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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20221018 182 Excelsior Site Sketch Plan Project Narrative1533 Crescent Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: 518.371.0799 Fax: 518.371.0822 mjelspc@mjels.com mjels.com New York, NY • Long Island, NY • Sewell, NJ • Melbourne, FL Project Narrative 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments October 27, 2022 Project 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments 182 Excelsior Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY Tax Map ID: 166.-1-14 Applicant Green Springs Capital Group, LLC c/o Brian Green PO Box 3207 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Owner Louisiana Management Co., LLC 429 Maple Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 GENERAL PROJECT OVERVIEW This project involves the development of an existing parcel, deeding a total of 2.49 acres of land, that contains an existing main house apartment with 8 units and a carriage house with 3 units; development would include demolition of said structures and the construction of three 5,917 s.f. three-story apartments with 12 units in each, resulting in 36 total units. The parcel is located within the UR-4 Urban Residential zoning district. Multi-Family residential developments are permitted as of right within the UR-4 district. The parcel is located along Excelsior Avenue with two existing access entrances. One access point would be retained as part of the development and a second access is proposed along Excelsior Springs Avenue. The parcel is currently serviced by public water and public sewer from the City of Saratoga Water System and Saratoga County Sewer District. All improvements proposed shall be owned and operated by the landowner with nothing being conveyed to the City of Saratoga Springs. INFRASTRUCTURE Roadways and Site Access The existing parcel is provided access to a public right-of-way (Excelsior Avenue) via existing access points that directly enter Excelsior Avenue. The proposed site development will include two entrances, the eastern most existing entrance on Excelsior will be retained and a second entrance is proposed on Excelsior Springs approximately 200 feet south of the intersection with Excelsior Avenue. We are proposing 1.9 spaces per unit (Code 1.5 spaces per unit) based on past experiences of similar uses. The parking area proposes to contain approximately 68 parking stalls (4 ADA accessible parking stalls) for tenants of the apartment units. 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments October 27, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Potable Water The existing parcel is within the City of Saratoga Springs Water District and an individual water service connection extending from a Town water main currently exists. As part of the project, a new water service may be necessary based upon project demands. Based upon the proposed use, the average day water demand is expected to be 7,920 gallons per day. NYSDEC Design Standards for Intermediate Sized Water Treatment Systems dated 3/5/2014 was used to determine anticipated flow rate, (36 apartment units X 2 bedrooms per apartment X 110 gpd/bedroom). Sewage Disposal The existing parcel is within a Saratoga County Sewer District No.1 and an individual sewer service connection extending from a County sewer main within the public right of way currently exists. As part of the project, the existing sewer lateral can possibly be reused. Based upon the proposed use, the average day sewage generation is expected to be 7,920 gallons per day. Stormwater Management It is expected that the project will disturb more than 1 acre of land. As such, it will be subject to the NYSDEC General Permit GP-0-20-001. The project design will follow the requirements of Chapter 9 of the NYSDEC Design Manual and is defined as a redevelopment project with an increase in impervious area. A project specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be prepared as part of subsequent project submissions. Wetlands A wetland delineation was performed on site on September 7, 2022. One small area, 724 sf was delineated on the northwest corner of the parcel. The delineation was submitted to NYSDEC for their review as the parcel is located within the NYSDEC 500’ check zone. See correspondence dated September 16, 2022 from NYSDEC validating the delineated wetlands as well as indicated they will not take jurisdiction over the wetlands on the site. We have also reached out to the Army Corps of Engineers for a Jurisdictional Determination (JD) letter confirming the existing wetlands are isolated. Soils Review of the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey Data indicates the project area is predominately comprised of Windsor loamy sand, with the following characteristics: WnB—Windsor loamy sand · Slope: 3 to 8 percent · Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches · Drainage class: Excessively drained · Runoff class: Low · Depth to water table: More than 80 inches · Frequency of flooding: None · Frequency of ponding: None · Hydrologic Soil Group: A STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA) Based upon the scope of the proposed project, it is believed to be an Unlisted SEQRA action. It is believed that over the course of the project’s review, adequate information will be provided to potentially support the issuance of a negative declaration by the Lead Agency under SEQRA. 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments October 27, 2022 Page 3 of 3 PERMITS / APPROVALS Based upon the conceptual plan developed, it is believed that the regulatory approvals that would be necessary are as follows: · City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board: Site Plan approval. · Saratoga County Planning Board: Referral · City of Saratoga Springs Waters Department: Water Permit · Saratoga County Sewer District No.1: Sewer Permit. · NYSDEC Stormwater Permit Coverage Other agencies having jurisdiction may be identified over the course of the project’s review. 