HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260585 1 & 3 Dyer Switch Rd Sketch Subdivision Conservation Features Analysis 09.10.2026Conservation Features Analysis
The following conservation features analysis has been prepared in accordance with the
City of Saratoga Springs Unified Development Ordinance, Article 16, Conservation Design in
connection with the submission submitted by Eric and Gina Bishop (together the “Applicant”)
for 1 and 3 Dyer Switch Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
1. Sensitive Soils. No sensitive soils or severe soil limitations identified in applicable
governmental soil surveys are known to be present on the subject property. No known
areas are subject to seasonal high water tables, flood hazards, poor drainage, high
shrink/swell potential, shallow bedrock, excessive slopes, high erosion susceptibility, or
other identified severe soil limitations. No agriculturally significant soils are known to be
present.
2. Wetland Buffers. No regulated wetlands or associated required wetland buffers are
known to be present on the subject property.
3. Woodlands. No woodlands meeting the City's definition of an area of trees with
combined canopy coverage of at least 80% over an area of one acre or more are known to
be present on the subject property. No significant woodland resources requiring
delineation have been identified.
4. Threatened and Endangered Species. No known habitat or populations of flora or
fauna designated as rare, threatened, endangered, in need of conservation, or on
applicable watch lists have been identified on the subject property.
5. Existing Wildlife. No significant wildlife resources are known to occur on the subject
property. No known wildlife management concerns, including significant displacement,
residential interaction, road-crossing, or wildlife movement-corridor issues, have been
identified in connection with the proposed development.
6. Cultural and Historic Resources. No known cultural, archaeological, or historic
resources identified by the City of Saratoga Springs, the New York State Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation, or other applicable governmental sources are
known to be present on the subject property.
7. Context. No known conservation features or constrained features identified pursuant to
Article 16 are present on the subject property or within 200 feet of its boundaries that
would materially affect the proposed development.
Conclusion. Based upon available information and review of applicable conservation resources,
no known conservation features or significant environmental constraints requiring protection or
avoidance have been identified on the subject property or within the required 200-foot context
area. It is therefore requested by the Applicant that the subdivision be exempt from a
conservation design.