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Home My WebLink About20260271 109 Ludlow St Area Variance Letter from Applicant's Legal Counsel 07.13.2026 23842325.v3-7/13/26 One Lincoln Center | Syracuse, NY 13202-1355 | bsk.com BRODY SMITH bsmith@bsk.com P: 315.218.8225 July 13, 2026 VIA HAND DELIVERY Gage Simpson, Chair City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals City Hall - 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-2296 Re: 109 Ludlow Street: Area Variance Application Dear Mr. Simpson: We represent Jayne and Philip LeRoux (the “Applicant”) in connection with its application (the “Application”) to the City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals (the “Board”) for one (1) area variances pursuant to Article 3 of the City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Law (the “Code”), at the premises known as 109 Ludlow Street, also known as Tax Parcel Number 166.53-02-73, located in the City of Saratoga Springs (the “Property”). We submit this letter in support of the above referenced Application. Background A. Zoning Requirements The Property is located in an area zoned Urban Residential 3 (“UR-3”). Section 240-3.3 (D) of the Code requires a five-foot side yard setback. The applicant is requesting a variance of three feet for their reconstructed garage. B. Purpose of Variance Application The Property is currently improved by a single-family home and detached garage. The applicant would like to remove the existing garage that is in a deteriorated condition and install a new garage structure. The new structure would be connected to the existing house. The applicant has owned the house for over 70 years and would like to age in place. These improvements will make the house and garage more accessible to for a resident with mobility issues. The existing garage is located within the side yard setback because it is a prior existing legal non-conforming use. The overhang of the existing garage is +/- 1 foot from the property line and the wall of the garage is +/- 2 feet from the property line. The overhang City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 2 2 23842325.v3-7/13/26 of the proposed new garage building will be 2 feet from the property line and the wall of the proposed building will be 3 feet from the property line. Thus, it is important to note when evaluating this application that the proposed building will be more conforming when compared to the existing building. The relevant portion of the site plan depicting the existing and proposed setback is circled in red below. Note that the proposed new structure (rendered in black) is about a foot further away from the property line compared to the outline of the existing structure (rendered in red). City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 3 3 23842325.v3-7/13/26 It is also important to note that the existing garage and the proposed replacement are located on the rear half of the Property from the perspective of the road. The location of the area variance will be less visible from the perspective of the road because it is screened by neighboring structures unless a person is standing directly in front of the driveway. Even from the perspective of the driveway, because the area requiring the side yard setback is so distant, the non-conformity will be substantially less visible. City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 4 4 23842325.v3-7/13/26 Standard of Review An area variance should be granted when the benefit to the applicant if the variance is granted outweighs the detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood or the community. See Town Law § 267-b(3). When deciding whether to grant an area variance, the Board should consider the following factors: 1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or detriment to nearby properties will be created by the granting of the area variance; 2. