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Home My WebLink About20220620 110 Lawrence Area Variance Application *"HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED"" [FOR OFFICE USE1 5A p, OG,q S,A� CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS (Application#) o f ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS H - CITY HALL-474 BROADWAY (Date received) U SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 /�cORPORnTEo ,9`� www.saratoga-springs.org (Project Title) APPLICATION FOR: ❑ INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, Check if PH Required AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION Staff Review APPLICANT(S)* OWNER(S)//fnotapplicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT Kevin and Lindsay O'Connor Matthew Tyler, RA Name 110 Lawrence Street Address Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone 518-812-8417 / / 518-859-2579 / Oconn2l@gmaii.com matthew.w.tyler@gmail.com Email Primary Contact Person: Applicant Owner �✓Attorney/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 110 Lawrence Street 165 43 1 42 1. Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel No.: (for example: 165.52—4—37) December 2015 UR-2 2. Date acquired by current owner: 3.Zoning District when purchased: Single Family Residence UR-2 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? ) 0 No 7. Is property located within(checl<all that apply)?: ❑ Historic District ❑Architectural Review District ❑ 500'of a State Parl<,city boundary,or county/state highway? 8. Brief description of proposed action: A second story addition over the existing garage. 9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? ❑Yes O No 10. Has the worl<, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? ❑Yes e 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) la AREA VARIANCE(pp.6-7) Revised 01/2021 ZONING 80ARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM PAGE 6 AREA VARIANCE—PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary): Table 3. Min Side Yard The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Setback and Total Side Yard Dimensional Requirements District Requirement Requested Minimum Side Yard g' Match Existing- 3.1' Minimum Total Side Yard 20' Match Existing- 14.1' 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. Other designs have been reviewed but matching the existing house footprint and adding a second floor is the best option. A additional setback effects the existing construction significantly. The new design aligns with the existing non-conformity while giving the house an upgraded street presence. 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 the variance for the addition creates a more appropriate street facing facade that aligns better with the character of the neighborhood and the rest of the houses on the street. Revised 01/2021 ZONING 80ARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM PAGE 7 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: The variance is not substantial. It aligns with the existing non conformities. 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: The variance aligns with the existing non conformities and will not have adverse physical or environmental effects on the neighborhood. 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 not self created. It aligns with the existing setbacks from the 1950's. Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEA1sAPPL1c4TION FORM PAGE B 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 1/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) 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: Revised O1/2021 Z L Y = O O V Q L C _ O ae at___a C L2 — O C — L2 p` O_ - � U � — U �U N — m c vSogaa� m i _ a (v c c o�N Y - Lr) v N 4� v N +I zs' N N 3.5' 3.0 3.1'— — 16.9' I �I 2 y.. _ w O C C b b aaua.�rrt,�7 �� c�,S aj2t a�c rzD7 �a �a N 0 Z L Y = l7 ❑ V Q = I ❑❑Q I, B o II � I II � II a c i 0 cl w v v I I 0 I I I I v l W v_ J < M - Z F � Y = V LL w ❑ V Q L Z L Y = L9 C) V ¢ o e= l 111 - I � I I, i v w L N o