HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250308 110 Excelsior Ave Saratoga Quality Hardware Area Variance Application**HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**
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CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296
TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533
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APPLICATION FOR:
INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE,
AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION
Name
(Application #)
(Project Title)
Check if PH Required
Staff Review
APPLICANT(S)* OWNERS) (/fnotappAcant) ATTORNEY/AGENT
Saratogs Quality Hardware Inc AJ Signs
110-112 Excelsior Ave
Address
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
518-584-9180
Phone
Email Louiseeddy@sqhinc.com
842 Saratoga Rd
Burnt Hills NY 12027
518-399-9292 /
Kristen@ajsigns.com
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
110 Excelsior Ave
1. Property Address/Location:
166 4 2.1
Tax Parcel No.:
(for example. /65.52 — 4 — 37)
2. Date acquired by current owner: 3. Zoning District when purchased:
Hardware and lumber store NC
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? )
Ia 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: Installation of new wall sign for Quality Lumber and Hardware to replace existing box
sign. New sign will have letters and logo teller than 18"
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 V No
11. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check all thatapp/y):
❑ INTERPRETATION (p. 2) ❑ VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) ❑ USE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) 12 AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7)
Revised 01/2021
ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPLICAT/ON FORM
AREA VARIANCE — PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary):
12.3 (b) 4
The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s)
Dimensional Requirements District Requirement Requested
Height of letters 18" 24"
Height of Logo 18" 48"
Other:
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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 current requirement does not adequately account for the large distance from the road as well as customer vehicles in the
parking lot that could significantly limits its effectiveness. A larger sign would address this issue and ensure clear communication
with the passing motorists.
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:
The proposed signage, designed with attention to aesthetics and safety, poses no detriment to the surrounding area or the
environment. Its integration will support the flow of information while maintaining harmony with the neighborhood's character.
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3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons:
We do not believe that the requested variance should be considered substantial, as the business is located approximately 75 feet
from the roadway. Given this distance, the visibility of the sign is crucial to effectively communicate with passing traffic.
To achieve maximum visibility, the proposed letters need to be taller, ensuring the sign serves its intended purpose without
negatively impacting the surrounding area.
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:
We believe the proposed letter size will have no adverse impact on the environment or the physical conditions of the
neighborhood. Additionally, the letters will be unlit to avoid causing any undue glare or disturbance to nearby residents during
nighttime hours. This ensures that the signage is both functional and considerate of the surrounding community
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:
While the need for a sign larger than 18 inches could be viewed as self-created, it is essential to acknowledge that this does not
lessen the importance of ensuring maximum visibility for motorists traveling on Excelsior Avenue. The unique circumstances of
the property's distance from the roadway necessitate enhanced signage to effectively communicate with passing traffic and
support the functionality of the business.
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DISCLOSURE
Does any City officer, employee, or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in
this application? []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 infom-iation 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 pplication for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this appeal.
Date:,3/2iJ�kt
(applicant signature)
Date:
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If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign.
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