Planning Board
Regular MeetingSaratoga Springs, NY · June 26, 2013
Minutes
PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES (FINAL)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL ROOM
PRESENT: Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman; Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman, Dan Gaba;
Philip Klein; Robert Bristol; Howard Pinsley;
ABSENT: Mariesa Coppola
STAFF: Kate Maynard, Principal Planner, City of Saratoga Springs
Tony Izzo, Assistant City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER: Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECORDING OF PROCEEDING
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated the proceedings of this meeting are being recorded for the benefit of the
secretary. Because the minutes are not a verbatim record of the proceedings, the minutes are not a word-for-word
transcript of the recording.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADJOURNED PROJECTS
ADJOURNED AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST:
11.022 181 PHILA NEIGHBORHOOD ROOMING HOUSE, 181 Phila Street, public hearing for special use permit for
neighborhood rooming house in the Urban Residential-3 District.
12.027.1 HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, 394-402 Church Street, site plan review of senior assisted care facility
and senior housing in the Urban Residential-1 District.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR:
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS:
- 420 BROADWAY – Pedestrian walkway, heated sidewalks.
- SARATOGA STRIKE ZONE – Letter of credit extension.
- 285 JEFFERSON – Letter of credit extension.
- SARATOGA ROWING ASSOCIATION
- SCRIBNER VILLAGE REPLACEMENT
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS:
13.0341 3402 ROUTE 9, LLC (HONDA) LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT: Proposed adjustment in relation to proposed
expansion of Honda Facility – 3 parcels being consolidated. Portion of four winds property being conveyed to Honda,
existing Honda parcel, consolidated with existing Honda tax parcel.
ACTION: Approved by Chair.
13.042 FOUR WINDS LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT: Proposed adjustment related to the Honda expansion, purchase
of Four Winds Property. Lot Line adjustment provides for portion of property to rear of Route 9 to be retained by
Four Winds for their operations. Area is subject of site plan application on tonight's agenda.
ACTION: Approved by the Chair.
UPCOMING PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS/AGENDA WORKSHOPS:
Planning Board Caravan, Monday, July 8, 2013 at 4:00 P.M.
Planning Board Workshop, Monday, July 8, 2013 at 5:00 P.M.
Planning Board Meeting, Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Opportunity to allow citizens to address planning issues not on the scheduled agenda.
None heard.
APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION:
1. 13.024. TURF HOTELS, 3368 South Broadway, advisory opinion to the City Council for
proposed zoning map amendment from Office Medical Business – 1 District (OMB-1) to
Tourist Related Business District (TRB).
SEQRA:
No action required with advisory opinion. Action appears to be a Type I with the City Council, as lead agency.
BACKGROUND:
Request being considered would change the existing zoning for the parcel from OMB-1 to Tourist Related Business
District (TRB). Note while the proposed use of the property would be for a 4 story, 109 unit extended stay hotel,
the proposed change would allow for a full breadth of uses to be considered within special use permit and site
plan.
Applicant: Turf Hotels
Agents: Matthew Jones, Attorney; Mike Ingersoll, LA Group
Mr. Jones stated this request which is being considered would change the existing zoning for the parcel from
OMB-1 to Tourist Related Business District (TRB). While the proposed use of the property would be for a 4 story,
109 unit extended stay hotel, the proposed change would allow for a full breadth of uses to be considered within
special use permit and site plan. It is the under the scope of the Planning Board to consider whether the proposed
revision is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and whether the proposed revision is not contrary to the general
purposes and intent of this Chapter. The DRC issued a favorable advisory opinion to the City Council at their
meeting on June 19, 2013.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there were any questions or comments from the Board.
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman stated he does agree with the correspondence Mr. Jones submitted to the Board.
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Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application.
Geoff Bornemann a member of Sustainable Saratoga stated they submitted a letter back in May. A letter was
resubmitted again today. We are concerned about the process. We are here to decide the process and to be sure
you uphold the correct process as you judge the compatibility of this application. We are concerned about the other
uses which would be allowed under the new designation. We request that the process be respected.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated he is not sure a medium density office park would not generate less traffic that
the 109 room hotel.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated we have 60 days to offer this Advisory Opinion to the City Council which is
non-binding. The City Council has the ultimate authority.
