Planning Board
Regular MeetingSaratoga Springs, NY · August 13, 2020
Minutes
PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES (FINAL)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020
6:00 P.M.
ZOOM WEBINAR
CALL TO ORDER: Mark Torpey, Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG:
PRESENT: Mark Torpey, Chairman; Jamin Totino, Vice Chairman; Ruth Horton; Todd Fabozzi;
Kerry Mayo; Lexie Bonitatibus; Shawna Jenks, Alternate
ABSENT: Sara Boivin
STAFF: Susan Barden, Principal Planner, City of Saratoga Springs
Vince DeLeonardis, City Attorney, City of Saratoga Springs
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECORDING OF PROCEEDING:
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.
A. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Approval of meeting minutes was deferred to the end of the meeting.
B. POSSIBLE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
NOTE: The intent of a consent agenda is to identify any application that appear to be “approvable” without need
for further evaluation or discussion. If anyone wished to further discuss any proposed consent agenda
item, then that item would be pulled from the “consent agenda” and dealt with individually.
NONE AT THIS TIME.
C. APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION
1. #20200419 LEAFARC LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT, 63 Spring Street, ZBA request for Planning Board Advisory
Opinion for an area variance from the minimum front build out associated with a lot line adjustment in the
Transect-5 (T-5) District.
Mark Torpey, Chairman stated this application was before the ZBA on August 3, 2020. The ZBA has requested an
Advisory Opinion from the Planning Board on the requested area variance for the minimum frontage build out. The
proposed lot line adjustment that would result in the existing building at 53 Spring Street not complying with the minimum
frontage buildout of 70% (proposed 61.6%) in this T-5 District. A Special Use Permit for 53-63 Spring Street for a two-
story mixed-use building was issued on September 27, 2011.
SEQRA:
Action appears to be a Type II action, no further SEQRA Analysis required.
Applicant: Leafarc, LLC, Anthony Swiatek
Agent: Matt Brobston, LA Group
Mr. Brobston stated what the applicant is proposing is to modify the lot line adjustment to remove the shared driveway.
When this was approved the applicant requested the shared driveway to access some parking in the rear of the parcel
for 53 Spring Street as well as their parcel on 63 Spring Street. They own both parcels and they are proposing to keep
the access wholly on the 63 Spring Street parcel and adjust in the Site Plan. The remaining parking spaces on the 53
Spring Street parcel to access from Allerdice Alley which is to the rear of the parcels. The lot line adjustment would then
make 53 Spring Street out of conformance with zoning due to lack of 70% frontage build out. We are adjusting this 12
feet and requesting a variance for 9 ft. This would be a minor lot line adjustment as well as a Site Plan Amendment.
The applicant has owned this property for many years. Sharing the access is not working with the neighboring parcels.
Also, they are looking to make the property more marketable.
Todd Fabozzi made a motion in the matter of the Leafarc Lot Line Adjustment, 63 Spring Street, the Planning Board
Issue a Favorable Advisory Opinion. Ruth Horton seconded the motion.
Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard.
VOTE:
Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Jamin Totino, Vice Chairman, in favor; Ruth Horton, in favor; Todd Fabozzi, in favor;
Lexie Bonitatibus, in favor; Kerry Mayo, in favor; Shawna Jenks, Alternate, in favor
MOTION PASSES: 7-0
2. #20200155 GUARINO/HANER SUBDIVISION, 21 Park Place, final subdivision review of a proposed two-lot
residential subdivision in the Urban Residential-4 (UR-4) District.
Mark Torpey, Chairman stated this is a previously opened application. Public hearing was opened on May 14th,
comments were received, and the public hearing was closed on June 25th. The Planning Board requested Advisory
Opinions from the DRC and the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. The DRC issued a Favorable Advisory
Opinion with condition on June 17, 2020. Correspondence was received from the Preservation Foundation as well. A
revised plan was submitted on August 11th. The applicant’s agent will review the revisions with the Board.
SEQRA:
Action appears to be an Unlisted Action. Part 1 of the Short EAF was submitted by the applicant. The property is
adjacent to a historic district. Identified on Part 1 is the property is in or adjacent to an area designed as sensitive for
archeological sites. Correspondence from SHPO was received by the Board dated July 6th.
Applicant: David Guarino & Linda Hayner
Agent: Tonya Yasenchak, Engineering America
Ms. Yasenchak stated since the last appearance before the Board the applicant has proposed moving the property line
to allow for buffering for the parking area. This has been included in the revised plan.
