HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250165 131 Middle Ave Subdivision Supplemental Information- Cover Letter and Updated Plans
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Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 587-4847
May 29, 2025
City of Saratoga Springs
Planning Board
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Re: 131 Middle Avenue – Updated application materials
Based on the feedback we received from the Planning Board meeting on Thursday May 8, 2025, we have revised
the proposed floor plan, elevation design, and plot plan for the single-family residence at 131 Middle Avenue to
address the following:
Floor Plan updates include:
- Pull the front porch forward of the garage, shifting the first floor living forward
- Bring the second floor living area forward over the garage to make the living space more present at the street
- Per the Unified Development Ordinance, the garage complies with:
Article 8. Uses Section KK. Dwelling – Single-Family
2. Standards (Amended 10/3/23)
d. Front load attached garages must be limited to 40% of the building façade line or 24 feet, whichever is
greater.
(The garage is 21’-6” wide as seen from the street, less than the maximum 24’ width allowed)
Elevation updates include:
- Make the living space more present at the street, pushing the garage inside of the house
- Install a carriage style overhead garage door to add a proper aesthetic design to the garage door
- Mirror the floor plan to place the driveway on the east for a shared curb cut with the eastern neighbor
Plot Plan updates include:
- Bring the house forward, 11’-1” from the front property line
- Propose the rear covered porch within the recess of the house, eliminating the request for a rear setback
variance from the Zoning Board
- After Planning Board review, the residence will require Zoning Board review for a 10.2’ total side setback (12’
minimum in UR3, an overage of 1.8’ or 15%), building lot coverage of 48.0% (40% maximum in UR3, an overage
of 422sf or 20%), and a driveway width of 18’-6’ (maximum 25% of lot width, an overage of 6.5’ or 54%).
During the 5/8/25 Planning Board meeting, the Board requested additional information regarding the removal of
the trees that were marked “existing trees to be preserved if possible” during the 2017 Planning Board approval
process.
It had been the Applicants’ intention to proceed with construction of an approved single-family residence with a
detached garage in accordance with the 2017 Planning Board approvals until a continuation of uncertain
economic conditions and changing health needs for the Applicants deemed the design inappropriate for their
Family.
Below are an image of the Building Permit received on August 31, 2021 as well as an image of the 2021 plot plan
that accompanied the building permit, indicating construction approved in the areas where the trees had been
(see red outline indicating general area of trees).
The removal of the trees in Fall 2021 was in preparation for the start of approved construction as the trees could
not remain with the driveway on the east and a detached garage in the rear.
~ Previously approved 2021 building permit and 2021 plot sketch ~
Please email Jesse@KodiakofSaratoga.com with questions or modifications that may be required in advance of
the Planning Board meeting.
Thank you,
Jesse Boucher
Kodiak Construction, Inc
Agent for Applicants
AREA OF TREES
KITCHEN
10'-6" x 17'-1"
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10'-2" x 8'-0"
PRIMARY BEDROOM
14'-8" x 14'-0"
PANTRY
4'-11" x 5'-10"
PRIMARY
BATH
10'-2" x 9'-6"
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17'-5" x 18'-0"
DINING
13'-1" x 15'-1"
COVERED PORCH
18'-4" x 12'-0"
TWO-CAR GARAGE
21'-0" x 23'-0"
POWDER
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5'-4" x 18'-0"
PORCH
11'-10" x 6'-0"
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REFERENCES HEREIN TO DESIGN CAPABILITIES PROVIDED BY KODIAK CONSTRUCTION, INC SHALL MEAN RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR DESIGN TO BE MADE TO AN INDEPENDENT, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, SURVEYOR, OR ARCHITECT FOR
HIS/HER CONSIDERATION IN FINAL DESIGN. KODIAK CONSTRUCTION, INC IS NOT A PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED
CORPORATION AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING, SURVEYING, OR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES UNDER THE LICENSING
PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 145 OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW. ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED FOR THE
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN WORK.
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BONUS ROOM
21'-0" x 16'-0"
BEDROOM #3
13'-9" x 12'-2"BEDROOM #2
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LIVING AREA: 1,086sf
(Unfinished Bonus: 350sf)
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LIVING AREA: 1,521sf
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EAST SIDE ELEVATIONWEST SIDE ELEVATION
FRONT ELEVATION
REAR ELEVATION
ITEM UDO PROPOSED
MIN. LOT SIZE 6,600sf 5,279sf
MIN. LOT WIDTH 60' 48'
SETBACKS
FRONT 10' 11.1'
SIDE (one)5' 5.0'
SIDE (total)12' 10.2'
REAR 25' 25.2'
BLDG. COVERAGE 40%48.0%
MAX. IMPERVIOUS 70% 53.3%
MAX. DRIVEWAY WIDTH 25% 38.5%
MAX. GARAGE WIDTH 24' 21.5'
ZONING CHART UR3 TAX ID: 166.46-3-5.2
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REFERENCES HEREIN TO DESIGN CAPABILITIES PROVIDED BY KODIAK CONSTRUCTION, INC SHALL MEAN RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR DESIGN TO BE MADE TO AN INDEPENDENT, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, SURVEYOR, OR ARCHITECT FOR
HIS/HER CONSIDERATION IN FINAL DESIGN. KODIAK CONSTRUCTION, INC IS NOT A PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED
CORPORATION AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING, SURVEYING, OR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES UNDER THE LICENSING
PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 145 OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW. ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED FOR THE
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN WORK.
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