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SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296
TEL: 518-587-3550. FAX: 518-580-9480
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APPLICATION FOR: SPECIAL USE PERMIT (Rev:8-8-19
Project Chow Bella Retail Sales of Dog Supplies and Services - Change of Tenant Site Plan Modification
Name:
Property 50 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Address/Location:
Tax Parcel #: 165'14-1-41 Zoning District:T-5 Neighborhood Center Transect Zone
(for example: 165.52-4-37)
Proposed Use:
Retail Sales of Dog Supplies and Services
Type of Special Use Permit: (tel Permanent ❑ Temporary ❑ Renewable ❑ Modification
APPLICANT(S)" OWNER(S)(If not applicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT
Name Marijo English - Frank J Parillo Lansing Engineering
22 Moore Avenue,Saratoga Springs NY 12866 215 Ballard Rd,Gansevoort, NY 12831 2452 State Route 9, Suite 301
Address
Phone (518) 934-1085 (518) 584-1444 518-899-5243
Email marijoenglish@mac.corn fparillo@16saratoga.com mjb@lansingengineering.com
Identify primary contact person: 0 Applicant 0 Owner IN Agent
k An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in
question.
Please check the following to affirm information is included with submission.
LU Sketch Plan Attached:
Applicant is encouraged to submit sketch plans showing features of the site and /or neighborhood and illustrate
proposed use.
til' Environmental Assessment Form:
All applications must include a completed SEQR Short or Long Form. SEQR Forms can be completed at
http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6191.html.
❑ Water Service Connection Agreement- For all projects including new water connections to the City system,
a copy of a signed water service connection fee agreement with the City Department of Public Works is
required and MUST be submitted with this application.
[(Application Fee: $900.00 ... $300 - modifications (check box)
A check for the total amount
made payable to: "Commissioner of Finance" MUST accompany this
application.
City of Saratoga Springs p.1 of 2
Application for Special Use Permit
n 3 hard copies (*1 signed original) and one electronic copy (PDF) of complete application and ALL
attachments.
Submission Deadline - Check City's website (w w-saleatocin--sprinat--;, ,rri) for meeting dates.
Doesany City officer, employee or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General
Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? YES NO X . If YES, a statement disclosing the
name, residence, nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application.
I, the undersigned owner, leasee or purchaser under contract for the property, hereby request Special Use
Permit approval by the Planning Board for the identified property above. I agree to meet all requirements
under Section 240-7.1 of the Zoning Code of the City of Saratoga Springs.
Furthermore, I hereby authorize members of the Planning Board and designated City staff to enter the property
associated with this applicatip for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this
application.
Applicant Signature: .� _ • Date:
3/20/2020
If applicant is not current owner, owner must also sign.
Owner Signature: Date 3/20/2020
City of Saratoga Springs p.2 of 2
Application for Special Use Permit
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50 WEST AVENUE, SARATOGA SPRINGS
SITE PLAN & SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR CHANGE OF TENANT
Project Narrative
March 20, 2020
INTRODUCTION
The project site is located at 50 West Avenue in the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York 12866.
The project site consists of one parcel having a total area of approximately 0.574 acres. The site is occupied by
an existing 7,500 square foot building and parking area. The tax map number for the parcel is 165.14-1-41.
The parcel is in the T-5 Neighborhood Center Transect Zone as zoned by the City of Saratoga Springs. The T-5
Neighborhood Center Zone permits all uses with a site plan and a special use permit approval from the City of
Saratoga Springs. The applicant for the project is Marijo English, 22 Moore Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The 0.574-acre parcel is currently occupied by an existing 7,500 square foot single story building, a small
accessory shed and asphalt paved driveway and unstriped parking lot. The vacant building was most recently
used for the Bath Expressions Showroom at Security Supply Plumbing and Heating. That use obtained site plan
and special use permit approvals from the City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board in June of 2013.
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PROPOSED CONDITIONS
The applicant is proposing to lease the existing 7,500 square foot building for a new retail business specializing
in the sale of dog food, supplies and services called Chow Bella.The interior only of the building is being
modified to accommodate the new use. No exterior or site improvements are proposed other than striping the
parking lot to better delineate the parking spaces.
Although the building already offers a perfect layout, the proposed interior renovations include retrofitting a
retail area for the sale of dog food and supplies, an administrative office, dog grooming salon, several self-wash
stations, dog training area and a café wine bar that would serve as a waiting area. In addition to using the space
50 West Avenue Site Plan 3/20/2020
Project Narrative Page 2
for training, two areas will be designated for dog play areas to accommodate large and small dogs separately.
The primary intent of the retail business is to offer premium dog food, treats and accessories. In order to
promote the retail business, the owner intends to provide the other unique services to create a very inviting
social environment. The hope is to set the business apart from other big-box competitors by creating a dog-
friendly atmosphere for the Saratoga Springs community.
