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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260219 2 Carriage House Ln Area Variance Applicationr SD.ATELIER �w ARCHITECTURE L.L.C. 511 BROADWAY 2ND FLOOR IPF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 518-587-3385 SDATELIERARCHITECTU RELLC.C©M March 18, 2025 City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals Attn: Richard Roman —Zoning Administrator Dear Richard, As discussed on Monday, March 16, 2026, 1 am submitting this application to the Zoning Board for approval to allow a mechanical unit in the front yard. The attached site plan shows the proposed relocation of the unit. While it will not encroach on the front yard setback, Zoning Board approval is required for its placement in the front yard. The AC condensing unit was installed in 2022, prior to the adoption of the current Unified Development Ordinance, and before the ongoing renovations. As we discussed, the small and irregular corner lot limits other feasible locations for the unit. Our intent is to provide adequate buffering through landscaping. We appreciate your guidance in moving this project forward and anticipate receiving approval from the Zoning Board. Submission materials are attached for your review. Please let me know if any additional information is needed. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Best Regards, 4: 0 4( Susan L Davis — Principal Architect SD Atelier Architecture, LLC "HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED" A G 'S" CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 ONo RATF-'D www.saratoga-springs.org APPLICATION FOR: INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION [FOR OFFICE USE] (Application #) (Project Title) Check if PH Required Staff Review APPLICANTM OWNER(S) ff not qpplk nd ATTORNEY/AGENT Name Lauren Parlin SD Atelier Architecture, LLC Address 2 Carriage House Lane 511 Broadway, 2nd Floor Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone (518) 321-4955 Email sue@sdatelier.com Primary Contact Person: []Applicant []Owner E Attorney/Agent An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Applicant's interest in the premises: ® Owner 11 Lessee 11 Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION . 2 Carriage House Lane 165 35 1 5 1. Property Address/Location. Tax Parcel No.: - (for example.- 165.52 — 4 — 37) 2. Date acquired by current owner: 2024 3. Zoning District when purchased: UR-1 4. Present use of property: single family residence 5. Current Zoning District: UR-1 6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property? El Yes (when? For what? ® No 7. Is property located within (check all that apply)?: 0 Historic District 0 Architectural Review District 0 500' of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state highway? 8. Brief description of proposed action: Applicant has existing condensing units located in the front yard. The applicant will consider re -locating the unit in the front yard and enclosing it so it will not be visible and unattractive. 9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? 0 Yes 19 No 10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? 16 Yes No 11. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check all that apply): OINTERPRETATION (p.2) 0 VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) OUSE VARIANCE (pp.3-6) E? AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD oFAPPEA1-sAPPL1cA TIoN FORM PAGE 6 AREA VARIANCE — PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Article 9. Mechanical Dimensional Requirements District Requirement Requested See Below Other: a. Mechanical equipment is permitted in the interior side or rear yard only To grant an area variance, the ZBA must balance the benefits to the applicant and the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and community, taking into consideration the following: 1. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by other feasible means. Identify what alternatives to the variance have been explored (alternative designs, attempts to purchase land, etc.) and why they are not feasible. The mechanical equipment was located prior to 2024 when the Unified Development Ordinance was adopted. Due to the corner lot and limited size of the lot and the fact that it already in place, it makes it very difficult to re -locate the condensing unit to the rear yard or interior side yard. 2. Whether granting the variance will produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. Granting the variance will not create a detriment to nearby properties or an undesirable change in the neighborhood character for the following reasons: The applicant is proposing to re -locate the unit closer to the corner of the garage in the front yard where it is less visible. The applicant is planning on putting landscaping in the front yard. - Thus, it will be an improvement to the neighborhood. Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD oFAFFEALsAPPLIcA TIoN FORM PAGE 7 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: No, the variance is not substantial. The condensing unit meets the front yard setback - but due to it's current location, it is not permitted to exist in the front yard. The re -location of the condensing unit to the corneras proposed will be less visible is a minor request - even though it will still be in the front yard. The unit will have and enclosure and be hidden with landscaping so that it will not be visible. 4. Whether the variance will have adverse physical or environmental effects on neighborhood or district. The requested variance will not have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood or district for the following reasons: The variance request is minor in nature, and is a pre-existing non -conforming condition. The re -location of the condensing unit to make it less visible will not have any adverse environmental effects. Due to the corner lot with an exposed rear yard if the unit was relocated to the rear will make it more visible which will be less attractive and have a negative impact. 