HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230307 56 Marvin Second Principal Structure PresentationSWEET VARIANCE
56 Marvin Street
Saratoga Springs ZBA:
Sweet Variance
June 12, 2023
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UR-2
Relief:
Second Principal Structure
3 generations – assisting each other
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13,939 sf lot in UR-2: 6,600 sf required
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Area for proposed home
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Second Principal Residence
+/- 750 sf
One level
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Variance Standards
Presented by: Stephanie Ferradino
6/12/2023
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Can the benefit be achieved by other feasible means?
Subdivision
no common ownership
estate planning
Assisted living/nursing home
Cannot purchase land from adjacent properties because of existing structures
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Proximity of adjacent structures
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Will the variance produce an undesirable change in the neighborhood?
Adjacent Property – same configuration!
Lot of sufficient size
Most affected neighbor is City DPW
Adjacent neighbors – structures block view
Varied uses
Other smaller lots with multiple structures
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Multiple Structures
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Is the variance substantial?
UR-2 – characterized by small, dense lots
Sufficient sf
Adjacent Property
Other lots in 2-3 block distance – multiple buildings/residences on one lot, including adjacent property
Buffer by DPW and adjacent properties
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Will the variance result in adverse effects on neighborhood?
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RED – MULTIPLE STRUCTURES
YELLOW – 2 FAMILY
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Is the difficulty self created?
Property purchase in 2004
Change was not anticipated at purchase
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SWEET VARIANCE
56 Marvin Street
Saratoga Springs ZBA:
Sweet Variance
June 12, 2023
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