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Online Form Submittal: Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
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Date Wed 4/9/2025 5:42 PM
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Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
SUBMIT COMMENTS REGARDING CITY PROJECTS
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Land Use Board Design Review Board
Name John McMahon
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Address 18 Marvin Aly
City Saratoga Springs
State NY
Zip Code 12866
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Project Name 30-30 1/2 Caroline Street Building Expansion
Project Number 20240720.
Project Address 30-30 1/2 Caroline Street
Comments Dear Design Review Board:
Please do not approve the 30-30 1/2 Caroline Street Building
Expansion as is currently configured in the updated proposal.
The building is far too massive and blocky to fit into the historic
legacy of Saratoga Springs. It is likewise too high.
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In fact, it is hardly any different from a number of other decently
developed properties in or near the urban core.
The last thing that the City needs is yet another overpowering
structure that looms over the surrounding neighborhood.
The DRB has a responsibility to promote sensible and
attractive buildings that will at least attempt to preserve the
charm of Saratoga Springs.
As currently proposed, the size and appearance of 30-30 1/2
Caroline Street fails to do that.
Until others more knowledgeable can offer viable solutions to
how the project can be improved, It should be rejected as it
stands.
John McMahon
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