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Home My WebLink About20230519 80 W Circular Special Use Permit Application80 W CIR LLC APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT ----------------------------------------------------------- 80 West Circular Street Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 ----------------------------------------------------------- City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board July 5, 2023 ----------------------------------------------------------- Submitted By: Justin M. Grassi, Esq. Jones Steves Grassi, LLP 68 West Avenue Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 (518) 587-0080 Table of Contents Exhibit A Narrative of Special Use Permit Application Exhibit B Special Use Permit Application Exhibit C Site Plan/Survey Exhibit D Short Environmental Assessment Form Exhibit E Location Map A 1 Application Narrative 80 W Cir LLC Application for Special Use Permit 80 W Cir LLC (the “Applicant”) submits this Application for a Special Use Permit, dated June 23, 2023. Applicant is the owner of the parcel located at 80 West Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, New York, with Tax Map No. 165.82-2-46 (the “Project Site”). The uses permitted at the Project Site are limited to those provided in the UR-3 zoning district. Applicant seeks designation of the Project Site as a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment and seeks approval for a special use permit to permit a retail goods establishment use of the space within the existing structures (the “Project”). The structure at the Project Site was historically a train depot or freight house that serviced the D&H Railroad Corporation from approximately 1915 to 1958. The 14,000 ± square foot train depot contains 8 “Suites” each accessed by means of a separate large bay door together with a tattoo parlor existing along the frontage on West Circular Street. A southerly portion of the structure was also utilized by NAPA Auto Parts, subject to a separate application for a retail special use permit. Due to its unique nature and historical use, Applicant believes the Project Site is best utilized in a commercial manner. In an effort to seek long term retail lessees of the Project Site, it must be properly zoned for retail so that it can be marketed and viewed. Granting the special use permit will not adversely affect surrounding properties or the character of the neighborhood. Applicant seeks to rejuvenate the site by renovating the building to make it more attractive for retail purposes. Through its Project, Applicant can remain competitive in the leasing market, something it has been unable to do with the restrictions of the UR-3 zoning district and limitations and layout of the commercial building. The intent of the UR-3 zone is to accommodate nonresidential uses that are compatible with the district or neighborhood. The redevelopment of the Project site accomplishes this intent. The redevelopment continues to use the building that has been in the community for approximately 108 years. The Project Site is surrounded by dense residential uses, including an apartment B 6/23/23 C D Page 1 of 3 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 Page 2 of 3 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 Page 3 of 3 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 Thursday, June 8, 2023 2:17 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] No 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]Yes 1Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report E