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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230142 44 Jefferson Single Family Conversion ApplicationCITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS _ z Ci.fy HaU. - 474 8roa4wvw3 .t Sarafaga Springy, Ncvr York.12866 '@ qe T&U 51-9-597-3550 X2533 INSTRUCTIONS APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD FORAN INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. ELIGIBIUTY: To apply for relief from the City's Zoning Ordinance, an applicant must be the property owner(s) or lessee, or have an option to lease or purchase the property in question. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) shall not accept any application for appeal that includes a parcel which has a written violation from the Zoning and Building Inspector that is not the subject of the application. 2. COMPLETE SUBMISSIONS: Applicants are encouraged to workwith City staff to ensure a complete application. The ZBA will only consider properly completed applications that contain 12EWnal and 1 di0talversion of the following: 2( Completed application pages I and 8, the paves relating to the requested relief (p. 2 for interpretation or extension, pp. 3-5 for use variance, pp. 6-7 for area variance), and any additional supporting materials/ documentation. *"HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED"* Completed SEQR Environmental Assessment Form — short or long form as required by action. /httpJ/www.dec.ny.gov/dots/permits_eLoperations_pdf/seafpartone.pdf H Detailed "to scale" drawings of the proposed project —folded and no larger than 24"x 36". Identify all existing and proposed structures, lot boundaries and dimensions, and the relationship of structures to the lot dimensions. Also, include any natural or manmade features that might affect your property (e.g., drains, ponds, easements, etc.). Photographs showing the site and subject of your appeal, and its relationship to adjacent properties. 3. APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE): Make checks payable to the "Commissioner of Finance,, REFER TO THE CURRENT FEE WORKSHEET INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. Check City's website (wwwsaratopa-springs or¢) for meeting dates. Rcesed 0112021 ZONING BWOAR LAvn ncNrNSTRUCTIONs PUBLIC HEARING ADVERTISEMENT PAGe1 The Zoning Board of Appeals is required to hold a public hearing on each submitted application within ninety (90) days from when it is determined to be properly complete by City staff. City staff will prepare a legal notice for the public hearing and arrange to have the public hearing announcement printed in the legal notice section of a local publication at least 5 days before the hearing. PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION Applicants are required to mail a copy of the public hearing legal notice to all property owners within the following distances from the boundaries of the land in question: Type of variance Distance for Drooerty owner notification Use variance 250 feet Area variance & Interpretation 100 feet This notice must be sent at least 7 days but not more than 20 days before the date of the public hearing. City staff will email a copy of the "property owner notification letter" to the applicant. The applicant must then send the notification letter to the nearby property owners. Applicants may not include any other materials in this mailing. The mailing must be certified by the U.S. Post Office. Prior to the public hearing, applicants must present the Post Office "certificates of mailing" to the ZBA. If "certificates of mailing" are not presented prior to the hearing, the hearing will be cancelled. 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Eat, B Rnaq Leplfbtuned 49 �eauiresWMc xeariry TOTAL niRURURE milms S55 $55 $35 $55 $165 Saw $200 $330 �S1t0 $TS $100 aea sOx ryp ke RIrAL R]TRUCNRE �$3$0rS50/app $330 $OSOr$50/app $330 $330 4300/unit $app Stan $660r$130/10WR $300 $650 mru hors m$as. � $5u/app $1330r$50/app $1550650 r50/app $330 51330aTS,1040/dery $lDOOAototr550/app �$0 rS50/app $5553or55o/app $135 $330 TOTAL #=XRE MN M4pFee $350 upto uptol%of r $ipL pra niL $6sd6o No 455/acre Teo $so/Lap [11 Feesare bwden per atruaure, incept wxme notd. $0.00 MO DUE [2) Legal ad equirea: Includes Gty pmceWng and publlaxing FwAdminfrtpllw Ux Twalwdallntake Realsed Fee la nc. uw JJ_wmnp.w R.R. roaal "HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED" eP OGA CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS z CITY HALL -474 BROADWAY o SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 �RnRAr[a �9Ry wwws8ratoga-spr%ng8.org APPLICATION FOR: INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION APPUCANTIS)�" Joseph Moore Name 32 Jefferson Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518378-1476 Phone Email j&mooe@gmail.com Primary Contact Person: []Applicant OWNER(S) (tlnotapo//canr) tFOR OFFICE OSEI (Application 6) (Date received) (Project Title) Check if PH Required Staff Review ATPORNEY/AGEM Owner []Attomey/Agent ^ 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: m Owner ❑ Lessee ❑ Under option to lease or purchase PROPEIT INFORMATION I. Property Address/Location: 44 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs 178 28 1 38 Tax Parcel No.: (foraxamp/e.• /6S.S2-4-37) 9/14/2021 UR2 2. Date acquired by current owner. 3. Zoning District when purchased: 4. Present use of ro UR2 property: vacant S. Current Zoning District: 6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property? m Yes (when? ni.o/19oc a d ox,e,� For what? n:..n Shp 1 ❑ No 7. Is property located within (check all that apply)?: ❑ Historic District ❑ Architectural Review District ❑ 500' of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state highway? 8. Brief description of proposed action: Convert to a single family home 9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? 