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INSTRUCTIONS
APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD FOR AN
INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE,AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
I. ELIGIBILITY: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. COMPLETE SUBMISSIONS:Applicants are encouraged to work with City staff to ensure a complete application.The
ZBA will only consider properly completed applications that contain I original and I digital version 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". Fees are
cumulative and required for each request below.
❑ Interpretation $500
❑ Use variance $1,000
❑ Area variance
- Residential use/property $200
- Non-residential use/property$600
❑ Extensions $150
Check City's website (www.saratoga-springs.org) for application meeting dates.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: BBFAEEDA-B116-4865-8547-48ACCA86271 F
20 Walker Way
kasselmanSOLAR Colonie, NY 12205
(518)-478-8365
This letter hereby authorizes Kasselman Solar LLC,to act as (customer) agent
&contractor. I further authorize Kasselman Solar LLC,to submit my building permit application to the
necessary town building department.
Kenneth S. Robertson
Customer Name (print)
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14131 Yorba St. Tustin CA 92780
Customer Address
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Kasselman Solar Employee Signature
ZONING BOARD APPEAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 2
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 Saratogian legal notices at least 5 days before the hearing.
Applicants must pay The Saratogian for the legal ad and present proof of payment to the ZBA prior to the public
hearing. If proof of payment is not presented prior to the hearing, the hearing will be cancelled.
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 100 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.
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APPLICATION FOR:
APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD FOR AN
INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE,AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION
APPLICANT(S)* OWNER(S) (If not applicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT
Kasselman Solar, LLC RW Preservation LLC
Name
20 Walker Way 57 Ballston Ave
Address
Albany, NY 12205 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone (518)478-3906
lhalse@kasselmansolar.com
Email
*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: IZ Owner 0 Lessee 0 Under option to lease or purchase
PROPERTY INFORMATION
57 Ballston Ave.,Saratoga Springs, NY 165 83 1 1
. Property Address/Location: 12866 Tax Parcel No.: -(for example: /65.52-4-37)
12/18/2017 UR-5
2. Date acquired by current owner: 3.Zoning District when purchased:
411-Apartment UR-5
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?
IZ No
7. Is property located within (check all that apply)?: 0 Historic District IZ Architectural Review District
0 500' of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state highway?
8. Brief description of proposed action:
Corner lot. Kasselman Solar installed 2 solar carports in parking lot of Raymond Watkins apartment building.
Rcquircd sctback for solar carport sct at 2'from property linc, upon receiving land survcy post construction it was identified
that the solar panel overhang as installed is 19.3'from property line. Requesting a .7'variance for carport solar panel overhang
to Ballston Ave. nronerty line.
9. Is there a written violation for this parcel that is not the subject of this application? 0 Yes 12f No
10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? E Yes No
I. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check all that apply):
0 INTERPRETATION (p. 2) 0 VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) 0 USE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) 0 AREA VARIANCE(pp. 6-7)
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FEES:Make checks payable to the"Commissioner of Finance". Fees are cumulative and required for each request below.
❑ Interpretation $ 500
❑ Use variance $1,000
IZ Area variance
-Residential use/property: $ 200
-Non-residential use/property: $ 600
❑ Extensions: $ 150
INTERPRETATION—PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary):
I. Identify the section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance for which you are seeking an interpretation:
Section(s)
2. How do you request that this section be interpreted?
3. If interpretation is denied, do you wish to request alternative zoning relief? EYes ❑No
4. If the answer to#3 is "yes,"what alternative relief do you request?❑ Use Variance ❑Area Variance
EXTENSION OF A VARIANCE—PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary):
I. Date original variance was granted: 2. Type of variance granted? ❑ Use ❑Area
3. Date original variance expired:
5. Explain why the extension is necessary.Why wasn't the original timeframe sufficient?
When requesting an extension of time for an existing variance,the applicant must prove that the circumstances upon which the original
variance was granted have not changed. Specifically demonstrate that there have been no significant changes on the site, in the
neighborhood, or within the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted:
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USE VARIANCE—PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary):
A use variance is requested to permit the following:
For the Zoning Board to grant a request for a use variance, an applicant must prove that the zoning regulations create an unnecessary
hardship in relation to that property. In seeking a use variance,New York State law requires an applicant to prove all four of the following
"tests".
. That the applicant cannot realize a reasonable financial return on initial investment for any currently permitted use on the property.
