HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230415 70 Fifth Demo & Construction Area Variance ApplicationRevised 01/2021
APPLICATION FOR:
INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE,
AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION
APPLICANT(S)* OWNER(S) (If not applicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT
Name
Address
Phone / / /
Email
*An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question.
Applicant’s interest in the premises: Owner Lessee Under option to lease or purchase
PROPERTY INFORMATION
1.Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel No.: ________.______ - ______ - ______
(for example: 165.52 – 4 – 37 )
2. Date acquired by current owner:3.Zoning District when purchased:
4. Present use of property:5.Current Zoning District:
6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property?
Yes (when? For what? )
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:
Yes No
Yes No
9.Is there an active written violation for this parcel?
10.Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun?
11.Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check all that apply):
INTERPRETATION (p. 2) VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) USE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7)
Applicant Owner Attorney/AgentPrimary Contact Person:
**HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED** [FOR OFFICE USE]
_______________
(Application #)
____________
(Date received)
__________________________
(Project Title)
Check if PH Required
Staff Review _______________
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296
TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533
www.saratoga-springs.org
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM PAGE 6
AREA VARIANCE – PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary):
The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s)
Dimensional Requirements District Requirement Requested
Other:
To grant an area variance, the ZBA must balance the benefits to the applicant and the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and
community, taking into consideration the following:
1.Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by other feasible means. Identify what alternatives to the variance have
been explored (alternative designs, attempts to purchase land, etc.) and why they are not feasible.
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 reasons:
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM PAGE 7
3.Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons:
4.Whether the variance will have adverse physical or environmental effects on neighborhood or district. The requested variance will not
have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood or district for the following reasons:
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:
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM PAGE 8
DISCLOSURE
Does any City officer, employee, or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in
this application? No Yes If “yes”, a statement disclosing the name, residence and nature and extent of this interest must be filed
with this application.
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I/we, the property owner(s), or purchaser(s)/lessee(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.
Furthermore, I/we hereby authorize the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and designated City staff to enter the property
associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this appeal.
Date:
(applicant signature)
Date:
(applicant signature)
If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign.
Owner Signature: Date:
Owner Signature: Date:
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Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 - Project Information
Instructions for Completing
Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 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; attach 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):
Brief Description of Proposed Action:
Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone:
E-Mail:
Address:
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
1.Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance,
administrative rule, or regulation?
If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that
may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2.
NO YES
2.Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency?
If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval:NO YES
3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? __________ acres
b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? __________ acres
c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? __________ acres
4.Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action:
5. Urban Rural (non-agriculture) Industrial Commercial Residential (suburban)
Aquatic Other(Specify):□ Forest Agriculture
□ Parkland
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5.Is the proposed action,
a.A permitted use under the zoning regulations?
b.Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan?
NO YES N/A
6.Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?NO YES
7.Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area?
If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________
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 near the site of the proposed action?
c.Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed
action?
NO YES
9.Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements?
If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
10.Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply?
If No, describe method for providing potable water: _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
11.Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities?
If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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 Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the
State Register of Historic Places?
archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory?
NO YES
13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands 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, any existing wetland or waterbody?
If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for
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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 Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional
Wetland □ Urban Suburban
15.Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or
Federal government as threatened or endangered?NO YES
16.Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan?NO YES
17.Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources?
If Yes,
a.Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties?
b.Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)?
If Yes, briefly describe:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
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)?
If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
_
NO YES
19.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste
management facility?
If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or
completed) for hazardous waste?
If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE
Date: _____________________ Applicant/sponsor/name: ____________________________________________________ __________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________Title:__________________________________
EAF Mapper Summary Report Wednesday, May 31, 2023 2:22 PM
Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist
project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental
assessment form (EAF). Not all questions asked in the EAF are
answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF
question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although
the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to
DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order
to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. Digital data is not a
substitute for agency determinations.
Part 1 / Question 7 [Critical Environmental
Area]
No
Part 1 / Question 12a [National or State
Register of Historic Places or State Eligible
Sites]
Yes
Part 1 / Question 12b [Archeological Sites]Yes
Part 1 / Question 13a [Wetlands or Other
Regulated Waterbodies]
No
Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or
Endangered Animal]
No
Part 1 / Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain]Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF
Workbook.
Part 1 / Question 20 [Remediation Site]No
1Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report
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