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Y ENGINEERING DPC.
76 WASHINGTON ST. SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
518 / 587-1340
TRANSMITTAL SHEET
TO: FROM: Zoning Board of Appeals Tonya Yasenchak
COMPANY: DATE:
City of Saratoga Springs MARCH 13, 2025
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38 Oak St. – ZBA Application
Revised Area Calcs
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To the City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals:
Y Engineering DPC. herein respectfully submits the following revised materials & information for
ZBA review of variances requested for proposed development at 38 Oak St.
1) Revised Garage Plans: The garage size has been modified to decrease the overall building
coverage.
- The depth of the garage has been reduced by 2’-0.
- The rear roof overhang has been reduced to 0”.
- The side & front overhangs have been reduced to 8”.
2) Revised Plot Plan: The plot plan has been modified to depict the proposed revised garage
plans and garage location on the site. As a result of the reduced garage size, we shifted the garage
towards the alley to reduce the zoning variance required for the western setback.
3) Lot Coverage Calce:
Existing Lot Area: 4, 500 sq.ft.
Existing House Coverage: 1,520 sq.ft.
Proposed Revised Garage: 560 sq.ft.
Total Structure Coverage: 2,080 sq.ft. = 46.2% = 46.5% coverage requested
Paved Area & Walks: 850 sq. ft. (+/-)
Total Proposed Impervious: 2,930 sq.ft. = 65.1% impervious < 70 % max. allowed
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4) Modified Zoning Variances requested:
a) Lot Coverage
- Original variance requested: 48% (8% = 20% relief)
- Modified variance requested: 46.5% (6.5% = 16.3% relief)
- Requested variance reduced 3.7%
b) Min. Side Setback for Accessory Structure
- Original variance requested: 3.3’ (1.7’ = 34” relief)
- Modified variance requested: 3.5’ (1.5’ = 30% relief)
- Requested variance reduce 4%
c) Porch roof: 0’ setback to alley (remains unchanged)
d) Total side setback: 3.0’ (western setback towards Oak St. – remains unchanged)
5) Original Barn Size: The ZBA requested information about the original barn that had been on
the property prior to 2022. Y Engineering reviewed tax information and photos from 2022:
- Tax records of 1925 Barn size: 16’ x 19’ (does not include roof overhangs or shed)
- Estimated garage with 12” roof overhangs: 17’ x 20’ = 357 sq.ft.
- Estimated shed size (from photo): 19’ x 16’ = 304
- Estimated total barn / shed: 661 sq.ft.
- Proposed new Garage: 560 sq.ft. = approx. 101 sq. ft. reduction
6) Consistency with the Neighborhood: We believe that the this proposed project is consistent
with the neighborhood as the City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board granted more relief to the
property directly to the South of the project site in 2017. The adjacent property has a lot the same
exact size as this project. The precedent was set in 2017, not only for coverage variances, but for
the use of the property as a (2) family. This proposed project is requesting lesser area variances
with no additional dwelling. Denial of the requested variances would appear to be arbitrary in
comparison.
- Adjacent property: Variance for 50.1% bldg. coverage (25% relief by current standards)
- 38 Oak St. Project: Current variance requested = 46.5% (6.5% = 16.3% relief)
- Comparison: Current project requires 8.7% less relief than adjacent ZBA approved site
It is our professional opinion that with the reduction in size of the proposed new garage and the
resulting reduced variances, the requested relief is consistent with the neighborhood, does not
have any negative environmental impacts on the neighborhood and does not negatively affect the
character of the neighborhood.
We look forward to discussion with the ZBA regarding this application at the March 24th meeting.
Thank you for your time and cooperation.
Tonya Yasenchak, PE
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DAVID LYNCH
DEED NO. 2021000408
LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF
ALAN W. EDSTROM AND
ANDREA B. COSTANZO
DEED NO. 2008029461
LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF
SCOTT D. AND JENNIFER STEIMLE
DEED NO. 2017009969
TWO STORY HOUSE
NO. 38 OAK STREET
LANDS OF
TRADEWIND HOLDINGS, LLC
DEED NO. 2023016164
AREA = 4,500± SQ. FT.
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RIGHT OF WAY = 50 FT.
WIDTH OF PAVEMENT = 26± FT.
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MED HOME SERVICES LLC
DEED NO. 2022304231
PROPOSED
2 CAR GARAGE
CARRIAGE HOUSE
PROPOSED
PAVED DRIVEWAY
GRASS
AREA
DANIEL C. WHEELER, LS
NOONAN: 2 CAR GARAGE
PLOT PLAN FOR ZBA
SCALE:
LOCATION:
TITLE:
DATE:
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DEED REFERENCE:
ZONING INFORMATION:
MAP REFERENCE:
ENGINEERING, DPCY
2 CAR
GARAGE
GARAGE PLAN
(560 SQ.FT. COVERAGE)
# 38 OAK ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
DESIGN BY:
Y ENGINEERING, DPC.: TONYA YASENCHAK, PE
76 WASHINGTON ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
518/587-1340
PROPOSED
3/13/25 SCALE: 1/4" = 1' -0"
20'-0"
16-0 x 8-0 OVERHEAD DR
NOONAN RESIDENCE
26
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4'-1"
3-0
3-0
2-6
4'-0"12'-0"4'-0"
20'-0"
21'-4"0" ROOF
OVERHANG
8" ROOF
OVERHANG
8" ROOF
OVERHANGS
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19'-1"
BONUS ROOM
2nd FLOOR PLAN
# 38 OAK ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
DESIGN BY:ENGINEERING AMERICA CO.76 WASHINGTON ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
518/587-1340
PROPOSED
3/13/25 SCALE: 1/4" = 1' -0"
20'-0"
NOONAN RESIDENCE
26
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2
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21'-4"
19'-1"
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PARTIAL WALL or
36" MIN HT GUARD RAIL
6'-4" WALL HT
6'-4" WALL HT
TOWARDS ALLEY
TOWARDS HOUSE
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0" ROOF
OVERHANG
8" ROOF
OVERHANG
8" ROOF
OVERHANGS
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NORTH ELEVATION
NOONAN: CARRIAGE HOUSE
# 38 OAK ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
DESIGN BY:
Y ENGINEERING DPC - TONYA YASENCHAK, PE
76 WASHINGTON ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
518/587-1340
PROPOSED
3/13/25 SCALE: 1/4" = 1' -0"
20'-0"
WEST ELEVATION
NOONAN: CARRIAGE HOUSE
# 38 OAK ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
DESIGN BY:
Y ENGINEERING DPC - TONYA YASENCHAK, PE
76 WASHINGTON ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
518/587-1340
PROPOSED
3/10/25 SCALE: 1/4" = 1' -0"
25'-6"
SOUTH ELEVATION
NOONAN: CARRIAGE HOUSE
# 38 OAK ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
DESIGN BY:
Y ENGINEERING DPC - TONYA YASENCHAK, PE
76 WASHINGTON ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
518/587-1340
PROPOSED
3/13/25 SCALE: 1/4" = 1' -0"
20'-0"
EAST ELEVATION
NOONAN: CARRIAGE HOUSE
# 38 OAK ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
DESIGN BY:
Y ENGINEERING DPC - TONYA YASENCHAK, PE
76 WASHINGTON ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
518/587-1340
PROPOSED
3/13/25 SCALE: 1/4" = 1' -0"
25'-6"