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Home My WebLink About20230267 78 Church Site Plan Water & Sewer 2023 10 18 Engineering Report Water and Sanitary Sewer For 78 Church Street Redevelopment Saratoga Springs, New York PB # 20230267 Prepared For: Spring City Development Group 78 Church Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Prepared By: The LA Group, P.C. 40 Long Alley Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 October 13, 2023 78 Church Street Redevelopment 2022062 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The 78 Church Street Redevelopment project is located at an existing store commonly known as Carpetland, at 78 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. The project proposes demolition of the existing building, and a new building is proposed in place that will house residential condominiums. Table 1. Proposed Uses at the 500 Union Avenue Project Type of Use on Site Amount Condminiums (no. of rooms) 57 Community Room (no. of seats) 20 Commercial Space (Sqft.) 980 EXISTING CONDITIONS Water Distribution – Adjacent to the project site an existing City of Saratoga Springs 6” watermain located within Clinton Street and a 12” watermain is located along the northern section of Church Street. Sanitary Sewer – An existing City of Saratoga Springs 8” PVC sanitary main is located along Braim Alley, located to the south of the property. This sanitary main runs south to a Thomas Street manhole that conveys sanitary waste to a 12” sanitary line along West Harrison Street. This gravity collection systems is ultimately conveyed to the Saratoga County Sewer District No. 1 treatment plant in Mechanicville. SEWER AND WATER USAGE The table below provides information on the anticipated average potable water use and wastewater flow rates for the project. Water use and wastewater flow are estimated to be equal for this study. Table 2. Average Projected Daily Flows Type of Use1 Quantity Average Daily Flow (gpd) Condominiums (110 gpd/bedroom) 57 6270 Community Room (5 gpd/seat) 20 100 Commercial Space (0.1 gpd/sqft) 980 98 Total 6,468 gpd 78 Church Street Redevelopment 2022062 2 Summary of Design Flows Average daily increase in flow for wastewater is estimated to be 4.5 gallons per minute (gpm). Estimated increase in peak hourly flow is 18.0 gpm (4.0 x average). Average daily increase in demand for water is estimated to be approximately equal to the wastewater flow or 4.5 gpm. PROPOSED CONDITIONS Water Distribution – To service the project, the existing 6-inch watermain along Clinton Street will be tapped to provide a 6-inch combined fire protection and domestic service lateral to the building. The minimum needed fire flow (NFF) is 1,000 gallons per minute at 20 psi for a duration of two hours according to the Insurance Services Office Guide for Determination of Needed Fire Flow for residential occupancies protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system. Connections and appurtenances, including tapping sleeves, mechanical joints, tees, isolation valves, thrust blocks, trenching, bedding, as well as testing and disinfection will all be specified in accordance with City of Saratoga Springs standards. Sanitary Sewer – Sanitary sewer service for the project will be provided via a 6-inch PVC sewer lateral which will discharge to the City of Saratoga Springs Braim Alley sewer main. All sanitary sewer laterals will be furnished, installed and tested according to City of Saratoga Springs standards. 1. From Table B-3, NYSDEC Design Standards for Intermediate Sized Wastewater Treatment Systems, dated March 5, 2014 City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 1 City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist Project Name: __________________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Project Location / Limits: __________________________________________________________________ Project Description: ______________________________________________________________________ Instructions: For each box checked, please provide a brief description for how the item is addressed, not addressed, or not applicable and include supporting documentation. Street Classification (identify street or streets within the project area) Principal arterial Minor arterial Mixed use collector Mixed use local Residential collector Residential local Special use street EXISTING CONDITIONS Item to Be Addressed/ Checklist Consideration YES NO N/A Required Description Existing Bicycle & Pedestrian Operations Do bicycle and pedestrian accommodations exist? (see page 2 for examples) Existing Transit Operations Do transit facilities exist within the study area, including bus and train stops/stations? Is the project area on a transit route? (CDTA Service Routes) Are there bicycle racks, shelters, or parking for transit riders available? Existing Access and Mobility Do connective opportunities exist with schools, hospitals, senior care or community centers or persons with disabilities within project area? Are there gaps inhibiting continuous access between schools, hospitals, senior care, or community centers or persons with disabilities within project area?” Project Area Context Are there prominent landmarks, recreation, shopping, employment center, cultural centers or other key destinations that offer opportunities to connect this site? Please list and/or describe planning or policy documents addressing bicyclist, pedestrian, transit, or truck/ freight use for the project area. Examples can include: City of Saratoga Springs Comprehensive Plan, City of Saratoga Springs Open Space Plan, Capital District Transportation Committee Bicycle/ Pedestrian Priority Network, City Standard Details, etc. Saratoga Springs