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Home My WebLink About20250162 125 S Broadway Area Variance Application"HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED" �'Y — 152 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS cn ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 `^ TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 �CORPORATEO www.saratoga-spiings.org APPLICATION FOR: �O INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION APPLICANT(S)* OWNER(S) (/fnot applicant) Name Adirondack Sign Co. for Allen Ind. GCP Saratoga LLC Address 11351 49th St. North Phone Email 150 Stafford Ave. Ste. 215 (FOR OFFICE USE] (Application #) (Date received) (Project Title) Check if PH Required Staff Review ATTORNEY/AGENT Adirondack Sign Co. LLC 72 Ballston Ave. C;laarwatPr FI 34769 Wayne Pa. 19087 Saratoga Springs NY 12866 Primary Contact Person: []Applicant 518-409-7446 []Owner ZAttomey/Agent * An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Applicant's interest in the premises: m Owner ❑ Lessee ❑ Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION 125 South Broadway Saratoga 178 35 1 14 I .Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel No.: _ _ (for example: 165.52 — 4 — 37) 2. Date acquired by current owner: Hotel 4. Present use of property: 3. Zoning District when purchased: 5. Current Zoning District: T-5 6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property? m Yes (when? For what? ) IZ No 7. Is property located within (check all that apply)?: ❑ Historic District 10 Architectural Review District ❑ 500' of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state highway? 8. Brief description of proposed action: We are looking to replace the ridged sign face on the existing sign box on the Porte 9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? ❑ Yes 91 No 10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? ❑ Yes O No 11. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check all that app/v): ❑ INTERPRETATION (p. 2) ❑ VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) ❑ USE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) 121 AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPUCATION FORM PAGE2 INTERPRETATION — PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): 1. Identify the section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance for which you are seeking an interpretation: Section(s) 2. How do you request that this section be interpreted? 3. If interpretation is denied, do you wish to request alternative zoning relief? C(Yes ❑No 4. If the answer to #3 is "yes," what alternative relief do you request?❑ Use Variance ❑ Area Variance EXTENSION OF A VARL4NCE —PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): 1. Date original variance was granted: 2. Type of variance granted? ❑ Use ❑ Area 3. Date original variance expired: S. Explain why the extension is necessary. Why wasn't the original timeframe sufficient? When requesting an extension of time for an existing variance, the applicant must prove that the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted have not changed. Specifically demonstrate that there have been no significant changes on the site, in the neighborhood, or within the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted: Revised 01/2021 ZON/NGBOARD OFAPPEALSAPpL1c4T/ONFORM USE VARIANCE — PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): A use variance is requested to permit the following: PAGE. For the Zoning Board to grant a request for a use variance, an applicant must prove that the zoning regulations create an unnecessary hardship in relation to that property. In seeking a use variance, New York State law requires an applicant to prove all four of the following "tests". 1. That the applicant cannot realize a reasonable financial return on initial investment for any currently permitted use on the property. "Dollars & cents" proof must be submitted as evidence. The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return for the following reasons: A. Submit the following financial evidence relating to this property (attach additional evidence as needed): 1) Date of purchase: Purchase amount: 2) Indicate dates and costs of any improvements made to property after purchase: Date Improvement 3) Annual maintenance expenses: 5) Annual income generated from property: 6) City assessed value: 4) Annual taxes: $ Cost Equalization rate: Estimated Market Value: $ 7) Appraised Value: $ Appraiser: Date: Appraisal Assumptions: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEAL.SAPPL/G4T/ONFORM B. Has property been listed for sale with OYes If "yes", for how long? the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)? IoNo 1) Original listing date(s): Original listing price: $ If listing price was reduced, describe when and to what extent: 2) Has the property been advertised in the newspapers or other publications? ElYes ❑No If yes, describe frequency and name of publications: 3) Has the property had a "For Sale" sign posted on it? ❑Yes ❑ No If yes, list dates when sign was posted: 4) How many times has the property been shown and with what results? PAGE4 2. That the financial hardship relating to this property is unique and does not apply to a substantial portion of the neighborhood. Difficulties shared with numerous other properties in the same neighborhood or district would not satisfy this requirement. This previously identified financial hardship is unique for the following reasons: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CATIONFORM PAGES 3. That the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Changes that will alter the character of a neighborhood or district would be at odds with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. The requested variance will not alter the character of the neighborhood for the following reasons: 4. That the alleged hardship has not been self-created. An applicant (whether the property owner or one acting on behalf of the property owner) cannot claim "unnecessary hardship" if that hardship was created by the applicant, or if the applicant acquired the property knowing (or was in a position to know) the conditions for which the applicant is seeking relief. The hardship has not been self-created for the following reasons: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPUCAT/ON FORM PAGE G AREA VARIANCE - PLEASE ANSWERTHE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Dimensional Requirements 18" logo Other: Regional Commercial District Requirement Requested 18" 20" To grant an area variance, the ZBA must balance the benefits to the applicant and the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and community, taking into consideration the following: 1. