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Project Narrative
Proposed Warehouse Expansion
City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County
November 2022
Site Address: 26 Freedom Way
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Tax Map 190.1.-1-1.1
Applicant: AgroChem USA, LLC
c/o Rob DeMarco
26 Freedom Way
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Owner: Kersia USA Properties, LLC
26 Freedom Way
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Agent: Munter Enterprises, Inc.
c/o Mike Munter
881 Murray Road
Middlegrove, NY 12850
Design Engineer: Verity Engineering, D.P.C.
P.O. Box 474
Troy, NY 12181
Surveyor: Gilbert VanGuilder Land Surveyor, PLLC
988 Route 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Zoning: IND-G– Industrial General
Proposed use: Warehouse Expansion
Project Overview
The parcel is owned and operated by the applicant, AgroChem USA, LLC (AgroChem); A
Kersia Group Company; an industry leader in providing advanced product solutions for the
dairy industry. To meet the growing market demand, AgroChem is seeking to expand their
previously approved site plan, granted May 06, 2021 (NOD# 20210198) to add an
additional 8,100 square foot (sq. ft.) to their current production and distribution facility.
The applicant evaluated business growth objectives and concluded not to construct the site
improvements granted under NOD# 20210198 in lieu of seeking new Site Plan approval for
another building addition.
Reference: NOD# 20210198 included a 16,050 sq. ft. building addition, four (4) new
loading docks, trailer storage, new access roadways and curb cuts together with
stormwater management. For the purposes of this narrative, the proposed site
improvements approved under NOD# 20210198 will be added to the newly proposed
building addition and presented as a total new building area.
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The applicant proposes to add 1.38± acres of land to their parcel via a lot line adjustment
and construct a 1-½ story, 24,150 sq. ft. warehouse expansion to an existing 33,817 sq. ft.
principal structure. The proposed warehouse addition will key off the south wall of the
existing structure, add six (6) new loading docks and accommodate an internal layout
change to expand office, production, tote storage area and finished goods inventory
storage. No new municipal utility connections are proposed as the existing utility
connections can adequately serve the expansion. Two (2) additional curb-cuts from
Freedom Way are proposed, situated at the northern and southern ends of the parcel. The
project will disturb greater than one (1) acre of land and will be subject to New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) stormwater regulations. Runoff
from stormwater will be conveyed via closed drainage to a new infiltration practice. The
project area does not contain critical environ and species which are delineated and
protected from development. The site is absent steep slopes, wetlands, waterbodies,
watercourses and not located within a flood plain.
The scope of work for the proposed project involves select removal of vegetation, grading,
stormwater management including closed drainage network, site preparation for
construction of the building addition, extension of Freedom Way, paving operations and
other site appurtenances. The project will require City of Saratoga Springs approval for
site plan and a lot line adjustment.
Description of Existing Site and Use
The subject parcel is located within the Grande Industrial Park, has a logical postal address
of 26 Freedom Way, NY 12866, a/k/a TMPL: 177.-1-62.212, is presently 4.82± acres in size
and wholly located within the General Industrial (IND-G) zone. The site has 500± feet (ft.)
of frontage along Freedom Way, a private street, is 420± ft. in depth and is rectangular in
shape. The parcel is bordered on the south and west by undeveloped lands N/F Munter
Land Holdings, LLC and other industrial uses to the north and east. AgroChem currently
supports all business functions from this single-facility including office support, research,
development, 3-shift production, finished goods inventory storage and distribution.
The original 2016 approved plan included construction of a 33,817 sq. ft. structure, four (4)
loading docks, 4 grade-access vehicle doors, one (1) covered trailer bay and parking for 25
vehicles including company vehicles along with utility service connections and stormwater
management practices.
Drainage and Surface Water
The original development plan approved in 2016 was subject to NYSDEC SPDES GP-0-15-
002 General Permit for Construction Activity. Surface drainage on the property is
conveyed via sheet flow to a series of drywells and infiltration swales. A closed drainage
system exists to collect rooftop runoff which is conveyed to the aforementioned practices.
Easements and Utilities
See above: Description of Existing Site and Use above.
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant proposes to add 1.38± acres of land to their parcel via a lot line adjustment
and construct a 1-½ story, 24,150 sq. ft. warehouse expansion to an existing 33,817 sq. ft.
principal structure. The proposed warehouse addition will key off the south wall of the
existing structure, add six (6) new loading docks and accommodate an internal layout
change to expand office, production, tote storage area and finished goods inventory
storage. No new municipal utility connections are proposed as the existing utility
connections can adequately serve the expansion. Two (2) additional curb-cuts from
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Freedom Way are proposed, situated at the northern and southern ends of the parcel. The
project will disturb greater than one (1) acre of land and will be subject to New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) stormwater regulations. Runoff
from stormwater will be conveyed via closed drainage to a new infiltration practice. The
project area does not contain critical environ and species which are delineated and
protected from development. The site is absent steep slopes, wetlands, waterbodies,
watercourses and not located within a flood plain.