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created (although this does not necessarily preclude the granting of an area variance). Explain whether the alleged difficulty was or was not self-created: The alleged difficulty is self-created because the applicant and the installer were not aware of the current zoning requirements. Revised 01/2021 \ ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM DISCLOSURE PAGE 8 Does any City officer, employee, or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? 9INo ❑ Yes If "yes", a statement disclosing the name, residence and nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I/we, the property owner(s), or purchaser(s)/lessee(s) under contract, of the land in question, hereby request an appearance before the Zoning Board of Appeals. By the signature(s) attached hereto, I/we certify that the information provided within this application and accompanying documentation is, to the best of my/our knowledge, true and accurate. I/we further understand that intentionally providing false or misleading information is grounds for immediate denial of this application. Furthermore, I/we hereby authorize the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this appeal. (applicant signature) (applicant signature) Date: 1.9 i'2---&_ Date: If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Owner Signature: Date: Date: Revised 01/2021 Shot Environmental Assessment Form Part 1-Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1— Project Information. 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 2 Carriage House Lane Name of Action or Project: Relocation of AC unit Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): corner of Carriage House Lane and Clement Avenue Brief Description of Proposed Action: The existing AC unit (installed in 2022 - prior to the adoption of the Zoning LIDO) is located in the front yard. The applicant is willing to re -locate it so that it is not visible and provide a landscape buffer. There is not other feasible location to re -locate it due to the unusual lot configuration and existing conditions. The lot is quite small and non -conforming and pre-existing. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: (908)-377-4202 Lauren and Ken Parlin - Applicant Susan Davis - Architect E-Mail: sue@sdatelier.com Address: 511 Broadway, 2nd Floor City/PO: State: Zip Code: Saratoga Springs NY 12866 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? NO YES 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: RI 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? .01 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? .01 acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? NA acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: Q Urban ❑ Rural (non -agriculture) El Industrial ❑ Commercial ✓0 Residential (suburban) El Forest ❑ Agriculture ® Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify): E] Parkland Page 1 of 3 SEAF 2019 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A ✓ ✓ 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? NO YES 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify: 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? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? NO YES V F ✓ 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: The condensing unit is designed to meet the state energy code requirements NO YES ✓ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: NO YES 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: NO YES 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner 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 archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? NO YES ✓ 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: NO YES ✓ E]- ✓ 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: M Shoreline r_1 Forest F-1 Agricultural/grasslands R Early mid -successional E]Wetland 0 Urban ❑ Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? NO YES RI El 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES Z E1_ 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non -point sources? 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: NO YES ✓ 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: NO YES 19. Has the site Of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: NO YES 21 El 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: NO YES F] I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF W KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: Susan L N' Davis - SD Atelier Architecture, LLC Date: 3/20/2026 Signature: Title: Principal Architect PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3 72 Clement Avenue - facing 2Carriage House Lane indicating condensing unit D . d k • �� i+� �'. � � . ` � l � ylr � ��.i. � � ' cam± � View facing 2 Carriage House Lane Condensing Unit to be re -located to the north and buffered with landscaping NEIGHBOR'S -H MACADAM DRIVEWAY "? co S86'00100"E � 110.00 A.C. p ELEC. GAS UNIT METER METER C� ROOF LINE (TYP_) — - ± --ter-- - - - - -74 BAY E, WINDOW qL ONE AND TWO rORY HOUSE WOOD DECK LANDS OF ----- ..... ----- N0.2 CARRIAG HOUSE LANE ` AND STEPS KENNETH B. PARLIN, LAUREN PARLIN AND .; I ANNABOYDPARLIN MACADAM I ; DEED NO.2021027187 DRIVEWAY = ONE STORY y ----........................................ -------------- AREA = 6,597± SO. FT. I TWO STORY —I - T.4X &XR R.4/?6ZL Ala. 110 BRICK PAVERS WALK _ -� -- - � I 48.6'± w - r v- �- CONCRETE DRIVEWAY ENCLOSED ' G N ' N :-- �- PORCH N ? BAY Z '3 WINDOW A.C: UNIT t — ROOF UNE N86.00'00"w 110.00 .t BRICK PAVERS WALK LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF RENEE BIRNBAUM DEED NO.2012005795 O O to \ I