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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230787 14 Echo Ridge Drive Second Dwelling Application**HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE. ACCEPTED** CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS F- ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 cRaTFo '9,y www.saratoga-springs.org (Name Address Phone Email APPLICATION FOR: INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION APPLICANT(S)* Lori and Ronald G Phillips 14 Echo Ridge Drive 954-830-7128 lori@sterlingteetor.com OWNER(S) (If not applicant) I'FOR OFFICE USED (Application #) (Date received) (Project Title) Check if PH Required Staff Review ATTORNEY/AGENT Mmary Contact Person: Applicant ®Owner ®Attorney/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 14 Echo Ridge Drive 1. Property Address/Location: 2003 2. Date acquired by current owner: vacation home 4. Present use of property: 179 .4- 2- 36 Tax Parcel No.: _ _ (for example. /65.52 — 4 — 37) SR-1 3. Zoning District when purchased: SR-2 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? Requesting a variance to build a second home on a 60,548 sq ft lot and reduce the 8. Brief description of proposed action: setback from 15 to 12 1 /2 feet on each side of the proposed structure. Existing home is a 125 yer old camp with limited use but alot of history and sentimental value to the family. 9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? ❑ Yes Wf No 10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? ® Yes ENo 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) 2 AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALMPPLIc4TION FORM PAGE Z INTERPRETATION —PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): I . Identify the section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance for which you are seeking an interpretation: Section(s) 2. How do you request that this section be interpreted? 3. If interpretation is denied, do you wish to request alternative zoning relief? MYes ®No 4. If the answer to #3 is "yes," what alternative relief do you request?® Use Variance ® Area Variance EXTENSION OF A VAM ANCE — PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): 1. Date original variance was granted: 2. Type of variance granted? ® Use ❑ Area 3. Date original variance expired: 5. Explain why the extension is necessary. Why wasn't the original timeframe sufficient? When requesting an extension of time for an existing variance, the applicant must prove that the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted have not changed. Specifically demonstrate that there have been no significant changes on the site, in the neighborhood, or within the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPLICATION FORM PAGE 3 USE VAIRJANCE — PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): A use variance is requested to permit the following: For the Zoning Board to grant a request for a use variance, an applicant must prove that the zoning regulations create an unnecessary hardship in relation to that property. In seeking a use variance, New York State law requires an applicant to prove all four of the following "tests". That the applicant cannot realize a reasonable financial return on initial investment for any currently permitted use on the property. "Dollars & cents" proof must be submitted as evidence. The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return for the following reasons: A. Submit the following financial evidence relating to this property (attach additional evidence as needed): 1) Date of purchase: Purchase amount: $ 2) Indicate dates and costs of any improvements made to property after purchase: Date Improvement Cost 3) Annual maintenance expenses: $ 4) Annual taxes: $ 5) Annual income generated from property: $ 6) City assessed value: $ Equalization rate: Estimated Market Value: $ 7) Appraised Value: $ Appraiser: Date: Appraisal Assumptions: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPt1CA77ON FORM B. Has property been listed for sale with ®Yes If "yes", for how long? the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)? IoNo 1) Original listing date(s): Original listing price: $ If listing price was reduced, describe when and to what extent: PAGE 4 2) Has the property been advertised in the newspapers or other publications? ®Yes ONo If yes, describe frequency and name of publications: 3) Has the property had a "For Sale" sign posted on it? IDYes O No If yes, list dates when sign was posted: 4) How many times has the property been shown and with what results? 2. That the financial hardship relating to this property is unique and does not apply to a substantial portion of the neighborhood. Difficulties shared with numerous other properties in the same neighborhood or district would not satisfy this requirement. This previously identified financial hardship is unique for the following reasons: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM PAGE 5 3. That the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Changes that will alter the character of a neighborhood or district would be at odds with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. The requested variance will not alter the character of the neighborhood for the following reasons: 4. That the alleged hardship has not been self-created. An applicant (whether the property owner or one acting on behalf of the property owner) cannot claim "unnecessary hardship" if that hardship was created by the applicant, or if the applicant acquired the property knowing (or was in a position to know) the conditions for which the applicant is seeking relief. The hardship has not been self-created for the following reasons: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPLICATION FORM PAGE 6 AREA VAPJANCE — PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): SR-2 The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Dimensional Requirements to build 48x70 per location on survey District Requirement Requested max 43 wide 2.5 per side Other: relief requested to build an all season house on the same lot as a camp on the other side of the road 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: I . 