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Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
SUBMIT COMMENTS REGARDING CITY PROJECTS
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Land Use Board Planning Board
Name Kristin Ostrander
Email Address kbostran@yahoo.com
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Address 32 Outlook Avenue
City Saratoga Springs
State NY
Zip Code 12866
Phone Number 5182255440
Project Name Washington Street Land Disturbance Activity
Project Number 20230378
Project Address 239 Washington
Comments
When I purchased my house at 32 Outlook Avenue,
approximately 16 years ago, we were the first house in the new
development. We actually wanted to build on the lot across the
street but were told that the Army Corps of Engineers was
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working out the plan for protections for the pond, stream and
wetlands. Due to this delay, we purchased across the street at
32 Outlook. Since that time that area has been protected.
Large trees, hundreds of years old form a protective barrier for
the houses on that side of Outlook, between the backs of
businesses on Washington Street. As newer houses were built
in the development, drainage was always a concern. We have
a sump pump in our basement that is constantly running. We
have had flooding in our basement a few times over the years. I
know that other houses on our street have dealt with those
issues as well. If this new development that is proposed on
Washington Street is allowed to progress, serious thought must
go into drainage and the impact that it will have on Outlook
Avenue, and Central Avenue. If ponds and streams are filled in
and many mature growth trees are taken down, there will
definitely be serious issues. While I understand the right for Mr.
Mohr to improve his property, more regard must be given for
the neighboring homes. There must be a better plan for a buffer
zone that will protect Outlook and Central Avenues. Does every
tree need to be cleared? Does every body of water need to be
filled in? Please do what you can to prevent serious problems
for all the residents of our established development, while also
doing your part to promote businesses and smart development
in Saratoga. Thank you for your consideration.
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