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Home My WebLink About20190767 Station Lane Apts Application 1111111:11111111 Date: July 17, 2019 Job No. 1742 Attention: LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL COTLER ARCHITECTURE Re: Station Lane Apartments To: DRC—City of Saratoga Springs 474 Broadway WE ARE SENDING YOU: Attached Under separate cover via, ,the following Shop Drawings Prints Plans Samples Specifications Copy of letter Change Order Other: Renderings&Narrative #of Date Printed Dwg.# Description Copies 1 July 17,2019 Narrative 1 July 17,2019 A100, Building A drawings(plans&elevations) A200, A201 1 July 17,2019 A100, Building B drawings(plans&elevations) A200, A201 1 July 17,2019 A100, Building C drawings(plans&elevations) A200, A201 1 July 17,2019 DRC application 1 July 17,2019 Site Photos 1 July 17,2019 EAF THESE ARE TRANSMITTED AS CHECKED BELOW: For your approval Approved as submitted Resubmit copies for approval For your use Approved as noted Submit copies for distribution For Review and Comment Other: For Bids due on ,19 @ a.m./p.m. Prints returned after loaned to us Copy(s)to: File Signed: Derek G. Gribulis 950 Loudon Road Latham,New York 12110 Phone: (518)783-1663 Fax:(518)786-8294 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS I i - DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION 9 cri City Hall -474 Broadway r `}pry Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Tel:518-587-3550 x25 15 fax:518-580-9480 www.saratoga-springs.org INSTRUCTIONS ARCHITECTURAL/ HISTORIC REVIEW APPLICATION I. ELIGIBILITY:An applicant to the Design Review Commission for Architectural Review or Historic Review must be the property owner(s) or lessee, or have an option to lease or purchase the property in question. 2. COMPLETE SUBMISSIONS: Applicants are encouraged to work with City staff to ensure that an application is complete. The DRC will on/y consider properly completed applications that contain 1 original and 1 digital version of the application and ALL other required materials as indicated on the application. HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!! 3. ACTIONS REQUIRING REVIEW: Architectural Review District Historic Review District • any exterior changes that require a building permit • Installation or exterior change to a structure requiring a • any change in exterior building materials building or demolition permit • a new, or change to an existing, sign or sign structure • any material change to exterior of a structure including: • demolition of a structure - addition or removal of exterior architectural features - installation, removal or material changes to exterior building elements such as roof, siding, windows, doors, Within a non-residential zoning district: • a change in exterior building color porches, etc. • installation of an awning - enclosure or screening or buildings openings such as windows, doors, porches, etc. - installation of utility, mechanical or misc. accessory structures to the exterior of a building such as HVAC equipment, solar panels,wind turbines, radio/satellite transmission/reception devices, etc. • Within a front yard setback: - installation, removal or material changes to drive- or walkways - installation or removal of architectural, sculptural or vegetative screening that exceeds 3' in height - installation of accessory utility structures or radio/satellite transmission/reception devices over 2' in diameter • a change in exterior building color within a non- residential zoning district • a new, or change to an existing, sign or awning • installation of telecommunications facilities Note— Ordinary maintenance or repair that does not involve a change in material, design or outer appearance is exempt from Historic or Architectural Review. Revised 03/2018 4. DESIGN GUIDELINES: The Design Review Commission will evaluate whether the proposed action (construction, alteration or demolition) is compatible with existing structures and surrounding properties using the following criteria: • Height—consistent with historic form and context of site and surrounding properties • Scale— relationship of structure and its architectural elements to human size, form, perception • Proportion — relationship among building elements including front façade, windows, and doors • Rhythm — pattern resulting from repeating building elements such as door/window openings, columns, arches, and other façade elements • Directional Expression —compatibility with horizontal &vertical expression of surrounding structures • Massing & Open Space— relationship of structure to open space between it and adjoining buildings • Setback—compatibility with surrounding structures • Compatibility of the following with surrounding structures/properties: - Major building elements (storefronts, doors, windows, roof) - Building materials - Color— (in non-residential zoning districts only) 5. DECISIONS:The Design Review Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove an application. The DRC may impose appropriate conditions and safeguards in connection with its approval including nature/quality of materials, manner of construction, and design. An applicant may appeal a denied DRC application on the grounds of hardship. Application approvals shall expire within 18 months of approval unless the project has sufficiently commenced (i.e. building/demolition permits obtained and construction/alteration begun). Applicants may request up to 2 extensions if requested before expiration date of prior approval. 6. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Check City's website (www.saratoga-springs.org) for application deadlines and meeting dates. 7. APPLICATION FEE: Make checks payable to the "Commissioner of Finance" and attach to top of original application. Fees are non-refundable. Residential Structures (principal, accessory) $50 Residential approval —extension $50 Residential - administrative action $50 Non-residential / mixed-use structures (principal) $360 Non-residential/ mixed-use structures (sketch) $120 Non-residential signs, awnings, accessory structures $120 Non-residential approval —extension $120 Non-residential - administrative action $120 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: More detailed information on Architectural Review, Historic Review and the Design Review Commission responsibilities may be found in the City's Zoning Ordinance available in City Hall and on the City's web site at htt•://www.sarato_a-s•rin_s.or_ 544/Zonin:-Ordinance. Revised 3/2018 FOR OFFICE USE] Kr 0 G4 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS i -`.i� DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION 9 .-±4- 1 -A ❑ (Application#) City Hall -474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 °Ripon Tel:518-587-3550 x.5 15 fax:518-580-9480 (Date received) www.saratoga-springs.org ARCHITECTURAL/ H ISTORIC REVIEW APPLICATION APPLICANT(S)* OWNER(S) (If not applicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT Name Richard Askew Address 38 Schermerhorn Drive Lake George, NY 12845 Phone 518-383-4804 / / / Email rondack1@gmail.com Identify primary contact person: 0 Applicant 0 Owner 0 Attorney/Agent *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 premises: 0 Owner 0 Lessee 0 Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION Property Address/Location: Station Lane Tax Parcel #: 1 65 2 _ 76.1 (for example: 165.52—4—37) Current ZoningDistrict: T-5 Property use: 0 Residential 0 Non-residential/mixed-use P �y / Type of Review: 0 Architectural 0 Historic 0 Extension/modification (of current approval) Summary description of proposed action: (3) Proposed 3 story apartment buildings Type 5B construction. Building A will have 12 apartment units. Building B will have 11 apartment units. Building C will have 6 apartment units. The buildings will be clad with a combination of full bed depth brick&vinyl siding. The roofs will be sloped with architectural style asphalt shingle. Each unit will have an entrance from a central corridor and a balcony with a small mechanical closet on it. The windows will be Andersen 100 series fibrex single hung. Has a previous application been filed with the DRC for this property? 0 No 0 Yes—date(s)? -App. No.(s)? Revised 03/2018 APPLICATION FEE (payable to "Commissioner of Finance"): Residential Structures (principal, accessory) $50 Non-residential/ mixed-use structures (principal) $360 Residential approval —extension $50 Non-residential signs, awnings, accessory structures $120 Residential - administrative action $50 Non-residential approval —extension $120 Non-residential mixed-use sketch $120 Non-residential -administrative action $120 **A "complete" application consists of 1 hard copy(original) , and I electronic copy of application &ALL other materials as required below: New Construction /Additions O Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures and adjacent properties O Site plan, drawn to scale, showing existing&proposed construction, property lines&dimensions, required &proposed setbacks&lot coverage, site features(fences,walks,trees, etc.); on no larger than 2'x3' sheet—smaller preferred if legible O Elevation drawings showing design of all sides of existing&proposed construction—label dimensions, colors, materials, lighting(fixture &lamp type,wattage), etc. - include compass bearing&scale; no larger than 2'x3' sheet—smaller permitted if legible O Floor plans for proposed structure; on sheet no larger than 2'x3'—smaller permitted if legible O Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Change in exterior building materials (windows, doors, roof, siding, etc.), or color(in non-residential districts only) ❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures and that illustrate affected features ❑ Elevation drawings showing all sides of existing&proposed construction—label dimensions, colors, materials, lighting(fixture&lamp type,wattage), etc. -include compass bearing&scale; no larger than 2'x3'sheet—smaller permitted if legible ❑ Product literature,specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Within front yard setbacks in Historic Districts only (Front setbacks:UR-I &INST-HTR=30';UR-4=25';UR-2,UR-3&NCUD-I=10') - Installation, removal or change in material of drive- and walkways - Installation or removal of architectural, sculptural or vegetative screening over 3' in height - Installation of accessory utility structures or radio/satellite transmission/reception devices (more than 2' diameter) For any of above: ❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and of adjacent properties ❑ Site plan showing existing&proposed construction: include property lines&dimensions, required&proposed setbacks&lot coverage, site features(fences,walks,trees, etc.) street names, compass bearing&scale; no larger than 2'x3' sheet—smaller preferred if legible ❑ Product literature,specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors She/Awnings ❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and