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method feasible for the applicant to pursue, other than an area variance; 3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial; 4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district; and 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created, which consideration shall be relevant to the decision of the Board of Appeals but shall not necessarily preclude the granting of the area variance. Town Law § 267-b(3); Sasso v. Osgood, 86 N.Y.2d 374 (1995) (stating that the statutory factors for an area variance must be applied instead of the previous practical difficulties standard); Hampshire Mgmt. Co. v. Nadel, 241 A.D.2d 496 (2d Dep’t 1997) (overturning board’s decision where it considered factors besides those enumerated in the statute). 1. The character of the neighborhood will not change. In the context of residential single-family neighborhoods, a building that is substantially dissimilar in size to the other buildings in the neighborhood may “constitute an undesirable visual intrusion.” Heitzman v. Town of Lake George Zoning Bd. of Appeals, 309 A.D.2d 1126, 1128 (3d Dep't 2003). However, where the proposed new building is similar in size, use and scale to the neighboring structures, the Board should determine that it does not represent a change to the character of the neighborhood. Id. The use of the Property is in keeping with the overall character of the neighborhood and nearby properties. The three properties located to the north of the Property (circled in blue) are improved with structures that are substantially larger than the subject property circled in red. Thus, the scale and massing of the proposed improvements is consistent with the existing conditions in the neighborhood. City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 5 5 23842325.v3-7/13/26 As you move south of the subject property (again circled in red) you see below that garages located in close proximity (if not directly on) the side yard property lines are extremely common (circled in blue). 12 of the nearest 25 properties to the subject property also have garages on, or extremely near to the side yard property line. City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 6 6 23842325.v3-7/13/26 Examples of houses on Ludlow with garages directly on the property line. Examples of houses on Jumel with garages directly on the property line. City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 7 7 23842325.v3-7/13/26 2. The benefit sought by the Applicant cannot be achieved by another method. The Applicant cannot purchase 111 Ludlow Street and/or 166 Lake Ave to eliminate the need for the area variance because the neighboring property is improved by a structure in that location. 3. The requested variance is not substantial. It is important to note that the requested variance is more conforming when compared to the existing building. Second, the variance requested is barely perceptible from the perspective of the road because it is screened on either side be houses and is distant from the roadway. In the final analysis, the difference between the wall of the garage being three feet versus five feet from the property line is imperceptible to the general public due to the location of the structure. To the extent one or more neighbors oppose the granting of the variance, it is also important to remember that if the variance is not granted, the existing garage will remain in place, closer to the property line and put to precisely the same use. Thus, any objections should be treated as generalized, rather than narrowly directed towards a specific location or use. 4. Environmental Conditions The requested area variance will have absolutely no impact on environmental conditions. It will simply allow the Applicant to develop the Property in a similar manner to neighboring properties. City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 8 8 23842325.v3-7/13/26 5. Self-created The Applicant acknowledges that the need for this variance is self-created. 