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APPUCATION FOR:
APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD FOR AN
INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE.AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION
APPLICANT(S). OwNER ATTORNEY/AGENT
DGD Holdings,LLC Same as applicant Steven H. Gottmann
Name
228 Church Street 96 Ballston Avenue
Address
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Saratoga Springs,NY 12866 Saratoga Springs, NY 12666
518-583-1833 518-583-1515
Phone
tannerduguiid@gmaii.com shg@gglawny corn
Email
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.An applicant must he the property owner,lessee,or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question.
Applicant's interest in the premises: GI Owner 0 Lessee 0 Under option to lease or purchase
PROPER7Y INFORMATION
Lot 19,Shaw Drive, Saratoga Springs 178 52 1 28
I. Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel No.:
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(for example:16552-4-37)
11/13/2015 UR-2
2. Date acquired by current owner: 3.Zoning District when purchased:
Vacant UR-2
4. Present use of property: - 5.Current Zoning District:
6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property?
0 Yes(when? For what?
No.
7. Is property located within(check all that apply)?: 0 Historic District 0 Architectural Review District
DI 500"of a State Park,city boundary, or county/state highway?
8. Brief description of proposed action:
Area variance for allowable coverage. Proposed home has 39.41%of coverage(3003 sq.feet/7620 Sq. feet);zoning allows
aTALmaximum addinggoe94c2266AcLielararainrzedo jahating
coverage of 9.4%(31.4%relief in Maximum Building Coverage).
9, Is there a written violation for this parcel that is not tl_. 1iJ1D'ect of this application? 0 Yes [11 No
10. Has the work,use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? 0 Yes cA No
II.Identify the type of appeal you are requesting(check all that apply):
El INTERPRETATION(p.2) 0 VARIANCE EXTENSION(p. 2) 0 USE WRIANCE(pp.3-6) VI AREA VARIANCE(pp.6-7)
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AREA VARIANCE—PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary):
Chapter 240,Article 2.3(See
The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance ardcle(s)
Dimerisioents From To
Maximum Building Coverage-Principat Building 2286 sq feet 3003 sq.feet
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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 corsideration 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.
There are no alternative designs to accommodate the proposed purchaser design requirements, including a two car garage and
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land to purchase,as it is corner lot. The home as designed meets all other dimensional requirements end setbacks and does not
infringe upon the preservation area in the rear of the property
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:
There will not be an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or other nearby properties, The home will be in
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building coverage of 39.4%is under the 40%maximum coverage allowed for principal structures and accessory structures, The
home as desi ned will rot createprlcirig problems as there remains 18 feet from garage to Shaw Drivelf a ni:wed elyme
will not create the need for any other variances.The minimum%permeable will be greater than the required 25%.
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3.. Whether the variance is substantial, The requested variance is not ubstantial for the following reasons:
The variance of less than 10%is not substantial in percentage terms or in terms of impact on neighboring arcel . if
p the the board
finds the variance to be substar trai due to the g �, increase in buildin covers e,the home will be consistent in size andscale. . . (see � s ale to
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subdivision,homesother looted in the�rr�� u 'ark GroveSubdivision above). Variances have lin rar�te�d to other homes in the
including relief from building coverage percentage.
. Whether the variance will have adverse physical or environmental effects on neighborhood or district. Ther requested rSed variance will not
have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood or district for the following reasons:
physicalThenvir environmental effect on the neighborhood as a result of the variance. The
will be no adverse ora heme will be a
sin a famil residence with an attached .era.e see#2 above with onrte draina•e. No additional i •act.on ri .
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5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created(ailthough this does not necessarily preclude the granting
whether the alleged difficulty was or was not self-creat of an arearariance . t
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The alleged difficulty arises from the design requirements of the prospective purchaser, includingthe construction
attached garage. The owner builder has attempted to r -diesis n the home but cannot accommodate the u of two carneed
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without a variance for allowable building coverage. The design of the home meets a l of er setbacks an.
the preservation area to the rear of the property. In any event,self-created hardship is not determinativei a� not infringe upon
p �r�an area variance
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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 609)in
this application? No 0 Yes If"yes",a statement disclosing the name,residence and nature and extent of this interest must be filed
with this application.
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Vwe,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.
rvlay 22,2019
Date:
.plicant 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:
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Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 -Project Information
Instructions for Completing
Part 1—Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the
application for approval or funding, are subject to public review,and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part I based on
information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item,please answer as
thoroughly as possible based on current information.
Complete all items in Part I. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the
lead agency;attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item.
Part 1—Project and Sponsor Information
DGD Holdings,LLC
Name of Action or Project
Turner Residence
Project Location(describe,and attach a location map):
Lot 19 Shaw Drive,Saratoga Springs,New York 12866
Brief Description of Proposed Action:
Construction of a new single family residence on an approved building lot within the"Park Grove"Subdivision.
Name of Applicant or Sponsor:
Telephone: 518-583-1833
DOD Holdings,LLC E-Mail: tannerduguid@grnail.corn
Address:
228 Church Street
City/PO: - State: Zip Code:
Saratoga Springs New York 12866
1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan,local law,ordinance, NO YES
administrative rule,or regulation?
If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action arid the environmental resources that
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may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no,continue to question 2.
2. Does the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO ' YES
If Yes,list agency(s)name and permit or approval:
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3. a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 0.17 acres
b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0.17 acres
c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 1.17 acres
4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action:
5. Urban U Rural(non-agriculture) U Industrial U Commercial El Residential(suburban)
El Forest 0 Agriculture D Aquatic El Other(Specify):
El Parkland
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1 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A
a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations?
b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? El
NO YES
6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?
7. Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin,a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES
If Yes, identify:
' NO YES
8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels?
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b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? LI
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c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed 11:1
action?
9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES
If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies:
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10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES
If No,describe method for providing potable water:
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11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES
If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment:
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12. a. Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district NO YES
which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the
Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the E1
State Register of Historic Places?
b. Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for
archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHP0)archaeological site inventory?
13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action,or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain NO YES
wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency?
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b. Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? Li
If Yes,identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres:
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14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply:
EIShoreline Forest Agricultural/grasslands El Early mid-successional
0Wetland El Urban ID Suburban
15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats, listed by the State or NO YES
Federal government as threatened or endangered? E:1 iii
16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES
17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources? NO YES
If Yes, 1=1
a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? El
b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems(runoff and storm drains)?
If Yes,briefly describe:
18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES
or other liquids(e.g.,retention pond,waste lagoon,dam)?
If Yes,explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:
_L9. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste ' NO YES
management facility?
If Yes,describe:
20 Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation(ongoing or NO YES
completed) for hazardous waste?
If Yes,describe:
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I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE
Applica riname: DGD Holdings,LLC Date: 05122/2019
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