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Home My WebLink About20191159 Gary Stone Site Plan Application i�e ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN PARTNERSHIP, LLP. 900 Route 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065 (P)518.371.7621 (F)518.371.9540 edpllp.com ouil November 22, 2019 Susan Bardon, AICP Principal Planner City of Saratoga Springs 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Regarding: Gary Stone Mixed Use Special Use and Site Plan Review Dear Susan: Enclosed herewith are the following items related to the existing Mixed Use Commercial Buildings owned and maintained by Gary Stone located on Weibel Avenue: 1.) Three (3) Copies of the Site Plans (Full Size) 2.) Ten (10) Copies of the Site Plans (11x17) 3.) Three (3) Copies of the Site Plan Application, Special Use Permit Application, Short Environmental Assessment Form and Submittal Checklist 4.) Two (2) Checks payable to Commissioner of Finance $900.00 for Special Use Permit Review Fee and $2,220.00 for Site Plan Review Fee. On behalf of Gary Stone, we respectfully request that you place this application on the next available agenda of the Planning Board for Site Plan and Special Use Permit Review. If additional information is required, please contact our office at your convenience and we await your response regarding the agenda schedule. Thank you. Sincerely, Gavin Vuillaume, RLA Environmental Design Partnership cc: *HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED* f FOR OFFICE USE ncrl CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS § .. ,1 . ; y Planning Board (Application II} y 1:?, CITY HALL-474 BROADWAY `' I SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 (Date received) yc " . TEL:518-587-3550. FAX: 518-580-0480 cop `' HTTP:/IWWW.SARATOGA-SPRINGS.ORG APPLICATION FOR: SITE PLAN REVIEW (INCLUDING PUD) **Application Check List-All submissions must include completed application check list and all required items.** Project Name: GARY STONE MIXED USE • Property Address/Location: 68 WEIBEL AVENUE Tax Parcel ##: 153.0 - 1 - 11 .2 Zoning District:T-4 URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD (for example: 165.52-4-37) Project Description: Applicant proposes to operate and maintain existing mixed land uses on a 22.5 acre parcel on Weibel Aver The land uses include a 900 sf office building, two small storage buildings (2,400 sf and 1,500 sf), a 12,500 sf office building and 150 sf clubhouse. Road side improvements include street trees, street lights and sidewalks. N/ADate special use permit granted (if any): Date zoningvariance granted (if any): DECEMBER 10, 2018 Is property located within (check all that apply)?: ❑ Historic District RI Architectural Review District 0 500' of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state highway APPLICANT(S)* OWNERS) (If not applicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT Gary Stone Environmental Design Name Address 10 P.D. Harris Road Saratoga Springs NY 900 Rte 146 Clifton Park NY 12065 Phone 518-339--2094 518-371-7793 Email gestonel0@gmail.com gvuillaume@edpllp.com Identify primary contact person: 0 Applicant 0 Owner ® Agent * An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in li question. City of Saratoga Springs-Site Plan Review Application 1 Application Fee: A check for the total amount below payable to: "Commissioner of Finance" MUST accompany this application. C Sketch Plan - $300 $ ❑ Final Site Plan Approval Residential - $300 plus $180/unit $ Non-Residential - $600 plus $12011,000 SQ. FT. $ 2,520.00 ❑ Modification Residential - $300 $ Non-Residential - $600 $ Total $ 2,520.00 Submission Deadline-- Check City's website (www.saratoga-springs.org)for meeting dates. Does any City officer, employee or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? YES NO X . If YES, a statement disclosing the name, residence, nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. I, the undersigned owner, leasee or purchaser under contract for the property, hereby request Site Plan Review by the Planning Board for the identified property above. I agree to meet all requirements under Section 240-7.2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Saratoga Springs. Furthermore, I hereby authorize members of the Planning Board and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this application. to Applicant Signature: _ d Date: / `0;- 's If applicant is not current owner, owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Date: City of Saratoga Springs-Site Plan Review Application 2 HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED H 1 f FOR OFFICE USE-1 •r'zn�QG SI f� CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS 41, Planning Board (Application ft) • y CITY HALL-474 BROADWAY (Rate received) �,��.;� SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 Nc ,y TEL:518-587-3550. FAX:518-580-9480 0RPORATE.° HTTP://WWW.SARATOGA-SPRINGS.ORG APPLICATION FOR: SPECIAL USE PERMIT (Rev:8-8-19 Project Name: GARY STONE MIXED USE Property . 68 WEIBEL AVENUE Address/Location. 153.0 - 1 - 11 .2 T-4 URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD Tax Parcel #: Zoning District: i (for example: 165.52-4-37) Proposed Use: Applicant proposes to operate and maintan existing mixed landuses on a 22.5 acre parcel on Weibel Avenue. Type of Special Use Permit: ! Permanent ❑ Temporary ❑ Renewable ❑ Modification APPLICANT(S)* OWNER(S) (If not applicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT Name Gary Stone Environmental Design Address 10 P.D. Harris Road Saratoga Springs NY 900 Rte 146 Clifton Park NY 12065 Phone 518-339-2094 518-371 -7793 Email gestonel0@gmail.com gvuillaume@edpllp.com Identify primary contact person: 0 Applicant 0 Owner IR Agent * An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Please check the following to affirm information is included with submission. 