Kate Maynard, Principal Planner stated this is not in response to the hotel application it is an Advisory Opinion
to the City Council for a proposed change to the zoning district. Your responsibility lies in looking at the overall
change in zoning. Whether this is compatible to the Comprehensive Plan. This parcel to be rezoned only 1 parcel to
TRBD surrounded by OMB-1. Consistency with the surrounding districts – surrounding area includes Office Medical
Business 1 and 2 districts. Some area requirements are consistent between OMB-1 and TRB. Some changes which
have been noted, more expansive uses such as motor vehicle repair, bus depot. Is the Planning Board comfortable
that all permitted uses within the TRB District are consistent with the COMM-5 land use designation within the
Comprehensive Plan? In looking at the Zoning Ordinance consistency, it is noted that the front setback decreases
from 80 to 40 ft, minimum lot size decreases significantly from 40,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet, and
maximum building coverage decreased from 30% to 20%.
Howard Pinsley read the following Advisory Opinion:
1. We understand the context of the location as proximate to the Saratoga Spa State Park, a contributing property
on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places and has been granted a rare distinction (only 2,500
sites nationally) of a National Historic Landmark.
2. We also recognize the site as being located within the significant South Broadway gateway to our community,
and within a City Gateway Design District-1, the intent of which "is to establish a series of site and construction
standards and guidelines to encourage appropriate development while preserving and maintaining a rural "country"
character in this gateway area to complement the natural conditions of the neighboring Saratoga Spa State Park".
We are also cognizant of the fact that the Comprehensive Plan is in the process of being reviewed and
potentially updated. Should the City Council not wish to wait for the process to be completed and with it an
understanding of any changes to the land use goals for this portion of South Broadway, we would offer a favorable
advisory opinion with some recommendations for the City Council's consideration.
CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
While understood the intended project for the site would result in an extended stay hotel, we are aware of our
responsibility in providing an advisory opinion to the City Council in regards to the proposed re-zoning of the
parcel to Tourist Related Business District which allows for a variety of higher intensity uses. Such uses include
motor vehicle repair and fueling stations, eating and drinking facilities, outdoor storage and display, parking facilities,
etc.
We would note a concern with the fact that there are no guarantees of the resultant project taking place once
the parcel is re-zoned, and the potential application of these more expansive uses being considered at this location.
To this end, the City Council may wish to consider revising the Tourist Related Business District permitted uses,
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bulk, and area requirements particularly in light of its sensitivity and appropriateness to this proposed location, but
also reflective of its current other locations within the City – further south on South Broadway, Maple Dell, and
Nelson/Gridley area.
With careful review of the application we generally find the proposed re-zoning from OMB-1 to TRB to be "not
inconsistent" with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Given the commercial nature of the COMM-5 designation and the
fact that uses other than office, and medical office are currently contained within the existing OMB-1 zoning
(examples senior housing and senior assisted living facility), we find the principles of the proposed map amendment
as generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
REGARDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE – We find that the proposed revision is not contrary to the general
purposes and intent of the ordinance. We would also advise this change in setback be considered should the
Council wish to review the TRBD in its entirety.
Therefore, I move to send a favorable advisory opinion to the City Council with recommendations for their
considerations.
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman seconded the motion.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion.
None heard.
VOTE:
Dan Gaba, in favor; Bob Bristol, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor;
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman, in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor;
MOTION PASSES: 6-0
2. 13.028 SENIOR HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, 2 West Avenue,
site plan review for senior housing and potential commercial uses within the Transect-5 District.
SEQRA:
Action appears to be Unlisted with DRC as additional involved agency. DRC deferred SEQRA lead agency on
May 1, 2013. Planning Board issued a SEQR negative declaration on May 8, 2013.
BACKGROUND:
Special use permit for 90 units of senior housing and diverse commercial uses for 5,500 SF issued on May 8, 2013.
Project was formerly approved for mixed use development. Approvals have since expired.
DISCLOSURE:
Board Members Philip Klein and Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman were prior owners of part of this property, they have
sold their interests, they have no financial interests in this project therefore they will not recuse just a disclosure.