1533 Crescent Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: 518.371.0799 Fax: 518.371.0822 mjelspc@mjels.com mjels.com New York, NY • Long Island, NY • Sewell, NJ • Melbourne, FL Project Narrative 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments October 27, 2022 Project 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments 182 Excelsior Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY Tax Map ID: 166.-1-14 Applicant Green Springs Capital Group, LLC c/o Brian Green PO Box 3207 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Owner Louisiana Management Co., LLC 429 Maple Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 GENERAL PROJECT OVERVIEW This project involves the development of an existing parcel, deeding a total of 2.49 acres of land, that contains an existing main house apartment with 8 units and a carriage house with 3 units; development would include demolition of said structures and the construction of three 5,917 s.f. three-story apartments with 12 units in each, resulting in 36 total units. The parcel is located within the UR-4 Urban Residential zoning district. Multi-Family residential developments are permitted as of right within the UR-4 district. The parcel is located along Excelsior Avenue with two existing access entrances. One access point would be retained as part of the development and a second access is proposed along Excelsior Springs Avenue. The parcel is currently serviced by public water and public sewer from the City of Saratoga Water System and Saratoga County Sewer District. All improvements proposed shall be owned and operated by the landowner with nothing being conveyed to the City of Saratoga Springs. INFRASTRUCTURE Roadways and Site Access The existing parcel is provided access to a public right-of-way (Excelsior Avenue) via existing access points that directly enter Excelsior Avenue. The proposed site development will include two entrances, the eastern most existing entrance on Excelsior will be retained and a second entrance is proposed on Excelsior Springs approximately 200 feet south of the intersection with Excelsior Avenue. We are proposing 1.9 spaces per unit (Code 1.5 spaces per unit) based on past experiences of similar uses. The parking area proposes to contain approximately 68 parking stalls (4 ADA accessible parking stalls) for tenants of the apartment units. 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments October 27, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Potable Water The existing parcel is within the City of Saratoga Springs Water District and an individual water service connection extending from a Town water main currently exists. As part of the project, a new water service may be necessary based upon project demands. Based upon the proposed use, the average day water demand is expected to be 7,920 gallons per day. NYSDEC Design Standards for Intermediate Sized Water Treatment Systems dated 3/5/2014 was used to determine anticipated flow rate, (36 apartment units X 2 bedrooms per apartment X 110 gpd/bedroom). Sewage Disposal The existing parcel is within a Saratoga County Sewer District No.1 and an individual sewer service connection extending from a County sewer main within the public right of way currently exists. As part of the project, the existing sewer lateral can possibly be reused. Based upon the proposed use, the average day sewage generation is expected to be 7,920 gallons per day. Stormwater Management It is expected that the project will disturb more than 1 acre of land. As such, it will be subject to the NYSDEC General Permit GP-0-20-001. The project design will follow the requirements of Chapter 9 of the NYSDEC Design Manual and is defined as a redevelopment project with an increase in impervious area. A project specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be prepared as part of subsequent project submissions. Wetlands A wetland delineation was performed on site on September 7, 2022. One small area, 724 sf was delineated on the northwest corner of the parcel. The delineation was submitted to NYSDEC for their review as the parcel is located within the NYSDEC 500’ check zone. See correspondence dated September 16, 2022 from NYSDEC validating the delineated wetlands as well as indicated they will not take jurisdiction over the wetlands on the site. We have also reached out to the Army Corps of Engineers for a Jurisdictional Determination (JD) letter confirming the existing wetlands are isolated. Soils Review of the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey Data indicates the project area is predominately comprised of Windsor loamy sand, with the following characteristics: WnB—Windsor loamy sand · Slope: 3 to 8 percent · Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches · Drainage class: Excessively drained · Runoff class: Low · Depth to water table: More than 80 inches · Frequency of flooding: None · Frequency of ponding: None · Hydrologic Soil Group: A STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA) Based upon the scope of the proposed project, it is believed to be an Unlisted SEQRA action. It is believed that over the course of the project’s review, adequate information will be provided to potentially support the issuance of a negative declaration by the Lead Agency under SEQRA. 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments October 27, 2022 Page 3 of 3 PERMITS / APPROVALS Based upon the conceptual plan developed, it is believed that the regulatory approvals that would be necessary are as follows: · City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board: Site Plan approval. · Saratoga County Planning Board: Referral · City of Saratoga Springs Waters Department: Water Permit · Saratoga County Sewer District No.1: Sewer Permit. · NYSDEC Stormwater Permit Coverage Other agencies having jurisdiction may be identified over the course of the project’s review. 