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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260386 157 Washington St Special Use Permit ApplicationSD ATELIER ARCHITECTURE LLC, 511�AY.MfL SPA1T0615PM1G5, HY 1Rfi% YMSISM)lY5/fAYfil3]fB 9113 YYTfiFALOAI April 17, 2026 City of Saratoga Springs Attn: Planning Board Re: Special Use Permit -157 Washington Street Dear members of the Planning Board, We are working with the Owner of 157 Washington Street who would like to preserve and stabilize the existing barn and convert it to a usable 2nd family dwelling. Thus, we are seeking a special use permit from the Planning Board as indicated in Table 8-A of the Use Matrix in the Unified Development Ordinance. The Zoning District is UR-3. The existing barn structure dates to 1885 — and was built for George Blackerm's store in 1885 and enlarged in 1887. The building qualifies as a historic building and is a contributing building to the West Side Historic District. For your consideration, we have attached the following materials: • Planning Board Application and Application Fee • SEQR Form • Historic documentation (Sanborn maps) • Current property survey • Sketch Site Plan • Photographs of the property and surrounding context Respectfully submitted Susan L. Davis, R.A. SD Atelier —Architecture, L.L.C. www.sdatelier.com cc: Kimberly Crawford HANVWRIIIhN AYYLIUAIIUNS WILL NU 13P AC UhF1hU!! !FOR OffICE USEI CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS uklilliq CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 TEL:518-587-3550 X2533 www.saratoga-springs.org APPLICATION FOR: SPECIAL USE PERMIT Property Address/Location: 157 Washington Street Tax Parcel #: 166.66-1-9 (for example: 165.52-4-37) Zoning District: U R-3 Use: posed Convert Carriage House to a single family dwelling unit Type of Special Use Permit: ❑■ Permanent ❑ Temporary ❑ APPLICANT(S)* Name Kimberly Crawford Address 1379 S. Park Western, San Pedro, CA Phone (310) 980-7491 Email FavonianLLC@gmail.com OWNER(S) (If not applicant) Identify primary contact person: ❑ Applicant ❑ Owner N Agent (Application #) (Dale received) (Project Title) Check if PH Required Staff Review ❑ Modification ATTORNEY/AGENT SD Atelier Archiitecture, LLC 511 Broadway, 2nd floor (518) 587-3385 sue@sdatelier.com * An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Has a previous application been filed with PB for this property? NO _ YES _ If YES, include Application TYPE and DATE: Please check the following to affirm information is included with submission. © Sketch Plan Attached: Applicant is encouraged to submit sketch plans showing features of the site and /or neighborhood and illustrate proposed use. M Environmental Assessment Form: All applications must include a completed SEAR Short or Long Form. SEAR Forms can be completed at http:// www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6191.html. ❑ Water Service Connection Agreement- For all projects including new water connections to the City system, a copy of a signed water service connection fee agreement with the City Department of Public Works is required and MUST be submitted with this application. Revised 1/2026 City of Saratoga Springs p. 1 of 2 ADDIICatlon for Special Use Permit REQUIRED ITEMS: "1 hard copy w/original signature(s), 1 digital copy of ALL materials (all maps, drawings, or image documents as separate files to maintain their original scale and image resolution). Application Fee: Make checks payable to the "Commissioner of Finance". REFER TO THE CURRENT FEE WORKSHEET INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. Does any City officer, employee or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? YES NO x . If YES, a statement disclosing the name, residence, nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. I, the undersigned owner, leasee or purchaser under contract for the property, hereby request Special Use Permit approval by the Planning Board for the identified property above. I agree to meet all requirements under Article 13 of the Unified Development Ordinance of the City of Saratoga Springs. Furthermore, I hereby authorize members of the Planning Board and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this application. l Applicant Signature: LI , z / Date: 4/a Z If applicant is not current owner, owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Date Check City's website (www.saratoga-springs.org) for meeting dates. City of Saratoga Springs p. 2 of 2 Application for Special Use Permit City of Saratoga Springs OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FEES - 2026 Application to City Council FEE Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,800 + $300/acre Zoning Ordinance Amendment $800 + $300/acre Planned Unit Development(PUD) Amendment $800+$300racre Application to Zoning Board of Appeals FEE Use Variance $1,400+ 7 app Area Variance - Residential (1 & 2 Family) $350/1st var + $75/app + $150/ea add vadance Area Variance -3+ Family and Commercial $1,000/1st var+$75/app+$200/ea add variance Interpretations $650+$75/app Post Work Application Fee Application Fee x2+$7&app Variance Extensions 50% of Application Fee + $751app Demolition $500 Residential Structures —1 or 2 Family Principal or Accessory Structure Materials Change -roof, windows, siding $75 Fagade Change - removal/addition of windows, doors, porch $150 Addition or new construction $300 Approval Extension 50% of Application Fee 3+/Multi-Family, Comm. Mixed -Use Principal or Accessory Structure Equipment Install or Materials Change -roof, windows, siding, paint color $150 Signs, awnings $150 Fagade Change - removal/addlUon of windows, doors, Porch $300 Addition or new construction $650 Approval Extension or Modification 50% of Application Fee Post Work Application Fee App5p5on x2 ary Use Penh Use Permit - Extension Use Permit - Modification Sketch Plan Site Plan Full Residential Non-Resklenfial/Mixed-use Administrative SPR Residential Non -Residential / Mixed -use Extension Residential Non -Residential / Mixed -use Subdivision - Ind. PUD Sketch Plan Preliminary Approval Residential: 1-5 Lots Residential: 6-10 Lots Residential: 11-20 Lots Residential: 21+Lots Residential - Extension Final Approval Residential Non -Residential Final Approval Modification Residential Non -Residential Final Approval Extension Residential Non-Residentlal $400 $550 + $75/app $400 per sketch $4D0+$250/unil $800 + $150/1,000 sf (Non -Res)+ 250 unit (Res) $400 $800 $250 $350 $400 per sketch $700 + $75/app $1,100 + $751app $1,450 + $751app $1.800 + $751app $350 $1,550 + $2DOAot + $75/app $2.400Aot+$75tapp $400+$76/app $800 + $76/app $250 $350 Subdivisions and Site Plans are subject to Engineering Review. See DPW Fees Lot Line Adjustment/Subdivision Administrative Action Letter of Credit — Modification Extension Letter of Credit - Collection Recreation Fee Land Disturbance Activity Permit WatercourseANetiand Permit Watercourse/Wetland Pang Extension SEQRA EIS Review (Draft & Final) Sidewalk Fee Ueu Tree Removal $400 $400 up to 1% of LoC $2,0004ot or unit $750 + $35/acre $750 $350 TBD Sao DPW Fees Avg. nursery cost In caliper of new species equivalent to diameter at breat height (DBH of tree(s) Removed a� n m J LO LO N N O O N N BUILDING -STRUCTURE INVENTORY FORM NYS OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION A & HISTORIC PRESERVATION ° DIVISION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION x .,.. vm i (518) 474-0479 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY UNIQUE SITE NO. QUAD SERIES NEG. NO. YOUR NAME: Terrie Griffith DATE: September 1986 YOUR ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: ORGANIZATION (if any): Saratoga SpringerPr.-Prvati on Found .ion IDENTIFICATION 1. BUILDING NAME(S): 2. COUNTY: Saratoga TOWN/CITY: Saratoga VILLAGE: 3. STREET LOCATION: ] K 7 WaS}7i Ylgtel7 St _ S: ri nge 4. OWNERSHIP: a. public ❑ b private U S. PRESENT OWNER:_S11peYlaLL1 ADDRESS: same 6. USE: Original: 'Rlackmpr Store Present: residence 7. ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC: Exterior visible from public road: Yes No ❑ Interior accessible: Explain 8. BUILDING MATERIAL: 1). STRUCTURAL SYSTEM: (if knovn) 10. CONDITION: 11. INTEGRITY: a. clapboard 0 b. stone ❑ c. brick ❑ d. board and -batten ❑ e. cobblestone ❑ f, shingles g g. stucco ❑ other: a. wood frame with interlocking joints ❑ b. wood frame with light members ❑ c. masonry load bearing walls ❑ d. metal (explain) e. other a. excellent ff] b. good ❑ c. fair ❑ d. deteriorated ❑ a. original site 0 b. moved ❑ if so,when? c. list major alterations and dates (if known): 14. THREATS TO BUILDING: a. none knownU b. zoning ❑ c. roads ❑ d. developers ❑ e. deterioration ❑ f. other: 15. RELATED OUTBUILDINGS AND PROPERTY: a. barn❑ b. carriage house ❑ c. garage IN d. privy ❑ e. shed ® f. greenhouse ❑ g. shop ❑ h. gardens ❑ I. landscape features: j. other: 16. SURROUNDINGS OF THE BUILDING (check more than one if necessary): a. open land ❑ b. woodland ❑ c. scattered buildings ❑ d. densely built-up ❑ e. commercial ❑ f. industrial ❑ g. residential It. other: 17. INTERRELATIONSHIP OF BUILDING AND SURROUNDINGS: (Indicate if building or structure is in an historic district) Located on the north side of Washington St, between Beekman S+ and PIPasant St. Dpweelplyi�ngg sleets close to street,land slopes down towards former 18. HER NOTABLC AMUFS OF BUILDING AND SITE (including interior features if known): 212, story dwelling, rectangular plan, moderate pitch roof with gable front. Recessed entrance to the right of projecting 2xl bay Above entrance, porch now enclosed. Fenestration- 2/2 windows, multi -pane triple windows in front gable, oriel. window on east sidb and small stained glass windows on east/west sides. Interior- oak SIGNIFICANCE stairs, molding, floor, mantelpiece.( Open, wrap around porch 19. DATE OF INITIAL CONSTRUCTION: 1885, enlarged 1882 ARCHITECT: BUILDER: unknown 20. HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE: hate 19th century structure, Queen Anne influence Built for Geo. Blackmer's store in 1885, enlarged 1887, his residence at 159 W-shington St. Former location of store at 215 Elm St. Relocates to new location on Clinton St, in 1918. Blackmer's paper products, woodenware 21. SOURCES: Sanborn Maps City Directories 22. THEME: H U H H U) H Q CJ H x ¢ bi EE-+ V] .r H 4I U2 C -P co p 3 0 Er A V_ l i � � O l" Q C l �11 S i i 7 i -v Ll 1876 Cramer Map 77c 1889 Sanborn Map No ryvexare. i i r (rn.yJ a .--WASH tttG Vr7--®-6C— / I rsa 1895 Sanborn Map 1900 Sanborn Map 1900 Sanborn Map, Corrected to 1948