HomeMy WebLinkAbout20191171 Skidmore Fitness and Tennis Center Application The LA GROUP
Landscape Architecture&Engineering P.C.
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40 Long Alley
Saratoga Springs
NY 12866
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
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ratoga Springs Planning Office DATE: 11/26/2019 JOB NO.: 2016098.01
ty Hall
4 Broadway ATTENTION:Ms. Susan Barden
ratoga Springs,NY 12866
RE: Skidmore Fitness and Tennis Center
E SENDING YOU • Attached ❑ Under separate cover via hand delivered the following items
❑ Shop drawings ❑ Prints • Plans ❑ Samples ❑ Specifications
❑ Copy of letter ❑ Change order ❑
PIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION
4/4/2019 1 Application for Site Plan Approval
4/4/2019 2 Submittal Check List
4/4/2019 3 Cost Estimate for Letter of Credit
4/4/2019 4 Complete Streets Checklist
4/4/2019 5 DPW Connection
4/4/2019 6 Site plan approval fee check for$7200.00
4/4/2019 7 SEQR Form
4/4/2019 8 Engineering Report
4/4/2019 9 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
4/4/2019 10 Full size plan sets
4/4/2019 11 CD of PDF's for submission
ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below:
For approval ❑ Approved as submitted ❑ Resubmit copies for approval
For your records ❑ Approved as noted ❑ Submit copies for distribution
As requested ❑ Return for corrections ❑ Return corrected prints
For review and comments ❑
FOR BIDS DUE 20 ❑ PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US
KS: SIGNED: Kaitlin Campbell
If enclosures are not as noted,kindly notify us at once.
HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS IONS ILL NOT BE ACCEPTED—
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APPLICATION FOR:
SITE PLAN REVIEW
(INCLUDING PUD)
**Application Check List -All submissions must include completed application check list and all required items.**
Project Fitness and Tennis Center
Name:
Property
Address/Location: Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Tax Parcel #: 152-1-3 Zoning District: Inst-Ed: Institutional-Educational
(for example: 165.52-4-37)
Project Description:
Construct new two-story fitness center for athletes and students/staff, four indoor tennis courts. relocate eight of the nine
existing tennis courts including state-of-the-are LED lighting, and related infrastructure relocations and improvements.
Date special use permit granted (if any): N/A Date zoning variance granted (if
any): N/A
is property located within (check all that apply)?: ❑ Historic District ❑ Architectural Review District
❑ 500' of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state
highway
APPLICANT(S)* OWNER(S) (If not applicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT
Name Skidmore College N/A The LA Group. P.C.
815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 40 Long Alley. Saratoga Springs,
AddressNY 12866 NY 12866
Phone (518) 580-5860 (518) 587-8100
Email drodecke@skidmore.edu dmcpherson@thelagroup.com
Identify primary contact person: ❑ Applicant ❑ Owner 8 Agent
*An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in
question.
City of Saratoga Springs-Site Pian Review Application 1
Application Fee: A check for the total amount below payable to: "Commissioner of Finance" MUST
accompany this application.
Sketch Plan - $300 $
D: Final Site Plan Approval
Residential - $300 plus $180/unit $
Non-Residential - $600 plus $120/1,000 SQ. FT. $ 7'200
7 Modification
Residential - $300 $
Non-Residential - $600 $
Total $
Submission Deadline — Check City's website (www.saratoga-sori€jos ora) 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.
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Applicant
If applicant is not current owner, owner must also sign.
Owner Signature: N/A Date:
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City of Saratoga Springs-Site Plan Review Application
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CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
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SITE PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
Rev.05/2016
Project
Name: Fitness and Tennis Center- Skidmore College
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**
1. Completed Site Plan Application (3 hard copies - *1 w/original signature - and 1 digital) and
Fee
2. SEQR Environmental Assessment Form- short or long form as required by action.
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.
12) 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
12) 6. Engineering Report for Water and Sanitary
12) 7. Complete Streets Checklist
12) 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.
2. North arrow and map scale
3. Parcel tax map number
4. Site location map
City of Saratoga Springs Site Plan Checklist 1
X❑ 5. Site vicinity map (all features within 300 feet of property)
X❑ 6. Identification of zoning district with corresponding area requirements
X❑ 7. Building setback lines, either listed or shown on plans.
