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Home My WebLink About20260654 21 Joseph St Subdivision Subdivision Proposal Email 10.08.2026Outlook FW: Information Needed by the Planning Board From Michael Tuller <Michael.Tuller@saratogaspringsny.gov> Date Thu 10/8/2026 9:29 AM To Mark Pingel < ; Joseph Ferrante < ; Michael King < ; Tony Stellato < ; Alex White < ; Cc Susan Barden <Susan.Barden@saratogaspringsny.gov>; Leah Everhart < ; Mark Graham <Mark.Graham@saratogaspringsny.gov> 3 attachments (6 MB) IMG_0282.HEIC; IMG_4106.HEIC; Images 5.pdf; Planning Board Members, Mark wanted to make sure the board reviewed Mr. Levy ’s email regarding his subdivision proposal for Joseph Street was reviewed by the membership. We will add it to the project file. For Your Review, Mike Tuller OPED From: Michael Tuller Sent: Monday, October 5, 2026 10:42 AM To: Mark Pingel < Subject: FW: Information Needed by the Planning Board Mark, For your info. The applicant is aware the project will need an updated drawing for approval of the subdivision use. Mike From: Jeffrey Levy <jlevy12203@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 5, 2026 8:51 AM To: Michael Tuller <Michael.Tuller@saratogaspringsny.gov> Cc: Susan Barden <Susan.Barden@saratogaspringsny.gov> Subject: Re: Information Needed by the Planning Board Michael, My responses to your questions are below. At your suggestion, I have contacted EDP to discuss the Information request you sent. I do not know what their timing to respond to your request will be, but I will update you Warning: Unusual sender <jlevy12203@gmail.com> You don't usually receive emails from this address. Make sure you trust this sender before taking any 10/13/26, 11:58 AM Inbox - Mark Graham - Outlook https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/inbox/id/AAQkAGIxYTcxODdiLTE4ZmUtNDdlMy05MTNlLTA4ZjY5NTFhMDAzMQAQAOWpXuXSRclBlUsWCk9x26…1/5 actions. Michael, My responses to your questions are below. At your suggestion, I have contacted EDP to discuss the Information request you sent. I do not know what their timing to respond to your request will be, but I will update you accordingly. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or need further clarification on anything. Respectfully, Jeff Levy Jeffrey M. Levy 🇺🇸 25 Joseph Street Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 (518) 694-2983 On Oct 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM, Michael Tuller <Michael.Tuller@saratogaspringsny.gov> wrote: Jeff, During the Planning Board Workshop last evening the board members had several questions about your project related to the proposed lot line adjustment and final plat/subdivision review for the adjacent property at 21 Joseph Street. Questions Posed and Additional Information Requested: Project Narrative beyond the application description provided. Introduction: My goal with this project is to continue to support the gentrification of the west side of Joseph Street, integrating with the properties within The Elms Subdivision which encompasses Elm Street, Persimmon Place and Joseph Street. I purchased 21 Joseph Street in July, 2026. The property has not been maintained over the years, and is in a severe state of disrepair. I purchased the property at 25 Joseph Street in September, 2020. At that time, the residence was unoccupied and the house and maintenance of the entire property had fallen into a state of significant disrepair. I raised the house, and built a new residence in 2021-2022. The below photos present a before and after depiction of what I completed. 10/13/26, 11:58 AM Inbox - Mark Graham - Outlook https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/inbox/id/AAQkAGIxYTcxODdiLTE4ZmUtNDdlMy05MTNlLTA4ZjY5NTFhMDAzMQAQAOWpXuXSRclBlUsWCk9x26…2/5 Before: After: Project Description: I reside at 25 Joseph Street. I recently purchased 21 Joseph Street which is contiguous to my residence at 25 Joseph Street. My Project consists of a Two Part request. I would refer you to the proposed survey I have submitted. The first request is the proposed Lot Line Adjustment Application impacting 21 & 25 Joseph Street, two contiguous residential properties that I own, number 25 being my primary residence. In cooperation with the former owner of 21 Joseph Street, I landscaped and have maintained an approximate 5’ wide section along our property line since I built my house in 2022. I am requesting approval of the Lot Line Adjustment to formally integrate/consolidate the proposed 5’ x 175’ section (879 sq. ft.) of the 21 Joseph Street property into my 25 Joseph Street property. The second part of my request is to subdivide the