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Home My WebLink About20250896 116 East Ave Area Varaince ApplicationRevised $33/,&$7,21)25 ,17(535(7$7,2186(9$5,$1&( $5($9$5,$1&($1'259$5,$1&((;7(16,21 APPLICANT(S)* OWNER(S) (If not applicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT Name Address Phone / / / Email *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: Owner Lessee Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION 1. Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel No.: ________.______ - ______ - ______ (for example: 165.52 – 4 – 37 ) 2. Date acquired by current owner:3. Zoning District when purchased: 4. Present use of property:5. Current Zoning District: 6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property?Yes (when? For what? ) No 7. Is property located within (check all that apply)?: Historic District Architectural Review District500’ of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state highway? 8. Brief description of proposed action: Yes No Yes No ,VWKHUHDQDFWLYHZULWWHQYLRODWLRQIRUWKLVSDUFHO" Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check all that apply): INTERPRETATION (p. 2) VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) USE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) $SSOLFDQW 2ZQHU $WWRUQH\$JHQW3ULPDU\&RQWDFW3HUVRQ **HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED** [FOR OFFICE USE] _____________BB $SSOLFDWLRQ _________BB_ 'DWHUHFHLYHG @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 3URMHFW7LWOH &KHFNLI3+5HTXLUHG 6WDII5HYLHZBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS =21,1*%2$5'2)$33($/6 &,7<+$//%52$':$< 6$5$72*$635,1*61(:<25. 7(/; ZZZVDUDWRJDVSULQJVRUJ 116 East Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Rob Massie massier2@gmail.com ✔ 116 East Avenue 166 38 2 86 2012 UR-2 Single Family Residence UR-2 ✔ Two story rear addition expanding the kitchen and upstairs bedroom. Single story den addition to expand living space as well as a front porch addition. ✔ 585-764-1580 ✔ ✔ ✔ Keith Buff - Architect 1426 Crescent Vischer Ferry Rd Halfmoon, NY 12065 kbuff@kpbarchitecture.com 518-429-8093 Revised ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM PAGE 2 INTERPRETATION – PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): 1. Identify the section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance for which you are seeking an interpretation: Section(s) 2. How do you request that this section be interpreted? 3. If interpretation is denied, do you wish to request alternative zoning relief? Yes No 4. If the answer to #3 is “yes,” what alternative relief do you request? Use Variance Area Variance EXTENSION OF A VARIANCE – PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): 1. Date original variance was granted: ________________ 2. Type of variance granted? Use Area 3. Date original variance expired: ____________________ 5. Explain why the extension is necessary. Why wasn’t the original timeframe sufficient? When requesting an extension of time for an existing variance, the applicant must prove that the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted have not changed. Specifically demonstrate that there have been no significant changes on the site, in the neighborhood, or within the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted: NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE Appraisal Assumptions: Revised ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM PAGE 3 USE VARIANCE – PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): A use variance is requested to permit the following: For the Zoning Board to grant a request for a use variance, an applicant must prove that the zoning regulations create an unnecessary hardship in relation to that property. In seeking a use variance, New York State law requires an applicant to prove all four of the following “tests”. 1. That the applicant cannot realize a reasonable financial return on initial investment for any currently permitted use on the property. “Dollars & cents” proof must be submitted as evidence. The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return for the following reasons: A. Submit the following financial evidence relating to this property (attach additional evidence as needed): 1) Date of purchase:Purchase amount: $ 2) Indicate dates and costs of any improvements made to property after purchase: Date Improvement Cost 3) Annual maintenance expenses: $4) Annual taxes: $ 5) Annual income generated from property: $ 6) City assessed value: $ Equalization rate: Estimated Market Value: $ 7) Appraised Value: $ Appraiser: Date: NOT APPLICABLE Revised ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM PAGE 4 B. Has property been listed for sale with Yes If “yes”, for how long? _______________________________ the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)?No 1) Original listing date(s): Original listing price: $ If listing price was reduced, describe when and to what extent: 2) Has the property been advertised in the newspapers or other publications?Yes No If yes, describe frequency and name of publications: 3) Has the property had a “For Sale” sign posted on it? Yes No If yes, list dates when sign was posted: 4) How many times has the property been shown and with what results? 