Mark Torpey, Chairman stated this is a unique application since the applicant has agreed to have the project reviewed
by DRC when a house would be built in this location. The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation also appreciated
that level of review considering the proximity to the historic district.
Mr. Guarino thanked the Board for their patience on this project. All departmental concerns have been addressed.
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Mark Torpey, Chairman reviewed the items which were discussed by the Board. The need for an appropriate level of
curbing on Park Place and Regent Street. Repairing of the brick walkway on Park Place and Regent Street. Utility
easements for the underground electric noting the language should be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. The
City Arborist provided input to the applicant regarding plantings on the site. Regarding the curb cuts will the orientation
remain as proposed on the plans or is there consideration to eliminate the additional curb cut on Park Place and home
orientation. Will the address for 21 Park Place be re-addressed to a Regent Street address or remain as it currently
exists?
Discussion ensued among the Board regarding the addressing of the properties.
Mr. Guarino stated he spoke to DPW regarding the addressing of the property. The DPW Commissioner will determine
the final addressing. This is under their purview.
Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further questions or comments from the Board. None heard.
Ruth Horton did question the proximity of the curb cuts.
Mr. Guarino stated the curb cuts are approximately 40 feet apart.
Mr. Guarino stated they were under the impression that the future review of the project would be handled
Administratively and not a full Board review.
Mark Torpey stated he does not have the ability of the Planning Board to encumber a future Planning Board. The future
Planning Board may decide to bring it back to the Board versus an Administrative Action.
Vince DeLeonardis, City Attorney stated the Chair has stated this correctly. Review of this project would be at the
discretion of the Planning Board Chair at that time.
SEQRA REVIEW:
The Board completed Part II of the SEQRA Short Form Review. No large or important areas of concern were noted.
SEQRA DECISION:
Jamin Totino, Vice Chairman stated that based upon the information provided by the applicant in Part I of the SEQR
Short Environmental Assessment Form, and analysis of the information provided and presented in Part II of the SEQR
Short Environmental Assessment Form, I make a motion for a SEQR negative declaration since 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. Todd Fabozzi seconded the motion.
Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard.
VOTE:
Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Jamin Totino, Vice Chairman, in favor; Ruth Horton, in favor; Todd Fabozzi, in favor;
Lexie Bonitatibus, in favor; Kerry Mayo, in favor; Shawna Jenks, Alternate, in favor
MOTION PASSES: 7-0
Mark Torpey, Chairman read the following conditions for subdivision approval for the project into the record:
-As offered and consented to by the applicant because of the property location being adjacent to the Canfield Casino-
Congress Park-Circular Street Historic District, any future construction on the subdivided lot shall apply for and obtain
architectural review and approval by the Design Review Commission (DRC). A noted stating such shall appear on the
final approved subdivision plat and as a deed restrictive covenant, both to be filed with the Saratoga County Clerk.
-The owner shall return to the Planning Board for final driveway placement for the subdivided lot upon
recommendation by the DRC, and review addressing.
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-Final plans shall be to the satisfaction of DPW – including the City Arborist.
-Submit a fee in lieu of recreation of $2,000 for each new residential lot per Appendix A of the Subdivision Regulations.
-Submit two (2) mylar and two (2) paper copies of the final approved subdivision plat for signature by the Planning Board
Chair.
-File the signed final subdivision plat with the Saratoga County Clerk within sixty-two (62) days as provided in Article 3, k
Section 32 of General City Law
-Full curbing along Regent Street and Park Place will be required.
-The brick walkway will be repaired and returned to a safe condition on both Regent Street and Park Place.
-Utility easement language being approved and to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and acceptable to the City.
Todd Fabozzi made a motion in the matter of the Guarino/Haner Subdivision, 21 Park Place that the application be
approved with the conditions as noted by the Chair. Kerry Mayo seconded the motion.
Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard.
VOTE:
Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Jamin Totino, Vice Chairman, in favor; Ruth Horton, in favor; Todd Fabozzi, in favor;
Lexie Bonitatibus, in favor; Kerry Mayo, in favor; Shawna Jenks, Alternate, in favor
MOTION PASSES: 7-0
3. #20200270 TAIT LANE RESERVE MULTI-FAMILY, Allen Drive and Tait Lane, site plan review for a
202 unit affordable housing project in the Transect-4 Urban Neighborhood District.
