HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260588 222 Grand Ave Area Variance Public CommentDear George,
We hope this letter finds you well. We wanted to reach out directly to provide some additional
context about our renovation plans and our intentions for our home.
As we shared with you after we purchased the home, our move to Saratoga has been delayed
because of my mother’s illness. We have remained downstate to help care for her during an
incredibly vulnerable time in her life, and only because we have been unable to live in the house
ourselves, we have hosted short-term rental guests—many of whom are families as well—to
help offset the costs in the interim.
Throughout this difficult time, Joe and I have always been clear about our long-term plan. We
committed to moving our family to Saratoga the summer before our daughter begins
kindergarten. That time is now approaching, and we have been planning our move for summer
2027.
The renovation is an important part of that plan. We purchased this house with the intention of
making it our family home, and the plans we have submitted reflect a significant investment in
both the property and our future in the neighborhood. We intend to improve the house in a way
that we believe is thoughtful, appropriate for the property, and consistent with the quality of the
surrounding neighborhood, including your beautiful home.
This is not a speculative project or a short-term investment. It is the home where we plan to
raise our children, and where we expect to live for many decades. We have already begun
making the practical commitments that come with that move, including selecting and enrolling
our son in a local daycare beginning in September 2027 and awaiting elementary school
enrollment for our daughter which opens in January.
We genuinely look forward to finally becoming full-time Saratogians and hope that, as
neighbors, we can approach this next chapter with mutual respect and goodwill.
Sincerely,
Katie and Joe