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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260171 110-114 Nelson Ave Site Plan SCPB Referral Review April 22, 2026 Mark Graham, OPED Administrative Assistant City of Saratoga Springs City Hall 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Sent via email to: mark.graham@saratoga-springs.org Re: SCPB Referral Review #26-60 - Site Plan Review - 110-114 Nelson Ave. A proposed project consisting of up to 11 single-family residences, a mixed use building with associated site work in the JW Hemingway PUD. Location (Jurisdictional Determinant): Nelson Ave. (NYS Racetrack) Tax Map #: 166.77-4-17.1 & -17.2 Zoning: JW Hemingway PUD (former UR-2) Received from the City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board on March 11, 2026. Reviewed by the Saratoga County Planning Board on April 16, 2026. Decision: No Significant County-wide or Intercommunity Impact Comments: While a no significant County-wide or Intercommunity Impact decision was rendered, the Saratoga County Planning Board offered these comments in review of the 110-114 Nelson PUD, also known as the JW Hemingway PUD. The project is situated between two horse barns used by the New York Racing Association (NYRA), which operates during the spring and summer months. In the February 18, 2025 Saratoga County Planning Board referral review of the PUD, comments were provided that suggested that NYRA's input may be important to ensure there are no conflicts or issues with the surrounding activities, especially if the project affects traffic or operations related to the racing season. The SCPB noted there was not any correspondence from the New York Racing Association addressing any potential concerns as to the proximity to the horse barns on each side of the property. The City of Saratoga Springs ZBA on July 8, 2024 reviewed a use and area variance at the 103 Wright Street property “Longshots-Trackside Grill” located just south of this PUD and to the west of a horse barn. The applicant met with NYRA officials and trainers that utilized the barn and there were recommended mitigation measures. Consistent with the approach taken regarding the 103 Wright Street application, please engage with the New York Racing Association and affected trainers to address potential conflicts and consider appropriate mitigation measures. The commercial space did not include any parking component, which may be reconsidered as on-street parking is not readily available in this location. This could lead to logistical or accessibility issues, particularly for patrons or employees of the business. Page 2 of 2 The site statistics on the JW Hemingway PUD Site Plan Application dated February 25, 2026 showed the maximum building height in zone A as 55 ft. Please update the bulk and area standards to reflect the filed Local Law No. 4 of 2025 PUD language with the maximum building height in Zone A and Zone B as 40 ft. The most recent correspondence from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation was dated December 10, 2024. Please reach out to that Office with an update of the JW Hemingway PUD Site Plan Application dated February 25, 2026, so they can continue their review and address concerns that were outlined in that letter. Please contact the Saratoga County Planning Board if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, _____________________________________ Kimberly Lambert, Senior Planner Authorized Agent for Saratoga County DISCLAIMER: Recommendations made by the Saratoga County Planning Board on referrals and subdivisions are based upon the receipt and review of a “full statement of such proposed action” provided directly to SCPB by the municipal referring agency as stated under General Municipal Law section 239. A determination of action is rendered by the SCPB based upon the completeness and accuracy of information presented by its staff. The SCPB cannot be accountable for a decision rendered through incomplete or inaccurate information received as part of the complete statement.