Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 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; Mariesa Coppola STAFF: Kate Maynard, Principal Planner, City of Saratoga Springs 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: 13.032 ELLSWORTH MIXED USE BUILDING, 120 Division Street, site plan review of mixed use building featuring residential and commercial space in the Division Street Planned Unit Development District. AGENDA ITEM #8: #13.039 DOYLE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT, Southwest corner of Jefferson and Gridley Streets, lot line adjustment proposed within the Urban Residential-2 District. Adjourned to September 25, 2013. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: SARATOGA PRIME PROPERTIES, 135 South Broadway, Proposed action provides for consolidation of 3 parcels into 2, and reconfiguration of boundaries. ACTION: Approved by the Chair. REJUVENATION HOMES, 24, 30 Lafayette Street, Proposed action provides for consolidation of 3 parcels into 2, and reconfiguration. Area variances have been received by the ZBA granting relief for various setback requirements. ACTION: Approved by the Chair. PB#08.012.1 COSTANZO-HENRY STREET. Proposed administrative action requesting approval to remove condition to install additional streetlight along current Merry Monk Frontage. Proposed due to presence of existing radiant sidewalks at location, light from other sources more than sufficient to light public space (wall mounted, Cobra lights, sternburg lights). After site visit, determined acceptable request. ACTION: Approved by the Chair. UPCOMING PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS/AGENDA WORKSHOPS: Planning Board Caravan, Monday, September 23, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. Planning Board Workshop, Monday, September 23, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. Planning Board Meeting, Wednesday, September 25, 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. 13.033 SUBDIVISION OF LANDS OF MISSIONARY (ST. CLEMENTS CHURCH), 231 Lake Avenue, public hearing for a three lot subdivision in the Institutional-Education District. DISCLOSURE: Bob Bristol stated he previously recused himself from this application due to a conflict. The conflict no longer exists and therefore he does not feel the need to recuse at this time. Applicant: Missionary Society of the Most Holy Redeemer (St. Clement's Church) – Fr. Paul Borowski Agent: Joanne Darcy Krum, Attorney SEQRA: Action appears to be Unlisted This is a proposal for a subdivision of a 21 acre parcel into 3 distinct parcels within the Institutional Education District (INST-ED). Applicant provides that no physical changes are proposed within context of proposed subdivision, but is a step to provide for long vacant Neumann Residence to be located on a separate parcel, facilitating the ability to sell the parcel for future, separate activity. Future physical changes to 3 proposed parcels would be required if action changes building square footage by 1200 square feet increases impermeability by 2% Ms. Krum stated there are several issues to be rectified with the City. Shared driveways and shared access will be part of this agreement. A sewer line runs along the west side to the corner of York Avenue and Richie Place. No easement is currently in effect. Shirley Ann Smith is willing to provide an easement across her property for the existing sewer. Any future development on this property will cause the reconfiguration of the sewer access and the easement will cease. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman reviewed the comments from the City Engineer who stated the easement should be obtained from Ms. Smith. Also a requirement that whenever a site plan application is submitted in the future that the water and sanitary facilities be brought to standards acceptable to the City Engineer and individual connections from each building be established to the utilities on Lake Avenue. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – September 11, 2013 - Page 2 of 13 None heard. Kate Maynard, Principal Planner stated the Board is in receipt of the Saratoga County Planning Board referral was received and approved the proposed subdivision stating no large or important areas of concern were noted. Recommendations were offered concerning future development. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman reviewed Part 1 and Part II of the SEQR short form. No large or important areas of concern were noted. SEQR DECISION: 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. Robert 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; Mariesa Coppola, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman, in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor; MOTION PASSES: 7-0 Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated now we have an application in front of us for a three lot subdivision. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this 3 lot subdivision. None heard. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman closed the public hearing. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated there is no plan for development at this time. Things will remain the same. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated the only condition on this subdivision is when future development occurs the water and sewer facilities will be brought to Lake Avenue. Tom L. Lewis made the motion. Dan Gaba seconded the motion. