HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250677 53 Putnam St Mixed Use Construction Extension Application**HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**
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CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
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CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296
TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533
www. sara toga -springs- org
APPLICANT(W
Name Cordon Boyd
Address 99 State Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone 518-441-8815 / T
Email gboyd9915@gmail.com
APPLICATION FOR:
ARCHITECTURAL / HISTORIC REVIEW
OWNERS} afnot applicant
Identify primary contact person: ® Applicant ❑ Owner ❑ Attorney/Agent
(Application #)
(Date received)
{Project Title}
Staff Review
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 premises:
PROPERTY INFORMATION
® Owner ❑ Lessee
Property Address/Location: 53 Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs
Date Acquired by Owner:
Current Zoning District: Urban Core T-6
Type of Review: ❑ Architectural
Summary description of proposed action:
❑ Under option to lease or purchase
Tax Parcel #: 165 _60 - 1 - 5$
(for example. 165.52 - 4 --- 37)
Property use: ❑ Residential ® Non-residential/mixed-use
❑ Historic ❑ Extension/modification (of current approval)
Has a previous application been filed with the DRC for this property?
Revised 01/2021
❑ No 9 Yes — date(s)? Sept. 8, 2023
-App. No.(s)? 20230742
A "complete" application consists of 1 hard copy (originals , and I electronic copy of application &ALL other
materials as required below: ^
New Construction Additions
❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures and adjacent properties
❑ A detailed scaled site plan is essential for achieving minimal zoning compliance, depicting both current and planned Structures
along with all building projections such as decks, porches, steps, roof overhangs, and chimneys. This site plan must show all
setbacks from property boundaries and any easements, in addition to the dimensional and bulk standards relevant to the zoning
district on 17"x11" sheet.
❑ Elevation drawings showing design of all sides of existing & proposed construction -- label dimensions, colors, materials, lighting (fixture
& lamp type, wattage), etc. - include compass bearing & scale; no larger than 2'x3' sheet — smaller permitted if legible
❑ Floor plans for proposed structure; on sheet no larger than 2'x3' — smaller permitted if legible
❑ Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors
Change in exterior building materials (windows, doors, roof, siding, etc.), or color (in non-residential districts only)
❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures and that illustrate affected features
❑ Elevation drawings showing all sides of existing & proposed construction — label dimensions, colors, materials, lighting (fixture & lamp
type, wattage), etc. - include compass bearing & scale; no larger than 2'x3' sheet -- smaller permitted if legible
❑ Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors
Within front yard setbacks_ in Historic Districts only (Front setbacks: uR-f & 1NST-HTR=34'; uR-4=2s'; uR-2, uR 3 & NcuD-1= io')
- Installation, removal or change in material of drive- and walkways
- Installation or removal of architectural, sculptural or vegetative screening over 3' in height
- Installation of accessory utility structures or radio/satellite transmission/reception devices (more than 2' diameter)
For any of above:
❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and of adjacent properties
❑ Site plan showing existing & proposed construction: include property lines & dimensions, required & proposed setbacks & lot
coverage, site features [fences, walks, trees, etc.) street names, compass bearing & scale; no larger than 2'x3' sheet — smaller
preferred if legible
❑ Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors
5ignage / Awnings
❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and adjacent properties
❑ Plan showing location of proposed sign/awning structure on building/premises: no larger than I I "x 17"
❑ Scaled illustration of proposed sign/awning structure and lettering (front view & profile): include all dimensions of structure; type,
dimensions and style of lettering or logo; description of colors, materials, mounting method and hardware
❑ Descriptions, specifications of proposed lighting including fixture & lamp type, wattage, mounting method, and location
❑ Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors
Demolition
❑ Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and of adjacent properties
❑ Site plan showing existing and any proposed structures - include dimensions, setbacks, street names, compass bearing, and scale
❑ Written description of reasons for demolition and, in addition:
❑ For structures of "architectural/historical significance", demonstrate "good cause" why structure cannot be preserved
❑ For structures in an architectural district that might be eligible for listing on National Register of Historic Places, or for a
"contributing" structure in a National Register district (contact City staff}, provide plans for site development following demolition -
include a timetable and letter of credit for project completion
Telecommunication facilities
❑ Color photographs showing site/existing structures, and of adjacent properties
❑ Site plan showing existing and proposed structures: include dimensions, setbacks, street names, compass bearing, and scale
❑ Scaled illustration of proposed structures: include all dimensions; colors, materials, lighting, mounting details
❑ Consult Article 240 -12.22 of the City's Zoning Ordinance and City staff to ensure compliance with requirements for visual impact
assessment and existing and proposed vegetative screening
Revised 01 /2021
Request for extension of current approval Oct. 18, 2025 20230742
❑ Identify date of original DRC approval: _April 18, 2024 Current expiration date: Org. App. No.
