HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230861 400 Louden SUP Unitarian Universalist Congregation Presentation 2024 01 111
Planning Board of Review – Special Use Permit Approval
400 Louden Road
Proposed Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
January 11, 2024
Overall Site -400 Louden Road
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Existing Site and Context and Neighboring Properties
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Existing Site - view of commercial building on corner
View of Corner – facing BJ’s
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Original Site Plan Submission
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Revised Site Plan Submission
Proposed Floor Plan – Original Submission
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Proposed Elevations-Original Submission
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Revised Floor Plan
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Reduction in sf by 600
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Revised Exterior Elevations
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Reduction in height of sanctuary and
simplified roofline – Residential in scale.
Overall height will be +/- 32’
Proposed materials and colors to blend
into the surroundings
Key Points
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•There are 5 acres of land of which only 1.9 acres is allowed to be developed. Significant
buffer between church structure and development. (There is at least 250 feet which is a
Permanent Conservation Area)
•Structure is designed to be residential in nature and blend into the natural context with
materials/colors and thus be compatible with the neighborhood.
•There is a precedent of other churches within a neighborhood context within the City
•Applicant has agreed to eliminate exit drive out to Bog Meadow Rd. to minimize traffic.
•Proposed entry to church is located to provide adequate sight distance.
•Church traffic is restricted to Sunday mornings between 9 and 12 AM. – Average
attendance is 75 people with very limited usage during the week.
•Church parking has been reduced to allow for green space. Overflow parking will be
reinforced turf to allow permeability.
•Water usage of church is less than a 4 BR house. (375 gallons per day in contrast to 440
gal/day)