The result of attracting local customers and these mixed uses is to capitalize on bringing people to the business
for multiple purposes and create "walk-up" business. The expectation is this will result in a parking scenario that
generates a decreased need for parking at the site than that typically expected for a retail use. Pursuant to the
City Zoning Ordinance, Section 6.2.6 Off Street Parking Schedule,for a retail use required parking is based on 1
space per 300 square feet of sales area plus 1 per 2 employees. The proposed interior renovations will create a
retail area approximately 2,200 square feet. Based upon this, the required parking would be 2,200 sf X 1
space/300sf=7.3 spaces; rounded up to 8 spaces. A maximum of 2 employees are expected at a given time,
thus adding 1 space. The total spaces for the retail use would be 9 spaces. Code Section 6.2.3 indicates that in
instances of multiple uses,the required off-street parking calculation shall include the minimum standards that
apply to each use. An Eating and Drinking Establishment is the closest thing in the code for the café area and 1
space per 4 seats plus 1 per 2 employees is required. In our case, the floor plan shows 10 seats in the café area
and the 2 employees max would cover this area. Therefore,the café area would require an additional 2.5
spaces; rounded to 3 spaces. The code has no use like the proposed dog park/play area use that makes up the
balance of the building area. As stated previously, the dog park use is proposed as a unique accessory to the
retail use as a means of differentiating the business from other competitors. As a result, it is not expected that it
will generate additional parking needs. Per the code, we estimate the required parking will be 12 spaces. Based
on the applicant's research and expectations, the 13 parking spaces proposed on the site will be adequate to
meet the needs of the business.
Preliminary Sewer and Water Plans
The building has existing water and sewer service connections which will be adequate to meet the needs of the
proposed business.
Stormwater Management
The amount of impervious area (building and paving) that exists on the site will not be changed so there will be
no impact to stormwater and no improvements are proposed for this tenant change.
SUMMARY
It is our respectful opinion that the proposed new use proposed for this vacant property will uphold the City's
vision by working with existing land features, employing the zoning guidelines and providing a desirable new
business in the City of Saratoga Springs. The applicant and the applicant's engineer look forward to working with
the City of Saratoga Springs to advance the site plan and special use permit approvals for this tenant change
project.
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 -Project Information
Instructions for Completing
Part 1 —Project information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the
application for approval or funding,are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on
information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as
thoroughly as possible based on current information.
Complete all items in Part I. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the
lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item.
Part 1 —Project and Sponsor information
Name of Action or Project:
Chow Bella-Retail Sales of Dog Supplies and Services-Change of Tenant Site Plan Modification and Special Use Permit
Project Location(describe,and attach a location map):
50 West Avenue,Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Brief Description of Proposed Action:
Applicant is proposing to lease an existing 7,500 square foot building for a new retail business specializing in the sale of dog supplies and services.
The vacant building was most recently used for the Bath Expressions Showroom at Security Supply Plumbing and Heating. That use obtained site plan
and special use permit approvals from the City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board in June of 2013.
The applicant is proposing modification to the interior of the building only to accommodate the new use. No exterior or site improvements are
proposed.
Name of Applicant or Sponsor:
Telephone: 518-934-1085
Marijo English E-Mail:
marijoenglish@mac.com
Address:
22 Moore Avenue
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES
administrative rule,or regulation?
If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ❑
may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no,continue to question 2.
2. Does the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES
If Yes, list agency(s)name and permit or approval ❑
3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 0,574 acres
b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0 acres
c. Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 0.574 acres
4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action:
5. m Urban ❑ Rural(non-agriculture) ❑ Industrial m Commercial r71 Residential (suburban)
Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify):
❑ Parkland
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5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A
a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ❑ ❑
b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ❑ El ❑
NO YES
6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?
I71
7. Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES
If Yes, identify: El El
NO YES
8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? ® ❑ •
b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? r
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c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed 111 ❑✓
action?
9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES
If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies:
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10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES
If No,describe method for providing potable water: ❑
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II. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES
If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment:
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12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site, or district NO YES
which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the
Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Ilistoric Preservation to be eligible for listing on the
State Register of Historic Places?
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b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for
archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory?
13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain NO YES
wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? -
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b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? -
If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres:
NYSDEC Wetlands S-47 is located on<0.01 ac of the northwest parcel corner and on adjacent parcels north and west of
the project site. S-47 Wetland buffer(100')encroaches on the project site.
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14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site.Check all that apply:
DShoreline n Forest ❑Agricultural/grasslands ❑ Early mid-successional
❑Wetland m Urban m Suburban
15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats, listed by the State or NO YES
Federal government as threatened or endangered?
❑✓ ❑
16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES
❑✓ ❑
17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources? NO YES
If Yes, O ❑
a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? ❑ a
b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? ❑ I I
If Yes,briefly describe:
Project site was previously developed and contains an existing building and parking area. No additional impervious area is proposed.
As such, no increase in runoff is expected and no additional storm water discharge will be created.
18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES
or other liquids(e.g.,retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)?
If Yes,explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: ❑ ❑
19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO I YES
management facility?
If Yes, describe:
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20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation(ongoing or NO YES
completed) for hazardous waste? -
If Yes, describe:
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I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE
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EAF Mapper Summary Report Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:52 PM
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