HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250166 233 West Ave Pitney Meadows Fencing Advisory Opinion
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Tamie Ehinger, Chair
Rob DuBoff, Vice Chair
Chris Bennett
Leslie DiCarlo
Jeff Gritsavage
Geoff Wood
Karen Cavotta, Alternate
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
D ESIGN R EVIEW B OARD
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City Hall - 474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Tel: 518-587-3550 x.2515 fax: 518-580-9480
www.saratoga-springs.org
March 24, 2025
To: Brooke McConnell, Executive Director
Pitney Meadows Community Farms
223 West Avenue
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
RE: Advisory Opinion to Pitney Meadows Community Farm – Deer Fencing (App #20250166)
Dear Pitney Meadows Community Farm,
On March 19, 2025 the Design Review Board reviewed your application proposing 8-foot deer fencing around your
production fields, pursuant to the terms of your conservation easement, with the intent to address the recurrent deer
damage to your crops.
The proposal for 8-foot deer fencing is considered an effective and sustainable solution to address the issue of deer
damage by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). The fencing is considered an
improvement under section 1.03 of the easement, and is permitted under section 3.05.11 (D) on condition that it does
not block or significantly detract from scenic viewshed areas.
The Board was in support of the project, as it not only protects your crops and supports your farming operations, but it also
preserves the character of the land without diminishing the public enjoyment of the viewshed area.
After review, the DRB issued the following finding:
The DRB hereby finds that the proposed deer fencing is consistent with the intent and objectives of the Architectural
Review Overlay and the design process. The DRB issues a favorable recommendation on the 8-foot deer fencing made
with galvanized steel posts and woven mesh wire. The plans call for four swinging gates in the fencing for tractor access.
The DRB motion for a favorable advisory opinion to Pitney Farms is demonstrated by the following vote - passed 7-0 (T.
Ehinger, R. DuBoff, C. Bennett, J. Gritsavage, L. DiCarlo, G. Wood, K. Cavotta)
Respectfully,
Tamie Ehinger,
Design Review Board Chair