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CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS (Application#)
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
_ A CITY HALL-474 BROADWAY (Date received)
f SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296
TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533
www.saratoga-springs.org (Project Title)
APPLICATION FOR: ❑
INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, Check if PH Required
AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION staff Review
APPLICANTS) OWNER(S)(If not ATTORNEY/AGENT
Joseph and Robyn Scotland
Name
111 White Street
Address
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-542-7147 Joseph 518-542-4640 Robyn
Phone / / /
robynscotland@aol.com AND
Email scotland213@gmail.com
Primary Contact Person: ❑✓Applicant ❑✓Owner QAttorney/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: 0 Owner ❑ Lessee ❑ Under option to lease or purchase
PROPERTY INFORMATION
111 White Street 166 69 4 22
1. Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel No.: - -
(for example. 165.52—4—37)
09/06/2019 UR-3 Zone
2. Date acquired by current owner: 3.Zoning District when purchased:
Single Family UR-3 Zone
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?
The propsed plan includes a complete rebuild of the property at 111 White Street.
8. Brief description of proposed action:
The current property has many issues that are not cost effective to repair. The rebuild will increase the property value, along
with help to beautify the neighborhood. This will continue to be our family home.
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 0 No
11. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting(check all that apply):
❑ INTERPRETATION(p.2) ❑VARIANCE EXTENSION(p.2) ❑ USE VARIANCE(pp.3-6) 2 AREA VARIANCE(pp.6-7)
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INTERPRETATION—PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary):
1. 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? MYes ❑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):
1. Date original variance was granted: 2. Type of variance granted? ❑ Use ❑Area
3. Date original variance expired:
S. 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 ANSWERTHE 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".
1. 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):
1) 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:$
0
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 E]Yes If"yes",for how long?
the Multiple Listing Service(MLS)? IoNo
1)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? QYes 0 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(orwas 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):
Minimum Mean Lot Width
The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s)
Dimensional Requirements District Requirement Requested
Minimum Average Width 60 SF 50 SF
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 have
been explored(alternative designs,attempts to purchase land,etc.)and why they are not feasible.
We looked at simply renovating the house, but there are substantial issues with the foundation, electrical work, plumbing, etc. It is
more cost effective for it to be a rebuild, ensuring it to be a safe structure. This is especially important as we want it to be a single
family home for our family.
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:
Our architect has created a plan that keeps the visual appeal of the house consistent with the historic nature of the area.
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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? 0 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
/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.
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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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