6. Arbitrary and Capricious “Courts may set aside a zoning board determination only where the record reveals that the board acted illegally or arbitrarily, or abused its discretion, or that it merely succumbed to generalized community pressure.” Matter of Schumacher v. Town of E. Hampton, N.Y. Zoning Bd. of Appeals, 46 A.D.3d 691, 692 (2d Dept. 2007). We reviewed all applications for setback area variances over the past three years in the City of Saratoga. The Board approved 160 applications and denied 3. Put simply, this Board has approved over 98% of all area variance applications for setbacks over the past three years. 43 of the area variances were for setbacks in the UR-3 district. The Board has not denied an area variance application in the UR-3 district in the three years of history that we reviewed. A summary of those applications is attached as Exhibit A. In order to avoid reaching an illegal arbitrary conclusion, it would be necessary to articulate a meaningful reason why this application is more harmful to the health and welfare of the public compared with the other 98% of applications routinely approved by the Board. The fact that one neighbor opposes an otherwise reasonable variance is not a legally defensible reason to deny an otherwise reasonable variance. In addition, the reasons articulated for opposing the variance are not actually relevant to the location of the garage. Most, if not all, of the negative comments relate to the extension proposed at the rear of the house rather than the garage. This proposed extension does not require a variance and would be built whether or not the applicant is allowed to replace the old garage structure. For example, the shadow cast by the addition or the alleged “fishbowl effect” would occur whether or not the Board granted the variance for the garage. Similarly, the driveway will continue to be used and plowed whether or not the Board grants a variance for the garage. Conclusion The benefits of the Project will far outweigh any potential minor adverse impacts that will result from granting the variance. For the foregoing reasons, the Applicant respectfully requests that the variance be granted. City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 9 9 23842325.v3-7/13/26 Sincerely, BOND, SCHOENECK & KING, PLLC Brody D. Smith City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 10 10 23842325.v3-7/13/26 Exhibit A Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals Set Back Area Variances (July 24, 2023 - June 1, 2026) # Meeting Date of Decision Addresses in Saratoga Springs Project Number Zone Type of Requiremen t Zoning Code Required Set Back Propose d Set Back Variance Relief Proposed (Code- Proposed ) Result 1 July 24, 2023 136 White Street 20230412 UR-3 Front Setback 10’ 3’ 7’ Approved without Modification 2 July 24, 2023 96 Catherine 20230324 UR-2 Setback – Front 10’ 0’ 10’ Approved without Modification 3 July 24, 2023 96 Catherine 20230324 UR-2 Setback – Interior Side 8’ 0.7’ 7.3’ Approved without Modification 4 July 24, 2023 69 Phila Street 20230227 UR-4 Rear Yard Setback Accessory 5’ 4’ 1’ Approved without Modification 5 July 24, 2023 69 Phila Street 20230227 UR-4 Side Yard Setback Accessory 5’ 2’ 3’ Approved without Modification 6 July 24, 2023 69 Phila Street 20230227 UR-4 Side Yard Setback Accessory 5’ 2’ 3’ Approved without Modification 7 July 24, 2023 43 Granite Avenue 20230279 UR-3 UR-1 Setback to Front 30’ 22’ 8’ Approved with Modification 8 August 28, 2023 17 Aurora 20230381 SR-1 Patio to Corner Side 10’ 5’ 5’ Approved without Modification 9 August 28, 2023 70 Fifth Avenue 20230415 UR-1 Setback – Rear to Patio 30’ 7.4’ 8.3’ 22.6’ 21.7’ Approved with Modification 10 August 28, 2023 70 Fifth Avenue 20230415 UR-1 Min Total Side Yard Setback 30’ 26.4’ 3.6’ Approved without Modification 11 August 28, 