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RE: 24 Bensonhurst Area Variance
From : Stephanie Ferradino <stef@ferradinofirm.com> Tue, Oct 12, 2021 01:48 PM
Subject : RE: 24 Bensonhurst Area Variance ��1 attachment
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Aneisha- In response to the below inquiries and the discussion at the ZBA
workshop, please see below responses.
1. The driveway, including the pavers, is 29.7 feet or 43.7% of the
f rontage.
2. Dan confirmed the permeability calculation on the submitted plans is
correct. Please see attached drawing which highlights the area included in
the permeability calculation of 38.4%.
3. As included in the second submission, the reduction of patio area is
not feasible for the following (summarized) reasons:
a. The removal of the patios to achieve a percentage change on paper
is not beneficial to the neighborhood or adjacent neighbors as it would cause
disruption caused by the construction, require the removal of
existing fence, may damage the AC unit (again) .
b. The removal would not be physically or economically feasible. The
patio was constructed with a 2 foot base of gravel and other fill that would
need to be removed, a gas line is located underneath which would need
to be capped and severed, removal of landscaping to allow machinery to access
the back, etc. In addition, the investment of $70,000 in the construction of
the patios would be lost.
c. The neighbors have confirmed that the existing structures do not
affect their properties.
Please let me I<now if you have other questions or if there is further
information Dan or I can provide. Thanl< you!
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-----Original Message-----
From: Aneisha Samuels <aneisha. samuels@saratoga-springs.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:24 AM
To: Stephanie Ferradino <stef@ferradinofirm.com>; bobdoolin8l@gmail.com
Subject: 24 Bensonhurst Area Variance
Importance: High
Dear Applicant,
The Board would lil<e you to provide some additional information; this can be
provided beforehand, or you may bring this information to your upcoming
Public hearing scheduled for October 18, 2021. The Board noted that the
Applicant needs to provide additional information regarding:
1) Driveway percentage
2) lot impermeability ( Please include all principal and accessory structures
and their respective overhangs, as well as all paved areas including patios,
walkways, and driveways) and any other impervious areas.
The Applicant may consider reducing the rear and side patio to require less
relief or explain why this is not feasible.
Please reach out at any time if you have questions.
Thanks,
Aneisha Samuels-Sanford, MRP
Senior Planner
City Hall, Suite 32
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-3550 ext. 2494
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