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by other feasible means. Identify what alternatives to the variance have been explored (alternative designs, attempts to purchase land, etc.) and why they are not feasible. TIFIT,1.711• like to.--• the Innn the same the - .• •. ,. i... smaller would get lost.. the smze-Qf thearea and the height of the Porte 2. Whether granting the variance will produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. Granting the variance will not create a detriment to nearby properties or an undesirable change in the neighborhood character for the following reasons: We are only asking to stay with th ,;nme size sign face that is alrPachl there There will be no ndesir hle ch nge Revised 01/2021 ZON/NGBOARD OFAPPEALSAPPUCAT1oNFORM PAGE 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: The maximum size of logos or letting is 18"by code standards we are requesting to be allowed a logo of 22" the same size of the existing logo that is there now. 4. Whether the variance will have adverse physical or environmental effects on neighborhood or district. The requested variance will not have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood or district for the following reasons: The design we are looking to replace is the same size as the existing one 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created (although this does not necessarily preclude the granting of an area variance). Explain whether the alleged difficulty was or was not self-created: Due to the size and height of the Porte Cocher, a smaller size logo would look lost on the facade Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPE4LsAPPL/CAT/ON FORM DISCLOSURE PAGE 8 Does any City officer, employee, or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? m No ❑ Yes If "yes", a statement disclosing the name, residence and nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I/we, the property owner(s), or purchaser(s)/lessee(s) under contract, of the land in question, hereby request an appearance before the Zoning Board of Appeals. By the signature(s) attached hereto, I/we certify that the information provided within this application and accompanying documentation is, to the best of my/our knowledge, true and accurate. I/we further understand that intentionally providing false or misleading information is grounds for immediate denial of this application. Furthermore, I/we hereby authorize the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this appeal. Date: (applicant signature) Date: (applicant signature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign. 2/20/25 u Owner Signature: Date: Owner Signature: Date: Revised 01/2021 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS F, �r ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS k. JV.9 C+ y HaLL- 474 6ro-a-&wa-ySa-raffia,Spri."p, NevrYm-kl1z-FeL: 518 -58 7 -3550 Y2533 wwwsaralvga-Spri hgyorg INSTRUCTIONS APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD FORAN INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/ORVARIANCE EXTENSION APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. ELIGIBILITY: To apply for relief from the City's Zoning Ordinance, an applicant must be the property owner(s) or lessee, or have an option to lease or purchase the property in question. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) shall not accept any application for appeal that includes a parcel which has a written violation from the Zoning and Building Inspector that is not the subject of the application. 2. COMPLETE SUBMISSIONS: Applicants are encouraged to work with City staff to ensure a complete application. The ZBA will only consider properly completed applications that contain I original and 1 digital version of the following: ❑ Completed application pages I and 8, the pages relating to the requested relief (p. 2 for interpretation or extension, pp. 3-5 for use variance, pp. 6-7 for area variance), and any additional supporting materials/ documentation. "HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED" ❑ Completed SEQR Environmental Assessment Form — short or long form as required by action. http://www. dec.ny.gov/docs/perm its—ej—operations_pdf/seafpartone.pdf ❑ Detailed "to scale" drawings of the proposed project — folded and no larger than 24"x 36". Identify all existing and proposed structures, lot boundaries and dimensions, and the relationship of structures to the lot dimensions. Also, include any natural or manmade features that might affect your property (e.g., drains, ponds, easements, etc.). ❑ Photographs showing the site and subject of your appeal, and its relationship to adjacent properties. 3. APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE): Make checks payable to the "Commissioner of Finance". REFER TO THE CURRENT FEE WORKSHEET INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. Check City's website (vvww.saratoga-springs.org) for meeting dates. Revised 01/2021 ZONING 8OARDAPPE4L APPUCAT/ON /Nsmucr/oNS PUBLIC HEARING ADVERTISEMENT PAGE2 The Zoning Board of Appeals is required to hold a public hearing on each submitted application within ninety (90) days from when it is determined to be properly complete by City staff. City staff will prepare a legal notice for the public hearing and arrange to have the public hearing announcement printed in the legal notice section of a local publication at least 5 days before the hearing. PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION Applicants are required to mail a copy of the public hearing legal notice to all property owners within the following distances from the boundaries of the land in question: Type of variance Distance for property owner notification Use variance 250 feet Area variance & Interpretation 100 feet This notice must be sent at least 7 days but not more than 20 das before the date of the public hearing. City staff will email a copy of the "property owner notification letter" to the applicant. The applicant must then send the notification letter to the nearby property owners. Applicants may not include any other materials in this mailing. The mailing must be certified by the U.S. Post Office. Prior to the public hearing, applicants must present the Post Office "certificates of mailing" to the ZBA. If "certificates of mailing' are not presented prior to the hearing, the hearing will be cancelled. Revised 01/2021 City of Saratoga Springs OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FEES - 2023 UOrnprehensive Plan amendment $1,800 + $300/acre Zoning Ordinance amendment $800 + $300/acre Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment $800 + $300/acre jApplication to Zoning Board of Appeals Use Variance $1,400 + $50/app Area Variance - Residential $350/ 1st var +$50/app +$150/ea add variance Area Variance - Non-residential $1000/1st var + $50/app+ $200/ ea add variance Interpretations $650 + $50/app Post Work Application Fee Application Fee x 2 + $50/app Variance extensions 50% of Application fee + $50/app Application to Design Review Commission Demolition $500 Residential Structures Principal $70 Accessory $70 Extension $35 Modification $55 Multi -Family, Comm, Mixed -Use Structures Sketch $200 Principal $650 Extension $250 Modification $400 Multi -Family, Comm, Mixed -Use Accessory, Signs, Awnings Principal $150 Extension $100 Modification $150 Post Work Application Fee Application Fee x 2 Application to Planning Board Special Use Permit $1200 + $50/app Temporary Use Permit $500 Special Use Permit - extension $400 Special Use Permit - modification $550 + $50/app Site Plan Review - incl. PUD: Sketch Plan $400 per sketch Site Plan Full Residential $400 + $250/unit Non-residential $800 + $150/1000 sf Administrative SPR Residential $400 Non-residential $800 Extension Residential $250 Non-residential $350 Subdivision - incl. PUD: Sketch Plan $400 per sketch Preliminary Approval Residential: 1-5 lots $700 + $50/app Residential: 6-10lots $1100 + $50/app Residential: 11-20 lots $1450 + $50/app Residential: 21+ lots $1800 + $50/app Residential - extension $350 Final Approval Residential $1,550 + $200/lot + $50/app Non- Residential $2,400/lot + $50/app Final Approval Modification Residential $400 + $50/app Non- Residential $800 + $50/app Final Approval Extension Residential $250 Non- Residential $350 Lot Line Adjustment/Subdivision Administrative Actioi $400 Letter of Credit - modification or extension $400 Letter of Credit - collection up to 1 % of LoC Recreation Fee $2000/lot or unit Land Disturbance $750 + $35/acre Watercourse/Wetland Permit $750 SEQRA EIS Review (Draft & Final) TBD OPED Fees 5 P age 1 of 1 V ON 03 W W� sP.�yc v 'oE oeQe C1 Ke Zeac m z°1Yic � wo pWoc •VZ 1d 5 i rn z K 4z4 . vp' a 4 "HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED* [FOR OFFICE USEI It sir CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS y. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 -� TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 \IORATEo ,9www.saratoga-spfings.org APPLICATION FOR: \ INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION (Application #) (Project Title) Check if PH Required Staff Review APPLICANTS) OWNERS) (lfnot WRlicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT Name Adirondack Sign Co. for Allen Ind. GCP Saratoga LLC Adirondack Sign Co. LLC 11351 49th St. North Address Clearwater FI. 33762 Phone / Email Primary Contact Person: []Applicant 150 Stafford Ave. Ste. 215 72 Ballston Ave. Wayne Pa. 19087 Saratoga Springs NY 12866 518-409-7446 ❑Owner QAttomey/Agent *An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Applicant's interest in the premises: m Owner ❑ Lessee ❑ Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION 125 South Broadway Saratoga I .Property Address/Location: 2. Date acquired by current owner: Hotel 4. Present use of property: 178 35 1 14 Tax Parcel No.: (for example. 165.52 — 4 — 37) 3. Zoning District when purchased: T-5 5. Current Zoning District: 6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property? ❑ Yes (when? For what? ) m No 7. Is property located within (check all that apply)?: ❑ Historic District 50 Architectural Review District ❑ 500' of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state highway? 8. Brief description of proposed action: To remove the existing monument sign and put up a new updated version of the same size height, width and colors on top of the existing stone base.T-5 9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? ❑ Yes Ed No 10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? ❑ Yes O No 11. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check all that apply): ❑ INTERPRETATION (p. 2) ❑ VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) ❑ USE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) 12 AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) Revised 01/2021 ZON/NGBOARD OFAPPEALSAPPLICATIONFORM PAGE2 INTERPRETATION — PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): I. Identify the section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance for which you are seeking an interpretation: Section(s) 2. How do you request that this section be interpreted? 