X❑ 8. Title block with project name; name and address of applicant; and name and address of
property owner (if different)
X❑ 9. Topography data tied to NGVD 1929 datum
X❑ 10. Name of all adjacent property owners
X❑ 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
O property
0 13. References to all prior variances or special use permits
O 14. Existing and proposed contours and spot grades (at 2 foot intervals)
0 15. Identification of all spoil or borrow areas
❑ ❑ 0 16. Identification of all watercourses, designated State wetlands, buffers, Federal wetlands,
floodplains, rock outcroppings, etc.
❑ ❑ 0 17. Location of proposed storage
O ❑ ❑ 18. Identification of all existing or proposed sidewalks or pedestrian paths (show type, size and
condition of existing sidewalks)
O ❑ ❑ 19. Location, design specifications and construction material for all proposed site improvements
(drains, culverts, retaining walls, berms, fences, etc.)
O ❑ ❑ 20. Location and distance to fire hydrant
O ❑ ❑ 21. Location, size, and material of all existing and proposed utility services
❑ ❑ 0 22. Parking lot layout plan and identification of all loading areas (number all spaces)
O ❑ ❑ 23. Parking demand calculations
O ❑ ❑ 24. Identification of parking spaces and access points for physically impaired persons
O ❑ ❑ 25. Location and screening plan for dumpster or recycling bins
O ❑ ❑ 26. Location, design, type of construction and materials, proposed use and exterior dimensions
of all buildings (existing and proposed) on site
❑ ❑ 0 27. Identification of storage of any potentially hazardous materials
O ❑ ❑ 28. Planting plan identifying quantity, species and size of all proposed new plant materials.
Label existing plant material to be retained or removed.
O ❑ ❑ 29. Lighting plan showing type, location and intensity of all existing and proposed exterior
lighting fixtures
O ❑ ❑ 30. Erosion and sediment control plan — including designated concrete truck washout area
Checklist prepared by: Don McPherson Date: 11/22/19
City of Saratoga Springs Site Plan Checklist 2
Cost Estimate for Letter of Credit PB#XXXX
Project No: 2016098
Project: Fitness and Tennis Facility
Location: Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, New York
Date: 11/26/2019
ON-SITE WORK
Item Quantity Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
Site Preparation and Grading
Erosion Control (including silt fence, access, matting) 1 LS $6,000.00 $6,000.00
Tree Clearing 1 LS $12,000.00 $12,000.00
Rough Grading 1 LS $35,000.00 $35,000.00
Hardscape
Asphalt Pavement 26,100 SF $3.00 $78,300.00
Tennis Courts 49,250 SF $2.50 $123,125.00
Gravel Path 1,550 SF $1.50 $2,325.00
Concrete Walk 980 SF $5.00 $4,900.00
Heated Concrete 1,550 SF $7.50 $11,625.00
Site Amenities
Benches 4 EA $700.00 $2,800.00
Striping 1 LS $800.00 $800.00
Topsoil and Seed 1 LS $10,000.00 $10,000.00
Retaining Wall 1 LS $30,000.00 $30,000.00
Tennis Court Fencing 1 LS $50,000.00 $50,000.00
Lighting 1 LS $45,000.00 $45,000.00
Landscaping 1 LS $30,000.00 $30,000.00
Site Utilities
Catch Basins/Manhole/Drain Inlet 9 EA $2,500.00 $22,500.00
Yard Drains 9 EA $1,500.00 $13,500.00
Hydrodynamic Separator 1 EA $20,000.00 $20,000.00
Bioretention Basin (including plants) 3,040 SF $10.00 $30,400.00
Stormwater Pond Expansion (including plants) 1 LS $15,000.00 $15,000.00
8" HDPE Storm Line 161 LF $17.00 $2,737.00
12" HDPE Storm Line 675 LF $25.00 $16,875.00
18" HDPE Storm Line 114 LF $30.00 $3,420.00
24" HDPE Storm Line 685 LF $35.00 $23,975.00
30" HDPE Storm Line 80 LF $40.00 $3,200.00
6" PVC Sanitary Line 550 LF $20.00 $11,000.00
Sanitary Manhole 2 EA $3,000.00 $6,000.00
6" DIP Water Line 445 LF $45.00 $20,025.00
Water Fittings 4 LS $1,500.00 $6,000.00
Water Connection 1 EA $3,500.00 $3,500.00
Fire Hydrant 1 EA $2,500.00 $2,500.00
On-Site Total $642,507.00
On-Site Total X.25 $160,626.75
OFF-SITE WORK
As Built Drawings 1 LS $4,000.00 $4,000.00
Off-Site Total $4,000.00
Total Site Work $646,507.00
Letter of Credit Amounts
Total off-site work $4,000.00
Total on-site work x.25 $160,626.75
Total $164,626.75
L.O.C. amount $165,000.00
City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist
Saratoga Springs Complete Street Policy Vision (May 2012)
The City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Policy will encourage the development of a complete streets
network throughout the City to create a more balanced transportation system. The Policy shall be consistent
with and assist in achieving the goals and recommendations set forth in the City's Comprehensive Plan and
other policy documents. The Policy shall ensure new and updated public and private projects are planned,
designed, maintained and operated to enable safer, comfortable and convenient travel to the greatest extent
possible for users of all abilities including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders.
