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Home My WebLink About20230966 11 Ritchie Subdivision ApplicationRevised 01/2021 APPLICATION FOR: INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION APPLICANT(S)* OWNER(S) (If not applicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT Name Address Phone / / / Email *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 1.Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel No.: ________.______ - ______ - ______ (for example: 165.52 – 4 – 37 ) 2. Date acquired by current owner:3.Zoning District when purchased: 4. Present use of property: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? 8. Brief description of proposed action: Yes No Yes No 9.Is there an active written violation for this parcel? 10.Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? 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)  AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) Applicant Owner Attorney/AgentPrimary Contact Person: **HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED** [FOR OFFICE USE] _______________ (Application #) ____________ (Date received) __________________________ (Project Title) Check if PH Required Staff Review _______________ CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 www.saratoga-springs.org Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM PAGE 6 AREA VARIANCE – PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Dimensional Requirements District Requirement Requested Other: 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: 1.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. 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: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM PAGE 7 3.Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: 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: 5.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: Application to City Council FEE Comprehensive Plan amendment $1,800 + $300/acre Zoning Ordinance amendment $800 + $300/acre Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment $800 + $300/acre Application to Zoning Board of Appeals Use Variance $1,400 + $50/app Area Variance - Residential $350/1st var +$50/app +$150/ea add variance Area Variance - Non-residential $1000/1st var + $50/app+ $200/ ea add variance Interpretations $650 + $50/app Application Fee x 2 + $50/app Variance extensions 50% of Application fee + $50/app Application to Design Review Commission Demolition $500 Residential Structures Principal $70 Accessory $70 Extension $35 Modification $55 Multi-Family, Comm, Mixed-Use Structures Sketch $200 Principal $650 Extension $250 Modification $400 Multi-Family, Comm, Mixed-Use Accessory, Signs, Awnings Principal $150 Extension $100 Modification $150 Application Fee x 2 Application to Planning Board Special Use Permit $1200 + $50/app Temporary Use Permit $500 Special Use Permit - extension $400 Special Use Permit - modification $550 + $50/app Site Plan Review - incl. PUD: Sketch Plan $400 per sketch Site Plan Full Residential $400 + $250/unit Non-residential $800 + $150/1000 sf Administrative SPR Residential $400 Non-residential $800 Extension Residential $250 Non-residential $350 Subdivision - incl. PUD: Sketch Plan $400 per sketch Preliminary Approval Residential: 1-5 lots $700 + $50/app Residential: 6-10 lots $1100 + $50/app Residential: 11-20 lots $1450 + $50/app Residential: 21+ lots $1800 + $50/app Residential - extension $350 Final Approval Residential $1,550 + $200/lot + $50/app Non- Residential $2,400/lot + $50/app Final Approval Modification Residential $400 + $50/app Non- Residential $800 + $50/app Final Approval Extension Residential $250 Non- Residential $350 Other: Lot Line Adjustment/Subdivision Administrative Action$400 Letter of Credit - modification or extension $400 Letter of Credit - collection up to 1% of LoC Recreation Fee $2000/lot or unit Land Disturbance $750 + $35/acre Watercourse/Wetland Permit $750 SEQRA EIS Review (Draft & Final) TBD Post Work Application Fee Post Work Application Fee OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FEES - 2023 City of Saratoga Springs OPED Fees Page 1 of 1 5 ENGINEERING AMERICA CO. 76 WASHINGTON ST. SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 518 / 587-1340 TRANSMITTAL SHEET TO: FROM: Zoning Board of Appeals Tonya Yasenchak COMPANY: DATE: City of Saratoga Springs NOVEMBER 14, 2023 FAX NUMBER: TOTAL NO. OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER: 1 PHONE NUMBER: SENDER’S REFERENCE NUMBER: RE: YOUR REFERENCE NUMBER: 11 Ritchie Pl. ZBA Application – Lot Calcs  URGENT  FOR REVIEW  P LEASE COMMENT  PLEASE REPLY  AS REQUESTED To the City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals: Engineering America Co. herein respectfully submits the following calculations for verification of lot coverage & permeability compliance with the UDO as proposed for the subdivision & development of property at 11 Ritchie Pl. within a UR-1 district. Existing Lot Area: 14,504.38 sq.ft. Proposed Lot #1 (with existing house & garage): Proposed Lot Size: 8,305.19 sq.ft. Existing Building Coverage: 2,318.62 sq.ft. (+/-) = 27.92% < 28% max. allowed Existing Driveway & Walks: 1,100 sq.ft. (+/-) Total Impermeable Area: 3,418.62 = 41.1% < 50% max. allowed Proposed Lot #2 (new lot for new residence): Proposed Lot Size: 6,199.19 sq.ft. Proposed Building Coverage: 1,731.66 sq.ft. (+/-) = 27.93% < 28% max. allowed Proposed Driveway & Walks: 200 sq.ft. (+/-) Total Impermeable Area: 1,931.66 = 31.2% < 50% max. allowed Thank you for your time and cooperation. Tonya Yasenchak, PE LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF STACIE MAYETTE BOOK 1442 OF DEEDS, PAGE 756 LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF JOSEPH H.F. AND KELLY F. WINTERS DEED NO. 2012018600 RITCHIEPLACEFORESTAVENUEONE STORY HOUSE NO. 11 RITCHIE PLACE GARAGE LOT #1 (LOT WITH EXISTING RESIDENCE) AREA: 8305.19 SF LOT #2 (PROPOSED NEW VACANT LOT) AREA: 6199.19 SF 2 STORY HOUSE (1,732 SF FOOTPRINT) SAMPLE 2 CAR GARAGE 22' x 20' ± = 28% max WITH GARAGE ASSOCIATES, LLC MAP NO. DATE: TITLE: SCALE: LOCATION: PROPOSED MINOR SUBDIVISION RICHARD J. BUSH, JR. AND DANA M. BUSH DANIEL C. WHEELER, LSSURVEY MAP REFERENCES: NOTES: ZONING INFORMATION: DEED REFERENCE: ENGINEERINGAMERICAC0. 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 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 3:45 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