2023 70 Fifth Avenue 20230415 UR-1 Setback – Rear 30’ 25.4’ 4.6’ Approved without Modification 12 October 2, 2023 34 York 20230457 UR-3 Rear Setback 25’ 10.5’ 14.5’ Approved without Modification 13 October 2, 2023 2 Loughberry Road 20230517 UR-1 Front Yard Setback 30’ 25’ 5’ Approved without Modification City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 11 11 23842325.v3-7/13/26 14 November 20, 2023 26 Joseph Street 20230683 UR-2 Rear to Pergola 25’ 24’ 1’ Approved without Modification 15 November 20, 2023 26 Joseph Street 20230683 UR-2 Rear to Patio 25’ 21’ 4’ Approved without Modification 16 January 29, 2024 10 Cottage 20230844 UR-3 Rear Yard Setback 25’ 16’ 9’ Approved without Modification 17 January 29, 2024 106 Elm Street 20230974 UR-2 Accessory to Side Setback 5’ 0’ 5’ Approved without Modification 18 February 12, 2024 24 Jumel Place 20230955 UR-3 Front Setback 10’ 1.9’ 8.1’ Approved without Modification 19 February 12, 2024 24 Jumel Place 20230955 UR-3 Interior Side Setback 5’ 2.7’ 2.3’ Approved without Modification 20 February 12, 2024 28 Warren Street 20231044 UR-3 Interior Side 5’ 1.5’ 3.5’ Approved without Modification 21 February 12, 2024 65 Ash Street 20230968 UR-3 Front Setback 10’ 1’ 9’ Approved without Modification 22 February 12, 2024 65 Ash Street 20230968 UR-3 Interior Side Setback 5’ 4’ 1’ Approved without Modification 23 February 12, 2024 65 Ash Street 20230968 UR-3 Accessory to Side 5’ 4’ 1’ Approved without Modification 24 February 12, 2024 140 West Circular 20221085 UR-2 Interior Side 8.5’ 2.5’ 5.5’ Approved without Modification 25 March 4, 2024 86B Ludlow 20230808 UR-3 Front Setback 10’ 8.6’ 1.4’ Approved without Modification 26 March 4, 2024 190 Woodlawn/2 3 Greenfield 20240003 UR-1 Setback – Front 30’ 7’ 23’ Approved without Modification 27 March 4, 2024 29 Newton Avenue 20240012 UR-2 Rear Setback 25’ 13’ 12’ Approved without Modification 28 March 4, 2024 150 Henry Street 20240033 UR-4 Rear Setback 25’ 17.7’ 7.3’ Approved without Modification 29 March 18, 2024 15 Warren Street 20240043 UR-3 Rear Setback 25’ 9’ 16’ Approved without Modification City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 12 12 23842325.v3-7/13/26 30 April 8, 2024 31-33 Marion Avenue 20220202 TRB Setback – Front 10’ 1’ 9’ Approved without Modification 31 April 8, 2024 41 Covell 20240111 UR-2 Setback – Front – Route 50 10’ 1’ 9’ Approved without Modification 32 April 8, 2024 59 Fifth Avenue 20240064 UR-1 Interior Side 12’ 5’ 7’ Approved without Modification 33 April 8, 2024 180 Fifth Avenue 20231018 UR-1 Setback – Front 30’ 3.5’ 26.5’ Approved without Modification 34 April 22, 2024 Cherry Street 20240179 UR-4 Front Setback 10’ 5’ 5’ Approved without Modification 35 May 6, 2024 169 Union Avenue 20240118 UR-4 Front Setback (Garage to Alleyway) 10’ 9’ 1’ Approved without Modification 36 May 20, 2024 10 Bingham 20240267 UR-3 Rear Setback 25’ 8’ 17’ Approved without Modification 37 June 10, 2024 16 Marion/2 Lot 2 Avenue 20240196 UR-2 Accessory Shed to Rear 25’ 3.7’ 21.3’ Approved without Modification 38 June 10, 2024 18 Thomas Street 20240254 UR-4 Setback Front 10’ 6’ 4’ Approved without Modification 39 June 10, 2024 18 Thomas Street 20240254 UR-4 Rear Setback 25’ 3’ 22’ Approved without Modification 40 June 10, 2024 18 Thomas Street 20240254 UR-4 Interior Side 5’ 3’ 2’ Approved without Modification 41 June 10, 2024 18 Thomas Street 20240254 UR-4 Interior Side 5’ 1’ 4’ Approved without Modification 42 June 10, 2024 43 Central Avenue 20240287 UR-2 Interior Side 8’ 2.5’ 5.5’ Approved without Modification 43 July 8, 2024 28 Aletta Lot A 20240190 UR-3 Rear Setback 25’ 13’ 12’ Adjourned 44 July 8, 2024 67 Ludlow Street 20240319 UR-1 Interior Side to Patio 12’ 0’ 12’ Withdrawn by Submitter 45 July 8, 2024 4 Royal Henley Court 20240483 Inter- laken PUD Accessory to Rear 30’ 15’ 15’ Approved without Modification 46 July 8, 2024 57 Benson- hurst Avenue 20240466 UR-1 Interior