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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250734 17 Walnut St Area Variance Application"HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED" CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS U: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 4:J CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY ,fYr� SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 '' ,ui.: ✓ TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 www.saratoga-springs.org APPLICATION FOR: INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION APPLICANT(S)* Name Pavla Berry Address 17 Walnut St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 OWNER(S) (/fnot applicant) (same) (Application #) (Date received) (Project Title) Check if PH Required Staff Review Tonya Yasenchak, PE - Y Engineering 76 Washington St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone / / 518/587-1340 / Email pavla78@hotmail.com tonyay@nycap.rr.com Primary Contact Person: Applicant Owner 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 the premises: 0 Owner ❑ Lessee ❑ Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION 1. Property Address/Location: 17 Walnut Tax Parcel No. 165 73 - 2 - 85 (for example: 165.52 — 4 — 37) 2. Date acquired by current owner: 3. Zoning District when purchased: UR-2 4. Present use of property: Single Family Residence 5. Current Zoning District: UR-2 6. Has a p vious ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property? Yes (when? 2021 For what? Same project ) ❑ No (garage & 1st floor bedroom suite addition) 7. Is property located within (check all that apply)?: ❑ Historic District ❑ Architectural Review District ❑ 500' of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state highway? 8. Brief description of proposed action: _ - Removal of existing block garage - Construction of new addition to include (1) car garage, mudroom / laundry and new 1st floor primary suite 9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? ❑ Yes No 10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? ❑ Yes No 11. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check a#that apply): ❑ INTERPRETATION (p. 2) ❑ VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) ❑ USE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) 4AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPLICAT1oN FORM PAGE 6 AREA VARIANCE — PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Dimensional Requirements Minimum Total Interior Side Setback (8.5' variance requested = 42.5% relief) Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (existing North to chimney) (6.0' variance requested = 75% relief) Other: UDO: Article 3 - Table 3A District Requirement Requested 20.0' 8.0' 11.5' 2.0' To grant an area variance, the ZBA must balance the benefits to the applicant and the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and community, taking into consideration the following: 1. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by other feasible means. Identify what alternatives to the variance have been explored (alternative designs, attempts to purchase land, etc.) and why they are not feasible. The benefit sought (construction of a new garage & 1 st floor primary suite) could be met by other feasible means, however, those means are not ideal and do not tully meet e benetit soug : a) The garage could be moved 9' to the North & attach directly to the house to increase the South yard setback. However, moving the garage would not provide space for a mudroom and would eliminate the transition space between the house & rear yard access. b) Relocating the entire addition to the back of the existing house would require a more lengthy driveway and reduce useable back yard. c) No additional land is available for purchase to allow for more side yard setback to the North. d) The garage size has already been limited to onlyl 16'-0 width to comply with the min. yard setback along the Southern property line. A 2 car garage was preferred, however, to comply with zoning, the garage size was e) The rear porch requested in the 2021 ZBA application has been removed from the project to lessen impact. 