Applicant: Omni Housing Development, LLC, Duncan Barrett.
Agent: LA Group – Mike Ingersoll, Matt Brobston, Randy Collins, CS Architecture
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Mr. Ingersoll provided the Board with a visual presentation of the project, noting that responses to all staff notes were
completed. The project received Mass and Scale approval from the DRC at the June 19, 2013 meeting. If
successful we plan on filing drawings in the fall, and start construction in the Spring of 2014. The access points
remain the same, entrance and egress onto Church Street and a shared access with Minogue's which is legally in
place. Eventual cross lot easement should this property to the south desire Church Street they could traverse through
the property. We are adhering to the West Avenue guidelines in that manner. Mr. Ingersoll presented a landscaping
plan to the Board, noting buffering to all the neighbors. Each unit will have a parking space in the parking garage.
We have a rooftop garden, plush gardens,
possibly lead certified building. Stormwater retention plan was discussed. The West Avenue side will be retail.
An agreement has been reached with the DOT so we are able to dress up the entrance to the City. They indicated
no visual restrictions in this area. The water line will run along Church Street with the installation of a 12" water line.
Along Church Street we can create a landscape garden or install some metal fencing creating an English garden type
appearance. The applicant is doubling all the trees on the property line, increasing the buffering. All elevations were
reviewed.
Kate Maynard, Principal Planner noted that the applicant is looking for LEED Silver designation on this project. Has
shared parking for commercial space been secured with adjacent property owner? Where will patrons park? Mr.
Ingersoll noted that a separate easement for parking has not been secured. Patrons will park in two parking spaces
provided on subject parcel, and within established parking spaces within the garage. Maynard asked if signage would
be considered to guide patrons to garage parking. Mr. Ingersoll noted that would likely be a possibility.
Saratoga County Planning Board has previously reviewed and approved a site plan application for the subject
property. It appears that the proposed commercial uses and senior housing with garage parking will have less
impact to existing traffic and turning movements than originally proposed, designed and approved. While the impacts
may be minimal we recognize the City's consideration of this street intersection as a gateway into the city proper.
As such, we encourage the applicant's interaction with the City and the state DOT regarding what may be deemed
appropriate streetscaping.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application.
None heard.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated this is moving in the right direction. All the neighbors are happy.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there were any questions or comments from the Board.
Philip Klein made a motion to approve site plan for the Senior Housing and Commercial Development, 2 West
Avenue.
Dan Gaba seconded the motion.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion.
None heard.
VOTE:
Dan Gaba, in favor; Bob Bristol, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor;
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman, in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor
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MOTION PASSES: 6-0
8:24 P.M. The Board recessed
8:34 P.M. The Board reconvened
3. 13.043 SARATOGA HONDA, 3402 Route 9 (South Broadway), site plan review of expansion of
automotive sales and service in the Office Medical Business District.
SEQRA:
Planning Board deferred lead agency to the ZBA for this project. Joint meeting held in which input from the
Planning Board, DRC provided for SEQR environmental review completed by ZBA. Negative declaration issued
by ZBA.
BACKGROUND:
Use Variance received from the ZBA on April 8, 2013. DRC Architectural review is also required. Lot line
adjustments between Saratoga Honda and Four Winds approved by the Chair prior to this meeting.
Applicant: Tim Higgins, owner
Agent: Michael Toohey, attorney; Bob Kernan, Mike Ingersoll, LA Group; Brett Balzer, balzer + tuck architecture
Mr. Toohey gave a brief overview of the project. A visual presentation was provided to the Board.
Mr. Ingersoll provided a visual presentation of the site plan reviewing it for the Board. Restrictions which are placed
on the dealerships with regard to the storage of vehicles. Approximately 500 vehicles are required to be housed on
the lot as well as square foot requirements. Connectivity with sidewalks will be provided. Mr. Ingersoll described the
the stormwater management plan, buffering on Route 9, which will remain, LED Lighting which can be dimmed at
night to moonlight level. Mr. Higgins is one of ten sustainable dealerships in the United States.
