HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230160 138 Jefferson Garage Presentation - PPTMerriman Garage
138 Jefferson Street
Saratoga Springs ZBA:
Setback Variance
April 24, 2023
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Setback: Accessory Structure
Rear & Side: 5 ft.
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2018-19 Foreclosure
Prior owner owns adjacent properties
Brian Rinella moved structure to address encroachment
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Variance Standards
Presented by: Stephanie Ferradino
4/24/2023
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Can the benefit be achieved by other feasible means?
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Requested land from adjacent property owner
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2020 survey: encroachment
Anchors secure structure to the ground
Garage unusable if moved
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Will the variance produce an undesirable change in the neighborhood?
Decades of existing structures
Encroachment resolved
Adjacent properties remain undeveloped
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Is the variance substantial?
Less than 3 feet of relief:
2.9’ (rear/east)
2.4’ (side/south)
Cured historical encroachment
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Will the variance result in adverse effects on neighborhood?
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No impact on adjacent properties
Cured encroachment
Allows use of the garage
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Is the difficulty self created?
Request to cure the encroachment
No violation
Relief will alleviate the existing violation
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Merriman Garage
138 Jefferson Street
Saratoga Springs ZBA:
Setback Variance
April 24, 2023
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