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Home My WebLink About20191053 Champagne Residence Application �.r 1,1t, JFOR OFFICE USE1 `` )//''' CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS -Tr 4 +T ._ .:.- Ci:41j Hall, — 474 i33roa.dwrLy (Application#) 7,1 • Sara-toga,Spri Lgss, Ne.w-Yorks 12866 T21.: 59-8-587-3550 fax'. 518-580-9480 (Date received) APPLICATION FOR: APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD FOR AN INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE,AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION APPLICANT(S)* OWNER(S)(If not applicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT Michael and Marcia Champagne Name 5 Fifth Ave Address Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866 518-584-8457 Phone l / / mchamp3823@gmail.com 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: 0 Owner 0 Lessee 0 Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION 5 Fifth Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 166 61 2 41 I.Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel No.: - - (for example: 16552—4—37) 12/1977 UR-3 2. Date acquired by current owner: 3.Zoning District when purchased: Residential/3 Family UR-1 4. Present use of property: 5.Current Zoning District: 6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property? 0 Yes(when? For what? ) 0 No 7. Is property located within(check all that apply)?: 0 Historic District 0 Architectural Review District 0 500'of a State Park,city boundary,or county/state highway? 8. Brief description of proposed action: Remove back porch and dining area,approximately 249 sq.ft.Replacing with kitchen/dining area and back entrance/porch, approximately 525 sq.ft.making the square footage increase over original footprint approximately 276 sq.ft. 9. Is there a written violation for this parcel that is not the subiect of this application? 0 Yes V No 10. Has the work,use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? 0 Yes 0 No I I.Identify the type of appeal you are requesting(check all that apply) 0 INTERPRETATION (p.2) 0 VARIANCE EXTENSION(p.2) 0 USE VARIANCE(pp.3-6) 0 AREA VARIANCE(pp.6-7) Revised 01/2019 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM PAGE 2 FEES:Make checks payable to the"Commissioner of Finance. Fees are cumulative and required for each request below. ❑ Interpretation $ 500 ❑ Use variance $I,000 0 Area variance -Residential use/property: $ 200 -Non-residential use/property: $ 600 ❑ Extensions: $ 150 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? fYes ❑No 4. If the answer to#3 is"yes,"what alternative relief do you request?❑ Use Variance 0 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? 0 Use 0 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: Revised 01/2019 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FORM PAGE 6 AREA VARIANCE—PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary): 8.3.1 The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Dimensional Requirements From To Principal coverage 20% 25% Other We were granted building permits for garage and principal structure on 8/23/2019 with the condition that the"rear covered porch be eliminated and replaced with 36"x 36"uncovered landinglstairs," 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: I. 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. Building inspectors suggestion was to change overhang from 12"to 6". It wasn't a question of feasibility.We felt that change would compromise the integrity of the design.The overhangs needed to match those of the existing house especially since we are in the Historic District. 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: The area in question is for an entrance at the rear of the house measuring approximately 6'x7'.This area was the back porch entrance which measured approximately 6'x11'and was removed as part of the renovations. In our opinion,there is nothing that changes the character or is detrimental to the neighborhood by returning the back pulu'i,lw =now to the cirea it prerit.ruly vi w}�iCd: Revised 01/2019 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALSAPPLICATION FORM PAGE 7 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: The requested variance is not substantial because the size is minimal and is in an area that was previously occupied by the porch removed. 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: There should be no physical or environmental effect. 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: The alledged difficulty was not self-created. The architect could not understand how we could not be in compliance as he designed the project based on specs off of the Cities website. He designed the project using UR-3 as his guidlines for specs. His source for that classification was information published on the City and County tax rolls both indicating we were UR-3 allowing for 30%principal coverage.That same information was used by the banks appraisor establishing us as UR-3. An initial call to the assessors offlcP verified us as UR-3 A follow-up can frnm the acgaccnrc nfra noted that there had been a change to UR-1 but that the information exchange was not completed.Consequently, by no fault of our own, incorrect information was an important factor in our design being over the allowed coverage. Revised 01/2019 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? 0 No 0 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 autl'h• - e members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and designated City staff to enter the property associated with di' app . n fa- •urposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this appeal. 10/21/2019 .22/ 44-.4rikg& .-- Date: (applicant s';' azure) 10/21/2019 /A1. `4111..' _ Date: (applicant ignature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property,the current owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Date: Owner Signature: Date: Revised 01/2019 1�1 MGmail Marcia Champagne <mchamp3823@gmail.com> 5 Fifth Ave 3 messages John Barney<john.barney@saratoga-springs.org> Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 1:45 PM To: mchamp3823@gmail.com Good Afternoon, I have completed my initial review of the building permit applications for the addition/detached garage at 5 Fifth Ave and have the following questions/comments: 1.)There is no reinforcement shown on the plans at the foundation wall for the new addition. 2.)The size of the posts are not specified on the plans. 3.)The Wind Speed requirement is not listed on the plans for the garage or the addition. 4.)We will need attachment information for the rear landing/stairs at the addition. 5.) Since the principal coverage is so close to the maximum allowed. We will need the coverage calculations in order to complete the permit review. Once I have these revisions I can complete my review. Thank you and feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, John Barney Assistant Building &Construction Inspector City of Saratoga Springs 518-587-3550 ext 2521 Confidentiality/Privilege Notice: This e-mail communication and any files transmitted with it contain privileged and confidential information from the City of Saratoga Springs and are intended solely for the use of the individual(s)or entity to which it has been addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking any other action with respect to the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please delete it and notify the sender by return e-mail. Thank you for your cooperation. John Barney<john.barney@saratoga-springs.org> Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 2:32 PM To: mchamp3823@gmail.com Mike, After looking through the plans again there is one more question I have. How is the new crawl space going to be vented?? Can you have George add this to his letter? Once I have this information I can issue your permit. Thank you, John Barney Assistant Building &Construction Inspector City of Saratoga Springs 518-587-3550 ext 2521 [Quoted text hidden] John Barney<john.barney@saratoga-springs.org> Fri,Aug 23, 2019 at 8:11 AM To: mchamp3823@gmail.com Cc: George Farnum <gtfarch@msn.com> Good Morning, I was reviewing the zoning one last time and was reminded that overhangs are included in the calculation for coverage. With the overhangs the principal coverage is just over the 20%allowed. Please let me know how you plan to resolve this issue. Sincerely, John Barney Assistant Building &Construction Inspector City of Saratoga Springs 518-587-3550 ext 2521 [Quoted text hidden] 1 } I2