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – September 11, 2013 - Page 3 of 13 VOTE: Dan Gaba, in favor; Bob Bristol, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Mariesa Coppola, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman, in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor; MOTION PASSES: 7-0 2. 13.035 SUBDIVISION OF LANDS OF PAQUET, Old Schuylerville Road, public hearing for a two lot subdivision in the Rural Residential District. Agent: Bill Thompson, Thompson and Fleming Applicant: Melissa Paquet SEQRA: Action appears to be unlisted. BACKGROUND: Property is within Rural Residential District, conservation subdivision is required. Conservation subdivision calculation provides for density potential of 4 lots. 2 are proposed. 50% unconstrained land required to be permanently protected open space. Conservation easement is proposed. This project was before this Board approximately one month ago. The Board has made a site visit. The applicant staked out the parcel for the Board delineating the two lots. The property is in a Rural Residential district. A conservation subdivision is required which means 50% of the unconstrained lands must be permanently protected open space. All infrastructure for the lots as well as siting of the proposed homes was on the lots was shown. The Board has requested signage denoting the wetland buffer will be required. A vegetative buffer along the rear property line as well as between the existing houses and the proposed homes. Saratoga County Planning Board Referral is required. PUBLIC HEARING: Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Discussion ensued regarding the siting of the house on Lot #1 and the setbacks. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further questions or comments from the Board. None heard. PUBLIC HEARING: Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman closed the public hearing at 7:44 P.M. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – September 11, 2013 - Page 4 of 13 SEQRA No large or important areas of concern were noted. SEQR DECISION: 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. 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; Mariesa Coppola, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman, in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor; MOTION PASSES: 7-0 The Board has requested signage denoting the wetland buffer will be required. A vegetative buffer along the rear property line as well as between the existing houses and the proposed homes. Philip Klein made a motion to approve a two lot subdivision with the vegetative buffer consisting of arborvitae or low growing, 6 to 8' in height approximately 12 staggered, between the existing house in the center and the proposed house on lot 1 if the location of the proposed home requires that. The Board has requested signage denoting the wetland buffer. Howard Pinsley 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; Mariesa Coppola, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman, in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor; MOTION PASSES: 7-0 Saratoga County Planning Board referral denotes to county wide or intracommunity impact. The Board recessed at 7:51 P.M. The Board reconvened at 8:00 P.M. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – September 11, 2013 - Page 5 of 13 3. 13.031 RIP VAN DAM HOTEL, 353 Broadway, site plan review of hotel, group entertainment, and eating and drinking in the Transect-6 District. 4. 13.055 HAMILTON STREET PARKING GARAGE, Hamilton Street between Congress and William Streets within the Transect-6 District, special use permit for parking structure. 5. 13.056 HAMILTON STREET PARKING GARAGE, Hamilton Street between Congress and William Streets within the Transect-6 District, site plan review. Applicant: Presidian Saratoga Hospitality Group, LLC; Drake Lettie, Stanton Lettie Agent: Tony Stellato, CHA; Nick Schwartz, Landscape Architect, Matt Chovin, Attorney for the applicant Christina Downey, traffic engineer SEQR: Action appears to be a Type I with DRC as additional involved agency. DRC deferred SEQRA Lead Agency on May 1, 2013. Planning Board assumed Lead Agency on May 22, 2013. SHPO is an interested agency under SEQR materials and request for any comment sent on May 17, 2013. No comments have been received to date from SHPO. 30 day comment period has been exceeded. BACKGROUND: Project site is within the National Register District. Historic Review with DRC is required. Project last seen by the Planning Board on May 22, 2013. Mr. Stellato provided the Board with a visual presentation of the parking garage. 207 space will be provided. He reviewed different parking scenarios concerning usage of the garage and peak demand. He explained delivery vehicles, description of what, where and how they will deliver. No employees will park in the garage. Mr. Chovin stated the applicants are working with the owners of the Adelphi Hotel to share vendors which will reduce the number of truck deliveries. Mr. Stellato state the trash pickup will be handled by Waste Management. Containers will be wheeled out to the hauler at approximately 10 A.M. Discussion ensued regarding deliveries and time for deliveries, size of trucks making deliveries and back up signal noises, etc. The applicant is willing to subject themselves to a condition to schedule deliveries. Christina Downey, Traffic Engineer with CHA. Ms. Downey reviewed the results of the traffic study. Trip generations during weekday afternoons 160 trips, 80 in and 80 out, during the peek hours of 4:30 – 5:30 pm at the intersection of Broadway and Washington . Saturday peek hour trips were 99 in and 99 out between the hours of 11am – 1pm. Level C is the level of service. Exit from the horseshoe driveway of the hotel should be a right turn only we agree with the applicant. Also we are looking for a designated safe route for staff and employees to use to and from transit. 