HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230160 138 Jefferson Garage Presentation - PDFMerriman Garage
138 Jefferson Street
Saratoga Springs ZBA:
Setback Variance
April 24, 2023
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Setback:
Accessory
Structure
Rear & Side: 5 ft.
2018-19
Foreclosure
Prior owner owns
adjacent
properties
Brian Rinella
moved structure to
address
encroachment
Variance
Standards
Can the benefit be achieved by other
feasible means?
Will the variance produce an undesirable
change in the neighborhood?
Is the variance substantial?
Will the variance result in adverse effects on
neighborhood?
Is the difficulty self created?
Presented by: Stephanie Ferradino
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Can the benefit be achieved
by other feasible means?
Requested
land from
adjacent
property
owner
2020 survey: encroachment
Anchors secure structure to the ground
Garage unusable if moved
Will the variance produce an
undesirable change in the
neighborhood?
Decades of
existing structures
Encroachment
resolved
Adjacent
properties remain
undeveloped
Is the variance substantial?
Less than 3 feet of relief:
2.9’ (rear/east)
2.4’ (side/south)
Cured historical encroachment
Will the
variance result
in adverse
effects on
neighborhood?
No impact on
adjacent
properties
Cured
encroachment
Allows use of the
garage
Is the difficulty self
created?
Request to cure the
encroachment
No violation
Relief will alleviate the existing
violation
Merriman Garage
138 Jefferson Street
Saratoga Springs ZBA:
Setback Variance
April 24, 2023