Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MINUTES (FINAL) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROOM PRESENT: Mark Torpey, Chairman; Robert Bristol, Vice Chairman; Clifford Van Wagner; Dan Gaba; Philip Klein; Howard Pinsley; Tom L. Lewis STAFF: Kate Maynard, Principal Planner, City of Saratoga Springs. Mark Schachner, Counsel to the Planning Board arrived at 8:48 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Torpey, Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECORDING OF PROCEEDING: Mark Torpey, 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 PENDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 14.010 SUBDIVISION OF LANDS OF HARRISON, 180 Meadowbrook Road, public hearing for a two-lot subdivision in the Rural Residential District. 14.008.1 CONGREGATION AND YESHIVA PARDES YOSEF DORMITORY, 1 Veteran's Way, consideration of SEQRA Lead Agency and SEQRA project review in the Urban Residential-1 (UR-1) District. COMMENTS FROM CHAIR: LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT: 13.012 HIDDEN FOUNTAIN COMMONS, 61 Lawrence, Proposed merging of two parcels. ACTION: Approved by Chair. Saratoga County Planning Conference will be held in January. Registration forms available. Geyser Road Trail funding-$1.6 million awarded to the City of Saratoga Springs for completion of Geyser Road Trail. UPCOMING PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS/AGENDA WORKSHOPS: Planning Board Caravan, Monday, November 24, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. Planning Board Workshop, Monday, November 24, 2014 at 2014 at 5:00 P.M. Planning Board Meeting, Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Opportunity to allow citizens to address planning issues not on the scheduled agenda. None heard. A. APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION: 1. 14.055 MCINTYRE SUBDIVISION, 28-32 White Street, public hearing for a two-lot subdivision in the Urban Residential-4 (UR-4) District. SEQRA: Appears to be a Type I action due to its proximity to the National Register District. Planning Board is the only involved agency. Applicant: Steve McIntyre, Owner Agent: Peter Loyola, CLA Site Mr. Loyola stated the applicant is seeking a two lot subdivision in the Urban Residential-4 District. Under current conditions it is approximately 37,000 square feet, dividing it into two lots. Mr. Loyola provided a visual presentation of the project for the Boards review. The neighborhood consists of many older structures and former carriage houses that have been converted to residential units. Architectural drawings were provided of the proposed home. The difference involves the location of the garage. The car entryway is the most prominent feature from the streetscape. The porch is recessed from the garage entrance. Two curb cuts are proposed, one serving the principal structure, the other proposed "future building". Three street trees are proposed along Regent Street. Sitting of the home was important in order to minimize site disturbance to preserve mature trees and vegetation. Decking will be removed. No zoning variances are required. Brick sidewalks will be restored. Cobra lights are present will be replaced with decorative street lighting per subdivision regulations, one on Regent Street and one on White Street. Curbing will be provided along the frontage of the newly proposed lot to the corner of Regent and White Streets. Part I of the SEQRA Long EAF form was provided and updated. Discussion ensued regarding reducing the two curb cuts to one. PUBLIC HEARING: Mark Torpey, Chairman opened the public hearing at 7:24 P.M. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Mark Torpey, Chairman closed the public hearing at 7:25 P.M. SEQRA Part II was reviewed by the Board. 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 City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – November 12, 2014 - Page 2 of 12 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 seconded the motion. Mark Torpey asked if there are any questions or comments from the Board. None heard. VOTE: Clifford Van Wagner, in favor; Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 Mark Torpey, Chairman stated we will now review the two lot subdivision request. Mark Torpey, Chairman stated the Board has reviewed the site plan and recommends approval with the following conditions: - 2 Sternberg Lights to be placed one on White Street and one on Regent Street. - Regent Street curbing extending all the way from the southern end of the property to the northern end wrapping the corner to the furthest east property line. Providing an ADA compliant crosswalk at the intersection. - Brickwork sidewalk to be repaired/replaced to the City's standard. - 2 Curb Cuts. Curb cut on the second parcel to remain green space until further development. - Deck to be removed. - Cobra lighting to be removed. Philip Klein made a motion to approve the McIntyre Subdivision, 28-32 White Street with the above referenced conditions. Dan Gaba seconded the motion. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Clifford Van Wagner, in favor; Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 2. 