HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250533 26 Finley St Site Plan Public Comment (2)To: The City of Saratoga Springs New York
Attn: Mayor John Safford
City of Saratoga Springs Planning and Zoning Department
Citty of Saratoga Springs Office of Community Development
City of Saratoga Springs Design and Review Board
We the residents of Saratoga Springs NY South Broadway and beyond are
adamantly opposed to the proposed development of the Rise 71-unit affordable
apartment complex located on Finley Street. This proposed three story building will
negatively impact and alter the nature of this well -developed residential
community. This commercial complex has no place in this community which is
comprised of single -story homes. This complex will tower over our homes, adding
to noise, traffic, lighting pollution and an undetermined questionable population.
This section of the city is and will be excessively saturated with these special needs
populations compromising the peace and security of this neighborhood. Our
neighborhoods have already been negatively impacted over the last three years due
to the homeless shelter located on Finley Street. This and all other existing and
proposed projects will only exacerbate the dangerous environment that already
exists. Police vehicles have been responding to issues with the homeless site pretty
much on a daily basis. Residents have been threatened, the streets of Saratoga have
been inundated with vagrant Individuals begging, panhandling and sleeping on
sidewalks. They are often seen rummaging through our neighborhood trash cans.
These individuals are begging for handouts and cursing those who do not provide,
many of which appear to be transients from outside the city. See attached map
noting concentrated proximity of these facilities to our long-established residential
communities.
In addition, the continued deforesting of green space in the city of Saratoga is a
disgrace and must be stopped. Climate change has significantly increased both
temperature and humidity mandating the need for green space. This area has
provided valuable refuge for animals, birds, and protection to homes from wind,
noise and heat. These projects shall and must be disapproved and or relocated
where as not to impact residential communities or the environment.
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