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HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-33MV (Saratoga Springs, Hutchins Road Development) 50 WEST HIGH STREET (518) 884-4705 PHONE BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020 (518) 884-4780 FAX SARATOGA COUNTY PLANNING BOARD TOM L. LEWIS JASON KEMPER CHAIRMAN DIRECTOR March 22, 2023 Susan Barden, Principal Planner City of Saratoga Springs City Hall 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Sent via email to: susan.barden@saratoga-springs.org Re: SCPB Referral Review #23-33 - Special Use Permit - Hutchins Road Development A proposed multi-family residential project consisting of 16 dwelling units on a 5.54- acre parcel in the City's Gateway Commercial-Rural District Location: NW Quadrant of the intersection of Hutchins Road and NYS Rt. 50 Tax Map#: 190.-2-5.11 GCR Zoning District Received from the City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board on February 22, 2023. Reviewed by the Saratoga County Planning Board on March 16, 2023. Decision: No Significant Countywide or Inter-Community Impact Comment: This application has been submitted to the City Planning Board prior to the City Council’s final adoption/implementation of any amendments that were proposed for the UDO with particular regard to the GCR District. One such amendment would have eliminated residential use in the District with the exception of single-family detached as a residential type. This SUP is being sought for Multi-Family residential use. The SCPB recognizes the following plan components, offered without further comment as they will be comprised within a future referral for the site plan review of an application; therefore, we offer no SITE PLAN issues for current discussion at this time and provide only a list of such that may tie into consideration of the Special Use Permit: • Is this use proposed as an affordable housing option for purchasers with special needs and a handicapped-accessible site only? • 600-1,200 s.f., small, attached dwelling units • Convert existing residential structure to a community bldg w/overnight visitor room(s) for family of residents • NYS DOT curb cut permit for new access to/from NYS Rt. 50 • No driveway access into the site proposed from Hutchins Road; a parking lot only • Visitor parking lot off Hutchins across from the Abundant Life church - 2 - • A review of provided parking spaces appears to indicate that a variance may be required to meet District standards (perhaps banked parking is/will be proposed to meet those requirements) • Septic review will be undertaken by DOH • Appears to be no wetlands impacts resulting from elements of the site development • Public water via V/O B. Spa • No SEQR Regarding the review standards that may be applicable for a Special Use Permit, we use this correspondence to note the overall favorable review of the proposed use particularly as regards: 1. To the extent that the proposed use is in harmony with and promotes the general purposes and intent of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, its zoning ordinance(s), and the general health, welfare and safety of the city and its residents, the SCPB notes there to be no adverse countywide or inter- community impacts. 2. There is a neighborhood compatibility proposed by the use(s), without adverse impacts on community character (particularly to adjoining or surrounding properties) and density, 3. Impacts of the proposed use of the property as it relates to vehicular congestion and parking does not appear to be a concern, but we recognize the need for the provision of traffic-driven data with respect the proposal for a new intersection on the state road. 4. The provision of and impacts on existing public infrastructure and services will be an aspect of City planning board review and will need to be favorably evidenced. 5. Positive impacts on the use and site’s long-term economic stability (self- sustaining) and community character (provision of multi-generational housing with a component of affordability). Sincerely, _____________________________________ Michael Valentine, Sr. Planner Authorized Agent for Saratoga County DISCLAIMER: Recommendations made by the Saratoga County Planning Board on referrals and subdivisions are based upon the receipt and review of a “full statement of such proposed action” provided directly to SCPB by the municipal referring agency as stated under General Municipal Law section 239. A determination of action is rendered by the SCPB based upon the completeness and accuracy of information presented by its staff. The SCPB cannot be accountable for a decision rendered through incomplete or inaccurate information received as part of the complete statement.