72% occupancy being presented is lower than what we use to calculate. There are some active projects in that area which are going to generate traffic in that area. We do need to look at the Railroad Avenue, Washington and Federal Street area because there are about 100 cars being pushed into that intersection. We are looking for visibility and site lines from the service driveways and the entrance and exit driveway. A designated valet route is suggested. Sensitivity analysis to church activities and August traffic, and how this impact the site operations. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – September 11, 2013 - Page 6 of 13 Tractor trailers are an existing condition. We do have some concerns and some things to work through there. Combining driveways with access management. We are supportive of access management but with this site to maximize queing we feel it would be better to keep all three access points. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated we have been provided with information this evening. I will suggest that we keep the public hearing open, digest the information provided, the applicant return with the combined EAF. Then we can see how the parking garage fits in with what is being done on the SEQRA. Mr. Chovin requested having a conversation engineer with engineer. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked Kate Maynard, Principal Planner to coordinate this effort. PUBLIC HEARING: Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman opened the public hearing at 8:47 P.M. Gerry McGoolihan, 89 Nash Street. This is within walking district of this project. He feels there is no impact from this project, since the businesses already exist. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. Bethesda Episcopal Church send a letter to the Board regarding a traffic study. One sided parking on Monday thru Friday, two sided parking on Saturday and Sundays. The big change in the site plan is we expanded the plan to show the streetscape. Nick Schwartz is here tonight to speak regarding the Broadway and Washington Street streets. A little different plan to accommodate the storm water management. We are trying to give a porch feel all the way down the streetscape. 50% existing green and we will increase feel for that. We are using permeable pavers interlocking in the porch area. Concrete railings are proposed. We will be providing 3 additional areas for public art display. A wayfinding kiosk will be added. All plans will meet the storm water management requirements. Heated sidewalks are proposed. Mr. Stellato stated in conversations with Tim Wales, City Engineer stated he would like to 18" sewer line to go down to Washington Street. The applicant has upsized it past the project. Also the undersized storm sewer will also be replaced to take care of the drainage problem. The transformer will be in the back of the property and will share it with the Adelphi burying all utilities underground. The DRC is happy with the project. No real changes other than renovation-restoration to the Starbucks and the façade of the Rip Van Dam. We are in receipt of a letter form the Saratoga Preservation Foundation stating that we are working with them to preserve the Rip Van Dam. Mr. Stellato stated the coordinated efforts will increase tax revenue. We will mitigate existing flooding at Washington Street and Broadway. $350,000 increase in property taxes will be generated and over $1 million a year in room slaes tax. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated in conversations with Consulting Attorney, Mark Schachtner, he feel thses two projects are married the parking deck is part and parcel, a functional dependence. We are assuming you have 2 EAF's done and Mark is suggesting that we combine these and review them as one SEQRA form for both projects. You need the parking garage for the hotel. We will not take any action this evening. We ask you to redo those 2 EAF's into 1. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – September 11, 2013 - Page 7 of 13 Mr. Chovin stated they will be happy to oblige the Planning Board with the consolidation of the 2 EAF forms. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated concerning the truck traffic on Washington Street and the backing up of the trucks for deliveries. Wendy Holsberger, Creighton Manning Engineering. The focus review of this report was parking/traffic impact. Any new construction will generate traffic impact. We did review site lines from the service driveways. We do agree exiting from the horseshoe entrance should be a right turn only. Active projects in the area will add traffic growth in this area. We do need to look at the Washington, Railroad and Federal Street area. The Board recessed at 9:52 P.M. The Board reconvened at 10:00 P.M. 6. 