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February 3, 2020
Mr. Keith Kaplan, Chair
City of Saratoga Springs
Zoning Board of Appeals
Re: Zoning Variance Application: 74 Fifth Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Mr. Kaplan,
Attached please find revised drawings for the proposed residence at 74 Fifth Ave which we
previously submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals. We have revisited the design and
siting of the home to reflect comments received during the January 6, 2020 Zoning Board
of Appeals meeting. Our requests have changed as follows:
Zoning UR-1 Allowed Previously Proposed
Submitted
Front Yard Setback: 23.9' 18.1' 18.1'
Rear Yard Setback: 30' 13.2' 20'
Minimum Side (East) Yard Setback: 12' 8.3' 8.3'
Minimum Side (West) Yard Setback: 12' 9.4' 10.4' (12.2'to roof eave)
Minimum Total Side Yard: 30' 17.7' 18.7'
Max. % of Lot Occupied: 20% 33.5% 33.2%
Please note that the Minimum Side (West) Yard Setback is to an at-grade window well.
The perceived setback to the roof overhang on this side is 12.2'.
We have made these revisions based on the following feedback/comments received from
the Board during the January 6, 2020 meeting:
• The most common concern was regarding the rear setback and its close proximity
to the track; we have increased this setback significantly compared to our previous
submission
• The Board commented that the 33% requested lot coverage is not completely out
of line and unusual for the neighborhood; We have reduced the requested coverage
from 33.5% to 33.2%
• It was stated that there was not much concern with the front variance, and it was
believed that the side variances could be brought in; we have maintained the
existing Front and East side yard setbacks, and increased the West yard setback
compared to our previous submission.
It is our belief that the additional information submitted with this letter demonstrates that
the size of this residence is similar to other approvals which have been granted along Fifth
Avenue, and that the applicant has made a good-faith effort to reduce the amount of their
requested relief to the greatest extent possible while maintaining a design that fits their
needs.
BALz ER ric. TUCK
Arch i tecture
Thank you for your consideration in this matter and please do not hesitate to call if you
have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
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Michael Tuck, AIA
Partner
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