❑ Describe why this extension is necessary and whether any significant changes have occurred either on the site or in the neighborhood.
SE R Environmental Assessment Form
❑ Applicants proposing the following must complete "Part I" of the SEQR Short Environmental Assessment Form (available here:
htt www.dec.n . ov dots ermits e" operations df seaf artone. d0:
- Construction or expansion of a multi -family residential structure (4 units +)
- Construction or expansion (exceeding 4,000 sq. ft. gross floor area) of a principal or accessory non-residential structure
- Telecommunications facility, radio antennae, satellite dishes
- Demolition
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, nature, and extent of this interest must be filed with this
application.
Certification
I/we, the property owner(s), or purchasers)/lessee(s) under contract, of the land in question, hereby request an appearance
before the Design Review Commission.
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 information is grounds for immediate denial of this application.
I/we hereby authorize the members of the Design Review Commission and designated City staff to enter- the property
associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this application.
Furthermore, IJwe agree to meet all requirements under Article VI for Historic Review or Article VIII for Architectural
Review of the Zoning Code of the City of Saratoga Springs.
Date: August 1, 2025
(applicant signat
Date:
(applicant signature)
If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign.
Owner Signature:
Owner Signature:
Revised 41/2021
Date:
Date:
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CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
City Hall - 474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Tel: 518-587-3550 x2533
www.saratoga-springs.org
INSTRUCTIONS
ARCHITECTURAL/ HisTopiC REviEW APPLICATION
1. ELIGIBILITY: An applicant to the Design Review Commission for Architectural Review or Historic Review
must be the property owner(s) or lessee, or have an option to lease or purchase the property in question.
2. COMPLETE SUBMISSIONS: Applicants are encouraged to work with City staff to ensure that an application is
complete. The DRC will on consider properly completed applications that contain 1 original and I
digital version of the application and ALL other required materials as indicated on the application.
HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!
3. ACTIONS REguIRING REvim:
Architectural Review District
• any exterior changes that require a building permit
• any change in exterior building materials
• a new, or change to an existing, sign or sign structure
• demolition of a structure
Within a non-residential zoning district:
• a change in exterior building color
• installation of an awning
Historic Review District
a Installation or exterior change to a structure requiring a
building or demolition permit
• any material change to exterior of a structure including:
- addition or removal of exterior architectural features
- installation, removal or material changes to exterior
building elements such as roof, siding, windows, doors,
porches, etc.
- enclosure or screening or buildings openings such as
windows, doors, porches, etc.
- installation of utility, mechanical or mist. accessory
structures to the exterior of a building such as HVAC
equipment, solar panels, wind turbines, radio/satellite
transmission/reception devices, etc.
• Within a front yard setback:
- installation, removal or material changes to drive- or
walkways
- installation or removal of architectural, sculptural or
vegetative screening that exceeds 3' in height
- installation of accessory utility structures or
radio/satellite transmissionfreception devices over 2' in
diameter
• a change in exterior building color within a non-
residential zoning district
• a new, or change to an existing, sign or awning
■ installation of telecommunications facilities
Note — Ordinary maintenance or repair that does not involve a change in material, design or outer appearance
is exempt from Historic or Architectural Review.