1533 Crescent Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: 518.371.0799 Fax: 518.371.0822 mjelspc@mjels.com mjels.com New York, NY • Long Island, NY • Sewell, NJ • Melbourne, FL Project Narrative 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments October 27, 2022 Project 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments 182 Excelsior Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY Tax Map ID: 166.-1-14 Applicant Green Springs Capital Group, LLC c/o Brian Green PO Box 3207 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Owner Louisiana Management Co., LLC 429 Maple Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 GENERAL PROJECT OVERVIEW This project involves the development of an existing parcel, deeding a total of 2.49 acres of land, that contains an existing main house apartment with 8 units and a carriage house with 3 units; development would include demolition of said structures and the construction of three 5,917 s.f. three-story apartments with 12 units in each, resulting in 36 total units. The parcel is located within the UR-4 Urban Residential zoning district. Multi-Family residential developments are permitted as of right within the UR-4 district. The parcel is located along Excelsior Avenue with two existing access entrances. One access point would be retained as part of the development and a second access is proposed along Excelsior Springs Avenue. The parcel is currently serviced by public water and public sewer from the City of Saratoga Water System and Saratoga County Sewer District. All improvements proposed shall be owned and operated by the landowner with nothing being conveyed to the City of Saratoga Springs. INFRASTRUCTURE Roadways and Site Access The existing parcel is provided access to a public right-of-way (Excelsior Avenue) via existing access points that directly enter Excelsior Avenue. The proposed site development will include two entrances, the eastern most existing entrance on Excelsior will be retained and a second entrance is proposed on Excelsior Springs approximately 200 feet south of the intersection with Excelsior Avenue. We are proposing 1.9 spaces per unit (Code 1.5 spaces per unit) based on past experiences of similar uses. The parking area proposes to contain approximately 68 parking stalls (4 ADA accessible parking stalls) for tenants of the apartment units. 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments October 27, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Potable Water The existing parcel is within the City of Saratoga Springs Water District and an individual water service connection extending from a Town water main currently exists. As part of the project, a new water service may be necessary based upon project demands. Based upon the proposed use, the average day water demand is expected to be 7,920 gallons per day. NYSDEC Design Standards for Intermediate Sized Water Treatment Systems dated 3/5/2014 was used to determine anticipated flow rate, (36 apartment units X 2 bedrooms per apartment X 110 gpd/bedroom). Sewage Disposal The existing parcel is within a Saratoga County Sewer District No.1 and an individual sewer service connection extending from a County sewer main within the public right of way currently exists. As part of the project, the existing sewer lateral can possibly be reused. Based upon the proposed use, the average day sewage generation is expected to be 7,920 gallons per day. Stormwater Management It is expected that the project will disturb more than 1 acre of land. As such, it will be subject to the NYSDEC General Permit GP-0-20-001. The project design will follow the requirements of Chapter 9 of the NYSDEC Design Manual and is defined as a redevelopment project with an increase in impervious area. A project specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be prepared as part of subsequent project submissions. Wetlands A wetland delineation was performed on site on September 7, 2022. One small area, 724 sf was delineated on the northwest corner of the parcel. The delineation was submitted to NYSDEC for their review as the parcel is located within the NYSDEC 500’ check zone. See correspondence dated September 16, 2022 from NYSDEC validating the delineated wetlands as well as indicated they will not take jurisdiction over the wetlands on the site. We have also reached out to the Army Corps of Engineers for a Jurisdictional Determination (JD) letter confirming the existing wetlands are isolated. Soils Review of the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey Data indicates the project area is predominately comprised of Windsor loamy sand, with the following characteristics: WnB—Windsor loamy sand · Slope: 3 to 8 percent · Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches · Drainage class: Excessively drained · Runoff class: Low · Depth to water table: More than 80 inches · Frequency of flooding: None · Frequency of ponding: None · Hydrologic Soil Group: A STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA) Based upon the scope of the proposed project, it is believed to be an Unlisted SEQRA action. It is believed that over the course of the project’s review, adequate information will be provided to potentially support the issuance of a negative declaration by the Lead Agency under SEQRA. 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments October 27, 2022 Page 3 of 3 PERMITS / APPROVALS Based upon the conceptual plan developed, it is believed that the regulatory approvals that would be necessary are as follows: · City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board: Site Plan approval. · Saratoga County Planning Board: Referral · City of Saratoga Springs Waters Department: Water Permit · Saratoga County Sewer District No.1: Sewer Permit. · NYSDEC Stormwater Permit Coverage Other agencies having jurisdiction may be identified over the course of the project’s review. 