HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260131 22 Fifth Ave Area Variance Zoning Summary 03.02.2026Witt Construction
563 N. Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY
Date: 3/2/2026
Re: Zoning Summary – ZBA Submission
McCarthy Residence
22 Fifth Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY
UR-1 Zoning District
To the Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals:
Witt Construction is serving as General Contractor for the proposed improvements at 22 Fifth
Avenue. The following summary is provided for reference in support of the ZBA review. This
document is based on the Saratoga Springs Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Article 3
– Residential Districts, Table 3-A (UR-1 standards), and the proposed site plan prepared by
Witt Construction. The existing Final Survey was prepared by Thompson Fleming Land
Surveyors. Witt Construction is not a licensed architect or surveyor.
ZONING SUMMARY – UR-1 (Single-Family) USE: Single-Family Dwelling
LOT REQUIREMENTS
Requirement (UR-1) Required Provided
Minimum Lot Area 12,500 SF 10,950 SF
Minimum Lot Width 100’ 73’
BUILDING COVERAGE
Requirement Required Provided
Maximum Building Coverage 28% 30.9% (3,387 SF)
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE COVERAGE
Impervious surface includes building coverage plus patios, walkways, and driveways
Requirement Required Provided
Maximum Impervious Coverage 50% (5,475 SF) 42.7% (4,672 SF)
Breakdown of Impervious Surface:
• Buildings: 3,387 SF
• Driveway/Walkways: 665 SF
• Patio: 409 SF
• Additional Walkways: 211 SF
Total: 4,672 SF
BUILDING HEIGHT
Requirement Required Proposed
Maximum Height 40’ To Comply
SETBACKS
Requirement (UR-1) Required Provided
Front Setback 30’* 11.8’
Interior Side (Min.) 12’ 13.1’ / 14.7’
Total Interior Side 30’ 27.8’
Rear Setback 30’ 22.5’ (pre-existing patio)
*Front setback may be eligible for averaging per Section 3.3.B
SUMMARY OF RELIEF REQUESTED (If Applicable)
Based on the above, dimensional relief may be required for:
• Building Coverage
• Front Setback
• Total Interior Side Setback
• Patio Corner Side Setback (Proposed Size)
Final zoning determinations remain subject to review and confirmation by the Zoning Officer.
Please reach out to Chopeck@wittconstruction.com or nfalco@wittconstruction.com for further
information or requests.
Nick Falco
Head of Production
Witt Construction