HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230216 118, 121-125 Woodlwan Special Use Permit Supplemental Submission 2023 08 03SNYDER, KILEY, TOOHEY, CORBETT & COX, LLP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
HARRY D.2
JAMES G. SNYDER
(1975-2015)015)
JAMES S. COX PLEASE REPLY TO:
P.O. BOX 4367
ROGER A.KILEY
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. 12866
(1975-2000)
JOHN B. CANNIE STREET ADDRESS: 160 WEST AVENUE
KATHLEEN A. CORBETT TELEPHONE (518) 584-1500 Stachia Wagner
FACSIMILE (518) 584-1503 Paralegal
MICHAEL J. TOOHEY
(Of Counsel)
August 3, 2023
City of Saratoga Springs
Planning Board
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Via in -hand delivery and email
Re: 118 and 121-125 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs — Second Supplemental
Submission and Response to Planning Board Comments
Dear Board Members,
As you are aware, our firm represents EC Woodlawn Van Dam Property LLC (the
"Applicant") with respect to the development of the above -referenced properties as a
Private/Social Club, as such use is defined in the Unified Development Ordinance (the "UDO").
One concern that has been raised by members of the public and members of the Board is the
sufficiency of the on -site parking available for the proposed Social Club. Although the Applicant
has demonstrated that the parking lot re -development at 121-125 Woodlawn will provide
sufficient parking according to the requirements of the UDO (10,502 sq. ft. of GFA, requiring 22
parking spots), the Applicant has made efforts to reduce the concerns voiced at the prior
appearance and in the public written comments.
Enclosed herewith is a redacted Letter of Intent executed by Bob Moser, one of the
members of the Applicant and proposed founders of the Not -For -Profit Club, in which he has
agreed in principle to purchase 557 Broadway in Saratoga Springs — tax parcel 165.44-1-42
("557 Broadway"). 557 Broadway is a pre-existing parking lot, which is paved and striped to
serve 10 vehicles. It is located approximately 150 feet from the entrance to the parking lot of 557
Broadway to the entrance to the Club at 118 Woodlawn, making it very easy to walk from the
parking lot to the Club. If the Board approves of the Applicant's special use permit, 557
Broadway will be purchased by Mr. Moser and leased to the Club for the Club's use. 557
Broadway is located on the corner of Van Dam and Wiswall Lane, with vehicle access coming
directly from Wiswall. With the addition of the spots located at 557 Broadway, the Applicant
will be increasing the dedicated parking by nearly 50% over the UDO requirement.
It is the Applicant's request to the Board to consider this proposed solution to the issue
raised regarding the sufficiency of the off-street parking. If the Board feels that this will mitigate
any concerns, the Applicant requests a response at the meeting this evening in order to enter into
a formal contract with the owner of 557 Broadway to effectuate the purchase.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. We look forward to discussing the
project with you further this evening.
Very Truly Yours,
a 1n B. Cannie
,-"JB C/
Enclosure