0 Sketch Plan Attached: Applicant is encouraged to submit sketch plans showing features of the site and for neighborhood and illustrate proposed use. 0 Environmental Assessment Form: All applications must include a completed SEQR Short or Long Form. SEQR Forms can be completed at http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6191.html. ❑ Water Service Connection Agreement- For all projects including new water connections to the City system, a copy of a signed water service connection fee agreement with the City Department of Public Works is , required and MUST be submitted with this application. *Application Fee: $900.00 .... $300 - modifications (check box) A check for the total amount made payable to: "Commissioner of Finance" MUST accompany this application. City of Saratoga Springs p.1 of 2 Application for Special Use Permit Q 3 hard copies (*1 signed original) and one electronic copy (PDF) of complete application and ALL attachments. Submission Deadline - Check City's website (www.saratoga-springs.orq) for meeting dates. Does any City officer, employee or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? YES NO x . If YES, a statement disclosing the name, residence, nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. I, the undersigned owner, leasee or purchaser under contract for the property, hereby request Special Use Permit approval by the Planning Board for the identified property above. I agree to meet all requirements under Section 240-7.1 of the Zoning Code of the City of Saratoga Springs. Furthermore, I hereby authorize members of the Planning Board and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this application. Applicant Signature: j Date: if ,19 If applicant is not current owner, owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Date City of Saratoga Springs p.2 of 2 Application for Special Use Permit [FOR OFFICE USE1 �i ' ,st CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS (Application#) Planning Board CITY HALL-474 BROADWAY (Date received) . r SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 TEL: 518-587-3550. FAX: 518-580-9480 HTTP://WWW.SARATOGA-S PRI N GS.O RG SITE PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST Rev.05/2016 Project Name: Gary Stone Mixed Use Listed below are the minimum submittal requirements for site plan review as set forth in The City of Saratoga Springs' Zoning Ordinance Appendix B. The Planning Board reserves the right to request additional information, as necessary, to support an application. The Board also reserves the right to reject the application if these minimum requirements are not met. Please complete the checklist below and provide with your submission. REQUIRED ITEMS: *3 hard copies and 1 digital copy of ALL materials are required. CHECK EACH ITEM **HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED" X 1. Completed Site Plan Application (3 hard copies - *1 w/original signature - and 1 digital) and Fee NI 2. SEQR Environmental Assessment Form- short or long form as required by action. X 3. Set of plans including: (3) large scale plans (sheets must be 24" x 36", drawn to a scale of not more than 1"=50 feet). One digital version of all submittal items (pdf) shall be provided. ❑ 4. Basic or Full Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan as required per City Code Chapter 242. ❑ 5. Copy of signed DPW water connection agreement for all projects involving new water connections to the City system E l 6. Engineering Report for Water and Sanitary ❑ 7. Complete Streets Checklist ❑ 8. Project Cost Estimate-Quantities of work items and estimate of costs REQUIRED ITEMS ON SITE PLAN, AS APPLICABLE: 1. Property line survey prepared by a licensed land surveyor. Site plan must reference such ® survey with all corners set and marked on plan. A copy of the original property survey must also be included. NI 2. North arrow and map scale NI 3. Parcel tax map number X4. Site location map City of Saratoga Springs Site Plan Checklist 1 ❑ 5. Site vicinity map (all features within 300 feet of property) 21 6. Identification of zoning district with corresponding area requirements CR] 7. Building setback lines, either listed or shown on plans. 8. Title block with project name; name and address of applicant; and name and address of property owner (if different) ❑ 9. Topography data tied to NGVD 1929 datum 10. Name of all adjacent property owners 11. Parcel street address (existing and any proposed postal addresses) Yes No N/A 12. Identification of all existing or proposed easements, covenants or legal rights-of-way on this ❑ ❑ ❑ property ❑ ❑ ❑ 13. References to all prior variances or special use permits ❑ ❑ ❑ 14. Existing and proposed contours and spot grades (at 2 foot intervals) ❑ ❑ ❑ 15. Identification of all spoil or borrow areas ❑ ❑ ❑ 16. Identification of all watercourses, designated State wetlands, buffers, Federal wetlands, floodplains, rock outcroppings, etc. ❑ ❑ ❑ 17. Location of proposed storage ❑ ❑ ❑ 18. Identification of all existing or proposed sidewalks or pedestrian paths (show type, size and condition of existing sidewalks) ❑ ❑ ❑ 19. Location, design specifications and construction material for all proposed site improvements (drains, culverts, retaining