HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250989 Rt 9 / South Broadway Special Use Permit Public Comment (5)September 29, 2026
Mark Pingel
Chair, Saratoga Springs Planning Board
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Hemlock Woods —Application Number 20250989
Dear Chairperson Pingel;
I am writing to support the Hemlock Woods project on South Broadway.
If approved, this multi -use project will create 175-200 construction jobs during the build
out of this project. There will likely be another 71-83 full-time jobs created, namely with the
Lodging, restaurant, and limited commercial spaces that will be on the property. This
project also fits well with surrounding projects like the Homewood Suites, Tree House
Brewing, and Saratoga Honda helping to beautify our gateway into the city on that side of
the street.
As I understand, the Special Use Permit now being considered is required to allow ground
floor residential units on the four rear multi -family buildings. This action will limit retail and
commercial space to 9,800 square feet on the street side of the project. As one of the
members of the Comprehensive Planning Committee, I believe this limitation supports the
comprehensive plan's vision of concentrating retail in the downtown.
WIron ness,
Told Shimkus, President
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
21 Congress Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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