Mr. Balzer reviewed the site plan for the Board. Mr. Balzer reviewed elevations, and requirements from the Honda
Corporation which has been incorporated into this project. Honda key elements are the Wave, the Cylinder and
Service Center in the front along with the white and blue colors. Mass and Scale was received from the Design
Review Commission last week. LED lighting will be used which can be dimmed at night, only security lighting at
nighttime. No lighting spillage onto other properties.
Mr. Ingersoll reviewed the Landscape plan and the buffering.
Discussion ensued regarding cross lot access connections. Maynard provided that cross access connections were
an important feature of the Weibel Avenue corridor development planning, and the opportunity here would be to
provide for access parallel to South Broadway among Honda, and sites to the south. Mr. Ingersoll noted that due to
the proposed use and security concerns that cross lot connections were not desired. However, the applicant is
proposing to address concerns with a potential shared access with subject parcel and parcel to south at the southern
property boundary. This would entail a 15’ easement for future shared access from South Broadway. Discussion then
ensued regarding the accommodations for the Greenbelt Trail which is proposed alongside the applicant's property.
Mr. Ingersoll stated the Greenbelt Trail plan which is proposed, during the construction of this project the applicant
will escrow a Letter of Credit in the amount of $5,000. At the time the Certificate of Occupancy is signed if the Green
Trail has not been finalized the $5,000 will be returned to the applicant. The final drawing will indicate a 15' wide
easement along the south for future shared access.
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Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated when applicants come before this Board particularly along the South
Broadway corridor we have asked them to set the tone or barometer for development south. We heard the same
arguments with McDonald's corporate as you have with Honda. I commend you all for that. You have helped set the
tone for South Broadway, well done.
Kate Maynard, Principal Planner stated the Saratoga County Planning Department referral stated no significant
county wide or intercommunity impact.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further questions or comments from the Board.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated the applicant will connect the sidewalk down to the driving range on Route 9.
During the construction of this project the applicant will escrow a Letter of Credit in the amount of $5,000. At the time
the Certificate of Occupancy is signed if the trail has not be finalized the money will be returned to the applicant.
Screening from Route 9 is more than sufficient. Berming is more than satisfactory. LED lighting with dimming
feature is more than appropriate in the gateway to the City. No cross access connection, not conducive to that and
there is no proposal for that. A common drive with access along Murphy's if that ever is developed a possible shared
access along the south of the property. Final drawings will show a potential 15 foot wide easement for future access.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application.
None heard.
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman made a motion to approve the site plan with the condition of the escrowing of $5,000
and future shared access as discussed.
Dan Gaba seconded the motion.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion.
None heard.
VOTE:
Dan Gaba, in favor; Bob Bristol, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor;
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor;
MOTION PASSES: 6-0
4. 13.044 FOUR WINDS PARKING LOT, South Broadway Rear, site plan review of relocation of parking
lot in the Office Medical-1 Business District.
SEQRA:
Proposed action appears to be a Type II.
BACKGROUND:
Proposed relocation of parking lot is related to lot line adjustment, property conveyed to Saratoga Honda.
Area of disturbance is 0.66 acres.
Applicant: Four Winds – Bob Greenbaum, Jim Snyder, Four Winds
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Agent: LA Group – Mike Ingersoll, Bob Kernan
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated we have made a lot line adjustment via Administrative Action. This is a
relocation of the parking.
Mr. Ingersoll stated we are adding an additional 8 spaces, the turning of the parking lot 90 degrees using permeable
pavement. We have adjusted around a old oak in the middle of the parking lot. It is what we had just made a little bit
better. We have added additional lighting. Three foot tall fence will be moved and remain. Some additional lighting
was installed.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak regarding this application.
None heard.
Mr. Ingersoll stated we have put the burden of landscaping on the previous applicant.
Saratoga County Planning Board referral stated no significant countywide or intercommunity impact.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further questions or comments from the Board.
None heard.
Howard Pinsley made a motion for site plan approval of a relocation of the Four Winds parking lot.
Bob Bristol seconded the motion.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion.
None heard.
VOTE:
Dan Gaba, in favor; Bob Bristol, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor;
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor;
MOTION PASSES: 6-0
The Board recessed at 9:41 P.M.
The Board reconvened at 9:47 P.M.