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. The location proposed is consistent with the other homes on the street which are all "year round" residences. The existing camp is over 125 years old and has been in the family for 70 of those years. The owners do not want to alter or change it in any way and have no interest in bulding a second s uc ure on any o er oca ion on e o o er an a oca ion propose . 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: By granting the variance there is no undesirable change or detriment to the neighborhood character. If anything the proposed location is consistent with the other 5 homes on the road Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM PAGE 7 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: Due to the lot size owners do not beleive this to be substantial. The home will be built on the empty lot in keeping with the homes that exist on the rest of the road. The lot is separated by the road with the camp on one side and the proposed house on the other so tile Pevcq3tIU-1-1 U-I trit-1-CaMP-ts-that It's just ai other home 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: The proposed structure is modest in size and will not have an adverse impact or effect on the area. S. 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: This was not self created. Revised O1/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPLICA770N FORM DISCLOSURE PAGE B Does any City officer, employee, or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? 0No ®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. ���plicant signature) (applicant signature) Date: 1 4 ,c Date: C� I�" 2-0 v3 If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Owner Signature: Date: Date: Revised 01/2021 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I - 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 Phillips House Name of Action or Project: Phillips House Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 14 Echo Ridge Drive Saratoga Springs Brief Description of Proposed Action: Build an all -season house on a 60,548 (per city records) lot zoned SR-2 that has an existing camp which the owners want to keep. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 954-830-7128 Ronald and Lori Phillips E-Mail: lori @ sterlingteetor.com Address: 14 Echo Ridge Drive City/PO: Saratoga Springs State: NY Zip Code: 12866 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? NO YES If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in a ❑ the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval:ZBA approval needed for variances requested ❑ ❑ 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 1.39 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0 acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 1.78 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: ❑ Urban ❑ Rural (non -agriculture) ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial ❑✓ Residential (suburban) ❑ Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ❑ Other S eci ❑ Parkland Pagel of 3 SEAF 2019 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A ❑ - ❑ ❑ 21 ❑ 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: property has a well NO YES Fv] ❑ 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: property has a septic system NO YES R1 ❑ 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? b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? NO YES ❑✓ ❑ Fv ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 2 of 3 - • • -•-J — V .Flvaa Ll"Vitab LyNvs uiaL Uu;ur on, or are iucety to be round on the project site. Check all that apply: OShoreline ❑ Forest ❑ Agricultural/grasslands ❑ Early mid -successional [3 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 R] ❑ 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 irux4LQ 6- PgiL.L! P1 Applicant/sponsor/name: C L° `' 14- 1L&' (- PS Date: -+t2Q Z3 Signature: Title: PRINT FORM I Page 3 of 3 STERLING�^aTEETOR REALTY GRouP Lori Sterling <lori@sterlingteetor.com> To: Brendon Teetor <brendon@sterlingteetor.com> Please print ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Lori Sterling <Ioristeriing901@hotmail.com> Date: Tue, May 30, 2023 at 1:01 PM Subject: Fw: land swap To: lori@sterlingteetor.com <lori@sterlingteetor.com> Lori Sterling Sterling Teetor Realty Group 954.830.7128 From: Lange, Dale <LangeD@HSS. FDU> Sent: Friday, November 5, 2021 5:01 PM To: loristerling9Ol@hotmail.com <lorister1ing901 @hotmail.com> Cc: Jeanne Mathews <jeannemathewslange a@gmail.com> Subject: land swap Dear Lori and Ron Brendon Teetor <brendon@sterlingteetor.com> Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 5:47 PM Thanks for meeting with us to discuss a potential land swap. I am late to this issue as it has been a subject of discussion between our lawyer and Jeanne. After reviewing potential expenses weighing against the benefits, we have decided that we will not pursue the land swap to allow a shed to be placed at the end of our parking space. We will most likely keep our off -site storage unit. This is far less expensive than pursuing a formal land exchange given the amount of land we are talking about. That said, we are happy to continue giving you permission to keep part of your kitchen (as outlined on the recent survey we all reviewed that was relied on by our bank in granting my mortgage) on our property, until such time that either of us decides to engage in renovations, sell or transfer all or part of either of our properties, or anything else that precipitates a need or desire for us to re -visit this circumstance. Please let us know if the above is acceptable to you. Thanks so much, Dale and Jeanne Dale I Lange, MD, FAAN, FANA Chair, Department of Neurology Neurologist in Chief Hospital For Special Surgery