14.063 FOX RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY ADDITION, 72 Union Avenue, Consideration of SEQRA Lead Agency and SEQRA environmental review. BACKGROUND: City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – November 12, 2014 - Page 3 of 12 Project proposes the construction of 2 additional units, removal of 1 unit for a net increase of 1 unit, and indoor pool within an addition to an existing structure, and additional structure to be added to the site. Area variances currently being sought from the ZBA for minimum lot area, maximum principal building coverage and from minimum setback between principal and accessory structure. SEQRA: Action appears to be a Type I action due to its location within the Union Avenue Historic District. Involved agencies including the Planning Board for site plan review, ZBA who pro-actively deferred Lead Agency to the Planning Board on October 20, 2014 and the DRC who pro-actively deferred Lead Agency to the Planning Board on November 5, 2014. Applicant: Tom Fox Agent: Jesse Boucher, Kodiak Construction; Peter Loyola, CLA Site The applicant is before the Board for SEQRA Lead Agency determination at this time. Peter Loyola, provided a visual presentation to the Board. Elevations were reviewed. Parking area was reviewed as well as the number of parking spaces being provided. It was the consensus of the Board to request the applicant stake out where the new site will be for ease in determination of the site of the project. Howard Pinsley made a motion to accept Lead Agency Status in the Fox Residential Multi-Family Addition, 72 Union Avenue. Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman seconded the motion. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Clifford Van Wagner, in favor; Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 3. 14.042 DOWNTON WALK, Jumel Place, site plan review for single family residences in a Urban Residential-3 (UR-3) District. SEQRA: Action appears to be unlisted. A short form has been submitted. Applicant: John Witt, Witt Construction Agent: Jason Tommell, Mike Brooks, Tommell & Associates Mr. Tommell provided a visual presentation to the Board. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – November 12, 2014 - Page 4 of 12 The applicant is looking to build residential units on this property. We have been in contact with the City Engineer and Kate Maynard, Principal Planner. A visual presentation of the project was provided to the Board. This project is a favorable re-use of the vacant manufacturing facility and site. This is located in a core residential area. The development proposes connections to city water, municipal sanitary connection and tying into the city's stormwater system. There appears to be no substantial increase to area traffic. No parking signs will be installed in the access driveway to provide access for emergency vehicles since there are no sidewalks and 22' wide lane. Mike Brooks, Tommell & Associates reviewed the stormwater management program. There will be no sidewalks within the 22' access lane, however this access lane will be radiant heated. Parking plan was reviewed. We have decreased the amount of impervious area by 14% with this project, and we also lowered the amount of runoff from the site. Landscape plans were reviewed as well. Water line will be replaced from a 4" to an 8" coming in off Jumel. Radiant sidewalk will be installed across the front of the site. 4 street trees will be planted. New Sternberg Street light installed at the street corner. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. SEQRA: The Board reviewed the SEQRA short form submitted by the applicant. The Board reviewed the SEQRA short form Part II. 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. Clifford Van Wagner seconded the motion. Mark Torpey asked if there are any questions or comments from the Board. None heard. VOTE: Clifford Van Wagner, in favor; Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 Mark Torpey, Chairman stated we will now review the two lot subdivision request. Mark Torpey, Chairman stated the Board has reviewed the site plan and recommends approval with the following conditions: City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – November 12, 2014 - Page 5 of 12 - Replacement of the water line on Jumel. - No parking signs to be installed to maintain proper fire access on the property. - HOA language in the agreement to insure garages are for parking vehicles only. - Streetscape standpoint placement of 4 trees, consistent with the City Ordinance. - Replacement of the sidewalk on Jumel as well as curbing. - 1 Sternberg street light along Jumel. - Confirmation of the DEC activity. Tom L. Lewis made a motion for site plan approval for Downton Walk, Jumel Place with the above referenced conditions. Clifford Van Wagner, seconded the motion. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Clifford Van Wagner, in favor; Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 4. 