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Home My WebLink About20260236 10 Stable Ln Area Variance Application"HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED" CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS ( !�' ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY HALL -474BROADWAY „F SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 •,. TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 www.saratogasprings,org APPLICATION FOR: INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION APPLICANT(S)° Zach 8 Morgan Bryden Name 10 Stable Lane Address Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 (518)-598-8305 Phone / Brydenz@gmail.com Email Primary Contact Person: E Applicant ffOR OFFICE V3El (Application #) (Date received) (Project Title) Check if PH Required Staff Review OWNER(/fnotap /ice ATTORNEY/AGENT Same Bob Flansburg-Dreamscapes 6 Meghan Court Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 (518)-935-3285 / Dreamscapes.1@Iive.com ❑Owner ❑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: 0 Owner ❑ Lessee ❑ Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION 10 Stabel Lane I. Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel No.: - - _ (for example:165.52 — 4 — 37) October 2024 RR 2. Date acquired by current owner: 3. Zoning District when purchased: Single Family Residential RR 4. Present use of property: 5. Current Zoning District: 6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property? ❑ Yes (when? For what? ) 0 No 7. Is property located within (check all that apply)?: ❑ Historic District ❑ Architectural Review District ❑ SOO' of a State Park, city boundary, or county/state highway? APPLICANTS WISH TO ADD AN ATTACHED TWO -CAR GARAGE WITH FINISHED 8. Brief description of Proposed action: SPACE ABOVE AND A FIRST FLOOR PIUO ROOM. THE EXISTING TWO -CAR GARAGE WILL 13E CONVERTED INTO A NEW DEN. 9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? ❑ Yes 10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? ❑ Yes 11. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check all that apply): ME ❑ INTERPRETATION (p. 2) ❑ VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) ❑ USE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) 12 AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) Revised 0112021 ZONINGBOARD OPAPPEALSAPPL 4T1oN FORM AREA VARIANCE —PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary): The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Dimensional Requirements MINIMUM TOTAL SIDE YARD SETBACK Other: District Requirement Requested 100 FT. 97.7 FT PAGE 6 To grant an areavariance, 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. TO CREATE AN ATTACHED TWO -CAR GARAGE WITH A MUCH NEEDED MUD ROOM, AND MAKING BEST USE OF THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY WITH MINIMAL MODIFICATION, THIS WAS THE ONLY VIABLE OPTION. 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: GRANTING THE REQUETED VARIANCE WILL HAVE NO UNDESIREABLE CHANGE IN THE CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND WILL NOT BE A DETRIMENT TO NEARBY PROPERTIES. THE REQUIRED 30 FT MINIMUM SIDE YARD SETBACK I !A8 BEEN MORE TI 1AN MAINTAINED. T! 'ERE 08 A SIGNIeANT WOE)DED DISTANeE BETWEENT' ME — NEAREST HOME ON THE ADDITION SIDE, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE LARGELY VISIBLE IN THE WINTER, AND NOT AT ALL IN THE SUMMER MONTHS Revised 0112021 ZON/NGBOARO OFAPPE4LSAPPLlCAT1oN FORM PAGE 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: THE REQUESTED VARIANCE IS NOT VIEWED AS BEING SUBSTANTIAL. THE APPLICANTS REQUESTING THE MINIMAL VARIANCE THAT WILL ALLOW THEIR NEEDS TO BE MET. THEY ARE REQUESTING ONLY 2.3 FT OF RELIEF FROM THE AND NO ADDITIONAL VARIANCES ARE BEING REQUESTED. 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 REQUESTED VARIANCE WILL HAVE NO ADVERSE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD OR DISTRICT. THERE IS SIGNIFCANT PERMIEABLE PROPERTY TO ADDRESS ALL ADDITIONAL ROOF DRAINAGE OVER THE GARAGE DOORS AND ENTRY DOOR, AND WILL BE BROUGHTTO GROUND IN A SAFE AND CONTROL MANNER. S. 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 MAY BE CONSIDERED TO BE SELF-CREATED BY THE OWNERS NEED/DESIRE TO CREATE A NEW TWO -CAR GARAGE WITH ADDTIONAL SPACE FOR THEIR FAMILY ABOVE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE SIGNIFANCT SIZE 3SARY. GRANTING Revised 0112021 ZONING BOARO OFAPPEAtSAPELM RON FORM PAGER DISCLOSURE Does any City officer, employee, or family member thereof have a financial Interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? []No []Yes If "yes", a statement disclosing the name, residence and nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION Uwe, the property owner(s), or purchasers)/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, Uwe 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. Date: Z 6 Z6 (applicant signature) d_ Date: ---91 � (applicant signature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Owner Signature: R&*m a]12021 Date: 2/` 2-is Date: ce 2 Short 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 I 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 Robert Flansburg Name of Action or Project: Addition to 10 Stable Lane Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 10 Stable Lane, Saratoga Springs, New Yorkd Brief Description of Proposed Action: Owners wish to add a new two -car attached garage to the existing residence, with finished space on the second floor above the new garage. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: (518)-935-3285 Robert FLansburg E-Mail: Dreamscapes.1@live.com Address: 6 Meghan Court 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: Building Permit from the City of Saratoga Springs ❑ ❑ 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 2.18 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0.03 acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 2.18 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: ❑ Urban ❑✓ Rural (non -agriculture) ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial ❑✓ Residential (suburban) ❑ Forest ❑ Agriculture Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify): Parkland Page I 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 ❑ RI Ft/� ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? Wetlands to the rear of the property. Entire existing residence and the proposed addition are well beyond the If Yes, identify: required 100 foot buffer from the wetlands. No impact. NO YES ❑ ❑ S. 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 ❑ ❑ ❑� ❑ ❑ 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: NO YES ❑ ❑t✓ 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: A new small septic system will be designed and placed on the property for the intended addtions. NO YES RI ❑ 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 ❑ Z ❑ ❑� 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 Federal government as threatened or endangered? NO I YES ❑ ❑ 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? 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 ❑ Z ❑� �✓ All additional roof drainage will be attenuated by gutters as necessary and conveyed to the ground to be absorbed on the property. There is ample greenspace on the property to absorb this drainage. 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 ❑ rEs, -I9. 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 ❑ ❑ 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of rerrediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: NO YES ❑ El I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: Robert L. Flensburg, P.E. Date: 3/24/23 Signature: Title: Project Designer/Engineer PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3 <(000"' % \ Co/' T •\ 80, h G \ ryry. / 4 % \ � \ ,p0 r \ p \ � /ySf►0 \ ,\ O \ � \ � � I � � I % I % I w �10 I I I � I I O I I O ♦oI � / I O 4 v I Q J O i O �rn 111 O i fi i � rn� XJ TT1 1�1 { i i 3 n A : D: o, o: o COVERED PORCH I 6 ENTRY O MEDIA BATH ROOM ° DINING i0 N 3 ROOM I I I � sTwa i I • • �112 FT, / ❑ NEW NEW 3�I� F 1 GREAT - ® DEN MUD ROOM EN RY :KITCHEN NEW ` GARAGE N o O BMW I M GREEN HOUSE/ I O � SUNROOM r I I = I W + o I O 102.3 FT. 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