HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211120 69 Caroline Use Variance Correspondance (2)
February 15, 2022
Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals Via Email Submission
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Re: 69 Caroline Street
Dear ZBA Members and Staff:
Based on the ZBAs request, attached please find the fourth Supplemental Narrative relating to fire
protection and the February 14, 2022 PowerPoint presentation related to the Saratoga Joinery application
for a use variance at the above address.
Please advise if anything further is necessary or required in order that the ZBA consider this application at
the upcoming meeting on February 28, 2022. Thank you for your time and attention to this submission.
Very truly yours,
Stephanie W. Ferradino
Enc.
69 CAROLINE STREET
ZBA USE VARIANCE
SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE FEBRUARY 4, 2022
at 69 Caroline Street into an educational and community workshop center. Prior to the February 14, 2022
meeting of the ZBA, the ZBA sought information pertaining to fire access to the site.
Fire Protection
As you can see from the aerial depiction of the 69 Caroline Street site which was part of the initial
presentation to the Zoning Board, the subject parcel is located adjacent to the fire station. As such, the
response time for the department to attend to any potential fire is very short. The property is located 191
feet from the fire hydrant at the corner of Caroline and Henry Streets. Based on communications with
assistant fire chief Aaron Dyer, the
access point for fighting any fire would be on Caroline Street, with Short Alley, located behind the building,
being used as a secondary access. In addition, the Station 1 Engine can access the building from the
parking lot at 69 Caroline Street.
The building is fully sprinkled, with smoke/heat detectors as detailed in the April 20, 2016 site plan. The
planning board has previously reviewed this site for fire protection during the 2016 site plan review for the
addition. The planning board will again review this project following any approval of the within application.
Fire protection will be part of their review process.
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69 Caroline Street
JOHN HALLER
USE VARIANCE
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
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Presented by: Stephanie Ferradino
Issues:
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RetaiSoundProject finishing
Outstanding
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and upcoming class projects
existing retail:
k
wor
e
similar to
inspiration, showcase work, support upcoming
of member
Spac
storefront retail use
Predominantly for sale to other members/class participantsNot a
Exhibition Display and use Ancillary usePurpose classes
Gallery
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Feb 3, 2022
Equipment FindingsSound ordinanceInterior attenuation Selection of equipment with lower decibel ratings
Sound test Sound attenuation measures
Sound
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by 9pm
turned off
.
will be
Attenuation Measures
coustically tight building
Comply with city noise ordinanceAAdditional acoustical attenuation in interior to decrease sound levelsShop machines
Sound
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specialized
which require
low VOC or natural oils
Finishing/Protectants
Hand sealing No spray finishes ventingObtain building department/code enforcement approval if propose to do in the future.
Spray
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Fire Access
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Proximity to Station
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the Joinery.
attenuation measures will be taken in advance of commencement
sale of items are limited to creations made by members and may
spray finishing will occur on site in the future without the review and
Sound No
Retail
Proposed Conditions be displayed in the lobby space at the front entrance to of operations at the Joinery to ensure compliance with the city noise ordinance. approval of the city building
department and code enforcement.
Presented by: Stephanie Ferradino
69 Caroline Street
JOHN HALLER
USE VARIANCE
FEBRUARY 14, 2022