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Zimbra jennifer.merriman@saratoga-springs.org
Zoning Board, Project 3024, 166 Lincoln Ave.
From : ruth edelson <edelsonrc@gmail.com>
Subject : Zoning Board, Project 3024, 166 Lincoln Ave.
To : jennifer merriman <jennifer.merriman@saratoga-
springs.org>
Cc : Michael Billok <billokm@bsk.com>
Dear Ms. Merriman, and members of the Zoning Board,
Sun, Apr 08, 2018 08:23 PM
We have received the above referenced application for a use variance. I am
the owner of the property at 134 Nelson Avenue which abuts their lot. This
house has been in my family since my parents purchased it in1942, and we
have seen considerable erosions to the residential character of the
neighborhood.
I do not underestand the assumptions which constitute the basis for the
application. First, several neighbors abut the property who are not
commercial in nature. ( They claim " all surrounding properties do not adhere
to this regulation" ). Secondly, a cottage behind our property would
certainly be visible, particularly if it is two stories tall. Even a one
story tall building would be visible and would contribute to the increased
density of the neighborhood. Nor do I understand why the applicants cannot
add on to the back of the current house, which would seem to provide a more
secure environment for an elderly woman than a free standing independent
structure. While I recognize the hardship created by these personal
circumstances, I wonder if they were of the type of "unnecessary hardship "
contemplated by the code. In short, it seems like a temporary opportunity to
facilitate a long term use as a rental which is not contemplated by the code.
And furthermore, it is based on an unfortunate circumstance shared by so many
of us that would create a zoning precedent that the city might not want to
encourage or endorse.
I am therefore opposed to the current application.
Thank you so much for your consideration.
Ruth Edelson
134 Nelson Ave.
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