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Murray Road, Middle Grove, New York 12850
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October 7, 2025
Kimberly Lambert, Senior Planner
Saratoga County Planning Board
50 west High St.
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Sent via email to: klambert@saratogacountyny.gov, cc susan.barden@saratoga-springs.org
Re: SCPB Referral Review #25-100 Site Plan Review – 20 Skyward Dr.
Ms. Lambert,
As per the comments dated July 3, 2025, we offer the following responses below.
• An updated traffic evaluation has been completed and was submitted to you via email on
9/3/2025.
• Regarding the gravel at the south entrance, we are not opposed to paving the portion presently
shown as gravel between Skyward Dr. and the entrance. This change will be documented on the
final plans submitted to the City.
• Regarding the potential easement between our “loop” road and the County property that leads
west to the railroad, I offer the following explanation. In 2019 the effort was made to turn over
the “loop” road to Saratoga County making it part of the existing Couty property referred to as
Old Geyser Rd. At the time this effort was put forth, Saratoga County was not willing to take the
property due to legal reasons with maintenance and exclusive use by only the railroad. We then
analyzed granting an easement which came back as useless due to the fact that railroad personnel
are not allowed to cross private property to access their sites even if easements are granted in their
favor. Therefore, after months of effort the idea of making this feasible for the railroad to use for
access was dropped mutually by the County, City and ourselves. Please note that County Attorney
Dorsey, County Engineer Manz along with our attorney, worked very diligently to find solutions
to this issue.
• Regarding additional screening along the southern edge of the site, a revised plan (C 161) with
more screening as attached for your review. We do not oppose suggestions regarding other
methods by either the County or City Planning Board.
Please feel free to reach out if you need any clarification or further information. Also let me know if my presence
at the meeting is necessary.
Best Regards,
John E. Munter