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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250566 33-35 Caroline St Site Plan Abandoned Stone Arch Letter 55 Middlesex Street, Suite 225 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 306 No. Chelmsford, MA 01863 Armonk, NY 10504 (978) 251-9395 (914) 600-8101 www.gtrinc.net May 20, 2026 GTR Project No. 25.279 Mr. Cronan Dempsey Oldest Lighthouse LLC 54 Minot Street Boston, MA 02122 Re: Abandoned Village Brook Stone Arch 35 Caroline Street – Mixed Use Development Saratoga Springs, New York Dear Cronan: Geosciences Testing and Research, Inc. (GTR) has prepared this letter for the above- referenced project to provide preliminary guidance for addressing the abandoned Village Brook stone arch below grade within the proposed building footprint. Existing Conditions We understand that the abandoned Village Brook stone arch is located below grade within the footprint of the proposed one-story mixed use building. The arch is anticipated to be 15 feet below grade and the condition of the arch is unknown. We also understand the arch is believed to consist of masonry brick materials. The location of the stone arch is shown on the attached drawing and exists in the southern middle portion of the site near Caroline Street and extends to the northeast corner of the site. Stone Arch Removal/Stability We understand that the masonry arch will remain in place unless encountered. Based on the approximate location in the attached drawing, the arch may be encountered in a few pile cap locations. We recommend the following: 1. Install the earth support system as shown on the earth support system drawings, dated 9/24/25. As the soldier piles are initially drilled, determine if the arch is encountered by noting the drilling effort. Record the amount of controlled low strength fill used in the affected soldier pile locations. Notify GTR prior to drilling soldier piles in the vicinity of the stone arch locations so that GTR can send an engineer on site to document the process and provide engineering support. 2. Excavate the excavation. Expose the stone arch if encountered by sloping at a 1.5H:1V slope or by utilizing excavation support/trench boxes as required. 3. In the areas where the arch is encountered and exists within pile cap locations, ensure the excavated area extends to capture the footing zone of influence. The zone of influence is defined by a one foot offset from the edge of the footing and projecting downward at a 1H:1V slope. 35 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs, New York May 20, 2026 GTR Project 25.279 Page 2 www.gtrinc.net 4. Demolish the arch in locations of pile caps and foundation structures. This may involve removing the top of the arch in the affected locations by mechanical and/or hand methods. 5. In the areas where the stone arch is demolished within the footing one of influence, place controlled low strength fill or structural backfill compacted to a minimum 95% compaction (Modified Proctor). 6. Notify GTR to mobilize to the site after the arch is initially exposed and excavated so that we can observe the condition of the arch. This should be a conservative approach related to the pile foundations as the pile caps are supported by the helical piles. Modifications to the excavation and backfill procedure may be made at this time. We understand that the stone arch is abandoned and not in current use. GTR is not responsible for damages or shall not incur any liabilities due to the demolition and backfill of the stone arch. This procedure has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical engineering principles related to this project. Our conclusions are based on applicable standards of practice, including any information reported to and/or prepared for us. