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May 12, 2022
Debbie LaBreche, City Engineer
City of Saratoga Springs
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Re: North Spring Run Site Plan Review
131 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY
Engineering Review-first comment letter
PB#20220236
PO#220358
File: 539.064.001
Dear Ms. LaBreche:
Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. (B&L) has completed a review of the following reports and information for
the 131 Excelsior Ave. site plan, prepared by the LA Group.
• Application for Site Plan Review with Application Checklist, dated March 10, 2022;
• Engineering Report for North Spring Run, Excelsior Avenue dated March 16, 2022;
• Complete Streets Checklist, dated March 10, 2022 ;
• Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), dated March 10,2022;
• Cost Estimate for Letter of Credit, dated 3-21-2022;
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), dated March 16,2022;
• Traffic Evaluation as prepared by Creighton Manning, dated January 06, 2020;
• Water Service connection Agreement and Application form;
• Plan Set (10 Sheets). Architectural sheets by Clarke Caton Hintz
This review was conducted on behalf of the City of Saratoga Springs.The above referenced documents
and information were reviewed only with respect to our scope outlined in our task order/proposal.
General
1. The plan seems well designed and balanced. We suggest careful attention is paid to executing
signage location and landscaping away from ingress and egress pavement and Excelsior Avenue
to avoid impacting site distance.
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Debbie LaBreche, City Engineer Alt..0j,
City of Saratoga Springs
May 12, 2022
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2. Are there any demolition wastes requiring special environmental attention like transformers or
other sensitive materials?We suspect that brewery operation did not have many materials of
concern if any. Incorporate any requirements in plan notes involving certified personnel for
removals if applicable.The same notes that address this in the SWPPP could be repeated on the
plans where contractors are more likely to see.
3. How many bicycle storage spaces are available inside the structures?
4. Was a green roof considered for part of the rooftop areas?The stormwater planters provide RRv
for the project but rooftop greenery and green infrastructure could appeal to much of the
environmentally minded clientele likely to dwell here.
5. Given the urban setting we recommend another two EV stations for a total of six or at least the
conduit and service accommodations to provide more easily in the future and not require
disturbed pavement.
SEAF
1. No comments.
Water and Sanitary Sewer
1. Confirm number of connections to the Excelsior Avenue 12-inch water main.The plansindicate
one six-inch service and did not seem to have a tap for the easterly building or a connecting pipe
between the buildings. Please clarify.
2. We recommend a secondary means of thrust restraint on the 6-inch water main service with
two 45 degree bends because that area may be disturbed by other future utility maintenance or
subsurface operations.Thrust blocks in such areas would benefit by either retainer glands or
restrained joint pipe and fittings in addition to the thrust blocks. Static pressure is pretty high at
this location. A significant leak near the building(s) is worth the added restraint.
3. Coordinate fire protection system design with city building and fire services.
Cost estimate for Letter of Credit
1. With quantity of striping we recommend a higher unit cost for crosswalks, parking areas and
related.
2. Confirm light pole costs incorporate large concrete piers. Unit cost plus the decorative fixtures
seems low.
3. The unit cost for the two dumpsters seems low as a concrete slab and enclosure is also included.
4. The unit cost for sanitary sewer installed seems low as it includes imported backfill materials.
5. The unit cost of the hydrodynamic separator seems low and should include installation,
imported materials.
6. Construction unit costs have been impacted by elevated inflation and some unit costs seem low
by 15-20% due to recent trends.
Debbie LaBreche, City Engineer Alt..0j,
City of Saratoga Springs
May 12, 2022
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SWPPP
1. The system for stormwater management includes stormwater planters, underground pipe
detention and a hydrodynamic separator, Discharge is to existing stormwater infrastructure and
conveyances.
2. Confirm hydrodynamic separator unit selected can treat peak inflow rate of water quality storm
storm and has an internal bypass capacity to pass the 100 year peak inflow rate.
Plans
Survey sheet by Northeast
1. This plan seems to not include the area being developed and covers land west of the
L-1.0-Site Preparation, Erosion & sediment Control Plan
1. Show short term demolition and soil stockpiling for prompt removals and stabilization,
respectively. Consider wind erosion of piles with notes for covering or temporary seeding.
L-2.0-Layout and Materials Plan
1. Consider adding two additional EV stations. See general notes.
L-3.0-Grading and Drainage Plan
1. Show line of north finished floor elevation across building representing 272.50.
2. We recommend moving the discharge structure closer to CB-3 and pipe to CB-3 in lieu of the
wye connection to allow easier cleaning if ever necessary.
3. The easterly slope could likely be graded to droughty sands. A deeper depth of topsoil and
premium tackifier with hydroseed and/or other stabilization means will help reduce erosion/rills
and repairs during emergent period of vegetation establishment. Existing and undisturbed
vegetated areas that are sparse may need fertilization to blend with new landscaping.
L-4.0 Site Utilities Plan
1. How is easterly building served with water, see general comments.
2. See previous comments regarding truck traffic and pavement thickness.
3. A detail for an asphalt curb is shown but could not find where applied on the plans.
L-7.1 —Site Details
1. We recommend addition of protective coating such as bitumastic or equivalent as a barrier
between aluminum posts in fence detail and concrete where embedded. Aluminum reacts in
contact with concrete.
Debbie LaBreche, City Engineer Alt..0j,
City of Saratoga Springs
May 12, 2022
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely yours,
BARTON & LOGUIDICE, D.P.C.
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Bradley D. Grant
Senior Project Manager
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Cc: via e-mail- Debbie LaBreche
- Matt Zeno
Doug Heller, LA Group