walls, berms, fences, etc.) ❑ ❑ ❑ 20. Location and distance to fire hydrant ❑ ❑ ❑ 21. Location, size, and material of all existing and proposed utility services ❑ ❑ ❑ 22. Parking lot layout plan and identification of all loading areas (number all spaces) ❑ ❑ ❑ 23. Parking demand calculations ❑ ❑ ❑ 24. Identification of parking spaces and access points for physically impaired persons ❑ ❑ ❑ 25. Location and screening plan for dumpster or recycling bins ❑ ❑ ❑ 26. Location, design, type of construction and materials, proposed use and exterior dimensions of all buildings (existing and proposed) on site ❑ ❑ ❑ 27. Identification of storage of any potentially hazardous materials ❑ ❑ ❑ 28. Planting plan identifying quantity, species and size of all proposed new plant materials. Label existing plant material to be retained or removed. ❑ ❑ ❑ 29. Lighting plan showing type, location and intensity of all existing and proposed exterior lighting fixtures ❑ ❑ ❑ 30. Erosion and sediment control plan — including designated concrete truck washout area Checklist prepared by: Gavin Vuillaume Date: 11 -22-19 City of Saratoga Springs Site Plan Checklist 2 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 —Project Intbrmation. 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 Name of Action or Project: GARY STONE MIXED USE Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): 68 Weibel Avenue Brief Description of Proposed Action: Applicant proposes to operate and maintain existing mixed land uses on a 22.5 acre parcel on Weibel Avenue.The land uses include a 900 sf office building,two small storage buildings(2,400 sf and 1,500 sf),a 12,500 sf office building and 150 sf clubhouse. Road side improvements include street trees,street lights and sidewalks. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 518-339-2094 Gary Stone E-Mail: gestonel0@gmail.com Address: 10 P.D. Harris Road City/PO: State: Zip Code: Saratoga Springs New York 12866 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule,or regulation? 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: Saratoga County Planning ❑ 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 22.5+/- acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? .2+/-acres c. Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 74.0+/-acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. ❑Urban ❑ Rural(non-agriculture) 0 Industrial 0 Commercial Q Residential(suburban) 0 Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify): ❑Parkland Page 1 of 3 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? El El ❑ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? El ❑ NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? ❑ ❑✓ 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin,a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes, identify: ❑i ❑ NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? ❑ ❑ b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? El ❑ c. Arc any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed El ❑ action? 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies: ❑✓ ❑ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No,describe method for providing potable water: ❑ ❑✓ 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: On-site septic system with future connection to municipal sewer. E1 ❑ 12. a.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district NO YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the El 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 El ❑ archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action,or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? ❑ El b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody? El ❑ If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: Page 2 of 3 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: ❑Shoreline ❑ Forest Agricultural/grasslands ❑✓ Early mid-successional ❑Wetland ❑ Urban ❑✓ Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats,listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? Karner Blue ❑ ❑✓ 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'? NO YES 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: Stormwater will discharge to on-site stormwater management areas. 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES or other liquids(e.g.,retention pond,waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes,explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: ❑ ❑ 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes, describe: ❑ ❑ 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or NO YES completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: ❑ ❑ I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: Gavin Vuillaume(sponsor) Date: November 21,2019 Signature: P. Title: Landscape Architect PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3 EAF Mapper Summary Report Tuesday, October 22, 2019 11:35 AM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental assessment form(EAF).Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper.Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC,you may also need to contact local or other data sources In order to obtain data not provided by the Mapper.Digital data is not a substitute for agency determinations. Crra,tiw°:. Pdcnkrea! • Saratoga Springs , Tot oil[c. a +?UrF:�rry .(1 9rralt • Bolton ,Tr ,a,l,evet6�t ScrrcES:Esr i,i-tER:E,Garmin, U SC S 0,61x33.Lr' hierrr ep, INCREMENT P NRCan, Esri ... �! Ivan�I Japan, ETI, Esri China f-fcn9 Kong),Esri • . . 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