This checklist is intended to assist the City in achieving its vision for complete streets.
Project Name: Skidmore College Fitness and Tennis Center Date: 11-26-2019
Project Location / Limits: 815 North Broadway
Project Description: Development of a fitness and tennis center for athletes, students, and staff
Instructions: For each box checked, please provide a brief description for how the item is addressed,
not addressed, or not applicable and include supporting documentation.
Street Classification (identify street or streets within the project area)
Principal arterial ❑ Minor arterial ❑ Mixed use collector ❑ Mixed use local ❑
Residential collector ❑■ Residential local ❑ Special use street ❑
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Item to Be Addressed/ Checklist Consideration YES NO N/A Required Description
Existing Bicycle & Pedestrian Operations J
Do bicycle and pedestrian accommodations exist? (see page 2 for n ❑ ❑
bike racks and sidewalks throughout the Campus
examples)
Existing Transit Operations
Do transit facilities exist within the study area, including bus and X... ❑ ❑
A bus stop exists on Campus
train stops/stations?
Is the project area on a transit route? (CDTA Service Routes) ❑ ❑ CDTA Route 452
Are there bicycle racks, shelters, or parking for transit riders Q ❑ ❑
available?
Existing Access and Mobility
Do connective opportunities exist with schools, hospitals, senior i
care or community centers or persons with disabilities within
project area?
Are there gaps inhibiting continuous access between schools,
hospitals, senior care, or community centers or persons with
disabilities within project area?"
Project Area Context
Are there prominent landmarks, recreation, shopping, employment u 0 ❑
center, cultural centers or other key destinations that offer
opportunities to connect this site?
Please list and/or describe planning or policy documents addressing bicyclist, pedestrian, transit, or truck/freight use for
the project area. Examples can include: City of Saratoga Springs Comprehensive Plan, City of Saratoga Springs Open
Space Plan, Capital District Transportation Committee Bicycle/Pedestrian Priority Network, City Standard Details, etc.
The project site is within the comprehensive plan and deep within the campus. We are not aware of any other planning or
policy documents for this site.