3. If interpretation is denied, do you wish to request alternative zoning relief? MYes []No 4. If the answer to #3 is "yes," what alternative relief do you request?[] Use Variance ❑ Area Variance EXTENSION OFAVARIANCE — PLEASE ANSWERTHE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): 1. Date original variance was granted: 2. Type of variance granted? ❑ Use ❑ Area 3. Date original variance expired: 5. Explain why the extension is necessary. Why wasn't the original timeframe sufficient? When requesting an extension of time for an existing variance, the applicant must prove that the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted have not changed. Specifically demonstrate that there have been no significant changes on the site, in the neighborhood, or within the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted: Revised 01/2021 ZON/NGBDARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT1aNFORM USE VARIANCE — PLEASE ANSWERTHE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): A use variance is requested to permit the following: FAGE.3 For the Zoning Board to grant a request for a use variance, an applicant must prove that the zoning regulations create an unnecessary hardship in relation to that property. In seeking a use variance, New York State law requires an applicant to prove all four of the following "tests". That the applicant cannot realize a reasonable financial return on initial investment for any currently permitted use on the property. "Dollars & cents" proof must be submitted as evidence. The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return for the following reasons: A. Submit the following financial evidence relating to this property (attach additional evidence as needed): 1) Date of purchase: Purchase amount: $. 2) Indicate dates and costs of any improvements made to property after purchase: Date Improvement 3) Annual maintenance expenses: $ 5) Annual income generated from property: 6) City assessed value: 4) Annual taxes: $ Cost Equalization rate: Estimated Market Value: $ 7) Appraised Value: $ Appraiser: Date: Appraisal Assumptions: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPE4LSAPPUCAT/ON FORM B. Has property been listed for sale with DYes If "yes", for how long? the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)? UNo 1) Original listing date(s): Original listing price: $ If listing price was reduced, describe when and to what extent: 2) Has the property been advertised in the newspapers or other publications? OYes ❑No If yes, describe frequency and name of publications: 3) Has the property had a "For Sale" sign posted on it? ❑Yes ❑ No If yes, list dates when sign was posted: 4) How many times has the property been shown and with what results? PAGE 4 2. That the financial hardship relating to this property is unique and does not apply to a substantial portion of the neighborhood. Difficulties shared with numerous other properties in the same neighborhood or district would not satisfy this requirement. This previously identified financial hardship is unique for the following reasons: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPUCAT/ON FORM PAGES 3. That the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Changes that will alter the character of a neighborhood or district would be at odds with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. The requested variance will not alter the character of the neighborhood for the following reasons: 4. That the alleged hardship has not been self-created. An applicant (whether the property owner or one acting on behalf of the property owner) cannot claim "unnecessary hardship" if that hardship was created by the applicant, or if the applicant acquired the property knowing (or was in a position to know) the conditions for which the applicant is seeking relief. The hardship has not been self-created for the following reasons: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/C4T/ON FORM PAGE 6 AREAVARIANCE— PLEASE ANSWERTHE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): 19.18.10 The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Dimensional Requirements District Requirement Monument Signs only 12 sq. ft. in size 12 sq. ft. Requested 14.5 sq. ft. Other: To grant an area variance, the ZBA must balance the benefits to the applicant and the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and community, taking into consideration the following: I . Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by other feasible means. Identify what alternatives to the variance have been explored (alternative designs, attempts to purchase land, etc.) and why they are not feasible. We have looked into smaller monument sign, but we would have to change the existing posts that are already mounted into the base, and at such cost to completely redo the entire base we are looking to keep costs down and the existing sign that is there was already allowed an area variance. 2. Whether granting the variance will produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. Granting the variance will not create a detriment to nearby properties or an undesirable change in the neighborhood character for the following reasons: There will be no undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or nearby properties, as we are keeping the new _proposed monument sign the same size as the existing one. Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPE4LSAPPL/c4T/ON FORM PAGE 7 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: The variance we are requesting is not a substantial one as we are only asking for 2.5 sq. ft above the required code of 12 sq. ft for a total of 14.5 sq. ft. 4. Whether the variance will have adverse physical or environmental effects on neighborhood or district. The requested variance will not have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood or district for the following reasons: The monument sign that is already in place is the same size and the proposed new sign, there will be no difference in size or style. S. