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RE: 145 Union Avenue - Variance Application Review
From Sue Davis <sue@sdatelier.com>
Date Fri 2/6/2026 5:20 PM
To Richard Roman <Richard.Roman@saratoga-springs.org>
Cc Susan Barden <Susan.Barden@saratoga-springs.org>; Mark Graham <Mark.Graham@saratoga-springs.org>;
Kate Amello <kbug715@yahoo.com>; Marcia Ewing <Marcia@sdatelier.com>
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Updated Site Plan - Proposed and Existing.pdf; Existing Garage .docx; Existing Garage and existing driveway.png;
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Richard,
As per your request, I am attaching the following for further clarity:
Updated Site Plan with the chart indicating the zoning analysis for the required and
proposed dimensions.
(To clarify, the dimensions are to the overhang and are labeled as such.)
The calculations for lot coverage and impervious calculations are included as well.
Existing Site Plan indicating what was approved in 2021 and the existing garage to be
removed.
Photos indicating the existing garage and alley
The proposed Site plan indicates along with the photos the current driveway situation. There is
no actual curb cut as it actually just blends into the alleyway. We would propose to minimize the
extent of the “curb cut” and improve the site drainage.
As you can see, it is located against the rear property line and therefore the water and ice do
not properly drain.
Regarding the additional variance request for the curb cut, I assumed this was not necessary as
it is a pre-existing condition.
If this needs to be added as well, please let me know.
If you like, I can stop over to help clarify any other items.
Thank you.
Sue Davis
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Principal Architect
SD Atelier Architecture, LLC
511 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-3385
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From: Richard Roman <Richard.Roman@saratoga-springs.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:25 PM
To: Sue Davis <sue@sdatelier.com>
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Subject: RE: 145 Union Avenue - Variance Application Review
Correction, I meant Ur-4 Zoning District Dimensional Standards.
Thank you,
Richard Roman
Zoning Administrator
City of Saratoga Springs
474 Broadway, Suite 32
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-3550 ext. 2517
From: Richard Roman
Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:22 PM
To: Sue Davis <sue@sdatelier.com>
Cc: Susan Barden <Susan.Barden@saratoga-springs.org>; Mark Graham <Mark.Graham@saratoga-springs.org>
Subject: 145 Union Avenue - Variance Application Review
Good afternoon,
We are in the process of reviewing the area variance application and require additional
information to determine the areas variance(s) requested. The proposed garage, which will
include a dwelling, is categorized as a principal structure and is therefore subject to the principal
structure setback requirements outlined for UR-3 zoning District and Table 3-A of your variance
request. To accurately assess these dimensional setbacks, please confirm that the
measurements are taken from the eave/overhangs, rather than from the main structure itself,
and ensure these details are clearly indicated on your site plan to accurately determine the
areas of relief the applicant is seeking.
For residential off-street parking, the width of the driveway i.e. the curb cut, that provides
access from either a right-of-way or alley is restricted to a maximum of 25% of the lot width or
25 feet, whichever is smaller, as outlined in Section 10.4.D. It is essential to include the
driveway width on your site plan and calculations to assess whether an additional area variance
is required.
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Your site plan must incorporate a zoning analysis that details the dimensional standards
relevant to the UR-3 Districts. This analysis should present both existing and proposed
measurements, including square footage calculated from the eaves, maximum building
coverage percentage, and maximum impervious coverage percentage. It is essential to account
for all building projections, such as decks, porches, steps, and roof overhangs, as well as
impervious surfaces like asphalt and concrete patios, walkways, and pools. This information is
crucial to determine whether the proposed project complies with the dimensional standards of
the UR-3 Zoning District or if additional variances are necessary.
Please provide us with these modification of the project site plans so we may finalize our
review. Feel free to contact us should you require additional assistance.
Respectfully,
Richard Roman
Zoning Administrator
City of Saratoga Springs
474 Broadway, Suite 32
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-3550 ext. 2517
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Exis�ng Garage
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