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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240614 Lexington Road Subdivision Area Variances Public CommentDaniel and M.aryrose Behan 30 Lexington Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 September 30, 2024 City of Saratoga Springs Zoning, Planning, and Economic Development Aneisha Samuels Senior Planner Susan Barden Aneisha.Samuels@Saratoga-Springs.Org Susan.barden@saratoga-springs.org Reason: Proposed Additional Development in Independence Square on Lexington Road and Concord Drive. As thirty -five-year residents of 30 Lexington Road, the proposed additional development in Independence Square has our attention. We enjoy the quality of life in our neighborhood and hope the proposed development, if approved, does not change the character of Independence Square. Our questions and concerns are generated from this very simple premise, as we believe, if approved, you're Planning and Zoning Department can address the following in the process. Increased Traffic: Lexington Road is the only road in and out of Independence Square. Obviously, the traffic on Lake Avenue has increased greatly since the original development in 1970's. Traffic safety in and out of Independence Square is a major concern. Will there be a traffic study? Will the proposed additional development be consistent with the existing neighborhood? For example, lot size, underground utilities, tree lined streets, streetlights, and the new roads built as shown in the original development maps? Or will there be major changes in these areas? We have heard there was a desist order for further development in the 1970's to the original developer, Irving Metzer. If there is merit to this rumor, what are the details behind it? We have also heard there are considerable wetlands (defined by the Army Corps of Engineers) around the proposed development. Is it safe to assume, if there are official wetlands in the area, the wetlands remain undisturbed? Will an environmental impact study be required? Is this proposal for sixteen additional homes in Independence Square the final and end of development in independence Square or will there be additional phases? We appreciate our new neighbors having the right to develop their property and wish them the best in their endeavor. We hope between your department's oversight and proposed development regulations, the neighborhood of Independence Square remains a very nice place to live. Sincerely, r 7 I A Dan and Maryrose Behan 30 Lexington Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 dbehanjr@gmail.com 518-796-5223 mrbehan@gmail.com 315-750-0891