The scope of work for the proposed project involves select removal of vegetation, grading,
stormwater management including closed drainage network, site preparation for
construction of the building addition, extension of Freedom Way, paving operations and
other site appurtenances. The project will require City of Saratoga Springs approval for
site plan and a lot line adjustment.
Anticipated Impacts on Services: Traffic
The proposed building addition will generate additional traffic in the AM and PM peak
hours. It is estimated that less than ten (10) new vehicle trips will be generated and
therefore no significant traffic impacts are expected. For further details, please see traffic
assessment study attached herewith authored by Mark Nadolny of Creighton Manning
Engineering, LLP dated: February 19, 2021. Said report analyzed the proposed traffic
generated from the 16,050 sq ft. building addition reviewed under NOD# 20211098. The
additional 8,100 sq. ft building area proposed will not affect the trip generation as this
portion of the building is demised to accommodate tote storage and is not used for frequent
inbound and outbound movement of goods.
Water and Wastewater
No new water or sewer connections are proposed.
Fire Protection
The site is served by Saratoga Springs Fire Department Station 2. Fire hydrants exist
along the west side of Freedom Way approximately 250 feet south and north from the
building. Hydrants also exist along the north side of Duplainville Road approximately 700
ft. from the building. The driveway circumnavigating the building is twenty-four (24) feet
wide and sufficient for fire apparatus equipment.
Municipal Solid Waste
The proposed project will generate additional solid waste that will require disposal to a
landfill and recycling center. Private trash collection contractors will be used to collect
and dispose of the solid waste. Dumpsters will be stored in an appropriately screened
enclosure on the north side of the building.
Impact on Adjacent Property Noise
Sound levels generated from closing of car doors, product handling and loading and
rooftop air-handling units are normal and customary to the surrounding industrial uses and
will not have adverse impacts to adjacent neighbors. Visual
The project will have no adverse visual impact. See Lighting below.
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Lighting
All light poles will be no taller than 25 ft. and all LED lights will be dark-sky compliant
utilizing sharp-cutoff fixtures which direct light only to targeted areas. A photometric plan
can be found on sheet C-191.
Drainage and Stormwater
Drainage patterns will not be altered from the predevelopment conditions. See: Drainage
and Surface Water above. Site disturbance is greater than one (1) acre and will be subject
to GP-0-20-001 regulations. Stormwater runoff will be conveyed via sheet flow and a
closed drainage system to infiltration practices. Please reference the SWPPP for further
details.
Air Quality
The project will have no adverse effect on air quality. Odor
The project will have no adverse effect on odors.
Impact to Critical Environ
NYSDEC mapping indicates the presence of rare plants or animals within the project area.
NYSDEC has indicated the proposed action will likely not result in the taking of threatened
or endangered species in a letter dated January 20, 2021, updated via email on September
20, 2022 from Beth Magee, due to a lack of suitable habitat on or near the project area.
Existing and Proposed Building Gross Floor Area
Approximate Gross Floor Area (GFA) approved under NOD# 20210198: 16,050 sq ft.
Approximate Gross Floor Area (GFA) newly proposed: 8,100 sq. ft.
Total New Proposed: 24,150 sq. ft.
Total building: 57,967 sq. ft.
Building Height and Number of Floors
The new building additions will be 1-½ story and have a peak roof height of approximately
22ft. Miscellaneous Site Information Parking, Parking Improvements and Site Distance
Section 6.2.6, Off-Street Parking Schedule, calls for one (1) space per two (2) employees
plus one (1) per company vehicle; sixty-five (65) spaces are proposed inclusive of three (3)
ADA assessable.
There exists ample sight distance northerly along Freedom Way Street at the proposed
access driveway with roughly 100+ ft. separating the proposed northerly driveway and the
neighboring driveway to the north.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday 24 hours per day. Open Space Preservation/Green Space
The proposed green space is approximately 35.8%.
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Construction Sequence and Phasing
The project is intended to be built in a single phase.
Disposal of Chemicals
The operation will involve the storage of regulated chemicals and thus has an established
hazardous materials (HAZMAT) plan to handle spill incidents. The Fertilizers and
pesticides for lawn and landscape treatment will be applied by licensed
contractor/personnel and brought to the site at time of application.
Town Communication Impacts
No known communication devices or needs are proposed at this time. Variances/Waivers/Referrals
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