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Home My WebLink About20220010 143 W. Circular Area Variance Application **HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED** �FOROFFICEUSE� ,�1 p(:.-1 �. ;�`w„ �✓ CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS (Application#) ` ' ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS � �,;, A �_ '� +�1.� � CITY HALL-474 BROADWAY (Date received) _ i�:,'� �� L SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 �-. TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 �`�':�„F�, �a``' www.saratoga-springs.org �project Title) :ar�o APPLICATION FOR: ❑ INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, Check if PH Required AREA VARIANCE AND/ORVARIANCE EXTENSION staff Review APPLICANT(S)� OWNER(� �/fnotapp/iCant� ATTORNEY�AGENT Habitat for Humanity Willard F, Chamberlin, JR Name 1373 Rte 9, Moreau, NY 12828 143 West Circular Street Address Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-793-7484 Phone / / / executived i rector@g mai I.com Email Primary Contact Person: �✓Applicant �Owner �Attorney/Agent �An applicant must be the property owner, lessee,or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Applicant's interest in the premises: ❑ Owner ❑ Lessee m Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION 143 West Circular Street 165 74 1 37 I. Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel No.: - - (for examp/e: /65.52-4-37) 2. Date acquired by current owner: 3.Zoning District when purchased: Single Family UR-2 4. Present use of property: 5. Current Zoning District: 6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property? ❑Yes(when? For what? ) � No 7. Is property located within(check all that apply)?: ❑ Historic District ❑Architectural Review District ❑ 500'of a State Park,city boundary,or county/state highway? Area variance to allow for a two lot subdivision where the minimum average 8. Brief description of proposed action: width of each lot will be 50 ft while the zoning requires 60 ft.The existing house will remain on Lot#1 and a new single family dwellinq is proposed on Lot#2.The existinq dwellinq on Lot#1 will be 19.7 ft from the rear yard while 25 ft is required and the accessory building area will be equal to 13.98%of the lot area when a maximum of 10%is required. 9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? ❑Yes �No 10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? ❑Yes �No 11. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting(checka//thatapp/y): ❑ INTERPRETATION �P. 2� ❑VARIANCE EXTENSION �P. 2� ❑ USE VARIANCE �PP. 3-6� �AREAVARIANCE�PP. 6-7� Revised Ol/2021 ZON/NGBOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ONFORM PAGE6 AREA VARIANCE—P�EASE ANSWER�HE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary): Section 2.3 Table 3 (UR-2) The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Dimensional Requirements District Requirement Requested Mimimum Average Width(lot#1) 60' min 50' Minimum Average Width(lot#2) 60'min 50' Accessory Building Coverage(lot#1) 10%max 13.98% Rear Yard Setback(lot#1) 25 ft min 19.7 ft Other: To grant an area variance,the ZBA must balance the benefits to the applicant and the health,safety,and welfare of the neighborhood and community,taking into consideration the following: I. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by other feasible means. Identify what alternatives to the variance ha�e been explored (alternative designs,attempts to purchase land,etc.)and why they are not feasible. Due to the size and dimensions of the existing parcel as well as the location of the existing house it is not feasible to subdivide this property without acquiring area variances for lot width. The proposed subdivision confiquration will result in the minimum necessary variances for each lot. 2. Whether granting the variance will produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. Granting the variance will not create a detriment to nearby properties or an undesirable change in the neighborhood character for the following reasons: No undesirable change or detriment to the neighboring properties will occur. The proposed use is zoning compliant and consistent with the surroundinq neiqhborhood. Revised Ol/2021 ZON/NGBOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ONFORM PAGE7 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: The requested lot width variances will be a 16.7% (10 ft)reduction from the required lot widths while the rear yard setback to the principal building on lot#1 will be on the order of a 21.2 %(5.3 ft)reduction from the required 25 ft minimum and the accessory ui ing coverage on o wi e an increase o . o over e o maximum require . e ouse an accessory s ruc ure on Lot#1 are existing and will not be modified as part of this application. 4. Whether the variance will have adverse physical or environmental effects on neighborhood or district. The requested variance will not have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood or district for the following reasons: The house on lot#1 will remain and lot#2,which is mostly an existing lawn area,will be developed as a single family dwelling which is consistent with the existing neighborhood.The proposed structure on Lot#2 will be zoning compliant and the proposed eve opmen wi no resu in any p ysica or environmen a impac s on e neig or oo . 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created(although this does not necessarily preclude the granting of an area variance).Explain whether the alleged difficulty was or was not self-created: Since the applicant is requesting the proposed subdivision the difficulty can be classified as self-created. The location and size of the existing dwelling and accessory structure on the proposed Lot#1 are what is driving the setback and building area variance reques s or o . Revised Ol/2021 ZON/NGBOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ONFORM PAGEB DISCLOSURE Does any City officer,employee,or family member thereof have a financial interest(as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809)in this application? m No �Yes If"yes",a statement disclosing the name,residence and nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I/we,the property owner(s),or purchaser(s)/lessee(s) under contract,of the land in question, hereby request an appearance before the Zoning Board of Appeals. By the signature(s)attached hereto, I/we certify that the information provided within this application and accompanying documentation is,to the best of my/our knowledge,true and accurate. I/we further understand that intentionally providing false or misleading information is grounds for immediate denial of this application. Furthermore, I/we hereby authorize the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this appeal. Date: (applicant signature) Date: (applicant signature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property,the current owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Date: Owner Signature: Date: Revised Ol/2021 ,�Y�G,1 CITY OF SARATOGA S PRINGS ��" ' i/f,r ` ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS � � �t � '�. '" � . 1 Ci�(-y Ha.l,L - 474 f3�ou,d.wa-y _ 'I��:,� Sa-�a�-a-ga S�ri,v�.gy� Ne,w-Yo�rk�128�� 5 �:��e � Te,L: 518-587-3550 X2533 � � �d'��cA a i�fl ''� www:ya�ra�-o�a-y�i,v�g y.o�rg I NSTRUCTI ONS APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD FORAN INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE,AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE E�CTENSION APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. E��B��n:To apply for relief from the City's Zoning Ordinance, an applicant must be the property owner(s) or lessee, or have an option to lease or purchase the property in question. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) shall not accept any application for appeal that includes a parcel which has a written violation from the Zoning and Building Inspector that is not the subject of the application. 2. CoMP�ETE SuBM�ss�oNs: Applicants are encouraged to worl<with City staff to ensure a complete application. The ZBA will only consider properly completed applications that contain 1 or°iginal and 1 digitalversion of the following: � Completed application pages I and 8, the pages relating to the requested relief(p. 2 for interpretation or extension, pp. 3-5 for use variance, pp. 6-7 for area variance), and any additional supporting materials/ documentation. ��HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED�� Completed SEQR Environmental Assessment Form -short or long form as required by action. http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits_ej_operations_pdf/seafpartone.pdf � Detailed "to scale" drawings of the proposed project-folded and no larger than 24"x 36". Identify all existing and proposed structures, lot boundaries and dimensions, and the relationship of structures to the lot dimensions.Also, include any natural or manmade features that might affect your property(e.g., drains, ponds, easements, etc.). � Photographs showing the site and subject of your appeal, and its relationship to adjacent properties. 3. APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE): Make checks payable to the "Commissioner of Finance". REFER TO THE CURRENT FEE WORKSHEET INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. Check City's website (wwwsaratoga-springs.org) for meeting dates. Revised Ol/2021 ZON/NG BOARD APPEAL APPUCAT/ON/NSTRUCT/ONS PAGEZ PUBLIC HEARING ADVERTISEMENT The Zoning Board of Appeals is required to hold a public hearing on each submitted application within ninety(90) days from when it is determined to be properly complete by City staff. City staff will prepare a legal notice for the public hearing and arrange to have the public hearing announcement printed in the legal notice section of a local publication at least 5 days before the hearing. PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION Applicants are required to mail a copy of the public hearing legal notice to all property owners within the following distances from the boundaries of the land in question: Type of variance Distance for property owner notification Use variance 250 feet Area variance & Interpretation I 00 feet This notice must be sent at least 7 days but not more than 20 days before the date of the public hearing. City staff will email a copy of the"property owner notification letter"to the applicant.The applicant must then send the notification letter to the nearby property owners.Applicants may not include any other materials in this mailing. The mailing must be certified by the U.S. Post Office. Prior to the public hearing,applicants must present the Post Office "certificates of mailing" to the ZBA. If"certificates of mailing" are not presented prior to the hearing, the hearing will be cancelled. Revised Ol/2021 2021 LAND USE BOARD FEE WORKSHEET OPED Fees Type 2021 Fee ApplicationtoZoningBoardofAppeals[1][2] TOTAL #VARIANCE UseVariance $1100+$50/app AreaVariance-Residential 575 3 $Z75/var+$50/app+$125eachadd'Ivariance Area Variance-Multi-Family,Comm,Mixed-Use $660/var+$50/app+$200eachadd'I variance Interpretations $550+$50/app Post-WorkApplication Fee Add 50%App fee+$50/app Variance extensions 50%ofApp fee+$50/app Application to Design Review Commission[1] TOTAL #STRUCTURE Demolition $385 Residential Structures Principal $55 Accessory $55 Extension $35 Modification $55 Multi-Family,Comm,Mixed-UseStructures Sketch $165 Principal $550 Exten si o n $200 Modification $330 Multi-Family,Comm,Mixed-Use Accessory,Signs,Awnings Principal $140 Extension $75 Modification $140 Post-WorkApplication Fee Add 50%App fee ApplicationtoPlanningBoard[1] TOTAL #STRUCTURE Special UsePermit[2] $990+$50/app Special UsePermit-extension $330 Special UsePermit-modification[2] $450+$50/app Site Plan Review-incl.PUD: Sketch Plan $330 Residential $330+$200/unit Residential-extension $200 Residential-modification $400 Non-residential $660+$130/1000sf Non-Residential-extension $300 Non-Residential-modification $650 Subdivision-incI.PUD: TOTAL #LOTS Sketch Plan $330 PreliminaryApproval[2] Residential:1-S lots 710 2 $660+$50/app Residential:6-10 lots $990+$50/app Residential:11-201ots $1320+$50/app Residential:2l+lots $1650+50/app Residential-extension $330 Final Approval[2] Residential $1320+$175/lot+$50/app Non-Residential $2000/lot+$50/app Final Approval Modification[2] Residential $330+$50/app Non-Residential $550+$50/app Final Approval Extension Residential $135 Non-Residential $330 Other: TOTAL #LOT/ACRE Post-WorkApplication Fee Add 50%App fee Lot Li ne Adj ustment $350 Letter of Credit-modification or extension $440 Letter of Credit-collection up to 1%ofLoC Recreation Fee $2000/lotorunit Land Disturbance $660+$55/acre SEQRA EIS Review(Draft&Final) TBD Legal Noticing if PB requires Public Hearing $50/app [1] Feesarebasedonperstructure,exceptwherenoted. $1�285.00 TOTALDUE [2] Legal ad required;includesCityprocessingand publishing ForAdminisirative Use Total Paid at Intake Revised Fee Balance Due ��_Balance Paid Staffapproval