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Home My WebLink About20230575 19 Railroad Movie Theater Signage Application"HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED" CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS �rs ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS x CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 W- >. TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 II\RPppArctf 19`� www.saratoga-springs.org APPLICATION FOR: INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION fFOR OFFICE USEI (Application #) (Date received) (Project Title) Check if PH Required Staff Review APPLICANTS) OWNERS (/fnotapp/icant) ATTORNEY/AGENT Name AMC Theatres Galesi Group / Cn of SaratogaIDA : Sign Studio, Inc. /Ron Levesque Address 11500 Ash Street 220 Harborside Drive 98 Niver Street, Suite 8 Leawood; Ks. 66211 Schenectady. NY 12305 Cohoes. New York 12047 Phone 913.306.7537 ' / 518.356.4445/ 518.266.0877 m: 518.331.9979 Email ethogerson(-,amctheatres.com dbuicko(a,galesigroup.com ron(cDsignstudiony.com Primary Contact Person: Applicant QOwner J@Aw ney/Agent * 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 I .Property Address/Location: 19 Railroad Place Tax Parcel No.: 165.59 - 1 92 - (for example. 165.52 — 4 — 37) 2. Date acquired by current owner: 2013 3. Zoningabistrict when purchased: T 6. Urban Core 4. Present use of property: Theather S. Current Zoning District: T 6, an Core 6. Has a previous ZBA applicatiori/appeai been filed for this property? . M Yes (when? March 2013 For what? Area Variance - Signs) 13 No 7. Is property located within (check all that apply)?: ❑ Historic District )0 Architectural Review District ❑ 500' of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state highway? B. Brief description of proposed action: Re -Branding of an Existing Movie Theather. The New Branding/Signs will have larger letter sizes while not increasing the overall branding sq. ft.. Proposal includes the removal of "bowtie" metal accents. The interchangable facade sign panels will be removed and blank panels inserted. Please see attached Brand Book for scope of project. No Change in Business Operation 9. Is there an active written violation -for this parcel? ❑ Yes No 10.. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? ❑ Yes ®No 11. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check all thatappl ): ❑ INTERPRETATION (p. 2) ❑ VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) ❑ USE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) 14 AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) Revised 01/2021 ZONING BDARD oFAPPEALsAPPUG47/oNFORN PAGE6 AREA VARIANCE— PLEASE ANSWERTHE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) 19.18.06 Dimensional Requirements Sign " D", "AMC", 6' h x 23' 4" w = 179.33 sq. ft. Sign " C", "AMC", 4' 6" h x 18' 1" w = 81.42 sq. ft. Sign "G", "AMC", 3' h x 12' 2" w = 36.47 sq. ft. District Requirement Requested Yin Height C h, 179.33 sq/ ft. 4' 6" h, 81.42 sq/ ft. 18" in Height 3', 36.47 sq/ ft. Other On April 17. 2013, the Zoning Board of Appeals Approved the Signabove Entrance "Criterion Cinemas" at a height of 36" and west elevation sign at a height of 18". All other Signs/Branding Approved. 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: Whetherthe 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. Applicant request is to modify a previous approved sign package. Reauest is to remove the misc. previously approved signs per Brand Book attached and replace with new Si ng s/Branding. This will result in the 4Y reduction in the number of signs and square feet. 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: - Granting of this variance will be consistent in the existing branding / signs that have been part of the neighborhood since 2013 The west elevation sign request faces retail store / parking lot and north elevation sign is partially covered by street lined trees These signs have min impact on the character of the neighborhood. Impact is equal to or less than previously approved standards Revised 01/2021 Zomm BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPUCATION FORM PAGE% 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: Applicant asserts request is not substantial. The request is within previously approved square feet and the number of signs has been reduced. 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: Applicant asserts request will not have adverse physical or environmental effects on the area. Branding/Signs will not create a hazard and will use low voltage lighting components to minimize energy use The request will not impeded our commercial & residential neighbors full use or access in or around site. S. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created (although this does not,gecessarily preclude the granting of an area variance). Explain whether the alleged difficulty was or was not self-created: Applicant asserts request is not self created. Our request is within the bonds of an existing area variance granted on April 17, 2013. The Signs/Branding request reduces the number of sims Revised 0112021 ZONING BOARD oFAPPE4LSAPPvr,47/DN FORM DISCLOSURE PAGER Does any City offs r, employee, or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? ANo ❑ Yes If "yes", a statement disclosing the name, residence and nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this applica n. 