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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211113 Smiley Brackett Cottage Advisory Opinion Application Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation October 28, 2021 FO PRESERVATION Mayor Meg Kelly City Hall 474 Broadway Kt -No Saratoga Springs,NY 12866 , t 1.• RE: Local Landmark Application— 166 Excelsior Avenue I Dear Mayor Kelly, The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has enclosed ten(10) copies of the Petition Board of Directors for Zoning Amendment and application fee payment to your office. Adam Favro President This application will also be submitted electronically to Lisa Shields, Vince DeLeonardis, Michele Funiciello Mayor Meg Kelly, and Susanna Combs. Vice President If there is any additional information required, please let me know. Dmitriy Yermolayev Treasurer Sincerely, Linda Harvey Opiteck Secretary ! , rC/✓�/1,/ — (X177 40e7-(44/1 k4-2.1.41-41 Tiffany Blair Adam FavroSamantha Bosshart Jaime Butler President Executive Director Giovanna D'Orazio Julia Dunn Steve Dodds Sandra Fox James Gold John Haller Richard King Stephen Kyne Vincent LaTerra Samantha Nass Dorothy Rogers-Bullis Sheila Sperling Jason Thomas Maddy Zanetti James Kettlewell emeritus Samantha Bosshart o�1 Executive Director �61 oRS OF -y 1�G S G1 O� �t�P 112 Spring Sired. Smit 2113 Soratc,ga NY I286(• 1' i14-5t;7-5 3u " "HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDJFOR OFFICE US Gq ''• CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS (Application CITY COUNCIL - .. CITY HALL-474 BROADWAY (Date received) " '' '�•�/� ` '� SARATOGA SPRINGS,NEW YORK 12866x2296 • 3i;'4t12'TPOR�TED �9. %5 TEL:518-587-3550 X2533 - www.saratoga-sprrngs.org (Project Title) PETITION FOR: ZONING AMENDMENT Check If PH Required ❑ Staff Review 1. Name of Petitioner: Adam Favro,President,Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation 2.Type of Amendment(Map or Text): 0 Map Amendment: Site Location: smiley-Brazen Cottage,166 Excelsior Avenue Tax Parcel#: 166.-1-152 Current Zoning: UR-1 Proposed Zoning: No change Reason for amendment: To designate the property as a City Landmark,without changing the zoning. 0 Text Amendment: Section to be amended: 7.4.18 City Landmarks and Historic Districts Proposed wording of text amendment(attach additional sheets if necessary): 7.4.18.A.9"Smiley-Brackett Cottage',166 Excelsior Avenue,Tax Map ID 166.-1-15.2 Reason for amendment:To add this property which Is eligible for fisting on the State and National Registers of Historic Places to the list of City Landmarks In the Zoning Ordinance. The cottage Is a unique and Intact example of Gothic Revival architecture. Sarah Smiley was a nationally known Quaker Preacheress and supporter of the Temperance movement Charles Brackett was a son of Saratoga Springs and an Academy Award winning screenwriter,producer and novelist. 3. Professional Representing Applicant(if any): Name: Phone: Address: Email: Identify primary contact person: O Applicant 0 Owner 0 Agent 4. Does any City officer, employee or family member thereof have a financial interest(as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application?YES NO XXX . IF YES, a statement disclosing the name, residence, nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. Please check the following to affirm information is included with submission. City of Saratoga Springs Revised 1/2021Application for Zoning Amendment p.1 of 2 E■ Environmental Assessment Form -All petitions must include a completed SEQR Short or Long Form. SEQR forms can be completed at http:llwww.dec.ny.govlpermits/6191.html. ©APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE)**: Make checks payable to the "Commissioner of Finance". **Refer to the current Fee Schedule for the Planning Department published on the city's website. ❑■ Submit 10 copies, and one electronic copy (PDF) of complete petition and all attachments. E Location map (Map Amendment): Submit(4) large scale 24" x 36", and (10) 11"x17" copies. All completed petitions are to be submitted to the Office of the Mayor for consideration. I, the undersigned owner or purchaser under contract for the property, hereby request zoning amendment approval by the City Council for the above petition. I agree to meet all requirements under Section 240-10.0 of the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Saratoga Springs. Furthermore, I hereby authorize members of the City Council, Planning Board and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this petition for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this petition. Applicant Signature: /4 /*V,/ Date:10/2812021 Name: Adam Favro,President,Saratoga Springs Preservatio oundatlon Phone:518 587 5030 Address: 112 Spring Street,Suite 203 E-mail:adam@tpcwellness.com Saratoga Springs,New York 12866 If applicant is not currently the owner, Mg owner mus Owner—Signature: i 7777oup ; /y / 7......_ Date: /D/Zg I,, Print Name: ArAw N. FA R.o City of Saratoga Springs p.2 of 2 Application for Zoning Amendment Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 -Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1—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 verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully 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 1—Project and Sponsor Information City Landmark Designation—Adam Favro,President,Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Name of Action or Project: Designate the"Smiley-Brackett Cottage"a City Landmark Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): 166 Excelsior Avenue,Saratoga Springs,New York 12868 Brief Description of Proposed Action: Amendment to Article 7.4.18.A of the Zoning Ordinance to add the Smiley-Brackett Cottage at 166 Excelsior Avenue,Tax Parcel#166.