Complete Street Policy Vision (May 2012) The City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Policy will encourage the development of a complete streets network throughout the City to create a more balanced transportation system. The Policy shall be consistent with and assist in achieving the goals and recommendations set forth in the City’s Comprehensive Plan and other policy documents. The Policy shall ensure new and updated public and private projects are planned, designed, maintained and operated to enable safer, comfortable and convenient travel to the greatest extent possible for users of all abilities including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders. This checklist is intended to assist the City in achieving its vision for complete streets. City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 2 PROPOSED DESIGN Item to Be Addressed/ Checklist Consideration YES NO N/A Required Description Complete Streets Design Bicyclist accommodations? Pedestrian accommodations? Access and Mobility accommodations? Transit accommodations? Truck/ freight accommodations? Streetscape elements? Bike Facilities: Off-roadway bike accommodations Yes No NA Dedicated bike lane Yes No NA Shared-use lane Yes No NA Shoulder Yes No NA Acceptable actuated traffic signal bike detection, including turn lanes Yes No NA Do signals allow adequate minimum green time for bicyclist to safely cross intersection? Yes No NA Signage and pavement markings specific to proposed bike facilities Yes No NA Bicycle safe inlet grates Yes No NA Bicycle parking, eg. bike racks, bike lockers Yes No NA Transit Facilities: Transit shelters Yes No NA Bus turnouts Yes No NA Standing pads Yes No NA Has CDTA been contacted? Yes No NA Access and Mobility Facilities: Adequate sidewalk or paved path Yes No NA Acceptable consideration/provision for accessible pedestrian traffic signal features Yes No NA Curb ramps, including detectable warning surface Yes No NA Acceptable slope and cross-slope for driveway ramps, sidewalks, crossings) Yes No NA Have conflicts been reduced among pedestrian, bicyclists, and motor vehicles (access management)? Yes No NA Pedestrian Facilities: Sidewalks on both sides of the street Yes No NA Striped crosswalks Yes No NA Geometric modifications to reduce crossing distances such as curb extensions (e.g. bulb-outs) Yes No NA Acceptable provision for pedestrian traffic signal features (e.g. ped. buttons) Yes No NA Pedestrian signage for crossing & wayfinding Yes No NA Safety islands/medians on roadways with two or more traffic lanes in each direction Yes No NA Enhanced supplemental pedestrian treatments at uncontrolled marked crossings Yes No NA Connectivity: Are there proposed connections to other bike paths, pedestrian facilities, or transit facilities? Yes No NA Are there proposed connections to any key destinations listed on page 1? Yes No NA Are there proposed connections to neighborhoods? Yes No NA Streetscape Elements: Are streetscape elements proposed such as landscaping, street trees, planters, buffer strips, etc? Yes No NA Pedestrian-level lighting Yes No NA Public seating or benches Yes No NA Design Standards and Guidelines Design meets guidelines such as described below for bicycle/pedestrian/bus/transit facilities? Yes No NA Describe *American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) - A Policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets, Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities; Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guide(PROWAG); Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG); National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) - Urban Bikeway Design Guide. New York State Department of Transportation – Highway Design Manual NEW WATER SERVICE CONNECTION AGREEMENT & APPLICATION FORM Property Owner’s Name ________________________ Project Name (if applicable)___________________ Property Address ______________________________ Tax Map #: ________________________________ Size of Tap (check one below) _____ ¾ “ ______ 1” ______ Greater than 1” A unit of water shall be defined as 14,000 (fourteen thousand) cubic feet of water per year. Contact the Utilities Department at ext. 2502 for assistance with water use estimation and meter specifications before signing below. Number of Dwellings: _________________ Estimated Cubic Feet of Water per Year __________ To be completed in full without any contingencies or protest, on or before the Building Inspector approval of the rough plumbing, including the installation of the water meter, or at the time of the issuance of a tapping permit. The undersigned represents to the City that they have full and complete authority to execute this document and find and commit the developer to abide by the City Water Ordinance. This agreement shall be binding on all of the undersigned transferees. The undersigned acknowledges that a copy of this document will be delivered to appropriate and necessary governmental entities. Authorized Signature ____________________________ Print Name ________________________________ Company Name & Address ____________________________________________________________________ Company Phone Number ____________________ Fax Number ________________ Date _________________ ****************************************************************************************** Department of Public Works Approval ______________________________ Date: ______________________ City of Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works 15 Vanderbilt Avenue (temporary address) Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 587-3550 office www.saratoga-springs.org Anthony J. Scirocco Commissioner Joseph J. O’Neill Deputy Commissioner