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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230216 118, 121-125 Woodlawn Special Use Permit Public Comment (9)7/20/23, 12:18 PM Zimbra https://m.saratoga-springs.org/h/printmessage?id=17098&tz=America/New_York 1/3 From :Susan Barden <susan.barden@saratoga-springs.org> Subject :Fwd: Time sensitive: 118 Woodlawn proposal To :Julia Destino <julia.destino@saratoga-springs.org> Zimbra julia.destino@saratoga-springs.org Fwd: Time sensitive: 118 Woodlawn proposal Thu, Jul 20, 2023 11:44 AM Susan B. Barden, AICP Principal Planner City of Saratoga Springs 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 518-587-3550 ext. 2493 From: "Marla Carruthers" <mxg7870@gmail.com> To: "Susan Barden" <susan.barden@saratoga-springs.org> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2023 9:55:21 AM Subject: Time sensitive: 118 Woodlawn proposal CAUTION: This email originated outside of the City network. Please contact IT Support if you need assistance determining if it's a threat before opening attachments or clicking any links. Good morning, We have just learned of the proposed enterprise at 118 Woodlawn. As vested neighbors, we feel compelled to share our concerns. The intersection at Woodlawn and Van Dam is one we pass through frequently, both on foot and in our cars, and it is one of the 7/20/23, 12:18 PM Zimbra https://m.saratoga-springs.org/h/printmessage?id=17098&tz=America/New_York 2/3 most congested areas in downtown Saratoga. Traffic is commonly backed up down the hill to Broadway to the east and beyond Clinton to the west. Trying to cross Van Dam on foot, in spite of the crosswalk there, is already challenging. There simply isn’t any room for increasing the vehicle and foot traffic at the capacity referenced in the proposal. When you consider that this is one of the most direct routes to the hospital, worsening the congestion in this area could have dire consequences beyond the already frustrating daily inconvenience. We are also disappointed that the city would consider introducing a social/nightlife element into this lovely, quiet, family neighborhood. This is an area where playing kids come and go, families have backyard barbecues, and neighbors walk their dogs. The character would be dramatically changed with the proposed club, and adding a potentially large volume of patrons coming and going would have a significant negative impact on the feeling of safety the residents of this neighborhood now enjoy. Most who live here chose this neighborhood specifically 7/20/23, 12:18 PM Zimbra https://m.saratoga-springs.org/h/printmessage?id=17098&tz=America/New_York 3/3 because it is close to downtown without actually being in the commercial zone. We appreciate your time and consideration. Please share our comments with the planning board. We urge all to vote against this proposal. Thank you, Jay & Marla Carruthers 52 Walton St Confidentiality/Privilege Notice: This e-mail communication and any files transmitted with it contain privileged and confidential information from the City of Saratoga Springs and are intended solely for the use of the individual(s) or entity to which it has been addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking any other action with respect to the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please delete it and notify the sender by return e-mail. Thank you for your cooperation.