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created (although this does not necessarily preclude the granting of an area variance). Explain whether the alleged difficulty was or was not self-created: This was not self created, as we are going with size of the existing sign and the post placement on the base of the sign. Revised 01/2021 ZON/NG BOARD OFAPPE4L4APPUG4TIoN FORM DISCLOSURE PAGE 8 Does any City officer, employee, or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? m No []Yes If "yes", a statement disclosing the name, residence and nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I/we, the property owner(s), or purchaser(s)/lessee(s) under contract, of the land in question, hereby request an appearance before the Zoning Board of Appeals. By the signature(s) attached hereto, I/we certify that the information provided within this application and accompanying documentation is, to the best of my/our knowledge, true and accurate. I/we further understand that intentionally providing false or misleading information is grounds for immediate denial of this application. Furthermore, I/we hereby authorize the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this appeal. Date: (applicant signature) Date: (applicant signature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign. waz�� !�� 2/20/25 u Owner Signature: Date: Owner Signature: Date: Revised 01/2021 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS City Hall. - 474 6roa.olw" -1 Sara faga Seri v�gy, New York/ 1286G �cORPoeaTEo ,9`�. TeL- 528-587-3550 X25-33 wwwsaratoVo--s-p-i ,gyorg INSTRUCTIONS APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD FORAN INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/ORVARIANCE EXTENSION APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. ELIGIBILITY: To apply for relief from the City's Zoning Ordinance, an applicant must be the property owner(s) or lessee, or have an option to lease or purchase the property in question. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) shall not accept any application for appeal that includes a parcel which has a written violation from the Zoning and Building Inspector that is not the subject of the application. 2. COMPLETE SUBMISSIONS: Applicants are encouraged to workwith City staff to ensure a complete application. The ZBA will only consider properly completed applications that contain 1 original and 1 digital va Jion of the following: ❑ Completed application pages I and 8, the pages relating to the requested relief (p. 2 for interpretation or extension, pp. 3-5 for use variance, pp. 6-7 for area variance), and any additional supporting materials/ documentation. "HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED" ❑ Completed SEQR Environmental Assessment Form — short or long form as required by action. http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits—ej_operations—pdf/seafpartone. pdf ❑ Detailed "to scale" drawings of the proposed project — folded and no larger than 24"x 36". Identify all existing and proposed structures, lot boundaries and dimensions, and the relationship of structures to the lot dimensions. Also, include any natural or manmade features that might affect your property (e.g., drains, ponds, easements, etc.). ❑ Photographs showing the site and subject of your appeal, and its relationship to adjacent properties. 3. APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE): Make checks payable to the "Commissioner of Finance". REFER TO THE CURRENT FEE WORKSHEET INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. Check City's website (www.saratoga-sprinQs.org) for meeting dates. Revised 01/2021 ZONINGRoAwAPPEALAPPLIGITloN/Nsmuc oNS PUBLIC HEARING ADVERTISEMENT PAGEZ The Zoning Board of Appeals is required to hold a public hearing on each submitted application within ninety (90) days from when it is determined to be properly complete by City staff. City staff will prepare a legal notice for the public hearing and arrange to have the public hearing announcement printed in the legal notice section of a local publication at least 5 days before the hearing. PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION Applicants are required to mail a copy of the public hearing legal notice to all property owners within the following distances from the boundaries of the land in question: Type of variance Distance for property owner notification Use variance 250 feet Area variance & Interpretation 100 feet This notice must be sent at least 7 days but not more than 20 dVs before the date of the public hearing. City staff will email a copy of the "property owner notification letter" to the applicant. The applicant must then send the notification letter to the nearby property owners. Applicants may not include any other materials in this mailing. The mailing must be certified by the U.S. Post Office. Prior to the public hearing, applicants must present the Post Office "certificates of mailing" to the ZBA. If "certificates of mailing" are not presented prior to the hearing, the hearing will be cancelled. Revised 01/2021 City of Saratoga Springs OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FEES - 2023 Comprehensive Plan amendment $1,800 + $300/acre Zoning Ordinance amendment $800 + $300/acre Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment S800 + S300/acre Application to Zoning Board of Appeals Use Variance $1,400 + $50/app Area Variance - Residential $350/1st var +$50/app +$150/ea add variance Area Variance - Non-residential $1000/1st var+ $50/app+ $200/ ea add variance Interpretations $650 + $50/app Post Work Application Fee Application Fee x 2 + $50/app Variance extensions 50% of Application fee + $50/app Application to Design Review Commission Demolition $500 Residential Structures Principal $70 Accessory $70 Extension $35 Modification $55 Multi -Family, Comm, Mixed -Use Structures Sketch $200 Principal $650 Extension, $250 Modification $400 Multi -Family, Comm, Mixed -Use Accessory, Signs, Awnings Principal $150 Extension $100 Modification $150 Post Work Application Fee Application Fee x 2 Application to Planning Board Special Use Permit $1200 + $50/app Temporary Use Permit $500 Special Use Permit - extension $400 Special Use Permit - modification $550 + $50/app Site Plan Review - incl. PUD: Sketch Plan $400 per sketch Site Plan Full Residential $400 + $250/unit Non-residential $800 + $150/1000 sf Administrative SPR Residential $400 Non-residential $800 Extension Residential $250 Non-residential $350 Subdivision - incl. PUD: Sketch Plan $400 per sketch Preliminary Approval Residential: 1-5 lots $700 + $50/app Residential: 6-10 lots $1100 + $50/app Residential: 11-20 lots $1450 + $50/app Residential: 21+ lots $1800 + $50/app Residential - extension $350 Final Approval Residential $1,550 + $200/lot + $50/app Non- Residential $2,400/lot + $50/app Final Approval Modification Residential $400 + $50/app Non- Residential $800 + $50/app Final Approval Extension Residential $250 Non- Residential $350 Other: Lot Line Adjustment/Subdivision Administrative Aclioi $400 Letter of Credit - modification or extension $400 Letter of Credit - collection up to 1 % of LoC Recreation Fee $2000/lot or unit Land Disturbance $750 + $35/acre WatercourseNVetland Permit $750 SEQRA EIS Review Draft & Final TBD OPED Fees Page 1 of 1 A Yi oLro ° 0 400 =9=E a= 0- =aE z ma'v w Ie� d m z H . C w c € 9 w E awe= 0 o.e IN Z 13 w CJ' w w co IL R U 0 E v w- O m U1 c c a E v V O. v v V 4T M O C f0 u v 3 v ro u c Y N 7 0 O m t Y L- ai E c v E M1. w O ttoY C° N E c' y v Ym °D _ c_ 'c c oE - o +� av µ- s m E E x oO o W e to QNu -0— c CJ -O m _ tiA C y O C f0 c Eo VI U7 0 N •Y 'N .� v � aoo =bow o 3v°1 ry N O D U O O_w w G *'HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*" [FOR OFFICE USEI CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS =_ CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY r - SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 A- TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 �cORPORATEo www.saratoga-spnngs.org APPLICATION FOR: �11 8i�n INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION (Application #) (Project Title) Check if PH Required Staff Review APPUCANT(S)* OWNER(S) (lfnot applicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT Name Adirondack Sign Co. for Allen Ind. GCP Saratoga LLC. Adirondack Sign CO. LLC 11351 49th St. North Address Clearwater, FI. 33762 Phone / Email 150 Staffor Ave. Ste. 215 Wayne, Pa. 19087 72 Ballston Ave. Saratoga Springs NY 12866 518-409-7446 / Susan® adksignco.com Primary Contact Person: []Applicant Owner QAttomey/Agent * An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Applicant's interest in the premises: m Owner ❑ Lessee ❑ Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION 125 South Broadway Saratoga 1. Property Address/Location: 178 35 1 14 Tax Parcel No.: (for example: /6S.S2 — 4 — 37) 2. Date acquired by current owner: 3. Zoning District when purchased: Hotel T-5 4. Present use of property: 5. Current Zoning District: 6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property? ❑ Yes (when? For what? ) m No 7. Is property located within (check all that apply)?: ❑ Historic District M Architectural Review District ❑ 500' of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state highway? 8. Brief description of proposed action: We are proposing a new wall sign located on the upper section of the north facing 9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? ❑ Yes It No 10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? ❑ Yes O No 11. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check all thatapp/): ❑ INTERPRETATION (p. 2) ❑ VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) ❑ USE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) 12 AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL1cATION FORM PAGE2 INTERPRETATION — PLEASE ANSWERTHE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): 1. Identify the section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance for which you are seeking an interpretation: Section(s) 2. How do you request that this section be interpreted? 3. If interpretation is denied, do you wish to request alternative zoning relief? []Yes ❑No 4. If the answer to #3 is "yes," what alternative relief do you request?❑ Use Variance ❑ Area Variance EXTENSION OF A VARIANCE — PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): 1. Date original variance was granted: 2. Type of variance granted? ❑ Use ❑ Area 3. Date original variance expired: 5. Explain why the extension is necessary. Why wasn't the original timeframe sufficient? When requesting an extension of time for an existing variance, the applicant must prove that the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted have not changed. Specifically demonstrate that there have been no significant changes on the site, in the neighborhood, or within the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPUCATIoN FORM USE VARIANCE —PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): A use variance is requested to permit the following: PAGE 3 For the Zoning Board to grant a request for a use variance, an applicant must prove that the zoning regulations create an unnecessary hardship in relation to that property. In seeking a use variance, New York State law requires an applicant to prove all four of the following "tests". 