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42 Catherine Street - Zoning Compliance Review
From Richard Roman <Richard.Roman@saratogaspringsny.gov>
Date Wed 3/4/2026 2:40 PM
To Jeanna Fritz <Jeanna.Fritz@saratoga-springs.org>
Cc Patrick Cogan <Patrick.Cogan@saratoga-springs.org>; Julia Destino <Julia.Destino@saratoga-springs.org>
Jeanna,
Patrick Cogan, the Building Inspector and Zoning Officer, and I have thoroughly investigated the subject
property. Our findings indicate that the north-facing single-story structure is a preexisting,
nonconforming to the structure, as evidenced by the Sanborn map from 1952 to 1961. A later update to
the map, which included changes of an arterial i.e. Maple Avenue, obscured part of the property,
including a section of the residence.
As a result the applicant is permitted to make changes to the interior of the building, provided they
receive the necessary reviews and approvals from the Design Review Committee (DRC) i.e. architectural
without the need of variance(s).
The expansion of any preexisting, nonconforming structure is not premitted unless the necessary area
variance(s) are obtained. This restriction is particularly relevant when such expansion or alterations
would intrude upon the City's right-of-way, which would require additional approval.
It is important to note that all boundary lines of the subject property are front-facing, making them
subject to the dimensional setbacks outlined for the Urban Residential (UR-2) Zoning District, as
specified in Table 3-A which is 10 ft. An uncovered landing i.e. steps may encroach into the front setback
in accordance to Table 9-B, but any covered porches, and enclosed basement entry would require area
variances from the front setback(s).
The applicant may revise the plans to include a basement entry on the side of the residence, provided it
adheres to the allowable setback(s) requirements, thus eliminating the need for a front setback
variance. Additionally, any project plans that necessitate variances must obtain the required approvals
before the review and approval of the DRC and building permit applications.
I have included Patrick through this email, in the event I may have overlooked any misinterpretation of
our review for further clarification.
Respectfully,
Richard Roman
Zoning Administrator
City Hall - 474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Tel: (518) 587-3550 ext. 2517
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