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made We trust this response satisfies the needs of the project at this time. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact us at (978) 251-9395. Sincerely, GTR Ryan P. Murphy, P.E. Les R. Chernauskas, P.E. Senior Project Manager Principal 25.279 35 Caroline St Saratoga Springs NY - Stone Arch Letter C aroli ne Street Pav i l i o n P la ce C1 C aroli ne Street Pav i l i o n P la ce C2 PA V I L I O N P L A C E N2 6 ° 2 7 ' 2 5 " E 9 3 . 4 5 ' S63°29'35"E 89.00' S2 6 ° 1 6 ' 2 0 " W 8 9 . 5 0 ' S2 6 ° 3 5 ' 0 9 " W 9 3 . 4 4 ' N2 6 ° 3 5 ' 0 9 " E 9 3 . 4 4 ' 43.59'45.41' 43.38' S30°38'22"W 3.95' 2.41' 16.79' S63°30'00"E 19.20' N63°30'00"W 108.20' CAROLINE STREET GARAGE ENTRANCE. OWNER TO HAVE A PEDESTRIAN WARNING SYSTEM INSTALLED. PROP DOOR (TYP) 92 . 8 ' 105.5' .1' .2 ' .3 ' .04' .2' PROPOSED MIXED USE BUILDING FIRST FLOOR GROSS FLOOR = ±9,315 SF TOTAL BUILDING GROSS FLOOR = ±57,813 SF (REFER TO ARCH PLANS) LIMIT OF PROPOSED SIDEWALK AND CURB PROPOSED TRANSITION CURB (TYP) PROPOSED CURB (TYP) APPROXIMATE SAWCUT BOUNDARY (TYP) APPROXIMATE LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE (TYP) PROPOSED TRANSITION CURB (TYP) PROPOSED FLUSH CURB (TYP) LIMIT OF PROPOSED SIDEWALK AND CURB REFER TO ARCH PLANS FOR RAMP DESIGN PROP CONC SIDEWALK (TYP) EXISTING LOT LINES TO BE REMOVED AND LOTS TO BE CONSOLIDATED PROP CONC SIDEWALK (TYP) PROP FLUSH CURB (TYP) LO D LOD L O D L O D L O D L O D LO D LO D LO D LO D LO D LO D LO D LO D LO D LO D LO D LO D LO D LO D LO D LODLOD LO D LODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLODLOD LO D LO D LO D LOD LO D L O D L O D L O D L O D L O D L O D L O D LOD LOD LO D L O D L O D LO D LO D L O D LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LO D LOD LO D LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD L O D L O D L O D L O D APPROXIMATE LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE (TYP.) APPROXIMATE LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE (TYP.) PROPOSED SAWCUT (TYP.) PROPOSED SAWCUT (TYP.) LIMIT OF PROPOSED SIDEWALK AND CURB FULL DEPTH PAVEMENT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT WITHIN SAWCUT AREAS FULL DEPTH PAVEMENT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT WITHIN SAWCUT AREAS LIMIT OF PROPOSED SIDEWALK AND CURB (GC TO PROVIDE COMPLIANT CONNECTION TO EXISTING SIDEWALK) PROPOSED TRANSITION CURB (TYP.) FFE = 278.00 ALL WORK WITHIN CITY ROW TO BE COORDINATED WITH CITY PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION ALL WORK WITHIN CITY ROW TO BE COORDINATED WITH CITY PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION PROPOSED WALL/EXPOSED FOUNDATION; GC TO COORDINATE WALL DESIGN WITH ARCHITECT AND GEOTECH ENGINEER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDE WALL DRAWINGS TO THE EOR (TYP). PROPOSED WALL / EXPOSED FOUNDATION; L; GC TO COORDINATE WALL DESIGN WITH ARCHITECT AND GEOTECH ENGINEER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDE WALL DRAWINGS TO THE EOR (TYP). PROPOSED WALL/EXPOSED FOUNDATION; GC TO COORDINATE WALL DESIGN WITH ARCHITECT AND GEOTECH ENGINEER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDE WALL DRAWINGS TO THE EOR (TYP).PROPOSED