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Home My WebLink About20250164 171 S Broadway Area Variance Application"HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED"" I (FOR OFFICEUSEI CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 •%C�RpORATED TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 �9�y www.saratoga-springs.org APPLICATION FOR: INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION (Application #) (Project Title) Check if PH Required Staff Review APPLICANT,Sl* OWNER(S) (/fnotapplicant) ATTORNEYiAGENT Name Arrow Bank AJ Signs PO Box 3086 Address Saratoga Springs NY Phone Email Greg. moore@arrowbank.com 842 Saratoga Rd Burnt Hills NY 12027 518-399-9291 Primary Contact Person: Applicant []Owner ❑✓ Attorney/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 171 S. Broadway 178 27 1 39 1. Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel No.: (for example: /6S.S2-4-37) 1 /1 /2025 U C 2. Date acquired by current owner: 3. Zoning District when purchased: Bank UC 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? j 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: - Replace existing monument sign with a new 84" x 48" internally lit sign. 9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? ❑ Yes &d No 10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? Yes 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) CA AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEA1sAPPLICATION 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 District Requirement Rec:uested 12 square feet (Existing sign is 25 Sq ft) 12 28 8' height 8' 8.7' Other: 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. The branding guidelines for the newly merged bank are to place signs of the same size and height at all of their locations for brand recognition and consistency. 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 new sign has a sleek modern design that will not be a detriment to the surrounding properties and area. This new sign will have push thru letters that will emit a soft glow at night through the letters only. Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD oFAPPE4LSAPPLICAT1oN FORM PAGE 7 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: We do not believe that the additional square footage should be seen as substantial the existing sign is 25 square feet. To make the sign at 12 square feet would reduce the visibility dramatically making wayfinding difficult in this area. Patrons/ Motorists are used to seeing the sign in its current state such a drastic change could create confusion while traveling to this location. 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 new sign will have no adverse effect on the environment. It will be equipped with low voltage leds that will emit a soft glow at night and will not produce any glare to the surrounding area/ neighborhood. 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: The difficulty could be seen as self created however should not diminish the need for the new bank to have brand consistency from branch to branch. As well as the need for the new bank to keep the existing amount of visibility to their sign and not have a dramatic decrease from what is there Revised 01/2021 ZoN/NG Ba4Ro OFAPPEALSAPPUGATIONFORM DISCLOSURE PAGE8 Does any City officer, employee, or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? [jNo OYes 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)/iessee(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 withJhis 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. Owner Signature: Owner Signature: Date: 2-12-25 Date: Revised 01/2021 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I - Project Information Instructions for Completint=- Part 1— Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1— Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Arrow Bank freestanding sign Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 171 South Broadway Brief Description of Proposed Action: Installation of 33 sq ft freestanding sign with an overall height of 8.6'. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 518-399-9291 AJ Signs E-Mail: Kristen@ajsigns.com Address: 842 Saratoga Rd City/PO: State: Zip Code: Burnt Hills New York 12027 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? a ❑ If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: rZ- ❑ 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 52272.00 sq ft acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 64 so It acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 52272 sq ft acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. ❑ Urban ❑ Rural (non -agriculture) ❑ Industrial m Commercial ❑ Residential (suburban) ❑ Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify): ❑ Parkland Page 1 of 3 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify: 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: MW RIME MEN ■ o ■ o M 0 VAUK 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No, describe method for providing potable water: ❑ ❑ 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: a❑ 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district NO YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the ❑ ❑ Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for ❑ ✓❑ archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? ❑✓ ❑ b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? ❑✓ ❑ If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: Page 2 of 3 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: [3 Shoreline ❑ Forest ❑ Agricultural/grasslands ❑ Early mid -successional ❑Wetland ❑ Urban ❑ Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? Frosted Elfin, Karner Blue ❑ ❑ 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non -point sources? NO YES If Yes, ✓❑ ❑ a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? ❑✓ ❑ b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? ❑ ❑ If Yes, briefly describe: 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: ❑ ❑ -19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes, describe: 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or NO YES completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: - — ❑ ❑✓ I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: �V" V Date: 6 Signature: Title: PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3 EAF Mapper Summary Report Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:28 PM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist 165.$2-222� T project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental 165.83 -3 assessment form EAF Not all questions asked in the EAF are 165 83:-1-23 answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF 165'83-1 33 165.83-1 22 165.83-2-38 question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although 16,5 83-12 ",165.83-1,-31165.83 1-321'65 83-1'-2'4 the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to f 78-- -1=A 165,43 2.-JE DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order 165.$3- f -3R." to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. Digital data is not a 165.83-1-281 +78.2 7-1-40.2 165 83-1-26 1 substitute for agency determinations. ' 2 178.27-1 -k4 178.,�26 1-6 178.2 7-1-40.1 78.27-4 4'C• 178.2 7-1-39 178-261 T 178.27-1-45 Saratoga Springs R cat, fie 178.27-1-9 178..27-1-8 9fingmtw 7ofonto H�rn+lf<:n on Lftt an�stx Y 8uftela— 1 Albany 1.78.26-1 48.2 SoLrc3s Est HERE Garml7 LSC,S ftterimc INCIRE<'A Sour= B6, HERE, Ga!rn'I 7S7;1S! TrSi&'Iaj. INCRE1,k"N'T P FEs''_- r t IF B" 'IRCan Er+ aN� t, W Este Chn 2, it-aw K ,r;: Esn K ic3 Es,r 1 'td� - dg hang;. 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