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IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF
Dublin Underground LLC
142 Grand Ave
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
from the determination of the Building Inspector involving the premises at 85 Beekman St in the City of Saratoga
Springs,New York being tax parcel number 165.66-3-14 on the Assessment Map of said City.
The applicant having applied far an area variance under the Zoning Ordinance of said City to permit an accessory
structure with a finished space on the second floor in an NCU-1 District and public notice having been duly given
of a hearing on said application held on the lOth and 31st days of January, 2021.
In consideration of the balance between benefit to the applicant with detriment to the health, safety and welfare
of the community, I move that the following area variance for the following amount of relief:
TYPE OF REQUIREMENT DISTRICT REQUIREMENT PROPOSED RELIEF REQUESTED
FINiSHED SPACE TN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE Not Permitted Permitted 100%
as per the submitted plans or lesser dimensions,be approved for the following reasons:
1. The applicant was previously approved to build an accessory structure in accordance with Zoning Board
resolution#20200893.Per the applicant, a change in insulation type has forced a modification to the
original plans of not having a finished space on the second floor. The suggested insulation would
necessitate covering the walls with drywall (gypsum board)which,in turn, categorizes the area as
finished space. Alternatives were considered,however,building a new construction with the most
efficient insulation and thermal barrier technology is prudent for a storage space that will contain
moisture absorbing materials (e.g.,paper files, cardboard, etc.).
2. The Board notes the modification to the design of the accessory structure will not have an impact on
neighborhood character or be a detriment to nearby properties. All modifications are internal to the
st�-ucture.
3. The Board notes the requested variance of 100% is substantial,however,this is mitigated by the fact that
the finished space will not have bathing or cooking facilities and is designed to be used as climate
controlled storage.
4. This variance will not have a significant adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood or
district. As noted, the modi�ication is internal to the structure approved in resolution#20200893.
5. The alleged difficulty is considered self-created insofar as the applicant desires to build an accessory
structure with a second floar finished space. However,this is not necessarily fatal to the application.
Condition: Bathroom facilities beyond toilet and sink, and cooking facilities, including personal and commercial
food preparation and reheating, and overnight stays are not permitted.
it is so moved.
Dated: January 31, 2022
Adopted by the following vote:
AYES: 6 (K. Kaplan, B. Gallagher, C. Grey,M. Gutch,J.Fai-�-ington, E. Bergmann)
NAYES: 0
Dated: January 31, 2022
This variance shall expire 18 months following the filing date of such decision unless the necessary building
permit has been issued and actual construction begun as per 240-8.5.1.
I hereby certify the above to be a full,true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Zoning Board of
Appeals of the City of Saratoga Springs on the date above mentioned, seven members of the Board being
present.
SiGNATURE: 2/1/2022
CHAIR DATE RECEIVED BY ACCOUNTS DEPT.