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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY (Date received)
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296
TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533
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APPLICATION FOR:
INTERPRETATION USE VARIANCE, Check if PH Required
AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION Staff Review
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APPLICANT(S-r OWNER(S) ffnot ATTORNEY/AGENT
Name Springwater Bed and Breakfast, Inc SD Atelier Architecture, LLC
Address 94 George Street 511 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone 518.858.4677 518 - 587-3385
Email leslie.dicarlo@gmail.com sue@sdatelier.com
Primary Contact Person: []Applicant ®Owner EAttorney/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: [21 Owner 11 Lessee 0 Under option to lease or purchase
PROPERTY INFORMATION
1. Property Address/Location: 14 Mitchell Street
Tax Parcel No.: 166 069 -3 24
(for example.- / 65.52 — 4 — 37)
2. Date acquired by current owner: 9/23/23 3. Zoning District when purchased: UR-3
4. Present use of property: Single Family Residence 5. Current Zoning District: UR-3
6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property.?
0 Yes (when? For what?
121 No
7. Is property located within (check all that apply)?: 11 Historic District 0 Architectural Review District
0 500' of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state highway?
8. Brief description of proposed action:
The applicant/owner would like to remove the rear portion of the house and re -construct a new addition to accomodate their
need for a new kitchen and living spaces. The current rear portion is not in good condition.
9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? 0 Yes IF] No
10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? 11 Yes Q No
11. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check all that apply):
OINTERPRETATION (p. 2) 0 VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) OUSE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) ® AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7)
Revised 01/2021
AREA VAIRLIANCE —PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as :
Article Rear Setback
The aoo�antraquam�n��ffrom the following Zoning Ordinance - u
Dimensional Requirements District Requirement Requested
Rear Yard 25' 17.5'reUef
To grant an area variance, the ZBAnust balance the benefits to the applicant and the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and
community, taking into consideration the following:
|. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by other feasible means. Identify what alternatives to the variance have
been designs, attempts topurchase land, etc]and why they are not feasible.
There isnot other land that could bepurchased. The proposed designs were explored and this design meets the requirements of
the applicant. The existing structure isonly 2.2'fromthe rear yardsetback. This will bemnimprovement bothe existing rear yard
distance since the proposed distance will be7.5'
The unusual configuration of the lot is due to how the land was subdivided after 1950 to create 17 Morton Place. (lot in the rear)
2. Whether granting the variance will produce anundesirable change inthe character mfthe neighborhood oradetriment tmnearby
properties. Granting the variance will not create adetriment tonearby properties oranundesirable change inthe neighborhood
character for the following reasons:
The granting of the variance will allow for the existing rear portion of the structure to be removed and re -built so that it is more
compliant with zoning and adhere to current building codes. There is large lot that will remain un-changed.
The unusual configuration of the lot makes it difficult to meet the required set -back. There will be no undesirable change, but
rather an improvement to what is presently in poor condition and unattractive.
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ZONING BOARD OFAPPE4LsAPPL1c4 TION FORM
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I Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons:
No, the variance is not substantial as it is actually bringing the structure more into compliance. All the other zoning requirements
will comply and this is the only variance needed
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:
The variance will not have an adverse physical or environmental effects on the neighborhood, as it will allow for an existing
structure to be removed and re -built, visibly improve the current structure and bring the building more in compliance with current
zoning.
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 difficulty is not self-created as the lot has an unusual configuration. The Sanborn maps indicate that this land was
modified after 1950 to create 17 Morton Place which resulted in the unusual site lot configuration.
The client would like to maintain the historic charater of the existing front portion of the house and the large yard, but the
removal and re -building of the rear portion will trigger the need for a rear yard variance with any modifications.
Revised 01/2021
ZONING BOARD oFAPPEALs APPLIc4 TIoN FORM
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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? [E] 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
I/we, the property owner(s), or purchaser(s)/Iessee(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.
1/12/26
LDate:
(applicant signature)
Date:
(applicant signature)
If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign.
Owner Signature:
Owner Signature:
Date:
Date:
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Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1- Project Information
Instructions for Completin!
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
14 Mitchell Street
Name of Action or Project:
Removal of Existing Rear Addition and construction of Residential Addition
Project Location (describe, and attach a location map):
14 Mitchell Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
Brief Description of Proposed Action:
Remove the rear addition and exterior stair and re -construct a new addition to accomodate new living spaces.
The existing rear portion to be removed is not in good structural condition and is not code compliant.
Name of Applicant or Sponsor:
Telephone: (518) 858-4677
Springwater Bed and Breakfast
E-Mail: leslie.dicarlo@gmail.com
Address:
94 George Street
City/PO:
State:
Zip Code:
Saratoga Springs
NY
12866
1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance,
administrative rule, or regulation?
NO
YES
If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental 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: Zoning Approval for Rear Yard setback
3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? .23 acres
b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? .01 acres
c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? •23 acres
4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action:
W- Urban ❑ Rural (non -agriculture) ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial ❑ Residential (suburban)
El Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic El Other(Specify):
Parkland
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5. Is the proposed action,
a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations?
b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan?
NO
YES
N/A
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6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?
NO
YES
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
8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels?
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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
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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:
The proposed addition will meet the current building code and meet new energy code requirements. The insulation will be replaced
NO
YES
and the new framing will allow for new insulation. The heating system will be improved and meet the current energy code.
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 the 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
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14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply:
F-1 Shoreline F-1 Forest F-1 Agricultural/grasslands F1 Early mid -successional
F-lWetland 21 Urban F-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
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16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood'plan?
NO
YES
17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from 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, briefly describe:
NO
YES
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18. 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?
If Yes, describe:
NO
YES
20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or
completed) for hazardous waste?
If Yes, describe:
NO
YES
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE
Applicant/sponsor/name: Leslie DiCarlo Date:
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