2. Whether granting the variance will produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. Granting the variance will not create a detriment to nearby properties or an undesirable change in the neighborhood character for the following reasons: Granting the variance should not produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood a) The garage is being placed setback from the front of the main house to allow for off street parking on site. b) The new addition is proposed at 9' +/- setback, which is 1'-0 beyond the 8'-0 minimum setback required in the UR-2 zone. The 2' +/- sside setback already exists along the Northern property line. c) There are other properties in the Prijacent neighborhood which has similar Setbacks or less d) The existing setback to the North side property line is pre-existing and there are no proposed changes along this side of the hotise or pFoperty. Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD oFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM PAGE % 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: The variance may be viewed as not substantial due to the pre-existing / non -conforming conditions: a Only variances are being requested b) The variance for a total setback of 11.5' instead of the 20' required. is results in a difference o o relief). c) The 42.5% relief may appear substantial, however, the variance is due to the pre-existing & non -conforming Northern side setback which has been in existence since construction in 1930. The variance may be viewed as non -substantial due to the fact that the new addition setback of 9.14' is compliant with the inin. side yard setback of 8'-0. d) The 75% variance for the side setback to the Northern property line is substantial. 1 1 owever, the eendition is pre-existing & non -conforming and is not being changed as pail of the project scope. 4. Whether the variance will have adverse physical or environmental effects on neighborhood or district. The requested variance will not have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood or district for the following reasons: The variance requested should not have any adverse environmental effects on the neighborhood or district: a) The new addition, at 9.14' +/- setback along the Southern property line allows for rain & snow to fall directly onto the project site & not onto adjacent properties. e placement ot the story addition oes not create any shade on adjacent properties. c) The placement of the addition will not create the need to remove any large historic trees 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created (although this does not necessarily preclude the granting of an area variance). Explain whether the alleged difficulty was or was not self-created: The alleged difficulty of complying with the min. total side setbacks is self created only in the fact that the owner needs the addition to facilitate a 1st floor bedroom suite for parents. I he pre-existing non-comforming side yard setback along the Northern property, which is the limiting factor in regards to the total side setbacks, is not self-created. Revised 01/2021 ZONINGBDARD OFAPPE4L5APPL/c4T/ONFORM DISCLOSURE PAGER 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 and nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I/we, the property owner(s), or purchaser{s)/lessee(s) under contract, of the land in question, hereby request an appearance before the Zoning Board of Appeals. 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. Furthermore, I/we hereby authorize the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this appeal. rI �(✓ Date: 11 (applicant j 'ature) Date: (applicant signature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Owner Signature: Date: Date: Revised 01/2021 City of Saratoga Springs City Hall - 474 Broadway '0[*` Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Tel: 518-587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org Office of Planning & Economic Development Application to City Council FEE Comprehensive Plan amendment $1,800 + $300/acre Zoning Ordinance amendment $800 + $300/acre Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment $800 + $300/acre Application to Zoning Board of Appeals Use Variance $1 400 + $501app Area Variance - Residential 1 & 2 Family) $350/1 st var +$50/a +$150/ea add variance Area Variance - 3+ Family and Commercial $1000/1st var + $50/app+ $200/ ea add variance Interpretations $650 + $50/app Post Work Application Fee Application Fee x 2 + $50/app Variance extensions 50% of Application fee + $50/app Application to Design Review Commission Demolition $500 Residential Structures - 1 or 2 Family Principal or Accessory Structure Materials Change -roof, windows, siding $75 Fapade 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 Fagade Change-removal/addition of windows, doors, porch $300 Addition or new construction $650 Approval Extension or Modification 50% of application fee Post Work Application Fee Application Fee x 2 Application to Planning Board Special Use Permit $1200 + $50/app Temporary Use