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Online Form Submittal: Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
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Date Mon 11/24/2025 7:47 PM
To Mark Graham <Mark.Graham@saratoga-springs.org>; Susan Barden <Susan.Barden@saratoga-springs.org>
Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
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Name Mariola
Email Address Mariola484@yahoo.com
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Address 103 victory way
City Clifton park
State Ny
Zip Code 12065
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Project Name 25 new street subdivision
Project Number 20240682
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Comments Comments 25 new street
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To the Saratoga Springs City Planning Board, Railroad Run in Saratoga Springs is a highly valuable amenity for the city: originally part of the old rail corridor, it now functions as a half‑mile paved (and partially stone‑dust) multi‑use path connecting West Circular Street to Congress Avenue, and further linking into the broader trail network including the Saratoga Spa State Park system. Because it is owned and maintained by the City of Saratoga Springs, it provides accessible and safe recreational, biking, and walking infrastructure for residents of all ages and abilities. The trail enhances connectivity, encourages active transportation, supports health and wellness, and contributes to the livability and attractiveness of the neighborhood and city at large. I myself often walk on this trail when I come to Saratoga and I’m opposed the development on New Street. The prospect of cutting trees and constructing a 36‑unit development along the Railroad Run corridor risks eroding much of the very value that makes the trail an asset. Trails like Railroad Run depend critically on the presence of trees and vegetative canopy: trees provide shade and cooling, buffer users from adjacent roads, reduce noise and air pollution, foster a sense of being immersed in nature, and support local wildlife and ecosystem services. Removing these trees to accommodate new construction would diminish the trail’s appeal, undermine its role as a green respite in an urban setting, and degrade the quality of experience for walkers, runners, cyclists, and families. For these reasons, preserving the trees and trail corridor should be prioritized over introducing a 36‑unit development at this location. Furthermore, the proposed development does not even specify the types or sizes of trees, bushes, and other greenery planned for the inadequate (to preserve its beauty) six‑foot buffer zone they suggest between the trail and the buildings. This raises serious concerns about ecological impact, visual intrusion, and long‑term maintenance. The project also fails to address the increased traffic generated by approximately 150 new residents, adding significant vehicle volume to Congress Street, where peak‑hour congestion is already a major problem. With only one‑car garages provided, it is unclear where residents’ additional vehicles would park, further straining neighborhood streets. Noise originating from Price Chopper, already noticeable to me when I walk there, would likely affect future tenants of the development, raising questions about the project’s suitability and long‑term livability. Moreover, because these rental units can be sold at any time to any entity, there is no guaranteed protection for the trail or surrounding community in the future. There are numerous unresolved issues with this proposal, each of which warrants serious concern. Sincerely, Mariola Sawicka