2. That the financial hardship relating to this property is unique and does not apply to a substantial portion of the neighborhood. Difficulties shared with numerous other properties in the same neighborhood or district would not satisfy this requirement. This previously identified financial hardship is unique for the following reasons: Revised ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM PAGE 5 3. That the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Changes that will alter the character of a neighborhood or district would be at odds with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. The requested variance will not alter the character of the neighborhood for the following reasons: 4. That the alleged hardship has not been self-created. An applicant (whether the property owner or one acting on behalf of the property owner) cannot claim “unnecessary hardship” if that hardship was created by the applicant, or if the applicant acquired the property knowing (or was in a position to know) the conditions for which the applicant is seeking relief. The hardship has not been self-created for the following reasons: Revised ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION 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 'LVWULFW5HTXLUHPHQW 5HTXHVWHG Other: 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. 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: Table 3-A Minimum Interior Side Setback Minimum Corner Side Setback 8'-0" 10'-0" 4'-10" (Match Existing) 6'-2" Alternative designs explored but didn't offer viable living space. Being a non-conforming lot at 5,000sf (6,600sf req.) and 50' wide (60' req. min.) it proved difficult to expand in a meaningful way without impacting setbacks. The design aesthetic of the house maintains the original character. The south side of the house is currently non-conforming as it sits within the setback. The addition proposes to align with that existing condition on the southern face for 8'-8" to maximize interior square footage. The northern addition on McLaren Street only proposes to extend beyond the existing screened porch approximately 3'-10" +/- and will be designed with an aesthetic complimentary to the existing house and neighborhood. Revised ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM PAGE 7 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: 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: 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: This is not a substantial variance as we are matching an existing condition on the south side and only seeking 3'-10" +/- of relief on the north side where the addition would still be 20'-8" +/- from McLaren Street. The variance will not have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood as it's intended to be complimentary to the existing residences design aesthetic including landscape. The alleged difficulty was not self-created as this is an existing, non-conforming lot at 50' wide. The proposed additions would meet zoning had the lot been the minimum 60' wide for UR-2. Revised ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM PAGE 8 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 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. Date: (applicant signature) Date: (applicant signature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Date: Owner Signature: Date: ✔ 9/11/2025 Page 1 of 3 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Brief Description of Proposed Action: Name of Applicant or Sponsor:Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO:State:Zip Code: 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. NO YES 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: NO YES 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? __________ acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? __________ acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? __________ acres Check all land uses that occur on,DUHadjoining RU near the proposed actioQ Rural (non-agriculture),ndustrial Commercial Residential (suburban) $TXDWLF 2WKHU6SHFLI\Agriculture Ƒ 8UEDQ Ƒ )RUHVW SEAF 2019 3DUNODQG Massie Residence - Additions and Renovations 116 East Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Single story den and front porch addition as well as a two story kitchen and bedroom addition. Rob Massie 585-764-1580 massier2@gmail.com 116 East Ave Saratoga Springs NY 12866 ✔ ✔ .115 .02 .115 ✔ Page 2 of 3 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? NO YES 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? EAre public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? FAre any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near WKHsite of the proposed action? NO YES 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable ZDWHU: _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES DUFKDHRORJLFDOVLWHVRQWKH1<6WDWH+LVWRULF3UHVHUYDWLRQ2IILFH6+32DUFKDHRORJLFDOVLWHLQYHQWRU\" NO YES D. