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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20251022 30 Chloe's Way Area Variance Application"HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED"* L OR OFFICE IJSE2 7''" CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS 5✓ ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS u' CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 a = TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 ArZ°a �u•,' www.saratoga-springs.org APPLICATION FOR: INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION AP PLICANT(S)* Gerald Merriam Name OWNER(s) (IfnotappGcanr (Application #) (Date received) (Project Title) Check if PH Required Staff Review ATTORNEY/AGENT 30 Chloe's Way Address Saratoga Springs NY 12866 7049420051 Phone / Email merriamres@yahoo.com Primary Contact Person: F]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: ® Owner ❑ Lessee ❑ Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION 30 Chloe's Way Saratoga Springs 178 52 6 31 1. Property Address/Location: NY 1786E Tax Parcel No.: ( for example.- 165.52 — 4 — .37) 8l2312024 U}Z 2 2. Date acquired by current owner: 3. Zoning District when purchased: Secondary home UR 2 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 District 0 500' of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state highway? Addition of screened 0 porch 8 Briet description of proposed action: 9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? ❑ Yes le No 10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? ❑ Yes e No 11. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check all that apply): ❑ INTERPRETATION (p. 2) ❑ VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) ❑ USE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) E2 AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) Revised 0112021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPFALSAPPLIG{TION FARM 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? MYes []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): I. 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? PAGE 2 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: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARo OFAPPEALS APPLICATION FORM USE VARIANCE —PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): A use variance is requested to permit the following: PAGE 3 For the Zoning Board to grant a request for a use variance, an applicant must prove that the zoning regulations create an unnecessan+ 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". 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 forthe 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: 5) Annual income generated from property: $ 5) City assessed value: 7) Appraised Value: $ Appraisal Assum Revised 01/2021 4) Annual taxes: $. Equalization rate: Estimated Market Value: $ Appraiser: Date - ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALS APPLIC4 TloN FORM PAGE 4 B. Has property been listed for sale with ], �JYes If "yes", for how long? the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)? IoNo 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? If yes, list dates when sign was posted: Dyes ❑ No 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 0112021 ZONING BOARD oFAPPEALS APPLlcAT10N FORM PAGES 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 0112021 ZONING BOARD oFAPPEALSAPPLtcAT1oN FARM AREA VARIANCE —PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): Article 3. Table 3A The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Dimensional Requirements District Requirement Requested Want to build screened in porch to 20 feet from rear 25 feet 20 feet nrnnerty fine PAGE d Other To grant an areavariance, the ZBA must balance the benefits to the applicant and the health, safety, and welfare ofthe 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. None. 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: Most of the neighbors have constructed patios much closer than 20 feet from property line Revised 0112021 ZONING BOARD oFAPPEALSAPPL/cgTioN FQRm PAGE J 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: Requesting only a 5 foot variance which would only reduce the set back to 20 feet from the required 25 feet 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: Screened in porch will be attached to the current house and the back yard is completely fenced in. 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: Purchased completed home, therefore not self created. Revised 0112021 ZONING SoARo c7FAPPEALSAPPLIC.4TtoN FORM DISCLOSURE PAGE 8 Does any City officer, employee, or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? 0 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 Ifwe, 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: Revised OIY2021 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1- Project Infor nation 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 CCnsf/gCAi0t-\ o-F P0r-C4 Name of Action or Project: -30 C1 !ffa es �L R {cz p ei it 1 K S Project Location (describe, nd attach a location map): Brief Description of Proposed Action: jj� 'FOt9-! ©'� VL-t'r "Lti C e �0 C n�,T�u c I C) FC,C'+ Lei 44 Name of Applicant or Sponsor: 6 ra Me rr ! 4 Telephone: L7V� 00S' t0 Al E-Mail:yh (, r6a m res rc4 o a Address: 30 Gil IQ s Gv City/PO- 2;-et q S r) h S 7 State: Ap Zip Code: 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? ❑ If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the'environznental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: ❑ 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 01v acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned by the 041�7 or controlled applicant or project sponsor? acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: ❑ Urban ❑ Rural (non -agriculture) ❑ Industrial ❑ Conunercial Residential (suburban) ❑ Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify): ❑ Parktand Page I of 3 SEAF 2019 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES NIA ❑ 9 ❑ ❑ ❑ z 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? INTO YES ❑ 91 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? b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site 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 ( F' ❑ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: NO YES 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: NO YES 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on tine NY State Historic Preservation. Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? NO YES ❑ ❑ 13. a. 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? b. Would 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 ❑ ❑ Page' of 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: El Shoreline ❑ Forest ❑ Agricultural/grasslands ❑ Early mid -successional ❑Wetland ❑ Urban 3�1 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 N El 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YESYES ILJ ❑ 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either fi•orn 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, brieflydescribe: NO YES �[ ❑ I ❑ kid 1 S. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: 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? 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