"Dollars¢s" proof must be submitted as evidence.The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return for the following
reasons:
A. Submit the following financial evidence relating to this property(attach additional evidence as needed):
12/18/2017 18,172,400
I) Date of purchase: Purchase amount: $
2) Indicate dates and costs of any improvements made to property after purchase:
Date Improvement Cost
3)Annual maintenance expenses:$ 4)Annual taxes: $
5)Annual income generated from property:$
6) City assessed value: $ Equalization rate: Estimated Market Value: $
7)Appraised Value: $ Appraiser: Date:
Appraisal Assumptions:
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B. Has property been listed for sale with ❑Yes If"yes",for how long?
the Multiple Listing Service(MLS)? C❑No
I)Original listing date(s): Original listing price:$
If listing price was reduced, describe when and to what extent:
2) Has the property been advertised in the newspapers or other publications? ❑Yes ❑No
If yes, describe frequency and name of publications:
3) Has the property had a"For Sale" sign posted on it? IYes ❑No
If yes, list dates when sign was posted:
4) How many times has the property been shown and with what results?
2. That the financial hardship relating to this property is unique and does not apply to a substantial portion of the neighborhood.
Difficulties shared with numerous other properties in the same neighborhood or district would not satisfy this requirement. This
previously identified financial hardship is unique for the following reasons:
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3. That the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Changes that will alter the character of a
neighborhood or district would be at odds with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. The requested variance will not alter the
character of the neighborhood for the following reasons:
4. That the alleged hardship has not been self-created.An applicant(whether the property owner or one acting on behalf of the property
owner)cannot claim "unnecessary hardship" if that hardship was created by the applicant, or if the applicant acquired the property
knowing(or was in a position to know)the conditions for which the applicant is seeking relief.The hardship has not been self-created
for the following reasons:
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AREA VARIANCE—PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary):
Table 3: UR-5 Zoning District: Minimum Distance to
The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Accessory Building (Ft) Front Lot Line: Requirement-20 Ft.
Dimensional Requirements From To
Minimum distance to accessory building (feet) 20'from front lot line Carport 2 (larger)
Other:
Carport 2 ( Larger carport) is required to be 20'from the front/side property lines(detailed on site survey)as an accessory structure
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:
. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by other feasible means. Identify what alternatives to the variance have
been explored (alternative designs, attempts to purchase land, etc.)and why they are not feasible.
As the carport is already installed we are limited in terms of alternative options. The benefit of the solar installation
is the offset of electric usage with renewable energy, reducing utility bills for the building/residents. The variance
need being after the fact was accidental. We planned according to the City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Ordinance:
U-5 Zoning District Accessory Structure to Front Lot Line 20' setback requirement, however, post construction
realized that we fell 8.4"short of this requirement. We could remove this one panel from the overall array but the
lost of power and aesthetic imbalance removing this very visible panel would be more detrimental to the goal of the
installation than requesting the minimal variance.
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:
Granting this variance would be allowing the carport to remain as it has been since installation in November of 2018.
While closing the building permit for the carport structures it was identified in the land survey that the solar panel overhang was
not to setback requirements. The single solar module which extends into the setback by 8.4"could be removed to adhere to the
setbacks, however, the symmetrical configuration of the array(3 high x 55 across-portrait orientation)would be compromised.
The module in question is, as the need for the variance indicates, closest to the front of the property and the road, therefore
making it the most visible module of the array to both drivers and pedestrians.
If we were to remove this module, that would be the only way a detrimental effect to the neighborhood would occur, making the
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3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons:
This is a variance request for an 8.4"overhang allowance into a 20'setback from the property line. This is not a substantial
variance being that the portion of the structure that penetrated the ground is 26.6'away from the property line with only the solar
module overhang entering that 20'setback at 19.3'away from the property line. The carport and modules has been installed since
November of 2018 and the setback encroachment was identified while trying to close out the building permit/final land survey.
This variance would allow the array to remain as is installed, and if granted,will be a zero impact variance as nothing will change
from the current installation.
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:
There will be no physical effect on the neighborhood should this variance be granted, nor by the solar module's 8.4" overhang.
The full array in violation is 182.4'x 16.4', in comparison to the overall dimensions of the structure, 8.4"of overhang is very
minimal. The structure itself is permable except for the 7 supporting piers. The pier closest to the front lot line and therefore the
closest ground penetrated is 26.6'to the front line with only the overhanging module in violation. The overhang does not impact
the below land. There will be a positive environmental impact with this variance as it will be allowing the single solar module to
remain, retaining the current system size and solar production-thus reducing the carbon footprint of the apartment building and its
residents_
Granting this variance would be allowing the carport to remain as it has been since installation in November of 2018. As
mentioned previously, if we were to remove this module, that would be the only way an adverse physical or environmental effect
to the neighborhood would occur, making the array 54 columns of 3 modules and 1 column of 2 modules and exposed rail and
reducing the overall system size/solar energy production.
