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Online Form Submittal: Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
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Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
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Land Use Board Planning Board
Name Eliza Whipple Bianco
Email Address eliza.whipple@gmail.com
Business Name Field not completed.
Address 27 Outlook Ave.
City Saratoga Springs
State New York
Zip Code 12866
Phone Number 5183396698
Project Name Washington St. Land Disturbance Activity
Project Number 20230378
Project Address 239 Washington
Comments Eliza Bianco here from 27 Outlook Ave. I am writing with great
concern about the current activities taking place on the land
directly behind my property. As we approach the next meeting,
I need clarity on several critical issues that significantly affect
my home, property, and family.
12/12/24, 9:52 AM Mail - Julia Destino - Outlook
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While I appreciate Stephanie Ferrando's efforts to explain
some aspects of the process on Monday morning, there
remains a troubling lack of transparency and consistency.
Despite assurances that there is "no actual plan" for this
property, I have witnessed crews marking trees, staking the
ground, and initiating preparatory work. This raises significant
questions:
Why are trees closest to my home marked for removal while
others farther away are left standing?
What criteria are being used for these decisions without a
finalized plan?
Additionally, a newly placed stake appears to mark what is
presumed to be the end of my property line. However, a recent
survey of my property does not align with this. I have attached
the survey for your review and request clarification on whether
these property lines are accurate. If discrepancies exist,
additional time is needed to resolve them before any further
action is taken.
Stephanie mentioned plans to mark the swale, yet this has not
been done. It is unclear how decisions about tree removal are
being made without knowing the swale's placement. For
example, a massive oak tree on our property line is potentially
at risk (please see images of our beautiful tree attached). Any
disturbance to its root system could compromise its health, and
no one has provided assurances that this tree will survive the
proposed work. This tree, along with the surrounding woods,
was a significant factor in our decision to purchase this home
and remains integral to our property’s value and environment.
Furthermore, this uncertainty jeopardizes our family's plans for
a long-awaited home renovation... ***(Please find the full letter,
images and survey attached)***
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