5. CELLCO/VERIZON WIRELESS, 35B Nelson Avenue (Saratoga Gaming and Raceway), consideration
of SEQR Lead Agency status for the environmental review of proposed new telecommunications facility
in the Institutional Horse Track Related District.
SEQRA:
Action appears to be a Type I action "any Unlisted action occurring wholly or partially within, or substantially
contiguous to, any historic building, structure, facility, site or district or prehistoric site that is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, or that is listed on the State Register of Historic Places.
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Other involved agencies include Planning Board for Site Plan Review and DRC for Architectural Review. ZBA pro-
actively deferred Lead Agency status to the Planning Board on June 10, DRC pro-actively deferred Lead Agency
status to the Planning Boar on June 5.
BACKGROUND:
Proposed action is to construct a new telecommunications facility, including a 103' high tower disguised as a
television tower.
Host parcel is Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, a 160 acre parcel within the INST-HTR District. A use variance with
the Zoning Board of Appeals, site plan review with the Planning Board and Architectural Review with the DRC are
required for the application.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated we will hear a short presentation and we will vote to accept Lead Agency
Status since the ZBA and DRC deferred that status to us. We did hold a Joint Board Meeting on Monday July 8. A
balloon float would be highly beneficial.
Agent: Jessica Vigers - Cooper, Irving and Savage
Applicant: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless.
The project is still in its early stages. Verizon has identified a need in service both in capacity and the increase use
and the developing technologies to service the greater Saratoga Area particularly the downtown Saratoga area and
the Track. An investigation by Verizon Wireless had determined that this site is the best site to construct a new tower
and as stated it is a stealth tower and is intended to look like a television tower which are located around the track
now. It is intended to blend in with the area.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated that if this application is successful than a prior application for a cell tower in
the back yard of the Track View Bed and Breakfast will then be terminated.
Property is substantially contiguous to Saratoga Race Track, which is on the State and National Registers.
The track is a contributing property within the Union Avenue National Register District.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated we will request a balloon float. As you progress continues you can check in
with Kate in the Planning Office and will coordinate a date and time acceptable to all Boards. Several sites will be
noted for visual impact by the new tower.
Kate Maynard, Principal Planner reviewed the EAF Part I submission. There are a few areas on this form which
need to be corrected. The particular areas of concern were noted by Ms. Vigers and will be corrected by the
applicant.
Dan Gaba made a motion to accept Lead Agency Status for the environmental review of a proposed new
telecommunication facility in the Institutional Horse Track Related District.
Howard Pinsley seconded the motion.
VOTE:
Dan Gaba, in favor; Bob Bristol, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor;
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor;
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MOTION PASSES: 6-0
6. 13.047 BLODGETT PROPERTY, TWO-LOT SUBDIVISION, 133 Kaydeross Avenue, public hearing for a
two lot subdivision in the Rural Residential District (RR).
Applicant: The City of Saratoga Springs.
Agent: Jason Tommell
SEQRA:
Action appears to be Unlisted.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Saratoga Springs has been actively progressing plans to purchase the 4.4 acre property that will serve
as permanently protected open space, public recreation area providing access to the Kaydeross.
Waiver from the City’s Conservation Subdivision Regulations is requested on behalf of the City due to the fact that
the City will be assuming a portion of property that is constrained overall and not able to be developed. The portion
of upland area that is on-site will not be utilized. In any further proposed subdivision or other action on the remaining
property owned by the Blodgetts will be subject to all requirements of conservation subdivision regulations, etc.
Kate Maynard, Principal Planner provided the Board with a visual presentation of this project.
Mr. Tommell provided the Board with additional information noting they had met with the DEC, flagged the wetlands,
had delineation confirmed by DEC, and provided the maps to the City today. Flood plain was located by elevation.
91% of the property is in the flood plain. 0.386 acres of unconstrained land. Interesting piece of property. This is an
odd shape property at approximately 4.44 acres. We are looking for a two lot subdivision.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated this is the preliminary piece in order to move the process along.
Ms. Teresa Hammer, 5009 Nelson Avenue Extension. I am the owner of this property. All of our land follows the
creek. We have groomed all this property at one time. We have owned this property for four generations soon to be
five. Our property is used by people who canoed in the creek, and partiers who leave trash and dump in this area.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated Ms. Hammer should note her concerns and observations and mail them to the
City Council for the record as her concerns were related to the City’s ownership and maintenance of the site, not the
two lot subdivision.