TRANSITION CURB (TYP.) PROPOSED FLUSH CURB (TYP.) EXISTING COMM MANHOLE TO BE RESET TO PROPOSED GRADE. GC TO COORDINATE WITH UTILITY PROVIDER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION EXISTING CATCH BASIN TO REMAIN PROP ONE (1) AMERICAN HORNBEAM TREE. SEE DETAIL SHEET FOR TREE PLANTING DETAIL PROP ONE (1) AMERICAN HORNBEAM TREE. SEE DETAIL SHEET FOR TREE PLANTING DETAIL PROP DECORATIVE LIGHT POLE. REFER TO LIGHTING PLAN FOR DETAIL EXISTING LIGHT POLE TO REMAIN EXISTING LIGHT POLE TO REMAIN 7.9' 8.1' 11 . 7 ' 8. 9 ' PROP ONE (1) AMERICAN HORNBEAM TREE. SEE DETAIL SHEET FOR TREE PLANTING DETAIL PROP ONE (1) AMERICAN HORNBEAM TREE. SEE DETAIL SHEET FOR TREE PLANTING DETAIL PROP DECORATIVE LIGHT POLE. REFER TO LIGHTING PLAN FOR DETAIL FIRE SEPARATION = 0' FIRE SEPARATION = 0' FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE IS 23.6' FROM BUILDING FACE TO CENTERLINE OF CAROLINE STREET FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE IS 19.9' FROM BUILDING FACE TO CENTERLINE OF PAVILION PLACE 8. 3 ' 7.8' © 2025 M i c r o s o f t C o r p o r a t i o n © 2 0 2 5 M a x a r © C N E S ( 2 0 2 5 ) D i s t r i b u t i o n A i r b u s D S © 2025 M i c r o s o f t C o r p o r a t i o n © 2 0 2 5 M a x a r © C N E S ( 2 0 2 5 ) D i s t r i b u t i o n A i r b u s D S © 2025 M i c r o s o f t C o r p o r a t i o n © 2 0 2 5 M a x a r © C N E S ( 2 0 2 5 ) D i s t r i b u t i o n A i r b u s D S 0 SCALE:1" = 10' 10 102.55 C-301 SITE & LANDSCAPE PLANTHIS PLAN TO BE UTILIZED FOR SITE LAYOUT PURPOSES ONLY DI S C L A I M E R Th i s d r a w i n g a n d / o r f i l e h a s b e e n p r e p a r e d b y B o h l e r a t t h e r e q u e s t o f t h e P r o j e c t O w n e r o r h i s R e p r e s e n t a t i v e a n d i s b e i n g p r o v i d e d s o l e l y a s a c o n v e n i e n c e t o t h e r e c i p i e n t . B o h l e r m a k e s n o r e p r e s e n t a t i o n r e g a r d i n g t h e s u i t a b i l i t y f o r t h e i n t e n d e d u s e b y t h e r e c i p i e n t . F u r t h e r , B o h l e r m a k e s n o PROJECT No.: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: DATE: CAD I.D.: PROJECT: FOR P: \ 2 0 2 5 \ N Y B 2 5 0 0 4 6 . 0 0 \ C A D \ D R A W I N G S \ P L A N S E T S \ C I V I L S I T E P L A N S \ P - C I V L - P R O P - N Y B 2 5 0 0 4 6 . 0 0 - 0 A - - - - - > L A Y O U T : C - 3 0 1 S I T E SR THIS DRAWING IS INTENDED FOR MUNICIPAL AND/OR AGENCY REVIEW AND APPROVAL. IT IS NOT INTENDED AS A CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE. SHEET NUMBER: SHEET TITLE: NYB250046.00-0A SJR CVM 6/12/2025 P-CIVL-PROP SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS DEMPSEY DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 33-35 CAROLINE STREET CITY OF SARATOGA SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK SEC: 165.60 | BLK: 1 | LOTS: 27,28,29 1 2 3 REVISION 3 - REVISIONS REV DATE COMMENT DRAWN BY CHECKED BY 07/23/2025 PER MEP AND ARCH COORDINATION VR CVM 08/26/2025 PER CITY COMMENT JRS CVM 12/16/2025 PER CITY APPROVAL SJR CVM 12/16/2025 PERMIT SET 17 COMPUTER DRIVE WEST ALBANY, NY 12205 Phone:(518) 438-9900 Fax: (518) 438-0900 www.BohlerEngineering.com BOHLER PLANNING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING NY, PLLC TM TH E I N F O R M A T I O N , D E S I G N A N D C O N T E N T O F T H I S P L A N A R E P R O P R I E T A R Y A N D S H A L L N O T B E C O P I E D O R U S E D F O R A N Y P U R P O S E W I T H O U T P R I O R W R I T T E N AU T H O R I Z A T I O N F R O M B O H L E R . O