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Keith Kaplan, Chair
C ITY OF S ARATOGA S PRINGS
Brad Gallagher, Vice Chair
Cheryl Grey
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Matthew Gutch
Christopher Mills
C ITY H ALL - 474 B ROADWAY
Suzanne Morris
S ARATOGA S PRINGS, N EW Y ORK 12866
Gage Simpson
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Chris Hemstead, alternate
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Kathleen O’Connor, alternate
Z ONING B OARD OF A PPEALS M EETING – D ECEMBER 16, 2019
R ECORD OF D ECISION
Present: K. Kaplan, G. Simpson, M. Gutch, C. Mills, B. Gallagher, C. Grey
Absent: S. Morris
A. A PPLICATIONS UNDER C ONSIDERATION
1. #20190908 T OWERS R ESIDENCE, 91 Union Ave, area variance to demolish an existing detached garage and construct a
new second principal structure with a dwelling unit for an existing single-family residence; seeking relief from the
minimum side and front yard setbacks and coverage for a principal structure, minimum lot width, and side yard
setback for an accessory structure in the Urban Residential - 4 (UR-4) District.
Action: Public hearing opened and remains open; application adjourned to January 6.
2. #20191083 O’C ONNOR R ESIDENCE, 122 Madison Street, area variance to construct additions to an existing single
family residence including a second story addition, front porch, and rear deck; seeking relief from the minimum side
yard setback in the Urban Residential - 2 (UR-2) District.
Action: Public hearing opened and remains open; application adjourned to January 6.
3. #20191085 B LACK R ESIDENCE, 94 York Ave, area variance to construct a detached two-car garage with a carport and
in-ground pool and to maintain a shed for an existing single-family residence; seeking relief from the maximum
accessory building coverage and side yard setback and minimum patio setback in the Urban Residential - 3 (UR-3)
District.
Action: Public hearing opened and remains open; application adjourned to January 6.
4. #20191050 Y OUNG & K ENDSERSKY R ESIDENCE, 2 Elks Lane, area variance to maintain a dwelling unit as constructed in
an accessory structure; seeking relief from the number of principal structures and minimum average lot width in the
Urban Residential - 2 (UR-2) District.
Action: Public hearing closed; Motion to approve area variance as presented – passed 5-1 (C. Grey).
5. #20190928 J USTIN R ESIDENCE, 18 Nelson Ave, area variance to permit a dwelling unit as constructed in an accessory
structure; seeking relief from the total side yard setback in the Rural Residential (RR) District.
Action: Public hearing closed; Motion to approve area variance as presented – passed 6-0.
6. #20191053 C HAMPAGNE R ESIDENCE, 5 Fifth Avenue, area variance to construct a porch addition to an existing three-
family residence; seeking relief from the maximum principal building coverage in the Urban Residential - 1 (UR-1)
District.
Action: Public hearing closed; Motion to approve area variance as presented – passed 6-0.
7. #20190849 O PLINGER R ESIDENCE, 28 Bog Meadow Run, rehearing of a previously denied area variance to maintain a
carport structure as constructed for an existing single-family residence; seeking relief from the minimum side yard
setback in the Rural Residential (RR) District.
Action: Public hearing closed; Motion to approve area variance as presented with conditions to overturn previous
decision – passed 6-0.
8. #20191098 B OLDER V ENTURES, LLC R ESIDENCE, 116/118 High Rock Avenue, area variance to construct two detached
one-car garages for an existing duplex; seeking relief for minimum setbacks from principal structure and minimum
side yard setback for an accessory structure in the Urban Residential - 4 (UR-4) District.
Action: Public hearing closed; Motion to approve area variance as presented – passed 5-1 (G. Simpson).
9. #20191013 T OBROCKE R ESIDENCE, 19 Bog Meadow Run, area variance to construct a detached pool house accessory
structure for use as habitable space for an existing single-family residence; seeking relief to permit finished space in an
accessory structure in the Rural Residential (RR) District.
Action: Public hearing closed; Motion to approve area variance as modified with conditions – passed 5-1 (C. Grey).
B. A PPROVAL OF M EETING M INUTES: D RAFT M INUTES N OVEMBER 18, 2019 APPROVED AS AMENDED
S IGNATURE: _______________________________ 12/17/2019
C HAIR R ECEIVED BY A CCOUNTS D EPT.