14.061 HOFFMAN CAR WASH, 2216 NYS Route 5-, sketch plan review for a car wash facility in a Highway General Business (HGB District). Applicant: Tom Hoffman, Marty Andrews Agent: Ethan Hall, Principal, Rucinski Hall Architecture; Gavin Vuillame, Environmental Design BACKGROUND: Site is located within Highway General Business District and within Gateway Design Overlay District. Site plan formerly approved by Planning Board for Retail (Family Dollar) use. DISCLOSURE: Philip Klein disclosed that he is an employee of Adirondack Trust. He has no financial interest in this project. There is no need for recusal simply disclosure. Mr. Hall provided a presentation of the project for the Boards review. Sketches of the proposed structure were circulated to the Board. Delineation and confirmation of the Army Corps of Engineers wetland on the property was reviewed. The structure will have a two story appearance. This is in the Gateway Design Overlay District. It will require DRC architectural review and the applicant will return before the Planning Board for Special Use Permit and Site Plan Approval. There is shared access on this parcel between the Adirondack Trust and a currently vacant car dealership. The applicant has been in contact with Adirondack Trust regarding the proposal. They are in agreement with the proposal and building design. Area appears to have the ability to cue approximately 19 cars for the car wash service. Mr. Hoffman provided information for the Board with regards to the same type of operation placed in other areas in the capital region area from equally sized location. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – November 12, 2014 - Page 6 of 12 The Board did question noise impact concerning the neighbors. Mr. Hall stated the Adirondack Trust Bank and the vacant auto dealership is directly adjacent. Some residential units are located on other side of the railroad tracks on Old Ballston Avenue. Mr. Vuillame. Environmental Design stated the Army Corp of Engineers have visited the site. It is a somewhat larger site than anticipated. The applicant will provide a copy of their report for the Board. Mr. Vuillame reviewed the stormwater management plans for the site. Kate Maynard, Principal Planner reviewed some of the areas to key in on – the Army Corp of Engineers report concerning the wetlands, this would need to be in place prior to the application moving forward. Also the shared access – stacking for the car wash versus cross access movements. Width of access in front. Also the dumpster location. It is highly visible from the road. Perhaps it can be relocated to an interior site on the property. The Board recessed at 8:51 P.M. The Board reconvened at 9:02 P.M. 14.058.62 62 BEEKMAN STREET MODIFICATION TO SPECIAL USE PERMIT, 62 Beekman Street, public hearing for modification to a special use permit in the Neighborhood Complementary Use (NCU)-1 District. Applicant: Dominick Devietro, Lessee Kate Maynard, Principal Planner provided the following background information for the Board. Existing special use permit for site, issued May 7, 2003. Uses include one art gallery, one café/art gallery, one office (business or professional) Art gallery is 150 square feet, café/gallery would be 800 square feet and have up to 20 seats. The applicant would like to combine the space for eating and drinking and for 40 seats. This does not affect any other usage in the building. The applicant stated there is no change in the operating hours 4 P.M – l0 PM. Saturday and Sunday hours, opening at 11 AM for brunch. Also, a waiver of 13 required parking spaces issued. PUBLIC HEARING: Mark Torpey, Chairman opened the public hearing at 9:10 P.M. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Mark Torpey, Chairman closed the public hearing at 9:11 P.M. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there are any further questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Mark Torpey, Chairman stated the Special Use Permit Modification. Increasing the number of seats from 20-40, as well as the one additional parking spot being waived. Also the consolidation of the two areas the art gallery which is 150 square feet and the 800 square feet café together as one, for a total square footage of 950 square feet. Howard Pinsley made a motion for the Special Use Permit Modification with the conditions as noted. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – November 12, 2014 - Page 7 of 12 Clifford Van Wagner seconded the motion. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Clifford Van Wagner, in favor; Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 6. 14.044 NORTH BROADWAY, 569 North Broadway, site plan review of medical office/clinic use in the Urban Residential-4 (UR-4) District. RECUSAL: Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman recused himself, they are neighbors. DISCLOSURE: Philip Klein disclosed that Dr. Osinski is his family dentist, no need for recusal, simply disclosure. BACKGROUND: The Planning Board last saw this application for consideration of SEQRA Lead Agency. The Planning Board deferred Lead Agency to the ZBA. Negative declaration issued on March 24, 2014. The ZBA issued a variance for 9 parking spaces on October 27, 2014. A variance for expansion of non-conforming use of medical office into second story issued by the ZBA. Increase in required parking made site plan review with the Planning Board a requirement. Applicant: Dr. Ryan Osinski Agent: Todd Drake, Fred Metzger Mark Torpey stated there are no physical changes proposed with the application other than parking space striping and inclusion of a handicap parking space and loading area. The applicant stated there is verification of cross access easement in place. Staff made a recommendation that the applicant provide copy of easement for the file. Mr. Drake provided an revised sketch plan for the project for the Boards review. Curb stops were added to create a walkway along the building. Delineation of parking spaces was also provided as well as a landscaping plan for the Board review. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Board. None heard. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – November 12, 2014 - Page 8 of 12 Philip Klein made a motion to approve the site plan modification for 569 North Broadway. Tom L. Lewis seconded the motion. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Clifford Van Wagner, in favor; Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; MOTION PASSES: 6-0 2. 14.038 CITY CENTER PARKING GARAGE, Maple and High Rock Avenues, SEQRA environmental review for a parking facility within the Transect-6 (T-6) Urban Core District. Agent: Matthew J. Jones, Attorney, Alex Beso, Law Clerk, Jones Firm City Center Parking Garage Team: Mark Baker, President City Center Authority; Charlie Wheeler; Mike Ingersoll, Tom Roohan; SEQRA: Mark Torpey, Chairman, stated the Planning Board is the Lead Agency for SEQRA. Action appears to be a Type I with involved agencies of: - City Council (City property, lease agreement) - City Center Authority (financing) - Planning Board (Subdivision and Site Plan approvals required) - DRC (architectural review required) City Council and DRC deferred lead agency with anticipation that Planning Board would seek lead agency status. City Center Authority ceded lead agency to the Planning Board on July 9, 2014. Planning Board accepted lead agency. Mark Torpey, Chairman stated the SEQRA Environmental Assessment Form, is designed to determine potentially significant, large impacts. Items considered below are to assist the Planning Board frame potential considerations, additional information required to make a determination on individual Part 2 questions. Mark Torpey, Chairman stated the applicant is here for SEQRA review. This is a Type I action. We did review the SEQRA Part II form, at our last meeting and there were three items which were left to work our way through. Item # 10 - Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources Item # 17 – Consistency with Community Plans Item #18 – Consistency with Community Character Kate Maynard, Principal Planner stated no new materials have been submitted on behalf of the applicant. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – November 12, 2014 - Page 9 of 12 PUBLIC COMMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED SINCE THE LAST PLANNING BOARD MEETING: Charlie Morrison, correspondence received this date 11/12/14. Petition that has begun on change.org which was begun on Monday, November 11, 2014. 290 signatures at the present. PUBLIC HEARING: Mark Torpey, Chairman opened the public hearing at 9:23 P.M. Diane Pedinotti, co-owner of the Mouzon House, 38 Pinewood Avenue. Concern regarding High Rock Park and its archeological artifacts, and which exist as well as well as the Farmers Market. Concerns voiced regarding the Springs. Denise Desmond, 11 Saratoga Farm Road. Questioned why alternative plans have not been received per the Boards request. Does not understand the process of the application. Amy Durland, representing Sustainable Saratoga. Retain rural and downtown area. Asked that the Boards adhere to City standards in the Building of this structure. Speaking for myself, I was on the Planning Board and I can only remember the number of meetings and hours spent on the McDonalds. I can only hope you give as much time and attention to this parking garage. Jonathan Tingley, attorney for the Pedinotti's. I did not hear in the list of correspondence two letters which we submitted. One from the Solar Company, and one from a Professional Engineer. Copies provided to staff for the record. Mr. Tingley questions other alternatives and requested an EIS be prepared. Bill McTygue, 15 York Street. Opposed to the project. Past member of the Planning Board. One of the worst conceived projects presented. I am frustrated. Reconsider opportunities for this space. Rhianna Stallard, 18 Echo Ridge Drive. I am extremely frustrated on how things are moving forward. People do care. Residents do not need more parking. Doreen Longton, 50 Scout Road. Mouzon House is my employer. Many people will lose their jobs. We respect the Mouzon family. They use local farms for products and we do compost our waste. We have solar panels to reduce our carbon footprint. This is sad for all the Mouzon staff. Laura Rappaport, 22 Excelsior Springs Avenue. Did submit a letter this evening. Ms. Rappaport read the letter into the record. Matthew J. Jones, Attorney for the applicant reviewed the Zoning Code regarding liner buildings in the T-6 district for the Board. Mark Torpey, Chairman reviewed SEQRA - Section 17 Consistency with Community Plans. There are three items which need to be addressed, and resolved. The liner building which speaks to the yard and civic space. The concept of mixed use. The solar panels. In the T-6 zone parking structures should be set back a minimum of 50 feet from the property lines of all adjacent streets, to reserve room for liner buildings. If no liner building is constructed in conjunction with the structure, the yard should provide publicly accessible civic