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:
The difficulty was self created being that Kasselman Solar installed the solar carport and now are unable to close out
the building permit until the variance is now approved or denied. Upon receiving the land survey post installtion we
discovered that we failed to meet the 20' setback. As mentioned above, the pier and structure itself does not begin
until 26.6' inward from the front property line and therefore lies entirely within the allowed area, however the
overhang of the top corner module extends 8.4" past the setback"line".
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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? IZI No 0 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)
/lisiC-tAy\kl•L. 4/18/19
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:
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ZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTOR DENIAL
OF APPLICATION FOR LAND USE AND/OR BUILDING
APPLICANT: TAX PARCEL NO.: - -
PROPERTY ADDRESS: ZONING DISTRICT:
This applicant has applied to use the identified property within the City of Saratoga Springs for the following:
This application is hereby denied upon the grounds that such use of the property would violate the City Zoning Ordinance article(s)
.As such,the following relief would be required to proceed:
❑ Extension of existing variance 0 Interpretation
❑ Use Variance to permit the following:
❑Area Variance seeking the following relief:
Dimensional Requirements From To
Other:
Note:
❑Advisory Opinion required from Saratoga County Planning Board
ZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTOR DATE
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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
Name of Action or Project:
RAYMOND WATKINS APARTMENT BUILDING SOLAR CARPORTS
Project Location(describe,and attach a location map):
57 BALLSTON AVE.SARATOGA SPRINGS NY(PARKING LOT)
Brief Description of Proposed Action:
(2)TWO CARPORTS INSTALLED IN PARKING LOT WITH SOLAR MODULES.
Name of Applicant or Sponsor:
Telephone. 5184783906
KASSELMAN SOLAR LLC E-Mail: LHALSE@KASSELMANSOLAR.COM
Address:
20 WALKER WAY ALBANY NY 12205
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
ALBANY NY 12205
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 thatEl ✓
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:
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3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 2.27 acres
b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? <1 acres
c. Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 2.27 acres
4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action:
5. 0 Urban ❑ Rural(non-agriculture) ❑ Industrial 0 Commercial m Residential (suburban)
❑ Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify):
❑Parkland
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14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply:
❑ Shoreline 71 Forest ❑ Agricultural/grasslands Early mid -successional
E]Wetland ❑ Urban 91 Suburban
15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or
Federal government as threatened or endangered?
Karner Blue, Frosted Elfin
NO
YES
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16. Is the project site located in the 100 -year flood plan?
NO
YES
17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non -point sources?
If Yes,
a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties?
b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)?
If Yes, briefly describe:
NO
YES
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18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water
or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)?
If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:
NO
YES
19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste
management facility?
If Yes, describe:
NO
YES
20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or
completed) for hazardous waste?
If Yes, describe:
NO
YES
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE
Applicant/sponsor/name: LINDSEY HALSE- KASSELMAN SOLAR LLC Date: 4/18/2019
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Signature:Title: PROJECT ENGINEER
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EAF Mapper Summary Report
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Part 1 / Question 13a [Wetlands or Other
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Part 1 / Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain]
Part 1 / Question 20 [Remediation Site]
Yes
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Karner Blue, Frosted Elfin
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2017
BUILDING PI?RMIT
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Permit Number: 20171486
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provisions
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CitY Of Saratoga Springs, New York.
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Issue Date: 12/20/20
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APPLICANT
KASSELMAN SOLAR
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518-478-3906
Total Value of Work: o
Total Square Feet: 4467
Number of Dwelling Units: 0
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PERMIT CLASSIFICATION
Permit Type: B BUILDING
Work Type: 12 MAJ ALT/ADD COMMERCIAL
Prop Usage: U UTILITY - MISC. STRUCTURES
Occupy Class: U
Const. Class: IIA
CONTRACTOR
KASSELMAN SOLAR
20 WALKER WAY
518478-3906
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Application Date: 11/09/2017
Permit Issued BY: PC Permit Fee: 2836.25
Scope of Work: U OCCUPANCY, CARPORT & ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR ARRAY
Comments/Conditions:
187 kW Solar PV Array - Roof & Carports
588 Panels,, 13 Inverters
Supply Side POI
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BUILDING AF.RMIT
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APPLICANT
KASSELMAN SOLAR
20 WALKER WAY
518-478-134906
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