Side 8’ 2’ 6’ Approved without Modification City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 13 13 23842325.v3-7/13/26 47 July 8, 2024 28 Orenda Spring Drive 20240432 UR-1 Interior Side to Patio 12’ 9.5’ 2.5’ Approved without Modification 48 July 22, 2024 24 Schuyler Drive 20240284 UR-1 Minimum Total Side 30’ 16.5’ 13.5’ Approved without Modification 49 July 22, 2024 12 Nelson Avenue 20240415 RR Rear Setback 100’ 49’ 51’ Approved without Modification 50 July 22, 2024 12 Nelson Avenue 20240415 RR Accessory to Side 30’ 8’ 22’ Approved without Modification 51 July 22, 2024 12 Nelson Avenue 20240415 RR Accessory to Side 50’ 20’ 30’ Approved without Modification 52 July 22, 2024 12 Nelson Avenue 20240415 RR Interior Side 30’ 9’ 21’ Approved without Modification 53 July 22, 2024 19 West Fenlon 20240516 UR-2 Interior Side Setback 20’ 13’ 7’ Approved without Modification 54 September 9, 2024 3320 Route 9 20240386 Gate- way RC Interior Side Yard Setback 20’ 7’ 13’ Approved without Modification 55 September 9, 2024 3320 Route 9 20240386 Gate- way RC Minimum Total Side 50’ 35’ 15’ Approved without Modification 56 September 23, 2024 93 Fifth Avenue 20240649 UR-1 Interior Side 12’ 9’ 3’ Approved without Modification 57 September 23, 2024 93 Fifth Avenue 20240649 UR-1 Corner Side 25’ 0’ 25’ Approved without Modification 58 September 23, 2024 93 Fifth Avenue 20240649 UR-1 Minimum Total Side 30’ 21’ 9’ Approved without Modification 59 September 23, 2024 5 Leaward Way 20240679 RR Accessory to Side 30’ 20’ 10’ Approved without Modification 60 September 23, 2024 74 Fifth Avenue 20240724 UR-1 Setback Front 30’ 19’ 11’ Approved without Modification 61 September 23, 2024 74 Fifth Avenue 20240724 UR-1 Rear Setback 30’ 24’ 6’ Approved without Modification 62 September 23, 2024 74 Fifth Avenue 20240724 UR-1 Interior Side 12’ 10’ 2’ Approved without Modification City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 14 14 23842325.v3-7/13/26 63 September 23, 2024 74 Fifth Avenue 20240724 UR-1 Minimum Total Side 30’ 23’ 7’ Approved without Modification 64 October 7, 2024 128, 132 Washington 20240517 UR-3 Rear Setback South 25’ 13.7’ 13’ 11.3’ 12’ Approved with Modification 65 October 7, 2024 128, 132 Washington 20240517 UR-3 Rear Setback North 25’ 16’ 9’ Approved with Modification 66 October 7, 2024 3 Sunrise Drive 20240558 UR-1 Setback – Front 30’ 24.8’ 21’ 9’ 3.8’ Approved with Modification 67 October 7, 2024 3 Sunrise Drive 20240558 UR-1 Interior Side 12’ 9’ 3’ Approved without Modification 68 October 7, 2024 24 Vermont Street 20240639 UR-3 Corner Side 8’ 10’ 0’ 8’ 10’ Approved with Modification 69 November 18, 2024 47 Forest Avenue 20240767 UR-1 Setback Front 30’ 24’ 6’ Approved without Modification 70 November 18, 2024 47 Forest Avenue 20240767 UR-1 Rear 30’ 13’ 17’ Approved without Modification 71 November 18, 2024 47 Forest Avenue 20240767 UR-1 Interior Side 12’ 9’ 3’ Approved without Modification 72 November 18, 2024 47 Forest Avenue 20240767 UR-1 Corner Side 25’ 18’ 7’ Approved without Modification 73 November 18, 2024 132 Kaydeross Park 20240726 PUD Setback – Front 30’ 20’ 10’ Approved without Modification 74 December 2, 2024 22 Avery Street 20240848 UR-3 Interior Side 5’ 2.5’ 2.5’ Approved without Modification 75 December 2, 2024 17 Alger Street 20240954/ 2023084 UR-3 Rear Setback 25’ 21’ 4’ Approved without Modification 76 December 2, 2024 17 Alger Street 20240954/ 2023084 UR-3 Interior Side 5’ 2.5’ 2.5’ Approved without Modification 77 December 2, 2024 7 Daggs Lane 20240953 UR-1 Minimum Total Side 20’ 17.1’ 2.9’ Approved without Modification 78 December 2, 2024 538 Union Avenue 20240948 RR Setback – Front 60’ 8.25’ 51.8’ Approved without Modification City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 15 15 23842325.v3-7/13/26 79 December 2, 2024 538 Union Avenue 20240948 RR Interior Side 30’ 1.5’ 28.5’ Approved without Modification 80 December 2, 2024 538 Union Avenue 20240948 