HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220690 Crescent and Jefferson Zoning Map Amendment Public Comment �
NewYork Stat�
Parks, Retr�ativn and � .
Histor�c PreServat��n �
KATHY H�CHUL ER�K KULLESE�D
Governnr �ommissioner
Septem ber 14, 2�22
Sarataga Spr�ngs Planning B�ard
Mark T�rpey, Chair
474 Brnadway
Saratoga 5prings, NY 12866
. Re: Liberty at Saratoga A�artments �tax �ot 179.-5-8} �
Cha i rma n To rpey,
The New Y�rk State Parks �ffic� of Parks, Recreatian, and Historic Preser�at�on ��PRHP} writes to share �ur
initial thoughts regarding the above referenced prvject. This project wi�� im�act the Hemlv�k Trail a�ea of
5aratoga Spa 5tate Park, A pedestrian crvsswalk is currently prapased fr�m th� deve�apm�nt to the H�mlo�k
T�ai! entran��. W� anti�ipat� significantly greate� usage of this natural area �nce 198 apartments ar� �ccupied
acr�ss the str�et. The trail entrance �urrently has just a dirt dr�ve and cleared dirt ar�as fo� �nformal parking. The
sit� plan offers little detai� �n the spe�ifications �f the �rasswalk, appearing t� simply hav� pedest�ians enter the
same unpa�ed d�i�evvay as the cars do. The tra�l ent�ance's undeveloped nature al�eady mak�s it a targ�t fvr
ilfegal dump�ng and partying. .
lf pvssible, �PRHP would lik� to see:
• More detaif on the crossvtira[k and D�T's approva� of such. Daes it require a p�destrian actiVate�
light? Safety is a concern. �
■ �mprav�ments are needed at Hemlock Tra�l to accommodate the influx af new residents in clvse
p�flximity to this heretafore rem�te park area. C�n this deve��pment contribute to them thraugh
the City's surcharges an de�el�pment? The trail area will need signage, interpretativn, street .
lighting for safety at the entran��, �oardwalks and trail �mprovem�nts, as we[� as stepped up
security patr�ls. �
Thank yvu for your consideration and engag�ng �u� agency as part nf your plann�ng pro�ess.
5i ncerely,
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Alane Bal1 Chinian
Reg�ona! Director, Sa�atoga �apital Region
CC: Gabriefla M. ��bada flllora, Director, DiVisivn of En�i�anmental Stewardship and P�anning
Diana �arter, Assistant Di�ision Director for P�anning and Analysis
New York State �ffice of Parks, R�creation and Histari� Preservation
Albany, New York �2�38 ■ �5�S} 474-�456 ■ parks.ny.gov