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Mr. Michael B. Veitch, Business Manager
City of Saratoga Springs Dept. of Public Works
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Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
December 12, 2019
Delivered via email: michael.veitch@saratoga-springs.org
Re: City Designated Engineer Services for Subdivision Application and SWPPP Review—2nd Submittal
Eberlein Subdivision - 2 Lot Subdivision
42 Ruggles Road, City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York
City Project No. PB#2019.117
Chazen Project No. 31904.05
Dear Michael:
The Chazen Companies (Chazen) have completed our review of the following materials received:
• Response to TDE Comments prepared by Ingalls &Associates dated December 5, 2019.
• Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) dated February 7, 2019 and revised December 5, 2019.
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, prepared by Ingalls & Associates, dated October 18, 2019 and
revised December 5, 2019.
• Site drawings entitled "Ruggles Road Conservation Subdivision", dated January 18, 2019, and last
revised December 5, 2019, prepared by Ingalls & Associates, unless noted otherwise, consisting of the
following 5 sheets:
o 1-Cover Sheet
o 2-Conservation Analysis
o 3-Subdivision Plat
o 4-Grading and Erosion & Sediment Control Plan
o 5- Details
Following are our observations/comments. Comments follow the original numbering in our November 7, 2019
letter. Comments that have been satisfactorily addressed are not repeated; new comments/clarifications are
presented in bold.
4. The original signed and sealed survey referenced to NGVD 1929 datum must be submitted.
The applicant stated that the original signed and sealed survey will be submitted with the Final Plat.
The Final Plat has not yet been received; otherwise,this comment has been addressed.
5. Please indicate the location, size and material of the existing water main to which the project will
connect in Ruggles Road.
The applicant noted that record information for the existing water line has been requested from
DPW and will be added when received.
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8. In accordance with City Code Chapter 241, Article IV, Section 1, Paragraph C.3, the Subdivision Plat
shall identify the location, use, ownership, management, methods of preservation, and rights of the
owners and the public to the open space land subject to the deed restriction. Please add appropriate
notations.
The applicant noted that a draft restrictive covenant has been submitted and is under review. This is
acknowledged; however,the required information should also be noted on the Subdivision Plat per
City Code requirements.
9. The Subdivision Plat should be updated to note the area of each proposed lot, as well as the area of
deed-restricted open space on each lot. Also,the plat must be prepared and signed/sealed by a
licensed land surveyor. We assume that since Van Dusen & Steves prepared the boundary survey that
they prepared the subdivision plat—please confirm.
The applicant stated that the final plat will be prepared and signed/sealed by VanDusen &Steves.
The Final Plat has not yet been received; otherwise,this comment has been addressed.
10. In accordance with City Code Chapter 241, Appendix H, Section 2, Paragraph R, the owner of a
proposed subdivision shall offer to the City"Class A Type Usable Land" equal in size to at least ten
percent (10%) of the owner's subdivided tract.There are alternatives presented in the Code. Please
identify how this requirement will be met.
The applicant indicated that the project has received preliminary approval and the Board has not
required the applicant to offer any Class A Type Usable Land. If this is the case,we have no further
concerns regarding this comment.
Through the course of this review, Chazen had some back and forth with the applicant to satisfy minor
outstanding technical comments. The applicant sent updated plans and an updated SWPPP to Chazen, and
now all of our comments have been addressed to our satisfaction. The updated documents should be sent to
the City in a final submission. If acceptable to the City, the outstanding items described above can be satisfied
through a final submission to the City without further review by our office.
If you have any comments, questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact this
office at 518-273-0055.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Nechamen, P.E.
Project Engineer
cc: James J. Connors, P.E. Chazen
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