HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260126 41 Covell Ave Area Variance ZO DenialZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTOR DENIAL
OF APPLICATION FOR LAND USE AND/OR BUILDING
APPLICANT: SUZANNE BAUMGARTEN TAX PARCEL No.: 166.29-1-55
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 41 COVELL AVENUE
ZONING DISTRICT: URBAN RESIDENTIAL (UR-2) DISTRICT
This applicant has applied to use the identified property within the City of Saratoga Springs for the
following:
Applicant is seeking approval of expired area variance(s) to construct a single-family
residence.
This application is hereby denied upon the grounds that such use of the property would violate the
Unified Development Ordinance article(s):
Article: 3 Section 3.1.D Urban Residential (UR-2) District & Table 3-A — UR-2 Residential Districts
Dimensional Standards.
As such, the following relief would be required to proceed:
❑ Extension of existing variance ❑ Interpretation
❑ Advisory Opinion required from Saratoga County Planning Board
❑ Use Variance to permit the following:
Llkrea Variance
Dimensional Requirements: From: To: Relief Requested:
Min. Lot Size: 6600sf 4248sf 2352sf which is 36.6%
Front Setback to Covell Avenue: 10ft 1ft 9' which is 90%
Front Setback to Route 50: 10ft 1ft 9' which is 90%
In accordance to Section 8.4.KK.2. d: The dwelling must have a primary entrance (i.e. front door) from
a fagade facing the street.
NOTE:
ZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTOR LSATE '
Property 41 Covell Avenue
Address:
File # SBL: 166.29-1-55
Zone:
UR-2
Occupancy:
R
Min Lot Size:
Project Type:
SF
Min Avg Width:
Dwelling Units:
1
Max Combined Coverage %:
Stories:
2
Yard Setback - Front:
Const. Type:
Vac Lot
Yard Setback - Front:
Side 1:
Water Service:
Side 2:
ZBA:
**Yes
Total Side:
DRB:
*Yes
Corner Side:
Max Height:
ROOMS:
Accessory to Front:
BR:
Accessory to Side:
BATH:
Accessory to Rear:
FIREPLACE:
Max First Floor Elev:
Max Impervious %:
APP #: 2026-0126
Zone Req
Approved
Variances
Proposed
Variance
Numeric
Variance
Percent
6600
4248
2352
35.6%
60
149
OK
OK
40%
16.9%
OK
OK
10
1
9
90.0%
10
1
9
90.0%
8
14
OK
OK
8
114
OK
OK
20
128
OK
OK
10
0
10
100.0%
40
22
OK
OK
10
0
10
100.0%
5
0
5
100.0%
5
0
5
100.0%
4
311-313
0
OK
OK
70%
30%
OK
OK
Area For Fee:
0
Fee per SQ FT
$
0.35
Lot Width
149 Lot Length
28.51 Avg(s)
SF Fee
$
-
Total Coverage
717
Base Fee
$
175.00
Zone 1 Length
20.5 Zone 1 Width
34 Principal w/overhangs
Total Fee
$
175.00
Zone 2 Length
5 Zone 2 Width
4 Egress well
Zone 3 Length
Zone 3 Width
Amount Paid
$
-
Zone 4 Length
Zone 4 Width
Balance Due
$
175.00
Zone 5 Length
Zone 5 Width
Area Calculation: Basement
First Floor
Front Porch
Rear Porch
Garage
Second Floor
Total
Questions:
Driveway width (30.4.D)? 24'
Existing sidewalk? No Is new sidewalk required (Section 18.5)? ***Yes
Front Door faces street (Section 8.4.KK.2.a)? *****No
front loaded garage width (Section 8.4.KK.2.d)? N/A
front facade has at least 10%transparency (Section 8.4.KK.c)? Yes
Notes:
*Archetectual Overlay Review Districts.
**Applicant is seeking to re -approve expired area variance(s).
***In Accordance to Section 18.5.A.1.2., New construction on lots designated for single-family, single -family -attached, or two-family
residences, as well as expansions of existing buildings by 50% or more, must incorporate a sidewalk when the project aligns with the
Complete Streets Plan or is located within the Inside District.
""Approx. Max. Impervious Coverage%: Asphalt driveway 362sf + Concrete patio 180sf + Comb Bdg. 717sf / Lot Size 4248sf*100=29.63%
*****In accordance to Section 8.4.KK.2. d: The dwelling must have a primary entrance (i.e. front door) from a facade facing the street.
To Covell
To Rt. 50
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A