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From Susan Barden <Susan.Barden@saratoga-springs.org>
Date Fri 11/21/2025 2:43 PM
To Mark Graham <Mark.Graham@saratoga-springs.org>
Public comment for 25 New St. Subdivision
From: Marian Roth <mroth5050@verizon.net>
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2025 11:13 AM
To: Susan Barden <Susan.Barden@saratoga-springs.org>
Subject: Proposed New street Project
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November 21, 2025
Dear Ms. Barden,
My name is Marian Roth and I live at 10 Joseph Street with my husband Joe Potrzuski. We have lived here
since 2000 so we have observed many changes in the neighborhood. We have been here since the
inception of Railroad Run. I am writing regarding the proposed New Street housing project. Would you
kindly share this letter with the members of the planning board? (We were at the meeting last night but
after standing in the hallway for three hours, we needed to leave. We watched the conclusion of the
meeting at home. Others from the neighborhood left as well.)
Railroad Run is unique. As you know, it is a tree lined path within the city. It has been referred to as a
“gem.” I am hard pressed to come up with anything similar in a residential area of Saratoga Springs.
Because of that, it is used constantly, during all seasons by bikers, walkers with dogs and strollers, folks
of all ages. When I say that my property backs up to the path, I am greeted with envy. Neighbors have
moved here precisely to be near the path. The proposed removal of trees and building of high density
housing will only destroy our city gem. It will also affect the quality of life for this neighborhood and all
those who use the path.
I don’t feel qualified to address water run off, road surfaces, lighting, noise levels, traffic or egress. Others
are able to speak to those issues with more knowledge and expertise and I know they have. My hope is
that you will look closely at the density of the proposed project. If my math is correct, 36 units with the
possibility of families of four living in each (more or less) would have a potential of 144 people living in
this small area which I believe is about 6 acres. To me, that is problematic for many reasons.
I have lived here since 1971 so I have seen many, many changes in our city. For the most part, I believe
the changes have been well thought out and beneficial to the public. That is not the case here. I implore
you as board members to listen to my neighbors as they voice their concerns. And I hope you will not
allow our very special gem to be destroyed. Please preserve the trees. Please do not approve the
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proposed housing density.
With respect,
Marian Roth
(518-928-3599)
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