Mark Torpey, Chairman stated this is a previously opened application. This project is before the Board for site plan
review. The project consists of new construction of 202 affordable housing units within 12 buildings of land to be built in
two phases. The Planning Board issued a SEQRA Negative Declaration for the project and a Special Use Permit on
June 20, 2019. The applicant will provide an update to the Board.
REQUIRED REFERRALS:
The County Planning Board has responded with no significant countywide or intercommunity impact which was received
on June 18th, 2020 noting no significant countywide or intercommunity impact with comment. They noted the intersection
of Allen Drive and 9N as a challenge.
Susan Barden, Principal Planner noted this project has appeared before the DRC. No approvals for Mass and Scale or
final approval currently. This was for discussion only and the DRC asked for additional information with better visuals
and will return before the DRC later.
Applicant: NRP Properties, LLC
Agent: Doug Heller, LA Group, C Dirr, NRP; Libby Coreno, Attorney
Mr. Heller provided a visual of the site. The applicant is before the Board this evening for site plan approval. Mr. Heller
reviewed the history of the Special Use Permit.
-February 27, 2019 submitted Special Use Permit with traffic assessment supplements.
-March 21, Planning Board seeks Lead Agency.
-April 5, 2019 Received the town designated engineer (Chazen) comments.
-April 18, 2019 Responded to town designated engineer comments on traffic.
-April 18, 2019 Planning discussed Special Use Permit and SEQRA.
-Full presentation of the project layout.
-Traffic analysis-no off-site traffic improvements warranted-per Mark Nadolny-Creighton Manning.
-Board requested traffic study – Washington Street and Kirby Road intersection – accident reports on Church Street.
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Mr. Heller stated the applicant returned before the Board on June 20, 2019. The following was discussed.
-Traffic analysis.
-No drop is loss of service if increased traffic to Washington/Kirby intersection
- Accident summary showed 4 total accidents over 3 years for Church/Allen
-Reduce speed limit along Church. City to make request to DOT.
-Special Use Permit approved and SEQRA Negative Declaration issued for
202 affordable housing units with a maximum of 600 square feet office space and 4,400 square foot clubhouse.
Mr. Heller stated since the Special Use Permit was approved.
-February 6, 2020 Planning Board Meeting – review of site plan layout.
-May 8, 2020 Site Plan Submission.
-July 15, 2020 DRC Meeting – materials are appropriate, positive feedback on townhomes and review of mass and
scale which the DRC noted was not inappropriate.
-CDTA discussed options Flex on demand service, new bus route and vanpooling partnership.
-July 21, 2020 received town designated engineers’ comments (LaBarge) and preliminary responses on 08/04/20.
Mr. Dirr provided a project overview noting their commitment to the project to provide workforce housing. The financing
of this project is coming from Homes and Community Renewal and the Housing Finance Agency. We are proposing 202
units over 12 building providing a clubhouse and office space. This originally was a phased project however Homes and
Community Renewal (HCR) has requested this be completed in a single phase. They requested we obtain local
approvals and return to them to complete the financing process. Mr. Dirr provided funding update and AMI information
to the Board.
Mr. Heller provided an aerial vicinity map noting the location of the project. The site is 14 acres in the T-4 zone.
Access to the site is off both Tait Lane and Allen Drive. On Allen Drive we have a 50-foot easement over the adjacent
parcel to access the site. Mr. Heller noted the proximity of the Allendale Project which has been approved by the Board
and is adjacent to this site. A schematic layout and site layout were provided. Three different building types a are
proposed a three-story building; the second is three stories in the center and two stories on the sides and lastly the town
homes. Concern was voiced regarding turning movements at the access point to Tait Lane and Allen Drive. We are
proposing gating this area with access to emergency vehicles only. 341 parking spaces are proposed 1.7 parking
spaces per unit.
Discussion ensued regarding CDTA and ride sharing mechanism and if this could reduce the number of parking spaces.