RR Minimum Total Side 100’ 73.8’ 26.2’ Approved without Modification 81 December 2, 2024 45 Stockholm Avenue 20240838 RR Setback Front 60’ 17.1’ 42.9’ Approved without Modification 82 December 2, 2024 45 Stockholm Avenue 20240838 RR Rear Setback – East 100’ 27.5’ 72.5’ Approved without Modification 83 December 2, 2024 45 Stockholm Avenue 20240838 RR Rear – North 100’ 14.6’ 85.4’ Approved without Modification 84 December 2, 2024 45 Stockholm Avenue 20240838 RR Rear Setback 100’ 18.3’ 81.7’ Approved without Modification 85 January 25, 2025 81 Phila Street 20240864 UR-4 Front Yard Setback 10’ 0’ 10’ Approved without Modification 86 January 25, 2025 81 Phila Street 20240864 UR-4 Minimum Interior 5’ 4’ 1’ Approved without Modification 87 February 10, 2025 328 Caroline Street 20240837 UR-1 Rear Setback 30’ 19’ 19.2’ 11’ 10.8’ Rejected 88 February 10, 2025 328 Caroline Street 20240837 UR-1 Minimum Side Setback 12’ 6.9’ 5.1’ Rejected 89 February 10, 2025 116 York Avenue 20240836 UR-3 Interior Side 5’ 0’ 5’ Adjourned 90 February 10, 2025 722 North Broadway/4 9-51 Bryan Street 20240977 UR- 1/UR- 2 Side Setback 2 8’ 1’ 7’ Approved without Modification 91 February 10, 2025 722 North Broadway/4 9-51 Bryan Street 20240977 UR- 1/UR- 2 Total Side 20’ 14.8’ 5.2’ Approved without Modification 92 February 10, 2025 722 North Broadway/4 9-51 Bryan Street 20240977 UR- 1/UR- 2 Accessory to Front 10’ 3.6’ 6.4’ Approved without Modification 93 February 10, 2025 722 North Broadway/4 9-51 Bryan Street 20240977 UR- 1/UR- 2 Accessory to Front 20’ 3.6’ 16.4’ Approved without Modification 94 February 10, 2025 147 Jefferson Street 20240976 UR-4 Rear Yard Setback 25’ 8’ 17’ Approved without Modification City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 16 16 23842325.v3-7/13/26 95 March 3, 2025 22 Avery Street 20240848 UR-3 Rear Setback 25’ 5.5’ 19.5 Approved without Modification 96 March 3, 2025 195 Lake Avenue 20250048 UR-3 Setback – Rear 25’ 5’ 10’ 20’ 15’ Approved with Modification 97 March 3, 2025 83 Fifth Avenue 20250047 UR-1 Side Setback 1 12’ 7’ 5’ Approved without Modification 98 March 3, 2025 83 Fifth Avenue 20250047 UR-1 Side Setback 2 12’ 5.58’ 6.42’ Approved without Modification 99 March 3, 2025 160 Fifth Avenue 20240859 UR-1 Rear to Deck 30’ 19’ 11’ Approved without Modification 100 March 24, 2025 48 White Street 20250104 UR-3 Rear Setback 25’ 10.2’ 14.8’ Approved without Modification 101 March 24, 2025 38 Oak Street 20250115 UR-3 Side Yard Setback to Garage 5’ 3.3’ 3.5’ 1.7’ 1.5’ Approved with Modification 102 March 24, 2025 38 Oak Street 20250115 UR-3 Side Yard Setback to Main House 12’ 3.2’ 8.8’ Approved without Modification 103 March 24, 2025 38 Oak Street 20250115 UR-3 Interior Side from Alley to Main House 5’ 0’ 5’ Approved without Modification 104 April 7, 2025 85 Lincoln Avenue 20250163 UR-2 Side Yard Setback 8’ 2.4’ 5.6’ Approved without Modification 105 May 12, 2025 13 Wiswall Lane 20250265 UR-3 Front Setback 10’ 2.2’ 7.8’ Approved without Modification 106 May 12, 2025 13 Wiswall Lane 20250265 UR-3 Rear Setback 25’ 9.9’ 15.1’ Approved without Modification 107 May 12, 2025 13 Wiswall Lane 20250265 UR-3 Interior Side 5’ 0’ 5’ Approved without Modification 108 May 12, 2025 13 Wiswall Lane 20250265 UR-3 Minimum Total Side 12’ 9’ 3’ Approved without Modification 109 June 2, 2025 16 Excelsior Spring Avenue 20250266 UR-1 Minimum Corner Side 25’ 5.7’ 19.3’ Approved without Modification 110 June 2, 2025 16 Excelsior Spring Avenue 20250266 UR-1 Minimum Rear Yard Setback 30’ 12.6’ 17.4’ Approved without Modification City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 17 17 23842325.v3-7/13/26 111 June 23, 2025 126 West Avenue 20250455 UR-4 Minimum Front Yard Setback 12’ 5’ 7’ Approved without Modification 112 June 23, 2025 126 West Avenue 20250455 UR-4 Minimum Front Yard Setback to Awning 6’ 0’ 6’ Approved without Modification 113 July 14, 2025 134 Crescent Street 20250366 UR-2 