space. Mark Torpey, Chairman questioned the agora and its placement, is it 50 feet from the property lines at its furthest point from High Rock Avenue? City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – November 12, 2014 - Page 10 of 12 Mike Ingersoll, LA Group stated at its furthest point it is 72 feet from the curb. Discussion ensued regarding parking structures and meeting the Zoning Ordinance concerning setbacks on liner buildings, façade openings, visual screening from the street right of way for the first level of parking structures. Also, the retail, eating and drinking, office residential and civic uses integrated at the building lot and block level. Mark Torpey, Chairman read the solar panel regulation. Mr. Jones provided the Board with a visual presentation regarding the solar panels. He referenced the Notice of Decision by the Design Review Commission approving the solar panels which were already installed. Argument was made by Mr. Jones regarding the approval of the solar panels on a different tax parcel. Mark Torpey, Chairman discussed the impact on the amount of solar energy produced with the construction of the parking garage on the Mouzon House. Mr. Tingley, Attorney for the Pedinotti's stated the tax parcel ID# was entered by the City not the Pedinotti's. The address listed was for 1 York Street which consists of the Mouzon House. A certificate of occupancy was received by the Pedinotti's. Mark Schachner, Counsel for the Planning Board spoke regarding the solar panel installation potential inconsistency. Mark Torpey, Chairman stated he believes this portion of the SEQRA form dealing with the solar energy potential is a no to small impact. Still under Section 17(h) Consistency with Community Plans – Other: the proposed action does not address the development of the entire City owned property in a comprehensive manner and may limit future design options that maximize public value. Discussion ensued regarding the further development of the site. Mark Schachner, Counsel for the Planning Board provided some guidance regarding listing the comments of the Chairman on the SEQRA form. Mark Torpey, Chairman continued with the Item #10 - SEQRA Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources, section (a) states the proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous to, any buildings, archaeological site or district which is listed on or has been nominated by the NYS Board of Historic Preservation for inclusion on the State or National Register of Historic Places. Under letter (e) iii the proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which are out of character with the site or property or may alter its setting. March Schachner, Counsel for the Planning Board provided additional guidance regarding the Item 10 Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources. Mark Torpey, Chairman read into the record a letter submitted by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation outlining concerns on the negative impacts to City: - creating a visual and physical barrier that will disrupt the street continuity and connectivity linking significant historic sites with vital downtown destinations. Samantha Bosshart, Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation explained the perceived visual barrier having a large heavy structure over the street, is not transparent or in keeping with the way our City is developed. - It will create an out of scale design that is not in keeping with the historic development and street character of Saratoga Springs. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – November 12, 2014 - Page 11 of 12  - It will contribute to the degradation of views along Maple Avenue. It will alter the setting of the street blocking out the sky thus creating what maybe perceived as unfriendly pedestrian tunnel and it has the potential to alter the use of Maple Avenue as the transportation corridor to area destinations both old and new historic possibly making Maple Avenue serve as a site specific facility staging and loading area. It sets precedents for future building projects. Discussion ensued among the Board regarding discussing the information which was presented. Mark Schachner, Counsel for the Planning Board reviewed the purpose of the SEQRA form and the Board as the Lead Agency what their responsibility is in this process. Mark Torpey, Chairman stated he feels that the answer should be moderate to large impact. Discussion ensued among the Board and Counsel regarding moving on to a Part III analysis. Clifford Van Wagner, made a suggestion that the applicant go back to the drawing board working with the overpass and return to us in two weeks before moving onto a Part III. Mark Baker, President of the City Center spoke regarding the connector from the City Center to the parking structure and the potential design as presented, and requested to return in two weeks to discuss the comment from the Preservation Foundation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of meeting minutes was deferred to the November 25, 2014 meeting. MOTION TO ADJOURN: There being no further business to discuss Mark Torpey, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary Approved 12/10/14 City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – November 12, 2014 - Page 12 of 12