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Online Form Submittal: Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
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Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
SUBMIT COMMENTS REGARDING CITY PROJECTS
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City's Planning Department and Land Use Board members. NOTE: Comments
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project file in the Planning Department.
Land Use Board Design Review Board
Name Joe DeLeva
Email Address joseph.deleva@gmail.com
Business Name Field not completed.
Address 69 Phila St
City Saratoga Springs
State NY
Zip Code 12866
Phone Number 646-784-3680
Project Name 65 Phila St Area Variance
Project Number 20250456
Project Address 65 Phila St
Comments As the owner of the completed project at 69 Phila Street, I’d like
to share my perspective on the proposal for 65 Phila Street.
Our restoration project was a difficult one that required
significant investment and time to complete properly. I
understand what the new owners of 65 Phila are taking on—
and they still have a long way to go to bring their current
building up to modern standards.
The proposed addition and garage are necessary and practical
6/24/25, 10:57 AM Mail - Mark Graham - Outlook
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additions - especially on Phila Street, where street parking is a
constant challenge.
Please consider the following:
• Similar buildings exist in the neighborhood, and many
neighbors have garages at the rear of their lots.
• Stormwater concerns will be addressed, as the applicant
appears committed to complying with applicable mitigation and
drainage standards.
• The proposed height, scale, and mass are appropriate, given
the historically dense development pattern of the area.
I support this project and appreciate the continued investment
in preserving and thoughtfully improving our neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Joe DeLeva
69 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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To: Saratoga Springs Design Review Board
From: Joe DeLeva, Neighbor
Date: June 24, 2025
Subject: Support for Proposed Project at 65 Phila Street, Project # 20250456
As the owner of the completed project at 69 Phila Street, I’d like to share my perspec�ve on the proposal
for 65 Phila Street. Our restora�on project was a difficult one that required significant investment and �me
to complete properly. I understand what the new owners of 65 Phila are taking on—and they s�ll have a
long way to go to bring their current building up to modern standards.
The proposed addi�on and garage are necessary and prac�cal addi�ons - especially on Phila Street, where
street parking is a constant challenge.
Please consider the following:
• Similar buildings exist in the neighborhood, and many neighbors have garages at the rear of their
lots.
• Stormwater concerns will be addressed, as the applicant appears commited to complying with
applicable mi�ga�on and drainage standards.
• The proposed height, scale, and mass are appropriate, given the historically dense development
patern of the area.
I support this project and appreciate the con�nued investment in preserving and though�ully improving
our neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Joe DeLeva
69 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
646-784-3680
joseph.deleva@gmail.com