Rear Setback 25’ 23.4’ 1.6’ Approved without Modification 114 July 14, 2025 3 Second Street 20250457 UR-1 Setback Rear 30’ 24’ 6’ Approved without Modification 115 July 14, 2025 31-33 Marion Avenue 20220202 TRB Setback – Front – Convenienc e Store 40’ 14’ 26’ Approved without Modification 116 July 14, 2025 31-33 Marion Avenue 20220202 TRB Setback – Front – Canopy 40’ 23’ 17’ Approved without Modification 117 July 14, 2025 31-33 Marion Avenue 20220202 TRB Setback – Front – Rental Space 40’ 30’ 10’ Approved without Modification 118 July 14, 2025 31-33 Marion Avenue 20220202 TRB Setback – Rear – Canopy 25’ 2’ 23’ Approved without Modification 119 July 14, 2025 31-33 Marion Avenue 20220202 TRB Setback – Rear – Rental Space 50’ 42’ 8’ Approved without Modification 120 September 15, 2025 17 Tommy Luther Drive 20250524 SR Rear Setback 30’ 15.3’ 14.7’ Approved without Modification 121 September 29, 2025 14 Ritchie Place 20250526 UR-1 Front Yard Setback 30’ 14’ 16’ Approved without Modification 122 September 29, 2025 14 Ritchie Place 20250526 UR-1 Side 2 – Setback 12’ 10’ 2’ Approved without Modification 123 September 29, 2025 14 Ritchie Place 20250526 UR-1 Total Side 30’ 24.5’ 5.5’ Approved without Modification 124 September 29, 2025 17 Walnut Street 20250734 UR-2 Minimum Total Side Setback 20’ 11.5’ 8.5’ Approved without Modification 125 September 29, 2025 169 Union Avenue 20250534 UR-4 Rear Setback to Morton Alley 25’ 5’ 20’ Approved without Modification City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 18 18 23842325.v3-7/13/26 126 October 27, 2025 19 Aurora Avenue 20250776 SR-1 Side Yard Setback 5’ 3.2’ 1.8’ Approved without Modification 127 October 27, 2025 131 Middle Avenue 20240987 UR-2 Rear Yard Setback 25’ 20.8’ 4.2’ Approved without Modification 128 October 27, 2025 131 Middle Avenue 20240987 UR-2 Total Side 12’ 10.2’ 1.8’ Approved without Modification 129 October 27, 2025 131 Middle Avenue 20240987 UR-2 Accessory to Side Generator & AC Unit 5’ 4’ 1’ Withdrawn by Submitter 130 October 27, 2025 122 North Street 20250909 UR-3 Front Yard Setback 10’ 3.5’ 6.5’ Approved without Modification 131 November 17, 2025 112 Fifth Avenue 20250743 UR-1 Minimum Rear Setback 30’ 19’ 11’ Approved without Modification 132 November 17, 2025 112 Fifth Avenue 20250743 UR-1 Total Side Setback 30’ 23’ 7’ Approved without Modification 133 November 17, 2025 116 East Avenue 20250896 UR-2 Side Setback 8’ 4.83’ 3.17’ Approved without Modification 134 November 17, 2025 116 East Avenue 20250896 UR-2 Corner Side 10’ 6.16’ 3.84’ Approved without Modification 135 December 8, 2025 208 Lake Avenue 20250903 UR-3 Accessory to Rear Setback 5’ 1.1’ 3.9’ Approved without Modification 136 December 8, 2025 15 Benton Drive 20250894 UR-1 Front Setback 30’ 21’ 9’ Approved without Modification 137 December 8, 2025 15 Benton Drive 20250894 UR-1 Interior Side Setback 12’ 8.7’ 3.3’ Approved without Modification 138 January 12, 2026 20 Empire Avenue 20250975 UR-2 Interior Side Setback 8’ 7.5’ 0.5’ Approved without Modification 139 January 12, 2026 142 East Avenue 20251054 UR-2 Single Side Yard Setback 8’ 6.7’ 1.3’ Approved without Modification 140 January 12, 2026 142 East Avenue 20251054 UR-2 Total Side Yard Setback 20’ 17.76’ 2.24’ Approved without Modification 141 February 9, 2026 3 Cobb Alley 20250901 UR-3 Front Yard Setback 10’ 6.5’ 3.5’ Approved without Modification City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 19 19 23842325.v3-7/13/26 142 February 9, 2026 3 Cobb Alley 20250901 UR-3 Rear Setback 25’ 8’ 17’ Approved without Modification 143 February 9, 2026 722 Broadway/ 49-51 Bryan Street 20251055 UR-2 Accessory to Side 5’ 2’ 3’ Rejected 144 February 9, 2026 10 Elizabeth Lane 20251056 UR-1 Side Yard Setback 12’ 11.3’ .7’ Withdrawn by Submitter 145 February 9, 2026 124 Madison Street 20260006 UR-2 Accessory Setback Rear 5’ 0’ 5’ Approved without Modification 146 March 9, 2026 10 Elizabeth Lane 