HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240254 18 Thomas Street NOD �TOG,4 CITY OF SARATOGA Gage Simpson,Chair
Qg �A Brad Gallagher,Vice Chair
Shafer Gaston
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Jonah Cohen
Otis Maxwell
Chris LaPointe
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IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF
Brian Hart
17 b Marvin Alley
Saratoga Springs,New York 12866
from the determination of the Building Inspector involving the premises at 18 Thomas St. in the City of Saratoga
Springs,New York being tax parcel number 165.59-1-73 on the Assessment Map of said City.
The applicants having applied for an area variance under the UDO of said City to permit the demolition of an
existing warehouse and the construction of a new,two-family home, and public notice having been duly given of a
hearing on said application held between May 20,2024 through June 10,2024.
In consideration of the balance between benefit to the applicants with detriment to the health, safety and welfare of
the community,I move that the following area variances for the following amounts of relief:
TYPE OF REQUIREMENT DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL PROPOSED RELIEF REQUESTED
REQUIREMENT
MIN.LOT SIZE(3000 SQFT/DU @ 2 UNITS) 6000 SQFT 2294 SQFT 3706 SQFT.(61.8%)
MIN AVG WIDTH 80 FT 40 FT 40 FT. (50%)
MAX PRINCIPAL COVERAGE% 40% 65% 25%(62.5%)
FRONT SETBACK 10 FT 6 FT 4 FT(40%)
REAR SETBACK 25 FT 8 FT 17 FT(68%)
INTERIOR SIDE 5 FT 3 FT 2 FT(40%)
INTERIOR SIDE 5 FT I FT 4 FT(80%)
MIN TOTAL SIDE 12 FT 4 FT 8 FT(66.7%)
PARKING(1.5/DU @2 UNITS) 3 2 1 (33%)
As per the submitted plans or lesser dimensions,be approved for the following reasons:
L The applicant has demonstrated this benefit cannot be achieved by other means feasible to the applicant.
The applicant would like to construct a two-family residence. The applicant submits that there is no other
land for purchase. The current proposal represents an improvement of the current lot conditions. The
applicant presented alternatives and the current proposal required the least amount of relief.
2. The applicant has demonstrated that granting this variance will not create an undesirable change in
neighborhood character or detriment to nearby properties. The Board finds that the applicant has
demonstrated that the requested variance aligns with other properties in the neighborhood.The Board
further supports the provision of some off street parking
3. The Board finds the requested variances are substantial,but notes the character of the neighborhood
mitigates this concern as the proposal is similar to other neighboring properties. The Board further notes
and appreciates the improvement of the lot and principal structure to be constructed and appreciates the
change of use from warehousing to residential units.
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4. The Board finds that the project will meet the standard permeability requirements, and further notes the
current impermeability of 93%and the improvement to 75%
5. The alleged difficulty is self-created insofar as the applicant's desire to construct a two-family house,but
that is not fatal to the application.
It is so moved.
Dated: June 10,2024
Passes by the following votes:
AYES: 7 (B. Gallagher G. Simpson, S. Gaston, O. Maxwell, C. LaPointe, B. Dailey, J. Cohan)
RECUSED:
NAYES:
This variance shall expire 18 months following the filing date of such decision unless the
necessary building permit has been issued and actual construction begun as per the Unified
Development Ordinance.
I hereby certify the above to be a full, true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the
Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Saratoga Springs on the date above mentioned, seven
members of the Board being present.
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SIGNATURE: 06/13/2024
JV CHAIR DATE RECEIVED BY
ACCOUNTS
DEPT.
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