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Home My WebLink About20180178 3024 FahyResidence_Revisedapp_picsdrawingsandresponse_5-4-18Single families with cottages, multi -families (official/unofficial), commercial businesses - Lincoln Avenue neighborhood (UR -2) • Single familiy homes with cottages or multi -family homes (official and unofficial) Commercial businesses ■ v ----.-?-!•AFT :. LINCOLN AVENUE _ 138 NELSON .010.1110. okra I 166 LINCOLN ?� 150 LINCOLN 164 LINCOLN 133 NELSON Ilk 129&131 NELSON SIROS • 11,5 Irk: .....41,-aisi SARATOGA RACE 'i ° COURSE Wkvi'ell...1 WI% 1 17_, 1 r 20 FRANK SULLIVAN PL. 64 WEBSTER 119 NELSON 108 NELSON TRACK HOUSIN RACKSIDE GRILL Single family houses with cottages: 129&131 Nelson - a single family house at 131 Nelson, with a separate cottage on the same lot with a different address of 129 Nelson; 138 Nelson - a single family house with attached cottage/garage apartment which is being operated as an `un- official' multi -family rented to Skidmore students and various short terms renters throughout the year; 133 Nelson & 22 Jackson - a three-family house, with an additional cottage at the back that faces Jackson St and has a separate address of 22 Jackson; • 50 Jackson Place - a single family house with a separate cottage; • 119 Nelson Avenue - a single family house with a separate cottage; Multi -family houses (official and unofficial) 108 Nelson Avenue - a two-family house; 158 Lincoln Avenue - a two-family house; 164 Lincoln Avenue - a three-family house; 20 Frank Sullivan Place - a single family house operating as an unofficial multi -family rented out to several Skidmore students throughout the year; 150 Lincoln Avenue, Williamsburg Court Apartment complex - this complex houses several apartments (10- 20?) and faces four different streets; 64 Webster, two-family house; Two Properties (NYRA-owned?) on Frank Sullivan Place across from Saratoga Race Course - used as summer housing for staff working at the track. Single Family house with cottage, 129 & 131 Nelson Avenue Single family house with apartment rented to Skidmore students and several short-term renters throughout the year, also commercial parking lot in summer, 138 Nelson Avenue Single family house & cottage, 133 Nelson Avenue and 22 Jackson Street Single family house with cottage, 50 Jackson Street Single family house with cottage, 119 Nelson Avenue Two -Family house, 108 Nelson Avenue Two-family house, 158 Lincoln Avenue Three -Family house, 164 Lincoln Avenue Single family house rented to Skidmore students, 20 Frank Sullivan Place Williamsburg Court, Apartment Complex, 150 Lincoln Avenue Two -Family house, 64 Webster Summer housing, Frank Sullivan Place/NYRA? 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( Csi Ilirtrit \Gra�i Z G o—p 19S.t7$' -CO-( 111113 y l I. l } Del hheeo .10.0 rl.1 O 7' Wood r.wne r0.0• `0 Co+crele O °fn Lank Foote 0 0 y 9'1 IYp°dFvane Bu.'dinq� o Pod 1 V^.1 c T T D TGI V Revised Design Elevation changed from 40 to 29 Addresses visibility issues Front Rendering ova �ytot+ C°445"LUCTIDS NOT 29' _ 29' i rIP" 1I •111 lllI JI I I I I I I Ler tieua[ion Illllffffl'I'lli1 l llllli11llllll Rear E1dtIon ght Eteyation 1 Response to comments from Michael Billok/132 Nelson Avenue We would like to respond to the letter and verbal comments of Michael Billok of 132 Nelson Avenue regarding the building application for 166 Lincoln Avenue: 1.) Multi -Family Neighborhood: During Mr. Billok's verbal comments at the last planning meeting, he stated that there are no multi -family dwellings in the area. As we will demonstrate in our presentation to the planning board this is not accurate. We have identified at least 12 multi -family dwellings, both official and unofficial, and properties that include a main house and a cottage within a 1-2 minute walk from Mr. Billok's property at 132 Nelson, and our property at 166 Lincoln (in some instances, the homes are directly or nearly across the street from Mr. Billok's house). The properties include: Multi -family houses (official and unofficial) • 108 Nelson Avenue - a two-family house; • 158 Lincoln Avenue - a two-family house; • 164 Lincoln Avenue - a three-family house; • 20 Frank Sullivan Place - a single family house operating as an unofficial multi -family rented out to several Skidmore students throughout the year; • 150 Lincoln Avenue, Williamsburg Court Apartment complex - this complex houses several apartments (20+?) and faces four different streets; • 64 Webster, two-family house; • Two Properties (NYRA-owned?) on Frank Sullivan Place across from Saratoga Race Course - used as summer housing for staff working at the track. Single family houses with cottages • 129&131 Nelson - a single family house at 131 Nelson, with a separate cottage on the same lot with a different address of 129 Nelson; • 138 Nelson - a single family house with attached cottage/garage apartment which is being operated as an `unofficial' multi -family rented to Skidmore students and various short terms renters throughout the year; • 133 Nelson & 22 Jackson - a three-family house, with an additional cottage at the back that faces Jackson St and has a separate address of 22 Jackson; • 50 Jackson Place - a single family house with a separate cottage; • 119 Nelson Avenue - a single family house with a separate cottage. 