20251056 UR-1 Setback to Front Yard 20’ 16.6’ 3.4’ Approved without Modification 147 March 9, 2026 10 Elizabeth Lane 20251056 UR-1 Total Side Yard Setback 30’ 26.6’ 3.4’ Approved without Modification 148 March 9, 2026 130 York Avenue 20260080 UR-3 (Porch) Front Yard Setback 10’ 6’ 4’ Approved without Modification 149 March 9, 2026 130 York Avenue 20260080 UR-3 (Porch) Side Setback 5’ 3’ 2’ Approved without Modification 150 March 9, 2026 130 York Avenue 20260080 UR-3 2nd Floor House Addition Side Setback 5’ 1.5’ 3.5’ Approved without Modification 151 March 9, 2026 130 York Avenue 20260080 UR-3 Rear Stoop Roof Side Yard Setback 5’ 3.8’ 1.2’ Approved without Modification 152 March 30, 2026 24 Covell Avenue 20260126 UR-2 Yard Setback to Front Covell 10’ 1’ 9’ Approved without Modification 153 March 30, 2026 24 Covell Avenue 20260126 UR-2 Yard Setback to Front Route 50 10’ 1’ 9’ Approved without Modification 154 March 30, 2026 14 Mitchell Street 20260081 UR-3 Rear Setback 25’ 7.3’ 17.7’ Approved without Modification 155 April 20, 2026 70 Mitchell Street 20260075 UR-3 Rear Yard Setback 25’ 8.75’ 16.25’ Approved without Modification 156 May 4, 2026 22 Fifth Avenue 20260131 UR-1 Front Setback 30’ 11.8’ 18.2’ Approved without Modification City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 20 20 23842325.v3-7/13/26 157 May 4, 2026 22 Fifth Avenue 20260131 UR-1 Corner Side Setback 25’ 14.7’ 10.3’ Approved without Modification 158 May 4, 2026 165 Elm Street 20260082 UR-2 Minimum Interior Side Setback to Condenser 5’ 0’ 5’ Approved without Modification 159 May 4, 2026 165 Elm Street 20260082 UR-2 Minimum Interior Side Setback to the Second Story Addition 4’ 2’ 2’ Approved without Modification 160 May 18, 2026 145 Union Avenue 20260070 UR-4 Rear Setback for 2nd Dwelling 25’ 5’ 20’ Approved without Modification 161 May 18, 2026 145 Union Avenue 20260070 UR-4 Interior Side Setback for 2nd Dwelling 5’ 1’ 4’ Approved without Modification 162 May 18, 2026 19 Aurora Avenue 20250776 SR-1 Accessory Setback to Generator 5’ 2.6’ 2.4’ Approved without Modification 163 May 18, 2026 115 York Avenue 20260265 UR-3 Front Yard Setback 10’ 4.6’ 5.4’ Approved without Modification 164 May 18, 2026 115 York Avenue 20260265 UR-3 Interior Side Yard Setback 5’ 1.25’ 3.75’ Approved without Modification 165 May 18, 2026 115 York Avenue 20260265 UR-3 Rear Yard Setback 25’ 18.5’ 6.5’ Approved without Modification 166 June 1, 2026 28 Fifth Avenue 28 Fifth Avenue UR-1 Pool/Spa Setback to Side Yard 8’ 7’ 1’ Approved without Modification 167 June 1, 2026 28 Fifth Avenue 28 Fifth Avenue UR-1 Accessory Structure, Pool Equipment to the Interior Side 5’ 0’ 5’ Approved without Modification 168 June 1, 2026 28 Fifth Avenue 28 Fifth Avenue UR-1 Patio From Real Lot Line Not Permitted Within Side Setback 10’ 3.5’ 6.5’ Approved without Modification 169 Decision not Rendered as of June 1, 2026 Meeting 328 Caroline Street 20260079 UR-1 Interior Side Setback 12’ 8.4’ 3.6’ Decision not Rendered as of June 1, 2026 Meeting City of Saratoga Springs July 13, 2026 Page 21 21 23842325.v3-7/13/26 170 Decision not Rendered as of June 1, 2026 Meeting 328 Caroline Street 20260079 UR-1 Interior Side Setback 30’ 19.2’ 10.8’ Decision not Rendered as of June 1, 2026 Meeting 171 Decision not Rendered as of June 1, 2026 Meeting 10 Joseph Street 20260253 UR-2 Interior Side Setback 8’ 4’ 4’ Decision not Rendered as of June 1, 2026 Meeting 172 Decision not Rendered as of June 1, 2026 Meeting 10 Joseph Street 20260253 UR-2 Total Side Setback 20’ 19.8’ .2’ Decision not Rendered as of June 1, 2026 Meeting 173 Decision not Rendered as of June 1, 2026 Meeting 60 Catherine Street 20260125 UR-2 Interior Side Setback 8’ 1’ 3’ 7’ 5’ Decision not Rendered as of June 1, 2026 Meeting 174 Decision not Rendered as of June 1, 2026 Meeting 60 Catherine Street 20260125 UR-2 Total Side Setback 20’ 1.4’ 3.4’ 18.6’ 16.6’ Decision not Rendered as of June 1, 2026 Meeting