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Online Form Submittal: Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
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Land Use Board Agenda Public Comment
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Land Use Board Planning Board
Name Matthew Smith
Email Address msmith00017@gmail.com
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Address 69 Waterview Drive
City Saratoga Springs
State NY
Zip Code 12866
Phone Number 5188481028
Project Name 673 Crescent Zoning Amendment
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Project Number 20240534
Project Address 663 and 673 Crescent Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Comments We are homeowners at 69 Waterview Drive and year-round
residents of Saratoga Springs. Our rear property line directly
borders the parcels at 663 Crescent Avenue. We oppose the
request to rezone this land from Rural Residential to Interlaken
PUD.
The Rural Residential zoning in this area exists for a reason. It
maintains low density development, protects open space, and
preserves the rural setting which influenced our decision to
purchase our home. A change to PUD zoning would allow
smaller lots and greater building density directly behind existing
single-family homes on Waterview Drive. This would reduce
privacy, alter neighborhood character, cause drainage
concerns, and negatively affect property values for the nearby
homes.
The application references a zoning amendment from 2016 as
precedent. That situation differs in a key way. The parcels
rezoned at that time had direct frontage on Waterview Drive.
The subject parcel does not. Limited road frontage raises
concerns related to access, infrastructure, and site planning.
Additional development on this land would also require
extensive tree removal. The parcel includes low-lying and wet
areas that rely on existing vegetation and natural grading for
drainage. Disturbing those conditions risks drainage impacts to
neighboring properties. The 663 parcel already supports one
single-family residence. The 673 parcel is suitable for one
home. It is not suited for multi-lot subdivision or a reduced
minimum lot size.
For many years this property has served as a natural buffer
behind our neighborhood. Allowing higher density construction
would permanently change the character of this area. The
current zoning already permits reasonable use of the land. A
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zoning change is unnecessary.
We respectfully ask the City to deny this zoning amendment
application. If this application is approved, we intend to pursue
all applicable legal remedies against all responsible parties,
including the City, to protect our rights and interests.
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