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Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
SUBMIT COMMENTS REGARDING CITY PROJECTS
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project file in the Planning Department.
Land Use Board Zoning Board of Appeals
Name Maureen Curtin
Email Address maureenacurtin@aol.com
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Address 125 Grand Ave
City Saratoga Springs
State NY
Zip Code 12866
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Project Name 128, 132 Washington Two Family Construction
Project Number 20240517
Project Address 128, 132 Washington St
Comments
1) The Applicant, Lori Sames, now is requesting what looks like
a 50% reduction in the Interior Side Setback.
I strongly oppose the ZBA approving this Variance, as placing a
driveway here would create a “Detriment to the health, safety
and welfare” of the people living next to this proposed
driveway.
2) The Applicant, Lori Sames, is requesting a 45% reduction in
the Rear Setback. I strongly oppose this proposed Variance, as
this would allow a longer wall to be built, which would affect
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negatively more residents on Dublin Square Lane. The Dublin
Square townhouses were built in 2001, and some residents
have lived here for more than a decade. It’s a shame that their
rights are being ignored for the benefit of a future homeowner
who will be renting out the second structure.
3) Defining these two single-family homes, attached by only
one small short wall in both length and height, as a two-family
dwelling contradicts the UDO language and intent. The
proposal you have been given is not “A” structure, but rather
two structures attached by one very small wall.
The reason the applicant has to request such large variances is
because 13,200 sq ft are needed to build the two single-family
homes she is proposing, and there are only 8,500 sq ft
available, a 36% land shortage.
I ask that the ZBA reconsider the classification of this proposal
as two single-family homes, not a two-family dwelling.
Thank you.
Maureen Curtin
Dublin Square Member
125 Grand Ave, Saratoga Springs
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