Permit $500 Special Use Permit - extension $400 Special Use Permit - modification $550 + $50/app Site Plan Review- incl. PUD: Sketch Plan $400 per sketch Site Plan Full Residential $400 + $250/unit Non-residential $800 + $150/1000 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 + $50/app Residential: 6-10 lots $1100 + $50/app Residential: 11-20 lots $1450 + $50/app Residential: 21+ lots $1800 + $50/app Residential - extension $350 Final Approval Residential $1,550 + $200/lot + $50/app Non- Residential $2,400/lot + $50/app Final Approval Modification Residential $400 + $50/app Non- Residential $800 + $50/app Final Approval Extension Residential $250 Non- Residential $350 Other: 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 $2000/lot or unit Land Disturbance $750 + $35/acre Watercourse/Wetland Permit $750 SEQRA EIS Review Draft & Final TBD 6 Berry: 17 Walnut NYS ITS Geospatial Services Counties Cities 2025 2025 Labels June 16, 2025 0 0.01 0.020.01 mi 0 0.02 0.040.01 km 1:1,128 Imagery ©2025 Airbus, Maxar Technologies, Map data ©2025 Google 50 ft 17 Walnut St B uilding D ire c t ions Sa v e N e a r by S en d t o phon e S ha re P h otos  17 Wa lnut St, Sa ratoga Springs, NY 12866 17 Walnut St 1 of 2 5/28/2021, 12:00 PM 1 of 2 7/20/2021, 2:43 PM 1 of 2 7/20/2021, 2:39 PM 1 of 2 7/20/2021, 2:54 PM 1 of 2 7/20/2021, 2:46 PM CEDAR ALLEY WA L N U T S T R E E T TOTAL AREA: 8,556 SQ. FT. 17 WALNUT STREET 01 / 1 8 / 2 0 1 6 PR O P E R T Y C O R N E R S S E T DRAWN BY: KCW PROJECT NO: 15-1566 NOVEMBER 9, 2015SCALE: 1"=20' SARATOGA COUNTY,N.Y.CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS LOT CONSOLIDATION MAP OF THE LANDS OF RYAN A. & PAVLA BERRY AUSFELD & WALDRUFF LAND SURVEYORS LLP 56#6'564''65%*'0'%6#&;0; 2*10'  Ä(#:  Ä DEED REFERENCES: GENERAL NOTES: TAX PARCEL NUMBER: MAP REFERENCES: WA L N U T S T R E E T TOTAL AREA: 8,556 SQ. FT. 01 / 1 8 / 2 0 1 6 PR O P E R T Y C O R N E R S S E T ORIG. SURVEY DRAWN BY: KCW SURVEY PROJECT NO: 15-1566 SURVEY DATE: NOVEMBER 9, 2015SCALE: 1"=20' SARATOGA COUNTY,N.Y.CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS ZBA PLOT PLAN OF THE LANDS OF PAVLA BERRY 17 WALNUT ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY www.awlsllp.com #75('.& 9#.&47((.#0&5748';145..2 514 STATE STREET, SCHENECTADY NY PHONE : (518) 346-1595 FAX:(518)770-1655 DEED REFERENCES: GENERAL NOTES: TAX PARCEL NUMBER: MAP REFERENCES: ZBA PLOT PLAN: ;'0)+0''4+0)&2% 76 WASHINGTON ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY PHONE: (518)587-1340 TONYA L. YASENCHAK, PE 5/ 2 7 / 2 5 ZB A P L O T P L A N D R A F T E D BY Y E N G I N E E R I N G , D P C MAIN FLOOR PLAN PROPOSED: B Y ENGINEERING, DPC 76 WASHINGTON ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY BERRY RESIDENCE 17 WALNUT ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY JUNE 12, 2025 SCALE: 3/16" = 1' 0-" (518) 587-1340 tonyay@nycap.rr.com 17'-6" 13 ' - 1 1 1 2" 24 ' - 6 " 17'-6" COVERED PORCH GREAT ROOM UP KITCHEN MUDROOM 10'-0" 16'-0" 21 ' - 5 1 2" 22 ' - 0 " NEW GARAGE 15'-1" 9-0 x 8-0 OVERHEAD DR 2-8 20 MIN FIRE RATED DOOR & FRAME WITH SELF CLOSER 20 ' - 0 " 42 ' - 0 " 16'-0" 11'-0" 11'-7"6'-71 2"6'-9" MODIFIED 2'-111 2" 5' - 2 " 10'-0"4' - 0 " LAUNDRY CL O S E T / B U I L T I N S 4' - 0 1 2" 5' - 1 " 13 ' - 6 1 2" 9' - 6 " WALK IN CLOSET 2-4 PCKT DR 2-6 5' - 1 " 3'-1"LINEN 3-0 6-0 SLIDING PATIO DR 4' - 0 " 15'-1" 1st FLR BEDROOM NEW STOOP COVERED OPTIONAL CATHEDRAL CEILING AW N I N G W I N D O W AW N I N G W I N D O W 3-0 x 5-0 DH WIN 3-0 x 5-0 DH WIN 3- 0 x 5 - 0 D H W I N AW N I N G W I N D O W AW N I N G W I N D O W 5'-61 2" 4'-0" OPTIONAL COVERED STOOP 6' - 4 " CLOSET BU I L T I N S T B D UN D E R W I N D O W OPTIONAL CLOSET FRONT ELEVATION PROPOSED: B Y ENGINEERING, DPC 76 WASHINGTON ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY BERRY RESIDENCE 17 WALNUT ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY JUNE 12, 2025 SCALE: 3/16" = 1' 0-" (518) 587-1340 tonyay@nycap.rr.com 12 8 OPTIONAL METAL ROOF OPTIONAL FRONT STOOP REAR ELEVATION PROPOSED: B Y ENGINEERING, DPC 76 WASHINGTON ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY BERRY RESIDENCE 17 WALNUT ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY JUNE 12, 2025 SCALE: 3/16" = 1' 0-" (518) 587-1340 tonyay@nycap.rr.com 12 8 OPTIONAL METAL ROOF OPTIONAL WINDOW IN CATHEDRAL CEILING WALL RIGHT ELEVATION PROPOSED: B Y ENGINEERING, DPC 76 WASHINGTON ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY BERRY RESIDENCE 17 WALNUT ST., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY JUNE 12, 2025 SCALE: 3/16" = 1' 0-" (518) 587-1340 tonyay@nycap.rr.com 42'-0" TOWARDS WALNUTTOWARDS REAR YARD