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Online Form Submittal: Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
Sat, Dec 09, 2023 04:25 PM
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Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
SUBMIT COMMENTS REGARDING CITY PROJECTS
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Land Use Board Zoning Board of Appeals
Name Reginald Lilly
Email Address reg.lilly@gmail.com
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Address 15 Granger Ave
City Saratoga Springs
State NY
Zip Code 12866-3613
Phone Number 5185817700
Project Name 24 Jumel Porch & Second Dwelling
Project Number 166.13-1-17
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Project Address 24 Jumel Place
Comments We have no objection to the porch addition to this project. We
do object to the proposal to build a second dwelling, whether
for seasonal or permanent rental/habitation. This was an issue
with 200 East Ave when they built a two story garage and
appeared to prepare to make it a residence. ZBA allowed that
very large garage replete with windows all around to be used
as a gym/office, but effectively forbade it being used as a
residence, whether primary or as a rental. The reasons for
forbidding a second residence at 200 East are at least as
germane on Jumel which, with Downton Street condominiums
across the street has a population density greater than
surrounding areas. While not every slippery slope argument is
valid, that this is the second of my neighbors that have had
plans to building garages suitable for second residences gives
real credence to the prospect that further such plans will arise.
For example, 26 Jumel Place already has a full two-story
garage with bathroom, heating, etc. (We never were notified by
the Zoning Board about that project -- it just 'happened') that is
5 feet from our property line whose owners I'm sure would be
justified in arguing it be allowed to turn it into a full residence if
the ZBA approved the present project. And there are other
examples in the neighborhood. Please do not allow a second
dwelling on this property.
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