City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 1
PROPOSED DESIGN
Item to Be Addressed/ Checklist Consideration YES NO N/A Required Description
Complete Streets Design
Bicyclist accommodations? x❑ ❑ ❑ relocating existing bike racks
Pedestrian accommodations? 0 ❑ ❑ Sidewalk connections are proposed
Access and Mobility accommodations? ❑ ❑ 0
Transit accommodations? ❑ 0 ❑
Truck/freight accommodations? 0 ❑ ❑
Streetscape elements? ❑ ❑ 0
Bike Facilities:
Off-roadway bike ❑ Yes ■❑No DNA
accommodations Pedestrian Facilities:
Dedicated bike lane ❑ Yes ❑No DNASidewalks on both sides of ❑■ Yes ❑No DNA
Shared-use lane ❑ Yes ❑No DNAthe street
Shoulder ❑ Yes ❑No DNAStriped crosswalks LI Yes ❑No DNA
Acceptable actuated traffic ❑ Yes ❑No DNAGeometric modifications ❑Yes ❑No LINA
signal bike detection, including to reduce crossing
turn lanes distances such as curb
Do signals allow adequate ❑ Yes ❑No DNAextensions (e.g. bulb-outs)
minimum green time for Acceptable provision for ['Yes ❑No LINA
bicyclist to safely cross pedestrian traffic signal
intersection? features (e.g. ped. buttons)
Signage and pavement III Yes ❑No LINA Pedestrian signage for ['Yes ❑No LINA
markings specific to proposed crossing &wayfinding
bike facilities Safety islands/medians on ❑Yes ❑No LINA
Bicycle safe inlet grates LI Yes ❑No DNA roadways with two or more
Bicycle parking, eg. bike racks, LI Yes ❑No nNA traffic lanes in each direction
bike lockers Enhanced supplemental ❑Yes ❑No DNA
Transit Facilities: pedestrian treatments at
uncontrolled marked
Transit shelters ❑ Yes ❑No LINA
crBus turnouts III Yes ❑ Connectivity:cs
No LINA on
Standing pads III Yes ❑No LINA
Has CDTA been contacted? ❑ Yes LINo DNA Are there proposed ❑■ Yes ❑No DNA
connections to other bike
'Access and Mobility Facilities: paths, pedestrian facilities, or
Adequate sidewalk or paved LI Yes ONO DNA transit facilities?
path Are there proposed ['Yes ❑No LINA
Acceptable LI Yes ❑No DNA connections to any key
consideration/provision for destinations listed on page 1?
accessible pedestrian traffic Are there proposed LI Yes ❑No DNA
signal features connections to
Curb ramps, including • Yes ❑No LINA neighborhoods? Existing Connection
detectable warning Streetscape Elements: Ill
surface Are streetscape elements ❑Yes ❑No DNA
Acceptable slope and • Yes L'No .........NA proposed such as
cross-slope for driveway ramps, landscaping, street trees,
sidewalks, crossings) planters, buffer strips, etc?
Have conflicts been reduced ❑ Yes ❑ No LI NA Pedestrian-level lighting LI Yes ❑No DNA
among pedestrian, bicyclists,
and motor vehicles (access Public seating or benches LI Yes ❑No DNA
management)?
esign Standards and Guidelines
Design meets guidelines such as described below for LI Yes ❑No DNA Describe
bicycle/pedestrian/bus/transit facilities?
"American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials(AASHTO)-A Policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets, Guide for
the Development of Bicycle Facilities and AASHTO Guide for the Planning,Design,and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities;Public Right-of-Way
Accessibility Guide(PROWAG); Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD);Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines(ADAAG);
National Association of City Transportation Officials(NACTO)-Urban Bikeway Design Guide.New York State Department of Transportation—
Highway Design Manual
City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 2
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NEW WATER SERVICE CONNECTION
AGREEMENT&APPLICATION FORM
Skidmore College Fitness and Tennis Facility
Property Owner's Name: Project Name(if applicable):
815 North Broadway 152-1- 3
Property Address: Tax Map#:
Size of Tap (check one below):
• 3/6?i D" / reater than 1"
j v unit of water shall be defined as fourteen thousand(14,000)cubic feet
of water per year.
Contact the Water Dept at ext. 2502 for assistance with water
use estimation and meter specifications before signing below.
Number of Dwellings: Estimated Cubic Feet of Water per Year:313 (i GOO Cr-
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To be completed in full without any contingencies or protest, on or before the Building inspector approval of the rough plumbing,
including the installation of the water meter,or at the time of the issuance of a tapping permit.
The undersigned represents to the City that they have full and complete authority to execute this document and find and commit the
developer to abide by the City Water Ordinance. This agreement shall be binding on all of the undersigned transferees.
The undersigned ackno es that a copy o s cum t will be delivered to all appropriate and necessary governmental entities.
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Authorized Signature: _ /----,, Company Name:
815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Company Address: _
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Phone Number: (518) 580-5860 _Fax Number: Date: 11/iZJ%t7
Department of Public Works Approval: Date:
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