HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240649 93 Fifth Correspondance BALZER* TUCK
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September 17, 2024
Mr. Gage Simpson, Chair
City of Saratoga Springs
Zoning Board of Appeals
Re: 93 Fifth Avenue
Mr. Simpson,
We are writing in response to the neighbor's request to limit the amount of paving
proposed along the side of the garage at 93 Fifth Avenue.
It is our intent to provide paving along the side of the garage for golf cart access. The
submitted plans indicate a 7-foot wide paved path with an approximate area of 200
square feet.
In consideration of the neighbor's concern for mitigating potential runoff, we
proposed the following measures:
1. Explore the option of reducing the amount of paved area at this location to +/-
150 square feet (25% reduction)
2. Explore the option for using permeable pavers or permeable asphalt along the
side of the garage
3. Explore the option for constructing a low planted berm along the side of the
home that will direct surface water to the rear yard of 93 Fifth Avenue.
Additionally, it should be noted that this cart path is located along the gable end wall
of the garage. As a result, any paving in this area would not cause stormwater runoff
from the roof of 93 Fifth Avenue to drain into the neighbor's property.
The owners of 93 Fifth Avenue are committed to being good neighbors and will work
with the owner of 95 Fifth Avenue in good faith to assure construction of the
proposed additions will not cause additional stormwater to drain onto the neighboring
property.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
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Michael tuck, AIA
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Saratoga Springs,New York 12866
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