Mr. Heller stated they are moving forward with this number of parking spaces even with the inclusion of CDTA and drive
share mechanisms. Mr. Heller continued with the main access to the site off Allen Drive. Parallel parking spaces will be
provided. Sidewalks will be provided throughout the development as well as street trees and additional buffering and
vegetation to the closest neighbors and along the railroad tracks. We are proposing streetlights with LED lighting and
benches throughout. ADA accessibility will be provided throughout the project and to all the apartments which require
this accessibility. Stormwater management will be handled on site. We are proposing porous pavement along the
western section and for the parking spaces. Using the porous pavement does help to spread out the infiltration on the
site. A stormwater pond is located on the site east side along the railroad tracks and this will provide the treatment and
attenuation to hold runoff to assure no increase in flow rates during post construction. We are providing a fence around
the pond and along the stretch between the site and the railroad tracks. We are proposing a split rail with a wire mesh
attached to it which provides a softer effect. An overlay of the neighboring project and neighborhood plan was provided
noting the connectivity to their site and the contiguous sidewalk network to be provided. Project amenities were
reviewed including covered bike rakes, outdoor grilling areas with picnic tables and additional patio areas. The
clubhouse has a fitness center as well as a kitchen area which opens out to an outdoor patio area for gatherings which is
central to the site. We continue to work with CDTA to have the bus stop moved to our location to accommodate not only
our site by the Allendale site as well to provide transportation to the City itself. The main civic space off Allen Drive is a
centralized gazebo with raised bed community gardens. A large grill and picnic area with picnic tables and a playground
area open to the public. The combination of civic space and amenities will be a draw to the community itself.
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Regarding utilities we will be connecting into the City water system off Allen Drive which will be looped through Tait Lane.
Following flow tests, we have adequate water pressure. Sanitary sewer will be gravity fed and discharged into the
Saratoga County Sewer District. We are in receipt of a “Will Serve” letter from the Sewer District and we are awaiting
final approval of the plans. Architectural Elevations were provided to the Board for their information noting the applicant
is currently working with the DRC.
Mr. Dirr provided information to the Board concerning the financing of the development long term. There are multiple
regulations that require the applicant to maintain this as affordable housing. One is a long-term regulatory agreement
with HCR and HFA which ensures it will be affordable for at least a 30 years term. Secondly, is that the financing will be
for a 30-year term and that will require above and beyond that it be maintained as affordable for at least a 30-year term.
Mark Torpey, Chairman questioned if after 30 years time would the then applicant need to return before the Planning
Board for a new Special Use Permit.
Vince DeLeonardis, City Attorney stated he does not believe it would need to come back before the Planning Board
since the Special Use Permit is based on it being affordable housing for the proposed period.
Mark Torpey, Chairman questioned if the Special Use Permit granted denoted a specific time frame for affordable
housing.
Susan Barden, Principal Planner stated it did not denote any specification of time simply the number of units.
Ms. Coreno, Attorney commented that during the resolution period she believes that we spoke about that we could make
a recommendation on the record at that time. We were unsure of the time frame, but the Board was comfortable with the
HCR’s time frame recommendation as the State Agency denoted. If we do need to update this, we will.
Discussion ensued among the Board regarding a traffic study and if it had been done in conjunction with the adjacent
Allendale Project.
Mr. Nadolny, Creighton Manning, Traffic Engineer stated they had originally responded to Chazen’s comments and
we did have a discussion with the Planning Board responding to comments that we received at various meetings.
Regarding the project on the opposite side of the street he believes came after this project and would not have
included their Traffic Study comments. They should have included this project with theirs. They are replacing many
buildings which currently exist and adding some but not to the extent of this project.
Mr. Heller stated that is true we had completed that Traffic Study and it received approval before the adjacent project
came before this Board. Our approval was received in June and the adjacent project was before the Board in
November.
Todd Fabozzi questioned the impervious pavement maintenance.
Mr. Heller stated since porous pavement will be throughout the site, they will be adding signage on all entrances noting
no sanding. Additionally, the city has been implementing for approximately a year now, yearly inspections
of all stormwater practices. Those inspections are completed by an engineer and submitted to the City. With those
inspections they will look at porous pavement to assure there are no issues. We do have inspection ports throughout the
site.
Mr. Dirr stated from a management standpoint, we have been using porous pavement on many of our sites.
Maintenance will be incorporated into the preventive maintenance program.
Todd Fabozzi stated previously when SEQRA was approved that one of the items which was brought up was being able
to advertise to all of the tenants the state program “Solar For All” in which any of the tenants could get access if income
qualified to a reduced electricity rate through a community solar program which NYSERDA offers. It was agree that this
literature be provided to any of the applicants to the project. I would like to ensure that this process occurs.
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Mr. