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July 19, 2022
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Aneisha Samuels, Senior Planner
City of Saratoga Springs
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Hall—474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Re: Project#20220478, 188 Washington StreetArea Variance
Dear Ms. Samuels:
As you will recall, the above-referenced project was scheduled for public hearing
at the July 18, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals' meeting during which the Board asked for
additional information about the application for an area variance. We have reviewed the code and
the relevant measurements and submit the following information for the Board's consideration.
The existing lot coverage of 39.41% (or 41.6% including the storage shed)is based
on the current footprint of the home a footprint that existed at the time we purchased the home
in 2015. The proposed addition will not alter the existing footprint and, therefore, we are not
requesting any increase in the current lot coverage. Rather,this application simply seeks avariance
for the existing, non-conforming structure. The plans for the addition took into account the
existing lot coverage and were specifically designed to stay within the confines of the existing
footprint. As discussed, we plan to relocate the storage shed prior to completion of the project so
that it meets all required setbacks.
Additionally, the permeability will remain at 40.6%, which is well over the 25%
required by the Code. The issue of lot permeability was not raised as a potential issue during the
permit review by the Building Department and based on our calculations the project is and will
remain in compliance with the City requirements.
Based on the above clarifications, we request that this application be re-scheduled
for the upcoming July 25, 2002 ZBA public hearing. In the meantime, if you have any questions,
please contact me at the number or email listed above.
Very truly yours,
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Michelle L. Merola
July 19, 2022
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