Revised 0112021
4. DESIGN GUIDELINES:
The Design Review Commission will evaluate whether the proposed action (construction, alteration or
demolition) is compatible with existing structures and surrounding properties using the following criteria:
s Height — consistent with historic form and context of site and surrounding properties
• Scale -- relationship of structure and its architectural elements to human size, form, perception
• Proportion — relationship among building elements including front faSade, windows, and doors
• Rhythm -- pattern resulting from repeating building elements such as door/window openings, columns,
arches, and other faSade elements
• Directional Expression — compatibility with horizontal & vertical expression of surrounding structures
• Massing & Open Space -- relationship of structure to open space between it and adjoining buildings
• Setback --- compatibility with surrounding structures
• Compatibility of the following with surrounding structures/properties:
Major building elements (storefronts, doors, windows, roof)
Building materials
Color -- (in non-residential zoning districts only)
5. DECISIONS: The Design Review Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove an
application. The DRC may impose appropriate conditions and safeguards in connection with its approval
including nature/quality of materials, manner of construction, and design. An applicant may appeal a denied
DRC application on the grounds of hardship.
Application approvals shall expire within 18 months of the filing date unless the project has sufficiently
commenced (i.e. building/demolition permits obtained and construction/alteration begun). Applicants may
request up to 2 extensions if requested before expiration date of prior approval.
6. AGENDA DATE: Check City's website {www.saratoga-springs.orgj for meeting dates. Applications are
placed on an agenda on First -come, first -served basis as determined by the completeness of the application.
7. APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE): Make checks payable to the "Commissioner of Finance".
REFER TO THE CURRENT FEE WORKSHEET INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
More detailed information on Architectural Review, Historic Review and the Design Review Commission
responsibilities may be found in the City's Zoning Ordinance available in City Hall and on the City's web site at
http://www.saratoga-springs.org/544/Zoning-Ordinance.
Revised 01/2021
"`• 1 1,. _ City of Saratoga Springs
City Hall - 474 Broadway
A*.., Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
' TO: 518-587-3550 www.saratcga-springs.org
Office of Planning & Economic Development
Application to City Council - FEE.
Comprehensive plan amendment _ $1,800 + $3001acre
Zoning ordinance amendment $800 + $3001acre
Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment $800 + $3001acre
to Zoninv Board of
Use Variance
Area Variance - Residential (1 & 2 Family)
Area Variance - 3+ Family and Commercial
interpretations
Post Work Application Fee
Variance extensions
$501app
$35011st var +$501app +$150/ea add variance
$1000/1st var + $501app+ $2001 ea add variance
$650 + $501app
Application Fee x 2 + $501app
50% of Application fee + $501app
A plication to Design Review Commission
T
j Demolition
$500
' Residential Structures - 1 or 2 Family Principal or Accessory Structure
Materials Change -roof, windows, siding
$75
FaC,ade Change-removal/addition of windows, doors, porch
$150
Addition or new construction
$300
Approval Extension or Modification
50% of application fee
3 + /Multi -Family, Comm, Mixed -Use Principal or Accessory Structure
Materials Change -roof, windows, siding, paint color
$150
Signs, Awnings
$150
Facade Change-removaltaddition of winnows, doors, porch $300
Addition or new construction
$650
i Approval Extension or Modification
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5D% of application Fee
Post Work AP21ication Fee
Application Fee x 2
ication to Planning Board
Special Use Permit T
$1200 + $50/app
Temporary Use Permit
$500
Special Use Permit - extension
$400
Special Use Permit - modification
$550 + $54/40
Site Plan Review - incl. PUD:
Sketch Plan
$400 per sketch
Site Plan Full
Residential
$400 + $250/unit
Non-residential
$800 + $15011000 sf
Administrative SPR
Residential
$400
Non-residential
$800
Extension
Residential
$250
Non-residential
$350
Subdivision - incl. PUD:
Sketch Plan
$400 per sketch
Preliminary Approval
Residential: 1-5 lots
$700 + $501app
Residential: 6-10 lots
$1100 + $501app
Residential: 11-20 lots
$1450 + $501app
Residential: 21+ lots
$1800 + $501app
Residential - extension
$350
Final Approval
Residential
$1,550 + $2001lot + $501app
Non- Residential
$2,4001lot + $50/app
Final Approval Modification
Residential
$400 + $501app
Non- Residential
$800 + $501app
Final Approval Extension
Residential
$250
Non- Residential
$350
Lot Line Adjustment/Subdivision Administrative Action $400
Letter of Credit - modification or extension $400
Letter of Credit - collection up to 1 % of LoC
Recreation Fee $200011ot or unit
Land Disturbance $751) + $351acre
Watercourse/Wetland Permit $750
SEQRA EIS Review (Draft & Final T_ _ - _ TBD