1. That the applicant cannot realize a reasonable financial return on initial investment for any currently permitted use on the property. "Dollars & cents" proof must be submitted as evidence. The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return for the following reasons: A. Submit the following financial evidence relating to this property (attach additional evidence as needed): 1) Date of purchase: Purchase amount: $ 2) Indicate dates and costs of any improvements made to property after purchase: Date Improvement Cost 3) Annual maintenance expenses: 5) Annual income generated from property: 4) Annual taxes: 6) City assessed value: $ Equalization rate: Estimated Market Value: $ 7) Appraised Value: $ Appraiser: Date: Appraisal Assum Revised O1/2021 ZON/NGBDARD OFAPPEAIsAPPL/CAT/ON FORM B. Has property been listed for sale with ❑Yes If "yes", for how long? the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)? IQNo 1) Original listing date(s): Original listing price: If listing price was reduced, describe when and to what extent: 2) Has the property been advertised in the newspapers or other publications? DYes ❑No If yes, describe frequency and name of publications: 3) Has the property had a "For Sale" sign posted on it? 0Yes ❑ No If yes, list dates when sign was posted: 4) How many times has the property been shown and with what results? PAGE 4 2. That the financial hardship relating to this property is unique and does not apply to a substantial portion of the neighborhood. Difficulties shared with numerous other properties in the same neighborhood or district would not satisfy this requirement. This previously identified financial hardship is unique for the following reasons: Revised O1/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPLICAT/ON FORM PAGES 3. That the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Changes that will alter the character of a neighborhood or district would be at odds with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. The requested variance will not alter the character of the neighborhood for the following reasons: 4. That the alleged hardship has not been self-created. An applicant (whether the property owner or one acting on behalf of the property owner) cannot claim "unnecessary hardship" if that hardship was created by the applicant, or if the applicant acquired the property knowing (or was in a position to know) the conditions for which the applicant is seeking relief. The hardship has not been self-created for the following reasons: Revised O1/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM AREA VARIANCE — PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Dimensional Requirements Nothing above second floor Other: Regional Commercial District Requirement Requested 22 sq. ft. PAGE 6 To grant an area variance, the ZBA must balance the benefits to the applicant and the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and community, taking into consideration the following: 1. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by other feasible means. Identify what alternatives to the variance have been explored (alternative designs, attempts to purchase land, etc.) and why they are not feasible. We are looking to add the Halo lit channel letters to the upper section of the facade, to aid in finding the facility. This building sits back in off the road and is located behind some very large trees. We do not want to take down the barrier of foliage, but the soft lighting of the Channel lettering will be a visual aid to motorists passing by. 2. Whether granting the variance will produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. Granting the variance will not create a detriment to nearby properties or an undesirable change in the neighborhood character for the following reasons: This will not create a detriment, the channel lettering is softly halo lit, as to not appear as a billboard. Revised 01/2021 ZONINGRoARD OFAPPE4LSAPPLIcAT1oNFORM PAGE 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: Taking into consideration the height and size of the build along with its location, set back off the road. This is not a substantial variance request. This signage is very tastefully designed with appearance and lighting taking in great consideration. 4. Whether the variance will have adverse physical or environmental effects on neighborhood or district. The requested variance will not have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood or district for the following reasons: There will not be an adverse physical or environment effect on the neighborhood, due to the tree line barrier in front of the building, and the soft halo lighting of the proposed signage. S. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created (although this does not necessarily preclude the granting of an area variance). Explain whether the alleged difficulty was or was not self-created: This was not self created, we are taking into consideration the location and need for visibility to the busy passing traffic. We are trying to help motorists and tourists easily find our location as per their needs. Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM DISCLOSURE PAGE 8 Does any City officer, employee, or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? m No []Yes If "yes", a statement disclosing the name, residence and nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I/we, the property owner(s), or purchaser(s)/lessee(s) under contract, of the land in question, hereby request an appearance before the Zoning Board of Appeals. By the signature(s) attached hereto, I/we certify that the information provided within this application and accompanying documentation is, to the best of my/our knowledge, true and accurate. I/we further understand that intentionally providing false or misleading information is grounds for immediate denial of this application. Furthermore, I/we hereby authorize the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this appeal. Date: (applicant signature) Date: (applicant signature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign. xa�6� !