HomeMy WebLinkAbout20231022 146 Adams SUP Modification Narrative
December 13, 2023
Susan B. Barden, AICP
Principal Planner
City of Saratoga Springs
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
RE: Site Plan Review and A Special Use Permit Modification for the
Proposed 146 Adams Street Horse Barn Addition
Dear Susan:
Please find the attached application information, forms, and site plans for a proposed addition of up to eight (8) horse
stalls that would connect the existing barns located at 146 Adams Street.
This property was previously reviewed and built to the conditions set forth by prior variances, the issuance of a special
use permit and site plan approvals in 2005.
This request is for the construction of up to eight (8) additional horse stalls (±1184 SF) that would be connected to the
existing structure within the current allowable setback area. The total new coverage including overhangs and a breezeway
is approximately 2294 SF.
Three (3) additional parking spots are proposed to be added in order to comply with the changes to the parking code set
forth in the UDO. The current parking is adequate for the facility and includes four (4) spots onsite which is one more than
was required under the prior code. This current application would require four (4) spots for the addition so the proposed
three (3) new spots plus the one (1) additional prior spot would equate to the required parking for the eight (8) new stalls.
We have indicated where these new spots would be added on the plans, but request that the Board consider that these
spots be set aside to be installed as needed and be built as gravel spots so as to minimize increases in impervious area.
These are seasonal use barns and therefore, not utilized during the off season or wintertime. This would be a waiver or a
condition that we request the Board to consider.
Additionally, we have included a letter of credit estimate that itemizes the site costs for this addition. There are no offsite
improvements anticipated and the estimate is of the letter of credit is under $10,000. Work is mostly related to the
construction of the structure only. Therefore, this application includes the request that the Board waive the requirement for
a letter of credit as set forth under Section 15.9 of the UDO.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions and we look forward to discussing this proposal soon. The hope is to
initiate construction early in the Spring 2024 so that completion is accomplished prior to the existing racing meet that is
coming to Saratoga in 2024.
Sincerely,
C. Michael Ingersoll, RLA, CLARB, ASLA
Co-Founder, Strategic Advisor
mingersoll@thelagroup.com
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