16 Yes ❑ No 10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? ❑ Yes O No 11. Idemify the type of appeal you are requesting (check a// that apply): ❑ INTERPRETATION (p. 2) ❑ VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) ❑ USE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) la AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) ZoVVWGBCAFoofA3 RAP IGTIMFO PAGE6 AREA VARIANCE — PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary); The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) .side setback Dimensional Requirements District Requirement Requested Left Side 8' 8' 11' Right Side 8' 8' 3' Total Side 20' 20' 14, To grant an areavarlance, the ZRA must balance the benefits to the applicant and the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and community, taking into consideration the following: I. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by otherfeasible means. Identify what alternatives to the variance have been explored (alternative designs, attempts to purchase land, em.) and why they are not feasible. Property s already a e b to d M IM 7a And GUEMOI struchure him, only 11 t 1 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 reasore; Since 1048, the location has been operated only by businesses, and has been vacant several years. It is an eyesore in the neighborhood. After speaking with others in the area, no one wants it to be operated com nercially any longer, awke! avzort Z(N.9NGH(Nao oiAliFAfsA 2[lGnoNFORM Ncw7 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following masons: Current side setback is only 11' and I ask to increase that to 14' 4. Whether the variance will have adverse physical oremironnnental effects on neighborhood or district. The requested variamewill not have an adverse physical or emironmental effect on the neighborhood or district for the following reasons: The finish product will be much more attractive than the current structure and I will also eliminate the current parking area in front and connect the adjacent sidewalks and have a section of curb. 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created (although this does not necessarily preclude the granting of an area variance).Explain whether the alleged difficulty was or was not self-created: Structure has had these current setbacks for decades. aev CM021 ZtwwGSC DorA�APoL ncwFaero PAGER DISCLOSURE Does any City officer, employee, or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section Bog) in thisapplicztion? ONO DYes If "yes", a statement disclosing thename, residence and nature and extent of this interest must be Bled with this application. APPUCANT CERTIFICATION Vwe, the property owners), or purchaser(s),timsee(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. Further,,����jjjjjn^^^ore, Vwe hereby authorize the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and designated City staff to enter the property associafpes d with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this appeal. n f'' 1appecant signature) applicant: signature) Date: 3- 7 —2� J If appllcartt is not the cur ntly the owner of t .property, the current owner mutt also sign. Owner Signature: � _7)_2-3 Date: Owner Signature: ReW 0I12021 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part I —Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Pert 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 1 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 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; allach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1— Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or project: Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Ord a Brief Description of Proposed Action: GorJJ lotJ or=aze Name ofApphcant or Sponsor: Telephone: E-Mail: Address: 32 ot� �sl S e: Zip Z IJG S Code: L Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? NO YES If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the anvnonmental resources that may be affected in the I� municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. u ❑ 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit o approval: NO YES r-� �/ 1J ❑ 3. a. Total acreage m the site of the proposed action'? acres JL L-04 b. Total acreage w be physically anatomical acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned , or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? Q. I acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: ❑ Urban ❑ Rural (non -agriculture) ❑ Industrial �/ ❑ Commercial 13Residential (suburban) ❑ Forest ❑ Agriculture Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify): ❑ Parkland Pagel of3 SERF 2019 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use mder the inning mgulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A ❑ M ❑ ❑ 19Z ❑ 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural kmdscape7 7. Is the site ofthe proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify: NO YES El NO YES ❑ 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b. Are public transportation services available at or new the site of the proposed action? c. Am my pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? I11f11 he proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: NO YES ❑ El [0 ❑ NO LV I YES ❑ Ei 10. Will the proposed action connect tom existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: NO YES ElM �-7j I1. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: E NO YES 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district 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 Pinks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b. Is the project site, or my portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? NO YES ❑ u ❑ 13. a. Does my portion of the site of the proposed action, or lords adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, my existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: NO YES El ❑ ry 1 ❑ Page 2 of 3 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: ❑Shoreline ❑Forest ❑/QgricultmaVgmsslands ❑Early mid -successional ❑Wetland ❑ Urban �.Q Suburban 15. Due the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened m endangered? 16' Is the project site located m the 100-year flood plan? YES JNOYES 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non -point sources? HYes a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacentproperties? 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 or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? NO YES IfYes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:5 �n0iat »'rp Vn� J2a ❑ 19. 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? 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