HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220414 Chloe's Way Alternate No Cut Buffer Final Approval Modificat Narrative ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
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Shaping the physical environment
May 2, 2022
Mark Torpey
Planning Board Chairman
City of Saratoga Springs
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY
Regarding: Chloe's Way Residential Subdivision Approved Subdivision Modification
(applicant)
Alternate No Cut Buffer Restoration Plan
Lots 6 through 18 & Lots 20 through 26
Dear Mr. Torpey,
Stephen Ethier proposes to amend the approved and revised "Chloes Way Residential
Subdivision Plans. The original approved plan for the Chloe's Way Subdivision consisted of 25
lots and among other conditions a no cut buffer. It is our understanding that the no cut buffer was
implemented to maintain the total site disturbance at less than 5 acres. By staying below 5 acres
of disturbance a Full SWPPP with post storm water controls was not required . These plans,
specifically portions of the no-cut buffer, were amended in 2018 in response to a concern about
potential over clearing of the Phase I lots. The no cut buffer was amended to allow for the planting
of naturalized areas to serve as a buffer between adjacent areas. At some point after the
amended plans were approved, it was determined that a full SWPPP with post stormwater controls
was needed and subsequently obtained . Now with the implantation of a Full SWPPP there is no
need to maintain any no-cut buffers however with this application Mr Ethier is proposing to keep a
10-foot buffer along the remaining lots to be built.
Furthermore, Mr. Ethier has been working closely with the city throughout this project's
development and just recently gone above and beyond by giving the city a sewer easement for a
forcemain . By doing so the city has saved approximately $ 1 million in infrastructure costs. He has
also helped with pedestrian connectivity by granting a sidewalk easement through Lot 18.
Providing these easements has made the remaining rear yards restricted with the current 25-foot
no-cut buffer.
As a result of obtaining a full SWPPP and the additional easements provided to the City, he is
asking to be able to reduce the no-cut buffer from 25 feet to 10 feet. Also, since a full SWPPP has
been obtained and a no cut is no longer necessary anyway, Mr. Ethier believes that this
adjustment is a very minimal request. The Applicant is very thankful for your continuous
cooperation and looks forward to working with you on this and future projects.
Mr. Morris Kalichman ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN PARTNERSHIP, LLP.
June 20, 2017 Shaping the physical environment
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Enclosed herewith is the following items requested by Ms. Barden for the Alternate No Cut Buffer
Restoration Plan in the City of Saratoga Springs.
• Two (2) Copies each of the Site Plan Application, Originally Approved Subdivision Plan and
the Requested Modified Buffer Change Plan .
• One ( 1 ) Copy of the Entire Application in Digital Format
Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or if you require additional information .
Thank you .
Sincerely,
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D. Brien Ragone, RLA
LEED BD+C
Environmental Design Partnership
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