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Online Form Submittal: Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
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Date Fri 5/16/2025 9:33 AM
To Mark Graham <Mark.Graham@saratoga-springs.org>; Susan Barden <Susan.Barden@saratoga-springs.org>
Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
SUBMIT COMMENTS REGARDING CITY PROJECTS
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Land Use Board Planning Board
Name Jim Lombardo
Email Address jal@horiganlaw.com
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Address 35 Park Place
City Saratoga Springs
State New York
Zip Code 12866
Phone Number 518-584-8366
Project Name Park Place - Cottage Street condo site plan review
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Project Address Park Place at Cottage Street
Comments My wife and I have lived at 35 Park Place for over 40 years.
Unfortunately, we were on vacation from April 29 to May 9 and
thus had not received the notification letter in time to file a
comment or attend the May 8 hearing.
However, I feel strong enough that I want to join my friends and
neighbors to oppose the project.
The construction planned is too big and will harm this quiet
neighborhood. I need not repeat the arguments expressed at
the hearing or the written comments, which we viewed online. I
5/16/25, 9:37 AM Mail - Mark Graham - Outlook
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will just point out that all the opposition came from neighbors.
The only supporters did not live in the neighborhood and
appeared to be a friend or relative of the landowners.
The owners have not been good stewards of the property since
purchasing it. They immediately installed a tall fence, obscuring
the entire property. They failed to remove snow from the
sidewalk, in violation of city code. They allowed bushes to
overgrow onto the sidewalk. They should not be rewarded with
approval of their project as proposed.
Thank you for your consideration.
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