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April 7, 2020
Michael Veitch, Business Manager
City of Saratoga Springs
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Re: 96-110 Ballston Avenue Townhouse project
Engineering Review—Third comment letter
File: 539.047.001
Dear Mr. Veitch
• Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. (B&L) has completed a review of the following reports and
information for the Ballston Avenue Townhouse project located at 96-116 Ballston Avenue as
prepared by Environmental Design Partnership, LLP (EDP):
• EDP Response letter dated March, 13, 2020—City Engineering Department Comments:
• EDP Response letter dated March 13, 2020—CDE and City Comments:
• Plan Set(13 Sheets) dated November 5,2018, last revised January 18, 2020;
• Stormwater Management Narrative, last revised January 2020
• SWPPP, dated revised January 2020
• Full Environmental Assessment Form
• NYSDEC Letter Of No Jurisdiction Endangered Species Act letter dated December 19, 2018
• NYSOPRHP letter of no effect dated December 20, 2018
• Construction estimate
This review was conducted on behalf of the City of Saratoga Springs. The above referenced documents
and information were reviewed only with respect to our scope outlined in our task order/proposal.
General
1. We recommend submission of easement language to City Engineering and City Attorney's office
well ahead of planned construction to allow time for their review and approval.
2. Provide hold harmless clauses in easement language that protects the city of Saratoga Springs
for not being responsible for porous pavement system including stone sub-base, underdrains,
pavement system, driveways and any and all surface improvements if they have to repair sewer
or water system infrastructure.
Water and Sanitary Sewer
1. Coordinate with the city on brand, type and location of water meters.
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2. All water and sewer system components shall be tested to the requirements and satisfaction of
the city.
Stormwater Management Narrative
1. In section 1.0 change unit of stated total storage volume from acres to presumably acre-feet.
Please confirm.
2. Section 4.0 discusses compost amendments to improve vegetation growth and health. Given the
well-drained nature of the existing sands this will be important to notate on the plans and
ensure the SWPPP monitoring professional and constructions crews implement it. Please add
this requirement to the plans.
3. The values of drainage areas in section 5.3 for porous areas 1-3 appears to be 1.047 acres
instead of 0.87 acres. The second paragraph in this section does not state the total storage
volume in the last sentence.
Plans
Sheet 8 of 13 Planting Plan
1. The revised Planting plan did not provide the two redbud and two Dogwood trees as
commented on by the City Arborist. Three Redbud trees are shown instead. Please coordinate
further with City Arborist.
2. The London Plane tree proposed at Finley Street is a hybrid version of a Sycamore and hardy in
zones 5-9. Confirm this selection with the City Arborist as it grows quite high and its hardiness
could be marginal.
If you have any questions please contact us.
Sincerely yours,
BARTON &LOGUIDICE, D.P.C.
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Bradley D. Grant
Senior Project Manager
BDG/tms
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