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? EWould the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES D'RHVWKHSURMHFWVLWHFRQWDLQRULVLWVXEVWDQWLDOO\FRQWLJXRXVWRDEXLOGLQJDUFKDHRORJLFDOVLWHRUGLVWULFW ZKLFKLVOLVWHGRQWKH1DWLRQDORU6WDWH5HJLVWHURI+LVWRULF3ODFHVRUWKDWKDVEHHQGHWHUPLQHGE\WKH &RPPLVVLRQHURIWKH1<62IILFHRI3DUNV5HFUHDWLRQDQG+LVWRULF3UHVHUYDWLRQWREHHOLJLEOHIRUOLVWLQJRQWKH 6WDWH5HJLVWHURI+LVWRULF3ODFHV" E ,VWKHSURMHFWVLWHRUDQ\SRUWLRQRILWORFDWHGLQRUDGMDFHQWWRDQDUHDGHVLJQDWHGDVVHQVLWLYHIRU ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔Meets current energy code requirements ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Page 3 of 3 Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: ƑShoreline ƑForest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional Wetland ƑUrban Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? NO YES 16. Is the project site located in the \HDUIlood plan?NO YES 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that ZRXOGresult in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g. retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain WKHpurpose and sizeRIWKHLPSRXQGPHQWBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _ NO YES 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been WKHsubject of remediation (ongoingRU completed)for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES I &(57,)< THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Date: _____________________Applicant/sponsorname:BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB______________________BBBBBBBBB__________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________7LWOHBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Rob Massie 9/11/2025 PRINT FORM Applicant 10' - 0" 10 ' - 0 " 25' - 0" 8' - 0 " PROPOSED 10'-6" x 22'-0" DEN ADDITION ALIGN PROPOSED 8'-8" x 26'-4" KITCHEN / BEDROOM ADDITION PROPOSED 7'-8" x 7'-10" ENTRY ADDITION PROPOSED 3'-0" x 6'-2" ENTRY ADDITION SITE STATISTICS ZONING = UR-2 (URBAN RESIDENTIAL 2) ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW DISTRICT = NOT APPLICABLE HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT = NOT APPLICABLE LOT AREA = 5,000 SF 6' - 2 " . 14 ' - 6 " + / - Exst Patio PROPOSED BUIDLING COVERAGE = 1,950 SF (39%) +PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS SURFACE COVERAGE = 2,781 SF (56%) Exst Vinyl Fence 4' - 1 0 " + / - 116 EAST AVE.47 PINEWOOD AVE. Scale Project number Date Drawn by Checked by Halfmoon, New York Phone: 518.429.8093 email: kbuff@kpbarchitecture.com Client: Project: NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION As indicated 9/ 1 1 / 2 0 2 5 2 : 4 3 : 0 3 P M Z-100 SITE DIAGRAM 2025.27 116 EAST AVE. SARATOGA SPRINGS 09.10.2025 KW KPB MASSIE RESIDENCE No. Description Date 3/32" = 1'-0"1 SITE DIAGRAM 12" = 1'-0"2 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH 12" = 1'-0"3 EXISTING PHOTOGRAPH 1 12" = 1'-0"4 EXISTING PHOTOGRAPH 2 12" = 1'-0"5 EXISTING PHOTOGRAPH 3 12" = 1'-0"6 EXISTING PHOTOGRAPH 4 T.O. SUBFLOOR -FIRST FLOOR 0' -0" T.O. FOUNDATION -0' -9 1/2" T/ FIRST FIRST FLOOR PLATE 8' -2 1/2" T.O. SUBFLOOR -SECOND FLOOR 8' -10 1/2" T.O. PLATE 16' -3" EXISTINGNEW AZEK PILASTER TRIM, PRIME AND PAINT, TYP. AZEK TRIM, PRIME AND PAINT, TYP. WINDOW AS SCHEDULED AZEK STEPPED FASCIA w/ CROWN TRIM, PRIME AND PAINT, TYP. 1-1/2" STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF AZEK TRIM w/ LATTICE WORK, PRIME AND PAINT, TYP. NEW SHUTTERS, TYP. NEW ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF TO MATCH EXISTING NEW WINDOW AS SCHEDULED NEW SIDING TO MATCH EXISTING, TYP. ETR ETR ETR ETR W3W3W3W3 W2 Scale Project number Date Drawn by Checked by Halfmoon, New York Phone: 518.429.8093 email: kbuff@kpbarchitecture.com Client: Project: NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION As indicated 9/ 1 1 / 2 0 2 5 2 : 4 3 : 0 7 P M Z-101 PROPOSED EXTERIOR VIEWS 2025.27 116 EAST AVE. SARATOGA SPRINGS 09.10.2025 KPB KPB MASSIE RESIDENCE No. Description Date 1/4" = 1'-0"1 LEFT ELEVATION 12" = 1'-0"2 FRONT RIGHT PERSPECTIVE 12" = 1'-0"3 FRONT LEFT PERSPECTIVE 12" = 1'-0"4 REAR RIGHT PERSPECTIVE