remainder of 21 Joseph, which would total approximately 21,168 sq. ft. (.50 Acres), into two conforming residential building lots, each totaling approximately 10,500 sq. ft. (.25 Acres), measuring 60’ wide x 175’ deep, subject to raising the existing residence at 21 Joseph. My objective is to sell proposed Lots A & B to a third parties for the construction of single family residences. Reasoning for amending the lot line 5’ along 25 Joseph Street. As noted above, in cooperation with the former owner of 21 Joseph Street, I Landscaped and have maintained an approximate 5’ wide section along our property line since I built my house in 2022. I am requesting approval of the Lot Line Adjustment to formally integrate/consolidate the proposed 5’ x 175’ section (879 sq. ft.) of the 21 Joseph Street property into my 25 Joseph Street property. Rationale for dedicated land 2.5’ along 25 Joseph Street parcel being conveyed to the City of Saratoga Springs, previously. This notation on the survey pre-dates my ownership of the subject property, and appears to have been carried forward from a prior survey. I do not have any details regarding this item, but I have attached a copy of the document on file with the Saratoga County Clerks Office (Book 1464 of Deeds at page 44, recorded June 17, 1997) which I located. You will note that the document states “This conveyance is made pursuant to an approval of the Saratoga Springs Planning Board dated November 2, 1994 (Map # S-199)”. Subdivision and Final Plat review will necessitate providing an engineered drawing showing the proposed buildings placed 10/13/26, 11:58 AM Inbox - Mark Graham - Outlook https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/inbox/id/AAQkAGIxYTcxODdiLTE4ZmUtNDdlMy05MTNlLTA4ZjY5NTFhMDAzMQAQAOWpXuXSRclBlUsWCk9x26…3/5 within existing setback measures provided for the two parcels proposed at 21 Joseph Street. The drawing will need to show utility connections (water, sanitary sewer, power, gas, etc., as appropriate) from the street to the proposed buildings. Property will be evaluated for streetscape amenities that may include curb & gutter, sidewalk along new home frontages with street lights, street trees to be evaluated per the code for new subdivisions. Questions related to tree removal and proposed site improvements will also be discussed by the board members. As the plan is to sell the two lots and have the end buyers construct their own homes, we anticipated these requirements would be more of a building permit procedure requirement. The subject property is currently a residential property, and serviced by existing infrastructure for water, sewer, stormwater, gas and electric. There will be no change to elevations of the property, and utility poles already exist to service the property. There will be limited tree removal. I would like it noted that the West side of Joseph Street is NOT identified as “Sidewalk Recommendations” in the Complete Streets Plan Map of the Complete Streets Plan 2022 Update. The East side of Joseph meets the requirements of The Plan, so I would respectfully request reconsideration of some of the items outlined in the streetscape amenities noted above. Regarding the “streetscape amenities”, I wanted to note that 21 Joseph Street is boardered by two fairly recently completed demolition and reconstruction of new residences (17 Joseph and my home at 25 Joseph). Neither of these approvals addressed streetscape amenities, and do not have sidewalks. I requested the City Public Works Department to install curbing at 25 Joseph, which I paid for. If I were to make a recommended resolution for the approval of my application, it could certainly include the requirement to install curbing consistent with the curbing at 25 Joseph. Cost estimate needed. Further clarification needed. Engineering Report needed. Clearer definition of this request is needed. What information are you looking for the Engineering Report to address? The proposed subdivision is scheduled for a public hearing next week Thursday regarding the questions referenced above. You may want to discuss with EDP your pending application and deliverables needed as part of the Planning Board’s comprehensive review effort. 10/13/26, 11:58 AM Inbox - Mark Graham - Outlook https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/inbox/id/AAQkAGIxYTcxODdiLTE4ZmUtNDdlMy05MTNlLTA4ZjY5NTFhMDAzMQAQAOWpXuXSRclBlUsWCk9x26…4/5 Respectfully, Mike Tuller OPED 10/13/26, 11:58 AM Inbox - Mark Graham - Outlook https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/inbox/id/AAQkAGIxYTcxODdiLTE4ZmUtNDdlMy05MTNlLTA4ZjY5NTFhMDAzMQAQAOWpXuXSRclBlUsWCk9x26…5/5