N L Y A P P R O V E D , S I G N E D A N D S E A L E D P L A N S S H A L L B E U T I L I Z E D F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N P U R P O S E S © SI T E C I V I L A N D C O N S U L T I N G E N G I N E E R I N G LA N D S U R V E Y I N G PR O G R A M M A N A G E M E N T LA N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T U R E SU S T A I N A B L E D E S I G N PE R M I T T I N G S E R V I C E S TR A N S P O R T A T I O N S E R V I C E S TM BO H L E R TH E E D U C A T I O N L A W O F T H E S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ( S E C T I O N 7 2 0 9 - 2 ) P R O H I B I T S A N Y P E R S O N A L T E R I N G A N Y T H I N G O N T H E S E D R A W I N G S A N D / O R T H E A C C O M P A N Y I N G S P E C I F I C A T I O N S , U N L E S S I T I S U N D E R T H E D I R E C T I O N O F A L I C E N S E D PR O F E S S I O N A L E N G I N E E R . W H E R E S U C H A L T E R A T I O N S A R E M A D E , T H E P R O F E S S I O N A L E N G I N E E R M U S T S I G N , S E A L , D A T E A N D D E S C R I B E T H E F U L L E X T E N T O F T H E A L T E R A T I O N O N T H E D R A W I N G S A N D / O R I N T H E S P E C I F I C A T I O N S . NEW YORK STATE YOU MUST CALL 811 BEFORE ANY EXCAVATION WHETHER IT'S ON PRIVATE OR PUBLIC LAND. 1-800-962-7962 www.digsafelynewyork.com Know what's below. Call before you dig. W E S NA D 8 3 NA D 8 3 REFERENCES 1.BASE CAD FILE, DATED MAY 31, 2024, PREPARED BY THOMPSON-FLEMING LAND SURVEYORS, P.C. 2.BASE CAD FILE, TITLED '3-13-25 CAROLINE ST 26 UNITS,' PREPARED BY 686 ARCHITECTS. ZONING TABLE ZONE: UC - URBAN CORE ZONING DISTRICT (T-6) USE: MIXED-USE ADDRESS: 33-35 CAROLINE STREET, CITY OF SARATOGA, SARATOGA COUNTY, NY SECTION: 165.60 BLOCK: 1 LOTS: 27, 28, 29 APPLICANT/ OWNER INFORMATION APPLICANT: DEMPSEY DEVELOPMENT 54 MINOT STREET DORCHESTER, MA 02122 PROPERTY OWNER: OLDEST LIGHTHOUSE, LLC 12 STRATTON STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 BULK REQUIREMENTS ITEM CODE PERMITTED EXISTING (COMBINED LOTS)PROPOSED MIN SETBACK FROM A LOT LINE ABUTTING ANY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY TABLE 4-C COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS RIGHT-OF-WAY ≥ 40' --> 0' TO 12' BUILD-TO ZONE 0.1' (TO CAROLINE STREET) 0' (TO PAVILION PLACE) 0.3' (TO CAROLINE STREET) 0.2' (TO PAVILION PLACE) MIN SIDE YARD TABLE 4-C COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS 0'22.8' (TO NORTH) 2.4' (TO EAST) 0.2' (TO NORTH) 0.1' (TO EAST) MIN REAR YARD TABLE 4-C COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS 0'N/A N/A MAX BUILDING HEIGHT TABLE 4-C COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS 44'±15'±64' MIN BUILDING HEIGHT TABLE 4-C COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS 24'±15'63'-6" MIN. BUILDING HEIGHT STEPBACK TABLE 4-C COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS 10'N/A 10'-6" MIN BUILD-OUT PERCENTAGE § 000-000 80%±60.4%±89% NOTES: 1.MAX BUILDING HEIGHT = 1.1 TIMES THE WIDTH OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OR 70', WHICHEVER IS LESS. A HEIGHT BONUS MAY BE APPROVED (REFER TO SECTION 4.4B OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO)). HEIGHT BONUS OBTAINED ON 12/12/2024. PARKING REQUIREMENTS ITEM CODE PERMITTED EXISTING PROPOSED MIN STALL SIZE TABLE 10-A 9' X 18'N/A 9' X 18' MIN AISLE WIDTH TABLE 10-A 24'N/A 24' MIN NUMBER OF STALLS TABLE 10-C PARKING NOT REQUIRED N/A 36 SPACES SITE VICINITY MAP PROPERTY 300' BUFFER SCALE: 1"=150' (1) CAROLINE STREET PA V I L I O N P L A C E