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. Owe 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. Construction Program Manager (applicant signature) N n Y-KAc%% o,a—Or, 6wr ignatu . ) Date: 7/25/2023 Date: -7 Z 5 7-3 If applicant Is not the currently th owner of the property, the current owner must also sign. Owner signature: Member Owner Signature: Revised 0112021 Date: 8/3/23 Date: CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS STEVEN ROWLAND, CHAIR pGA S TAMIE EHINGER, VICE CHAIR DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION RICHARD MARTIN ROBERT WEST tfJ -- CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY KAREN CAVOTTA SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 1 2856 ROBERT DEMARCO d "" GEORGEANNA LuSSIER - v, TEL: 518-587-3550 FAx: 518-580-9480 WWW.SARATOGA-SPRINGS.ORG JASON TOMMELL, ALTERNATE Design Review Commission Meeting — Wednesday April 17, 2013 City Council Room — 7:00 PM AGENDA Salute to the Flag A. Applications under Consideration: I . 2013.032 Mastropietro Shade, 59 Railroad Place, Architectural Review of patio shade in the Transect- 6 District. .2. 2013.013 Madden Porch, 30 Fifth Avenue, Historic Review of new front and rear porch additions within the Urban Residential -I District. 3. 2013.031 Mouzon House Roofs, I York Street, Architectural Review of permanent roof structures in the Transect-6 District. . 4. 2013.029 Badgers Cigar Den, 42 Caroline Street, Architectural Review of rear deck in the Transect-6 District. S. 2012.078.1 Congress Plaza, 46 Congress Plaza, consideration of input for Planning Board SEQRA evaluation for construction of new 6-story hotel in the Transect-6 Urban Core/Urban Residential — 5 Districts. 6. 2013.037 72-74 Weibel Ave Mixed -use Development, 72-74 Weibel Ave, consideration of SEQRA Lead Agency status for 12,500 sf of commercial space and 120 apartments in the Transect-5 District. 7. 2012.095 Schrade Mixed -use Buildin, 227 Washington Street, Architectural Review of new 7,300 s.f. mixed -use building within the Transect-4 District. 8. 2012.095.2 Schrade Mixed -use Building Sienage, 227 Washington Street, Architectural Review of signage for 7,300 s.f. mixed -use building within the Transect-4 District. 9. 2012.059 Bow Tie/Criterion Cinemas, 19 Railroad Place, Architectural Review of final facade details within the Transect-6 Urban Core District. 10. 2012.059.2 Bow Tie/Criterion Cinemas signage, 19 Railroad Place, Architectural Review of proposed signage within the Transect-6 District. B. Approve Minutes: (4/3) Upcoming Meet►ng(s): - Wednesday, May 1, 2013 (Caravan: Tuesday April 23, 2013 at 5pm) - Wednesday, May 15, 2013 (Caravan: Tuesday May 7, 2013 at 5pm) NOTE: This agenda is subject to change.. To verify the actual agenda prior to the meeting, please contact the Office of Planning and Economic Development at 587-3550 extension 2533. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor; Georgeanne Lussier, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 Steven Rowland, Chairman made a motion in the matter of the Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas Red Entry Door and Frames, 19 Railroad Place be;approved as submitted April 17, 2013. Robert West seconded the motion. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, opposed; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, opposed; Richard Martin, opposed; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, opposed; Robert DeMarco, in favor; Georgeanne Lussier, opposed MOTION DENIED: 5-2 10. 2012.059.2 BOW TIEICRITERION CINEMAS SIGNAGE,19 Railroad Place, Architectural Review of proposed signage within the Transect-5 District. Applicant: Bow Tie Cinema. Agent Joe Masher, COO Bowtie Cinemas; Chris Gianna, Architect, CPA Architecture; George Olson, Architect; Sonny Bonacio, Tony Bonacio and Keith Ferraro, Bonacio Construction. Mr. Gianna gave a visual presentation of the reviewed the signage to the Board and examples of signage on other Bow Tie Cinemas around the country. The Zoning Board of Appeals on April 8, 2013 granted relief for the requested signage. 36" interior lighted channel letters "Criterion Cinemas", and permitted west elevation signage not to exceed 18" for both the Price Chopper and Criterion Cinemas. The Board reviewed all proposed signage, materials, colors and lighting. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman made a motion in the matter of the application of the Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas Signage,19 Railroad Place be approved as submitted tonight with the following conditions: that the Commission be allowed to view an example of the illumination of the marquee channel letters as well as`ihe changeable copy board to determine final level of intensity prior to installation. West side Criterion Sign and the Price Chopper Sign are halo lit, metal and color to match blade signs. Robert West seconded the motion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes — Wednesday, April 17, 2013 — page 9 of 10 VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor; Georgeanne Lussier, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7.0 ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING: The next scheduled Caravan will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 4:30 P.M. The next schedule Workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. The next scheduled Design Review Commission meeting is Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Steven Rowland, Chairman made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 3, 2013, Meeting with minor amendments.., Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman seconded the motion, VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor Richard Martin, abstained; Georgeanne Lussier recused MOTION PASSES: 5.0.2 ADJOURNMENT Georgeanne Lussier made a motion to adjourn. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman seconded the motion. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Richard. Martin, in favor; Robert West; in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor; Georgeanne Lussier, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 Steven Rowland, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:37 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary Approved: 6/5/13 ; City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes —Wednesday, April 17, 2013 —page 10 of 10 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS ZON I NG BOARD OF APPEALS 4. r CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 1 2855 •/�CDRpORATED PH) 5 1 8-587-35.50 Fx) 5 1 8-580-9480 W W W. SARATOGA-SPRI NGS.ORG ZBA Meeting — Monday, March 11, 2013 City Council Chambers — 7:00 p.m. DRAFT AGENDA BILL MOORE CHAIR KEITH KAPLAN VICE CHAIR ADAM MCNEILL SECREi'ARY GEORGE "SKIP" CARLSON GARY HASBROUCK OKSANA M. LUDD SHIRLEY POPPEL SALUTE THE FLAG ROLL CALL JOINT LAND USE BOARD MEETING - 6:OOPM - #2683 SARATOGA HONDA EXPANSION, 3402 ROUTE 9 (SOUTH BROADWAY) New Business: 1. #2683 SARATOGA HONDA EXPANSION, 3402 Route 9 (South Broadway), use variance to expand the nonconforming' use of the property (auto sales) on the property and to expand the use onto two adjacent, vacant parcels; seeking relief from the permitted uses in the Office Medical Business —1 and —2 Districts. 2. #2687 CAFE LENA, 47 Phila Street, area variance to construct a 775 sq. ft. two-story rear addition to the existing building, seeking relief from the minimum frontage build -out requirement in the Transect - 6 District. 3. #2690 RODECKER RESIDENCE (SKIDMORE COLLEGE), 791 North Broadway, area variance to permit habitable space- in an existing carriage house and construct a patio; seeking relief to exceed the defined use of an accessory structure and from the minimum setback to a patio in the Urban Residential —1 District. 4. #2691 BRESLIN'RESIDENCE, 221 Lake Avenue, area variance for a residential addition to an existing single-family residence; seeking relief from the maximum principal building coverage requirement in the Urban Residential — 3 District. 5. #2688 REJUVENATION HOMES, 24 Lafayette Street, area variance to reconfigure three existing lots (nos. 24, 26 and 30) into two lots (no. 24 and 30) and construct a new single-family residence and detached garage; seeking relief from the minimum average lot width requirement, minimum front, one side, total sides and rear yard setbacks, minimum setback between principal and accessory buildings and maximum principal building coverage requirements in the Urban Residential — 4 District. 6. #2689 REJUVENATION HOMES, 30 Lafayette Street, area variance to reconfigure three existing lots (nos. 24, 26 and 30) into two lots (nos. 24 and 30) demolish a portion of the existing residence and construct an addition and a''detached garage; seeking relief from the minimum average lot width requirement, minimum one side, total sides and rear yard setbacks, minimum setback between principal and accessory buildings and maximum principal building coverage requirements in the Urban Residential — 4 District. 7. #2692 BOWTIE CINEMA, 19 Railroad Place, area variance to construct wall signs; seeking relief from the maximum number of wall signs, maximum total area of wall signs, maximum extension from wall for wall signs, maximum height of logo and lettering, to permit internally -illuminated individual letters, to permit moving lights and to permit one off -premise sign in the Transect — 6 District. OTHER BUSINESS • APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 11 AND 25, 2013 • NEXT ZONING BOARD MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013 Note: This agenda is subject to change. To verify the actual agenda prior to the meeting, please contact the Zoning Office at 587- 3550 extension 2533. As of 3/8/2013 4:26 PM