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38 Beekman Street - Zoning Review
From Richard Roman <Richard.Roman@saratoga-springs.org>
Date Tue 10/21/2025 4:51 PM
To Julia Destino <Julia.Destino@saratoga-springs.org>
Cc Patrick Cogan <Patrick.Cogan@saratoga-springs.org>; Susan Barden <Susan.Barden@saratoga-springs.org>;
Mark Graham <Mark.Graham@saratoga-springs.org>
Julia,
We have reviewed the proposed plot plan for the alterations to the existing building at 38 Beekman St.
Upon reviewing the proposed interior side setback of the new entry porch construction, we have
determined that the adjacent lot (Tax ID # 165.74-2-27) is substandard for the minimum size
requirements in the AC District, and is owned in common with 38 Beekman St. (Tax ID # 165.74-2-28).
In accordance with Section 19.4.B.4 of the UDO, if two or more adjacent lots are under common
ownership and one or more of the lots does not meet the requirements for lot area and/or lot width, those
lots are treated as a single zoning lot. As such, the lots may not be conveyed separately or built upon
separately without subdivision approval.
As a combined single zoning lot, the proposed changes depicted on the plot plan dated 10/13/25 would
comply with setback requirements and measurement rules as outlined Table 4-A for the AC Residential
Mixed-Use Districts Dimensional Standards, and as defined in measurement rules outlined in Section
21.4. M.1. for corner lots adjacent right-of-way(s).
The proposed reconstruction of the front porch on the existing foundation is allowed, provided that the
extent of the prior encroachment and nonconformity is not increased beyond the size and height of the
porch that was removed.
Additionally, per Table 9-B, egress wells are permitted to encroach into the side and rear setbacks, as long
as they remain a minimum of 3' from any lot line.
So in summary, the proposed alterations to 38 Beekman St. appear to be zoning compliant, and may
proceed with DRB review, but only with the understanding that the two parcels are considered a single
zoning lot. Future construction on (or sale of) the remaining portion of the zoning lot would require
subdivision approval and / or zoning variances as determined by the details of the proposal.
Respectfully,
Richard Roman
Zoning Administrator
City of Saratoga Springs
474 Broadway, Suite 32
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-3550 ext. 2517