�� 2/20/25 u Owner Signature: Date: Owner Signature: Date: Revised 01/2021 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS C,(y Hall, 474 6roadwaj p x Saralv-ga Sp-ri&v .51, N&w-Yo-rkl:L2866 �c�RPORgTED �9�y Te,L: 518-587-3550 X2533 www:sara�oga-sari ,6p. rg INSTRUCTIONS APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD FORAN INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREAVARIANCE AND/ORVARIANCE EXTENSION APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. ELIGIBILITY: To apply for relief from the City's Zoning Ordinance, an applicant must be the property owner(s) or lessee, or have an option to lease or purchase the property in question. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) shall not accept any application for appeal that includes a parcel which has a written violation from the Zoning and Building Inspector that is not the subject of the application. 2. COMPLETE SUBMISSIONS: Applicants are encouraged to work with City staff to ensure a complete application. The ZBA will only consider properly completed applications that contain 1 origiQ-1 �7o E i Va �ion of the following: ❑ Completed application pages I and 8, the pages relating to the requested relief (p. 2 for interpretation or extension, pp. 3-5 for use variance, pp. 6-7 for area variance), and any additional supporting materials/ documentation. "HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED" ❑ Completed SEQR Environmental Assessment Form — short or long form as required by action. http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/perm its_ei—operations—pdf/seafpartone.pdf ❑ Detailed "to scale" drawings of the proposed project — folded and no larger than 24"x 36". Identify all existing and proposed structures, lot boundaries and dimensions, and the relationship of structures to the lot dimensions. Also, include any natural or manmade features that might affect your property (e.g., drains, ponds, easements, etc.). ❑ Photographs showing the site and subject of your appeal, and its relationship to adjacent properties. 3. APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE): Make checks payable to the "Commissioner of Finance". REFER TO THE CURRENT FEE WORKSHEET INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. Check City's website (www.saratoga-springs.oig) for meeting dates. Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARDAPPEAL APPL/CATIONINSTRUCTIONS PUBLIC HEARING ADVERTISEMENT PAGE2 The Zoning Board of Appeals is required to hold a public hearing on each submitted application within ninety (90) days from when it is determined to be properly complete by City staff. City staff will prepare a legal notice for the public hearing and arrange to have the public hearing announcement printed in the legal notice section of a local publication at least 5 days before the hearing. PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION Applicants are required to mail a copy of the public hearing legal notice to all property owners within the following distances from the boundaries of the land in question: Type of variance Distance for property owner notification Use variance 250 feet Area variance & Interpretation 100 feet This notice must be sent at least 7 days but not more than 20 das before the date of the public hearing. City staff will email a copy of the "property owner notification letter" to the applicant. The applicant must then send the notification letter to the nearby property owners. Applicants may not include any other materials in this mailing. The mailing must be certified by the U.S. Post Office. Prior to the public hearing, applicants must present the Post Office "certificates of mailing" to the ZBA. If "certificates of mailing" are not presented prior to the hearing, the hearing will be cancelled. Revised 01/2021 2021 LAND USE BOARD FEE WORKSHEET OPED Fees Type 2021 Fee Application to Zoning Board ofAppeals[1][2] TOTAL SNARIANCE Use Variance $1100+$50/app Area Variance -Residential $275/var+$50/app+$125 each acid'I variance Area Variance - Multl-Famlly, Comm, Mixed -Use $660/var+$50/app+$200 each add'I variance Interpretations $550+$50/app Post -Work Application Fee Add 50%App fee+$50/app Variance extensions 50%ofAppfee+$50/app Application to Design Review Commission [1] TOTAL #STRUCTURE Demolition $385 Residential Structures Principal $55 Accessory $55 Extension $35 Modification $55 Multi -Family, Comm, Mixed -Use Structures Sketch $165 Principal $550 Extension $200 Modification $330 Multi -Family, Comm, Mixed -Use Accessory, Signs, Awnings Principal $140 Extension $75 Modification $140 Post -Work Application Fee Add 50%App fee Application to Planning Board [1] TOTAL #STRUCTURE Special Use Permit [2] $990+$50/app Special Use Permit -extension $330 Special Use Permit -modification [2] $450+$50/app SltePlan Revlew-Incl. PUD: Sketch Plan $330 Residential $330+$200/unit Residential -extension $200 Residential -modification $400 Non-residential $660+$130/1000sf Non -Residential -extension $300 Non -Residential -modification $650 Subdivision-Incl.PUD: TOTAL #LOTS Sketch Plan $330 Preliminary Approval [2] Residential: 1-5 lots $660+$50/app Residential: 6-10lots $990+$50/app Residential; 11-20lots $1320+$50/app Residential: 2l+lots $1650+50/app Residential -extension $330 Final Approval [2] Residential $1320+$175/lot+$50/app Non- Residential $2000/lot+$50/app Final Approval Modification [2] Residential $330+$50/app Non- Residential $550 +$50/app Final Approval Extension Residential $135 Non -Residential $330 Other: TOTAL #LOT/ACRE Post -Work Application Fee Add 501A App fee Lot Line Adjustment $350 Letter of Credit -modification or extension $440 Letter of Credit - collection uptol%ofLoC Recreation Fee $2000/10torunit Land Disturbance $660+$55/acre SEORA EIS Review (Draft & Final) TBD Legal Noticing ff PB requires Public Hearing $50/app [1] Fees are based on per structure, except where noted. $0.00 TOTAL DUE (2] Legal ad required; Includes City processingand publishing ForAdmin/strat/ve Use Total Paid at Intake Revised Fee Balance Due _/� Balance Paid Staffapproval 12 , NMI l}tilt .. 1j' ry TY 1 � 0- N, Ems• i �-¢I'FFgr ��,r � ��—�•`� 11 {�C' � � Wwf1v . 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