-1-15.2 to the list of City Landmarks. The property is eligible for listing on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. It is a unique and intact example of Gothic Revival architecture. Sarah Smiley was a nationally known Quaker Preacheress and supporter of the Temperance movement.Charles Brackett was a son of Saratoga Springs and an Academy Award winning screenwriter,producer and novelist. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 518 587 5030 Adam Favro,President,Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation E-Mail: adam@tpcuve[Iness.com Address: 112 Spring Street,Suite 203 City/PO: State: Zip Code: Saratoga Springs New York 12866 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan,local law,ordinance, NO YES administrative rule,or regulation? If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ❑ ❑� 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 government Agency? NO YES If Yes,list agency(s)name and permit or approval: El ❑ 3. a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? acres c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action: El Urban ❑ Rural(non-agriculture) ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial 0 Residential(suburban) ❑Forest 0 Agriculture ❑ Aquatic 0 Other(Specify): ❑Parkland Page 1 of 3 SERF 2019 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ❑ ❑ ❑ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ❑ El ❑ NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? ❑ ❑ 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: ❑ ❑ NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? ❑ ❑ b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? ❑ ❑ c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the 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: ❑ ❑ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No,describe method for providing potable water: ❑ ❑ 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ❑ ❑ 12. a.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district NO YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the El Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for ❑ El archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory? 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? ❑ ❑ b.Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody? ❑ ❑ If Yes,identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: Page 2of3 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 ©Agricultural/grasslands 0 Early mid-successional ❑Wetland 0 Urban ❑ Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats,listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? ❑ 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES 7 El 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, u El a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems(runoff and storm drains)? n If Yes,briefly describe: 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES or other liquids(e.g.,retention pond,waste lagoon,dam)? If Yes,explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: .L9. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes,describe: ❑ El 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation(ongoing or NO YES completed)for hazardous waste? If Yes,describe: ❑ I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicanllsponsor/name: Adam FFavro,President,Saratoga Springs Presevation Foundation Date: 10!28/2021 Signature:�/ / Title: see above PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3 The Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance will add the Smiley-Brackett Cottage at 166 Excelsior Avenue, Tax Parcel#166.-1-15.2 to the list of City Landmarks in the Zoning Ordinance. The cottage is a unique and intact example of Gothic Revival Cottage architecture. Sarah Smiley was a nationally known Quaker Preacheress and supporter of the Temperance movement. Charles Brackett was a son of Saratoga Springs and an Academy Award winning screenwriter,producer and novelist. • The addition of the Smiley-Brackett Cottage will support the Zoning Ordinance's intent to "protect and enhance the landmarks and historic districts which represent distinctive elements of the City's historic, architectural and cultural heritage" by making the Cottage subject to the City's Historic Review Ordinance. • The action will not result in any change in the use or intensity of use of land. • The action will assist in retaining the character of the existing community. • The action will have no impact on a Critical Environmental Area. • The action will have no impact on traffic or transportation infrastructure. • The action will have no impact on the use of energy or energy conservation opportunities. • The action will have no impact on water supplies or treatment facilities. • The action will enhance, not impair,the quality of this important architectural and historic resource by providing protection to the property under the City's Historic Review Ordinance. • The action will not impact natural resources. • The action will not result in an increase in erosion,flooding or drainage problems. • The action will not create a hazard to environmental resources or human health.