HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250932 5 Tomahawk Ln Area Variance ZO DenialZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTOR DENIAL
OF APPLICATION FOR LAND USE AND/OR BUILDING
APPLICANT: MICHELLE H. KELMAN TAx PARCEL No.: 192.12-1-65
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5 TOMAHAWK LANE
ZONING DISTRICT: SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (SR) DISTRICT
This applicant has applied to use the identified property within the City of Saratoga Springs for the
following:
The applicant is seeking to build an addition to the existing residence, which is located
on a steep slope, to incorporate a covered garage, additional storage space on the
first level, and a multi -purpose room on the upper floor.
This application is hereby denied upon the grounds that such use of the property would violate the
Unified Development Ordinance article(s):
Article: 3 Section 3.1.13 Suburban Residential (SR) District & Table 3-A — SR Zoning Districts
Dimensional Standards.
As such, the following relief would be required to proceed:
❑ Extension of existing variance ❑ Interpretation
❑ Advisory Opinion required from Saratoga County Planning Board
❑ Use Variance to permit the following:
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Dimensional Requirements: From: To: Relief Requested:
Max. Height: 35' 41' 6'
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- SD ATELIER
ARCHITECTURE L.L.C.
511 BROADWAY. 2ND FLOOR SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.V. 128M
P.N. 5185870385 /FAX 51630660A8 SOATLLILR.00M
June 26, 2025
Re: 5 Tomahawk Lane
City of Saratoga Springs -
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Re: 5 Tomahawk Lane
Attn: Richard Roman and Patrick Cogan
Dear Richard and Patrick:
We are submitting the following submission materials for your review after our meeting regarding the
height variance request for 5 Tomahawk Lane.
The height was defined as the average of the "weighted grade" around the entire perimeter of the
structure. In this case we have included calculations to determine the average weighted grade of the
structure. We have concluded that the average grade for the principal structure is at an elevation of
229.00. (See enclosed chart outlining the perimeter of the building and the average grade at each of the
sides of the structure)
The height of the new addition (determined by the slab to the midline of the eave is to be 21'
Thus, the overall height is determined to be 41 feet. (270.00 — 229.00 = 41')
Since the SR (Suburban Residential) District only permits a height of 35', we will be seeking a variance
for 6'.
The slope is at an angle of 24 degrees; thus, it is deemed to be a Steep Slope under Section 913 with the
categories of steep slope. This will therefore require Planning Board review and approval.
Please let me know if you have any questions or do not agree with our interpretation of the height.
Respectfully submitted.
Susan L. Davis,
SD Atelier —Architecture, L.L.C.
www.sdatelier.com
cc: Stephanie Ferradino
Chad Kelman
Property 5 Tomahawk Lane
Address:
File # 23883 SBL: 192.12-1-65
Zone:
SR
Occupancy:
R
Min Lot Size:
Project Type:
SF -A
Min Avg Width:
Dwelling Units:
1
Max Combined Coverage %:
Stories:
2
Yard Setback - Front:
Const. Type:
VB
Rear:
Side 1:
Water Service:
Side 2:
ZBA:
Yes
Total Side:
DRB:
No
Corner Side:
Max Height:
ROOMS:
Accessory to Front:
BR:
Accessory to Side:
BATH:
Accessory to Rear:
FIREPLACE:
Max First Floor Elev:
Max Impervious %:
Area For Fee:
0
Fee per SQ FT
$
0.35
Lot Width
SF Fee
$
-
Total Coverage
Base Fee
$
175.00
Zone 1 Length
Total Fee
$
175.00
Zone 2 Length
Zone 3 Length
Amount Paid
$
Zone 4 Length
Balance Due
$
175.00
Zone 5 Length
Zone 6 Length
Zone 7 Length
Questions:
APP # 2025-0931
Zone Req
Approved
Variances
Proposed
Variance
Numeric
Variance
Percent
20000
22217
OK
OK
100
72
28
28.0%
28%
13%
OK
OK
30
34
OK
OK
30
184
OK
OK
15
15.33
OK
OK
15
29.58
OK
OK
30
44.91
OK
OK
25
0
25
100.0%
35
41
6
17.1%
30
300
OK
OK
15
29
OK
OK
30
50
OK
OK
NA
0
#VALUE!
#VALUE!
40%
35%
OK
OK
72 Lot Length
309
2787
24.5 Zone 1 Width
48 Principal
12.25 Zone 2 Width
6.5 Principal
21 Zone 3 Width
21 Porch-open/deck
30 Zone 4 Width
22 Addition - Lt Section
6.5 Zone 5 Width
19 Addition - Mid Section
16 Zone 6 Width
11.5 Addition - Small Garage
11 Zone 7 Width
11 Shed
Area Calculation: Basement
First Floor
Front Porch
Rear Porch
Garage
Second Floor
Total 0
Driveway width (10.4.D)? 12'
Existing sidewalk? No Is new sidewalk required (Section 18.5)? No
Front Door faces street (Section 8.4.KK.2.a)? Yes
front loaded garage width (Section 8.4.KK.2.d)? 18'
front facade has at least 10% transparency (Section 8.4.KK.c)? Yes
Notes:
A final survey is required to verify zoning compliance.
A foundation location survey is required.
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