13.053 DOTEN AVENUE SUBDIVISION, 54 Doten Avenue, public hearing for a three lot subdivision in the Urban Residential-2 District. Agent: Brett Steenburgh Applicant: Steven Ethier, Owner RECUSAL: Dan Gaba recused himself from this application. SEQRA: Action appears to be unlisted. BACKGROUND: The site is directly west of an approved 3 lot subdivision on East Broadway under construction by Belmonte Builders. Mr. Steenburg gave a visual presentation of the project. All the lots are about 8,000 square feet each. The addition of a light pole at the corner of Doten and Broadway, and one at the property line and one at the intersection of East Broadway and Doten. Doten Avenue is a 40 foot right of way. East Broadway is currently a 50 foot right of way. Mr. Ethier is willing to provide a 7 ½ foot easement along Doten and a 2 ½ foot easement along East Broadway. The sidewalks will be aligned on either end. We are proposing to maintain the existing greenbelt approximately 2 ½ feet along Doten without putting in a step or a jog in the sidewalk. Kate Maynard, Principal Planner stated the regulations provide for a 5 foot greenbelt for street lights and street trees. More of a buffer for pedestrians. No on site parking allowed per standard detail. The jog in the sidewalk is acceptable to the applicant. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further questions or comments from the Board. PUBLIC HEARING: Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman opened the public hearing at 10:10 P.M. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – September 11, 2013 - Page 8 of 13 Laurie Johnson, 55 Doten. She is concerned regarding the slope of the driveway. Water issues from the rain exist. Flooding has taken place in her yard and neighbors do have surface water. Winter is also a concern. Also traffic is a issue. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated stormwater management and drainage plans were submitted. Curbing introduced. Catch basin, dry well will catch water. Perhaps a 2nd drywell or catch basin could be installed. Kate Maynard will forward concerns to the traffic division. Wally Berger, 10 Doten Avenue. Concerned regarding water drainage. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman assured the neighbors the stormwater management, curbing and catch basins will take care of the water issue. Judy Cooke, 7 Cleveland Avenue. Concerned regarding the growth in this area. 24-25 houses are being built. It is becoming overwhelming having all the building in the neighborhood with early morning starting times. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked Kate Maynard regarding curbing on the west side of Doten can this be brought to the City's attention to alleviate this drainage problem. Kate Maynard, Principal Planner stated she will investigate. One comment regarding the handicap ramp, that it match up what exists on the south side. Bob Nielsen, 7 Cleveland Avenue. In the winter this will become a one lane road. Steve Ethier has no objection to providing at the most 7 ½ feet of land in an easement to the City for potential road widening. SEQRA: Review of Part I and Part II of the EAF. No large or important areas of concern noted. SEQR DECISION: 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. 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; Mariesa Coppola, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman, in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor; MOTION PASSES: 7-0 City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – September 11, 2013 - Page 9 of 13 Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated we will now move onto the subdivision. Street lights and street trees per the City's regulation. The applicant has agreed up to a 7 ½ foot easement deeded on Doten for Right of Way and 2 ½ feet on East Broadway. Neighbors concerns regarding water. Sidewalks per the City's standards and conform to zoning regulations. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there are any questions or comment from the Board. None heard. PUBLIC HEARING: Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman closed the public hearing at 10:41 P.M. Mariesa Coppola made a motion to approve the three lot subdivision with conditions as stated. Philip Klein seconded the motion. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Dan Gaba, recused Bob Bristol, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Mariesa Coppola, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman, in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor; MOTION PASSES: 6-0 Board member Dan Gaba resumed his position on the Board. 7. 13.054 ANW HOLDINGS, 27 Jumel Place, advisory opinion to the ZBA in the Urban Residential-3 District. Applicant: John Witt, The uses on the site are varied a ballet school and two apartments. It appears that the use of the property has evolved exceeding what is permitted by variance. The existing structure appears to be pre-existing non conforming. The conceptual site plan identifies seven structurally attached (by privacy wall) single-family residences on one lot and individually owned (condo units) with the remainder of the property held in common. SEQRA: Action appears to be a unlisted action. Part I of the Short EAF has been submitted with Revisions to Part l. Part II will need to be completed by the Board. PARCEL HISTORY: February 8, 2013 applications for Van Zandt "Ballet School" withdrawn by the applicant. November 5, 2012 application for use and area variances to permit two additional residential units and an additional educational/training facility, while maintaining the ballet school and two apartments permitted by prior variance. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – September 11, 2013 - Page 10 of 13 January 11, 2010 applications for Malta Montessori School withdrawn by the applicant. November 2009, application for an interpretation and use variance modification; alternatively, a new use variance for Malta Montessori School. The interpretation request was that the proposed use was a modification of the existing use variance granted September 23, 1996 for a ballet school and two apartments. The modification of the use variance was a request to remove the word "ballet" so as to allow a school and two apartments. Modification of a condition of the approval that specifies the hours of operation for the ballet school from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM., Tuesday through Saturday; and to 8:45 PM one evening. Alternatively, a new use variance was requested to use the property as a School for children ranging in age from 3 to 12 and two apartments. November 6, 1996 Planning Board Site Plan approval. September 18, 1996 Use Variance approved to convert the existing building into a ballet school and two apartments. September 18, 1996 Area Variance approved for minimum front yard setback, minimum side yard setback, minimum rear yard setback and maximum percent of building lot coverage. July 10, 1980 Area Variance approved to construct a covered loading dock addition to the existing Adirondack Stihl building. October 14, 1957 ZBA issued favorable advisory opinion to the City Council for rezoning request by Tarrant Manufacturing. January 5, 1953 ZBA issued an unfavorable advisory opinion to the City Council for rezoning request by Tarrant Manufacturing. AREA VARIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: REQUIRED EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL RELIEF REQUESTED Maximum principal building 30% 49.4% 43.58% 13.58% (45.27%) coverage: Minimum lot size: for 7 units 46,200 sq.ft. 34,765.50 sq. 34,765.50 sq. 11,434.5 (24.75%) ft. ft. Minimum average lot width: for 7 420 ft. 150.5 ft. 150. 5 ft. 269.5 (64.17%) units Minimum front yard setback: 10 ft. 1 foot 0 ft. 10 ft. (100%) Minimum rear yard setback: 25 ft. .7 foot 6 ft. 19 ft. (76%) Applicant: John Witt, Owner, President of ANW Holdings. Mr. Witt stated he has this property under contract. This is a great neighborhood. I looked at what could be done with this property. A visual presentation as well as an overview of the project and what his plans are was provided to the Board by Mr. Witt. Mr. Witt gave the Board a quick overview of what his plans are for this property. He is proposing seven single family condominiums which are connected with walls and landscaping. The units will range from 1600 square feet up to 3,000 square feet. Each unit will have their own driveway and garages. Additional parking behind the buildings, using permeable pavers to aid in drainage. A total of 22 parking spaces. Small private yards will be provided for each condo. These will all be built and sold at the same time. The size of the homes will be the same as the houses in the neighborhood. There will be a HOA which would take care of the maintenance. We plan on demolition and asbestos abatement during this demolition. Permeability will be 35.82% for this project. Mr. Witt stated he would like to design and construct these home all at once to fit together as a puzzle to create private yard and it will be a one build for the neighborhood. Saratoga County Planning Board referral is also required. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – September 11, 2013 - Page 11 of 13 PUBLIC HEARING: Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. Sharon Maidmen, is in support of this project. It will enhance the neighborhood. Maryann Adams is in support of this project. Maureen Lahar, 5 Grainger. This is a good residential neighborhood. The neighbors are used to a lot of traffice, sports, children and school activities. The property currently is less than favorable. It is in a bad state of affairs. It is out of code. She welcomes this project to the neighborhood. Keith Brown, Waldorf School is next door. This is a very busy street. Concerned regarding traffic. Mr. Witts project is beautiful. Requesting downsizing the project due to traffic. SEQRA Action appears to be an unlisted action. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated each unit is well done. Less intense use and less traffic then what currently exists. Streetscape will compliment the neighborhood. Discussion ensued regarding the height of the homes, turning radius and parking. Mr. Witt stated the homes will be 1 ½ - 2 stories. Parking space will be provided for the homeowners. Additional space will be provided with approximately 22 parking spaces. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman made a motion for a positive advisory opinion to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 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; Mariesa Coppola, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, Vice Chairman, in favor; Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, in favor; MOTION PASSES: 7-0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman deferred the meeting minutes to the next Planning Board meeting on September 25, 2013. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – September 11, 2013 - Page 12 of 13 MOTION TO ADJOURN: There being no further business to discuss Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary Approved: 9/25/13 City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – September 11, 2013 - Page 13 of 13