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Fwd: Comments for the Aug. 4 DRC meeting
From :Amanda Tucker <amanda.tucker@saratoga-springs.org> Tue, Aug 03, 2021 07:00 PM
Subject : Fwd: Comments for the Aug. 4 DRC meeting
To :Amber Upton <amber.upton@saratoga-springs.org>
Cc : susan barden <susan.barden@saratoga-springs.org>
269 Broadway - PB and DRC.
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474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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From: "Donna Hellman" <dbhZ45@gmail.com>
To: "Amanda Tucker" <amanda.tucker@saratoga-springs.org>, "susan barden" <susan.barden@saratoga-
springs.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 5:07:28 PM
Subject: Comments for the Aug. 4 DRC meeting
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To Staff and Members of the DRC:
After reviewing the environmental assessment forms submitted by 269 Broadway, I have several concerns.
The full environmental assessment form that 269 Broadway submitted is a generic NYS form that all projects
are required to complete, but it does not fully address the specific challenges of Saratoga Springs, in particular
the extensive aquifer for which the city is named.
Section E of the form addresses the Site and Setting of the proposed Action. E.2. inquires about Natural
Resources on or the near project site. In Section E.2.1,the applicant says that this project is located over a
Principal Aquifer.The property has never been excavated before to the depth of the proposed two-story
subterranean garage.The applicant has documented in the application that the average water table is 12 feet
(E.2.d). I think that it is important for the DRC or the Applicant to provide information about the history of
dealing with the aquifer in Saratoga.The DRC should require a hydrological study and a geotechnical study to
address the impact of the deep foundation construction on a water table and aquifer.The application does not
provide an area to address the impact of the construction on deep foundations on Broadway and Hamilton and
the adjacent properties.
It is very important that these issues are addressed before they are allowed to move forward with this project. I
hope that the DRC will make the appropriate recommendations about this project
Thank you,
Donna Hellman
Saratoga Springs Resident
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