2.) Visibility Issue: In Mr.Billok's letter to the Zoning Board, he stated his concerns that "A two-story structure would be visible from my lot". If Mr. Billok plans to move his residence to the back of his lot, or stand on top of his garage and look into the back of our lot, this is probably true. We do note believe, however, that the proposed structure, with a [revised] 25 foot setback and up to 29 feet in height, would have any impact on Mr. Billok's views since his house is placed far forward on his lot, facing Nelson Avenue. In fact, to see his house at all, we would have to go to the back or our lot and stand on a ladder to look over the fence. We believe the concern re: visibility is a mischaracterization and/or exaggeration of the potential impact upon him. We also should state that we find his objections rather ironic, since his existing two- storey garage is entirely within view from our house - from our yard, deck and inside the house on a daily basis. It does not require going to the back of our lot or standing on a ladder to see his two storey structured) which is visible from our property at all times. (1) Garage of 132 Nelson as viewed from yard at 166 Lincoln Avenue Mr. Billok is also apparently in the process of adding a large two-storey extension to his house, which is causing a good deal of construction noise audible from our property on an almost daily basis. We have not complained or impeded his ability to complete his project, as we understand this is part of the building process. We would hope he would be equally understanding of our building needs going forward and not pose further unreasonable objections. (2) 132 Nelson, construction of extension at rear of house 3.) Noise issue: In Mr. Billok's letter to the Zoning Board, he stated his concerns that any new structure could be rented to students or track renters. No one knows better than we do the impact of students on the quality of life in the neighborhood as our street is a regular thoroughfare for students before and after parties at the houses on 138 Nelson Ave and 20 Frank Sullivan Place. This is a problem we are constantly managing with the help of the other homeowners and we have no intention of adding to it by renting to students, etc. Response to comments from Rose Tait, 164 Lincoln Avenue We would like to respond to the letter and verbal comments of Rose Tait of 164 Lincoln Avenue regarding the building application for 166 Lincoln Avenue: 1.) Zoning objections: For the most part, Ms. Tait's letter only points out the reasons why we have asked that an exception be granted for this building request, i.e. that the neighborhood is not officially zoned as a multi -family neighborhood. 2.) Drainage issue: In her verbal comments at the last meeting, she mentioned issues she has had with drainage on her property and suggested this may be a problem for us as well if we build another structure. We have never experienced issues with drainage at our house. In our opinion, Ms. Tait may be experiencing drainage problems because her house does not appear to have functioning gutters. In addition there is very limited/no landscaping around or in front of the house. The lot is basically setup as a commercial parking lot which operates during the summer. Perhaps repairs to gutters and additional landscaping would help mitigate drainage issues at 164 Lincoln. This issue has nothing to do with our property at 166 Lincoln. (1) 164 Lincoln Avenue — front yard setup as commercial parking lot n 164 Inca n A venue - • utter 3.) Context of the complaints/Absentee Landlord: We feel that it's important to understand the context of the complaints from Ms. Tait. She is an absentee landlord who hasn't lived on Lincoln Avenue for many years. In fact, the standing she holds as a property owner in this matter is predicated on the property at 164 Lincoln, which has now been vacant for nearly a year, and hasn't had full time renters for a few years.