HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260185 28 Fifth Ave. Area Variance Supplemental Information (survey, comparables) 06.01.2026
May 21, 2026
Susan Barden, AICP
Administrator of OPED
Saratoga Springs Office of Planning and Economic Development
Re: 28 Fifth Avenue
Susan,
At our Zoning Board hearing on Monday, May 18th, we were asked to provide examples
of comparable properties within the UR-1 neighborhood.
Enclosed are graphic illustrations of properties within the UR-1 zoning district that
support our variance request, as described below. We are also including a copy of the
property survey prepared by Survey Associates and dated March 20, 2025, which
documents the existing coverage for which we are seeking variances.
1. The total building coverage, inclusive of the pool, spa, and similar accessory
structures, is 3,684 square feet, or 39% of the total lot area.
2. Based on satellite imagery, we identified the following properties with similar
or greater total building coverage:
• 20 Fifth Avenue: +/- 47% coverage
• 64 Fifth Avenue: +/- 38% coverage
• 29 Madison Avenue: +/- 40% coverage
3. Based on satellite imagery, we identified the following properties with patios
having similar side-yard setbacks:
• 12 Fifth Avenue: +/- 3’-4” setback
• 42 Fifth Avenue: +/- 3’-0” setback
• 64 Fifth Avenue: +/- 0’-0” setback
We respectfully request that the Board consider these properties as evidence that the
pool, spa, and patio at 28 Fifth Avenue do not create a condition that is unusual within
the neighborhood. Granting the requested variances would allow the owners to
maintain the yard in its existing condition.
It was also requested that the Board be provided with a copy of the approved 2016
permit application for construction of the pool and spa. It is our understanding that
you will be coordinating with the Building Department to provide that information.
Kind regards,
Michael Tuck, AIA
Partner
TIPTON LANE
FIFTH AVENUE
SIDE YARD SETBACK
PATIO +/- 3' - 0"
42 5TH AVE
LOT AREA: +/- 9,580sf
PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: 1,646sf (17%)
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE: 661sf ( 7%)
TOTAL COVERAGE (24%)
PATIO SIDE YARD SETBACK: +/-3'-0"
12 5TH AVE
LOT AREA: +/- 9,878sf
PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: 2,403sf (24%)
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE: 980sf (10%)
TOTAL COVERAGE (34%)
PATIO SIDE YARD SETBACK: +/-3'-4"
SIDE YARD SETBACK
PATIO +/- 3' - 4"
20 5TH AVE
LOT AREA: +/- 9,560sf
PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: 2,972sf (31%)
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE: 1,550sf (16%)
TOTAL COVERAGE (47%)
PATIO SIDE YARD SETBACK: +/- 8'-0"
GARAGE SIDE YARD SETBACK: +/- 0'-0"
64 5TH AVE
LOT AREA: +/- 7,500sf
PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: 2,607sf (35%)
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE: 213sf ( 3%)
TOTAL COVERAGE: (38%)
PATIO SIDE YARD SETBACK:0'-0"
29 MADISON AVE
LOT AREA: +/- 7,500sf
PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: 2,305sf (31%)
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE: 676sf ( 9%)
TOTAL COVERAGE (40%)
28 5TH AVE
LOT AREA: +/- 9,450sf
PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE: 2,601sf (+/- 28%)
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE: 1,083sf (+/- 12%)
TOTAL COVERAGE : 3,684sf (39%)
PATIO SIDE YARD SETBACK: +/- 3'-3"
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BECK RESIDENCE - POOL VARIANCE
BTA PROJECT NO: N/A 05.21.26 28 FIFTH AVENUE
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Neighborhood Characteristics
ZONING INFORMATION:
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NOTES:
1.) OFFSET DIMENSIONS ARE MEASURED TO ROOF LINES.
2.) THIS MAP WAS DONE WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF AN ABSTRACT
OF TITLE OR A TITLE REPORT.
3.) DEED REFERENCE NO. 2 CONVEYED DEED PARCELS ONE AND TWO ONLY.
DEED REFERENCES:
1.) DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 FROM THOMAS E. BECK AND LEONA W. BECK TO
THOMAS E. BECK AND LEONA W. BECK AND RECORDED IN THE SARATOGA COUNTY
CLERK'S OFFICE AS DEED NO. 2007037085.
2.) DEED DATED MARCH 21, 2022 FROM THOMAS E. BECK AND LEONA W. BECK TO
THOMAS E. BECK AND LEONA W. BECK, CO -TRUSTEES AND RECORDED IN THE SARATOGA
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE AS DEED NO. 2022010975.
MAP REFERENCES:
1.) MAP ENTITLED "MAP OF BUILDING LOTS THE PROPERTY OF HON. EUGENE F.
O'CONNOR", AND RECORDED IN THE SARATOGA COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE
AS MAP NO. "O-1 ".
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ZONING DISTRICT: UR-1
MINIMUM
LOT SIZE: 12,500 SQ.
FT.
MINIMUM
LOT WIDTH: 100 FT
MAXIMUM
BUILDING COVERAGE:
28%
MAXIMUM
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
COVERAGE: 50%
MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT: 40
FT.
MAXIMUM
FIRST FLOOR ELEVATION WHEN
PRINCIPAL BUILDING WITHIN 20'
OF SIDE
LOT LINES 4 FT.
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
FRONT: 30 FT.
ONE SIDE: 12 FT.
TOTAL SIDE: 30 FT.
MIN. CORNER SIDE: 25 FT.
REAR: 30 FT.
BUILDING COVERAGE
THE TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE, HOUSE AND GARAGE
(MEASURED TO THE ROOF LINE) TOGETHER WITH THE
OUTDOOR SHOWER AND THE POOL = 3,684f SQ. FT.
OR 39% OF THE LOT.
2.) MAP ENTITLED "MAP OF A PORTION OF THE WILLINGTON PROPERTY" DATED 1871,
MADE BY J.W. MOTT, C.E. AND FILED IN THE SARATOGA COUNTY CLERK'S
OFFICE ON NOVEMBER 8, 1871 AS "CARD 2, POCKET 5, FOLDER 3".
3.) MAP ENTITLED "BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT MAP LANDS OF THOMAS E. AND
LEONA W. BECK AND LOUISA FOYE", DATED JANUARY 30, 2007 , MADE BY
SURVEY ASSOCIATES, LLC AND FILED IN THE SARATOGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
AS MAP NO. "B-586".