Does the site contain a structure that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic NO YES Places? b.Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area? ❑ 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? I F-1 b.Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody? W-1ElIf Yes,identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: ❑Shoreline ❑Forest D Agricultural/grasslands ❑Early mid-successional ❑ Wetland ❑Urban 0 Suburban 15.Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats,listed NO YES by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? ❑ 16.Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain? NO YES 17.Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, RI Ela.Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? 0 NO DYES b.Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems(runoff and storm drains)? If Yes,briefly describe: RJ NO ❑YES Page 2 of 3 1 8.Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment of NO YES water or other liquids(e.g.retention pond,waste lagoon,dam)? If Yes,explain purpose and size: 19.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed NO YES solid waste management facility? If Yes,describe: 20.Has the site of thep pro osed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation(ongoing or NO YES completed)for hazardous waste? If Yes,describe: El I AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE name: �amlg&Sajan Dogra Date:12/18/2018 Applicant/spon�oy Signature: - PRINT FORMA Page 3 of 3