1533 Crescent Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: 518.371.0799 Fax: 518.371.0822 mjelspc@mjels.com mjels.com New York, NY • Long Island, NY • Sewell, NJ • Melbourne, FL Project Narrative 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments October 27, 2022 Project 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments 182 Excelsior Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY Tax Map ID: 166.-1-14 Applicant Green Springs Capital Group, LLC c/o Brian Green PO Box 3207 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Owner Louisiana Management Co., LLC 429 Maple Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 GENERAL PROJECT OVERVIEW This project involves the development of an existing parcel, deeding a total of 2.49 acres of land, that contains an existing main house apartment with 8 units and a carriage house with 3 units; development would include demolition of said structures and the construction of three 5,917 s.f. three-story apartments with 12 units in each, resulting in 36 total units. The parcel is located within the UR-4 Urban Residential zoning district. Multi-Family residential developments are permitted as of right within the UR-4 district. The parcel is located along Excelsior Avenue with two existing access entrances. One access point would be retained as part of the development and a second access is proposed along Excelsior Springs Avenue. The parcel is currently serviced by public water and public sewer from the City of Saratoga Water System and Saratoga County Sewer District. All improvements proposed shall be owned and operated by the landowner with nothing being conveyed to the City of Saratoga Springs. INFRASTRUCTURE Roadways and Site Access The existing parcel is provided access to a public right-of-way (Excelsior Avenue) via existing access points that directly enter Excelsior Avenue. The proposed site development will include two entrances, the eastern most existing entrance on Excelsior will be retained and a second entrance is proposed on Excelsior Springs approximately 200 feet south of the intersection with Excelsior Avenue. We are proposing 1.9 spaces per unit (Code 1.5 spaces per unit) based on past experiences of similar uses. The parking area proposes to contain approximately 68 parking stalls (4 ADA accessible parking stalls) for tenants of the apartment units. 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments October 27, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Potable Water The existing parcel is within the City of Saratoga Springs Water District and an individual water service connection extending from a Town water main currently exists. As part of the project, a new water service may be necessary based upon project demands. Based upon the proposed use, the average day water demand is expected to be 7,920 gallons per day. NYSDEC Design Standards for Intermediate Sized Water Treatment Systems dated 3/5/2014 was used to determine anticipated flow rate, (36 apartment units X 2 bedrooms per apartment X 110 gpd/bedroom). Sewage Disposal The existing parcel is within a Saratoga County Sewer District No.1 and an individual sewer service connection extending from a County sewer main within the public right of way currently exists. As part of the project, the existing sewer lateral can possibly be reused. Based upon the proposed use, the average day sewage generation is expected to be 7,920 gallons per day. Stormwater Management It is expected that the project will disturb more than 1 acre of land. As such, it will be subject to the NYSDEC General Permit GP-0-20-001. The project design will follow the requirements of Chapter 9 of the NYSDEC Design Manual and is defined as a redevelopment project with an increase in impervious area. A project specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be prepared as part of subsequent project submissions. Wetlands A wetland delineation was performed on site on September 7, 2022. One small area, 724 sf was delineated on the northwest corner of the parcel. The delineation was submitted to NYSDEC for their review as the parcel is located within the NYSDEC 500’ check zone. See correspondence dated September 16, 2022 from NYSDEC validating the delineated wetlands as well as indicated they will not take jurisdiction over the wetlands on the site. We have also reached out to the Army Corps of Engineers for a Jurisdictional Determination (JD) letter confirming the existing wetlands are isolated. Soils Review of the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey Data indicates the project area is predominately comprised of Windsor loamy sand, with the following characteristics: WnB—Windsor loamy sand · Slope: 3 to 8 percent · Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches · Drainage class: Excessively drained · Runoff class: Low · Depth to water table: More than 80 inches · Frequency of flooding: None · Frequency of ponding: None · Hydrologic Soil Group: A STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA) Based upon the scope of the proposed project, it is believed to be an Unlisted SEQRA action. It is believed that over the course of the project’s review, adequate information will be provided to potentially support the issuance of a negative declaration by the Lead Agency under SEQRA. 182 Excelsior Avenue Apartments October 27, 2022 Page 3 of 3 PERMITS / APPROVALS Based upon the conceptual plan developed, it is believed that the regulatory approvals that would be necessary are as follows: · City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board: Site Plan approval. · Saratoga County Planning Board: Referral · City of Saratoga Springs Waters Department: Water Permit · Saratoga County Sewer District No.1: Sewer Permit. · NYSDEC Stormwater Permit Coverage Other agencies having jurisdiction may be identified over the course of the project’s review.