Philip Klein made a motion for a waiver of the conservation subdivision regulations as requested on the 4.4 acre lot
on behalf of the City due to the fact that the City will be assuming a portion of property that is overall undevelopable.
The portion of upland area that is on-site will not be utilized in any future proposed subdivision or other action on the
remaining property owned by the Blodgetts will be subject to all requirements of the conservation subdivision
regulations.
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman seconded the motion.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion.
None heard.
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VOTE:
Dan Gaba, in favor; Bob Bristol, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor;
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor;
MOTION PASSES: 6-0
SEQRA
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated we will now review SEQRA Part II.
No large or important areas of concern were noted.
Howard Pinsley stated that based upon the information provided by the applicant in Part I of the SEQR Full
Environmental Assessment Form, and analysis of the information provided and presented in Part II of the SEQR Full
Environmental Assessment Form, the project will not result in any large and important impacts and, therefore, is one
that will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. Based on this, I move to make a SEQR negative
declaration for this action.
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman seconded the motion.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion.
None heard.
VOTE:
Dan Gaba, in favor; Bob Bristol, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor;
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor;
MOTION PASSES: 6-0
Philip Klein made a motion for a two lot subdivision.
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman seconded the motion.
Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there is any further discussion.
None heard.
VOTE:
Dan Gaba, in favor; Bob Bristol, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor;
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor;
MOTION PASSES: 6-0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Philip Klein made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 24, 2013 meeting with any corrections or additions.
Dan Gaba seconded the motion.
VOTE:
Dan Gaba, in favor; Bob Bristol, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor;
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Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor;
MOTION PASSES: 6-0
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman made a motion to approve the June 12, 2013 meeting minutes as presented.
Bob Bristol seconded the motion.
VOTE:
Dan Gaba, in favor; Bob Bristol, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor;
Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor;
MOTION PASSES: 6-0
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
There being no further business to discuss Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. Buzanowski
Recording Secretary
Approved: 9/25/13
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Agenda
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS CLIFFORD VAN WAGNER, Chair
TOM L. LEWIS, vice chair
PHILIP W. KLEIN
P LANNING B OARD DAN GABA
HOWARD PINSLEY
City Hall - 474 Broadway MARIESA COPPOLA
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 ROBERT F. BRISTOL
Tel: 518-587-3550 fax: 518-580-9480
www.saratoga-springs.org
Planning Board Meeting – June 26, 2013
City Council Room – 7:00 PM
Agenda
Salute to Flag
A. Applications under Consideration:
1. 13.024 Turf Hotels, 3368 South Broadway, advisory opinion to the City Council for proposed zoning
map amendment from Office Medical Business-1 District (OMB-1) to Tourist Related Business District
(TRB).
2. 13.028 Senior Housing and Commercial Development, 2 West Avenue, site plan review for
senior housing and commercial uses within the Transect-5 District.
3. 13.043 Saratoga Honda, 3402 Route 9 (South Broadway), site plan review of expansion of
automotive sales and service in the Office Medical Business District.
4. 13.044 Four Winds Parking Lot, South Broadway Rear, site plan review of relocation of
parking lot in the Office Medical-1 Business District.
5. 13.048 Cellco/Verizon Wireless, 35B Nelson Avenue (Saratoga Gaming and Raceway),
consideration of SEQR Lead Agency status for the environmental review of a proposed new
telecommunications facility in the Institutional Horse Track Related District.
6. 13.047 Blodgett property, two- lot subdivision, 133 Kaydeross Avenue East, public hearing for
a two lot subdivision in the Rural- Residential District (RR).
B. Approval of Minutes: April 24, 2013, June 12, 2013
Next meeting: Wednesday July 10, 2013 (w/ July 8, 2013 caravan & workshop)
Note: This agenda is subject to change. To verify the actual agenda prior to the meeting, please contact the
Planning Office at 587-3550 extension 2533 or the City of Saratoga Springs Website at www.saratoga-springs.org
Revised 6/26/2013 3:17 PM
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