adjacent properties ❑ Plan showing location of proposed sign/awning structure on building/premises: no larger than 11"x17" ❑ Scaled illustration of proposed sign/awning structure and lettering(front view&profile): include all dimensions of structure;type, dimensions and style of lettering or logo; description of colors, materials, mounting method and hardware ❑ Descriptions,specifications of proposed lighting including fixture&lamp type,wattage, mounting method, and location ❑ Product literature,specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Demolition ❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and of adjacent properties ❑ Site plan showing existing and any proposed structures- include dimensions, setbacks, street names, compass bearing, and scale ❑Written description of reasons for demolition and, in addition: ❑ For structures of"architectural/historical significance", demonstrate"good cause"why structure cannot be preserved ❑ For structures in an architectural district that might be eligible for listing on National Register of Historic Places, or for a "contributing"structure in a National Register district(contact City staff), provide plans for site development following demolition - include a timetable and letter of credit for project completion Telecommunication facilities ❑ Color photographs showing site/existing structures, and of adjacent properties ❑ Site plan showing existing and proposed structures: include dimensions, setbacks, street names, compass bearing, and scale ❑ Scaled illustration of proposed structures: include all dimensions; colors, materials, lighting, mounting details ❑ Consult Article 240-12.22 of the City's Zoning Ordinance and City staff to ensure compliance with requirements for visual impact assessment and existing and proposed vegetative screening Revised 03/2018 Request for extension of current approval ❑ Identify date of original DRC approval: Current expiration date: Org.App. No. ❑ Describe why this extension is necessary and whether any significant changes have occurred either on the site or in the neighborhood. SEQR Environmental Assessment Form O Applicants proposing the following must complete"Part I" of the SEQR Short Environmental Assessment Form (available here: http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits_ej_operations_pdf/seafpartone.pdf): -Construction or expansion of a multi-family residential structure(4 units +) -Construction or expansion (exceeding 4,000 sq. ft.gross floor area) of a principal or accessory non-residential structure -Telecommunications facility, radio antennae,satellite dishes - Demolition Disclosure Does any City officer, employee or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? O No ❑Yes - If yes, a statement disclosing the name, residence, nature, and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. Certification I/we, the property owner(s), or purchaser(s)/lessee(s) under contract, of the land in question, hereby request an appearance before the Design Review Commission. By the signature(s) attached hereto, I/we certify that the information provided within this application and accompanying documentation is, to the best of my/our knowledge,true and accurate. I/we further understand that intentionally providing false or misleading information is grounds for immediate denial of this application. I/we hereby authorize the members of the Design Review Commission and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this application. Furthermore, I/we agree to meet all requirements under Article VII for Historic Review or Article VIII for Architectural Review of the Zoning Code of the City of Saratoga Springs. Date: (applicant signature) Date: (applicant signature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Date: Owner Signature: Date: Revised 03/2018 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY This application has been reviewed by the Zoning Enforcement Officer and is being forwarded to the Commission. Signature: Date: Additional Comments: Revised 03/2018 ill;: 11 II COUER ARCHIfIC]URE 950 Loudon Road Suite 300 Latham, NY 12110 518-783-1663 www.cotlerarchitecture.com July 29, 2019 City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 RE: Proposed Station Lane Apartment Buildings Dear DRC Members, The proposed project consists of the development of 3 apartment buildings which front on Station Lane. Vehicular access to the units will be achieved through an access driveway off of Station Lane.There are(3) Proposed 3 story apartment buildings Type 5B construction. Building A will have 12 apartment units. Building B will have 11 apartment units. Building C will have 6 apartment units. The buildings will be clad with a combination of full bed depth brick&vinyl siding. The roofs will be sloped with architectural style asphalt shingle. Each unit will have an entrance from a central corridor and a balcony with a small mechanical closet on it. The windows will be Andersen 100 series fibrex single hung. The units were designed to fit within the existing neighborhood utilizing horizontal lap siding,vertical board and batten siding and full bed depth brick.We chose Azek as the trim material which is a solid PVC trim.The roof will be Certainteed architectural asphalt shingle, color: Moire Black.The buildings will be of wood construction with concrete slab on grade,shallow foundations, frost walls,and continuous footings. Sincerely, ,,,,Lu )11,1. Derek G. Gribulis, RA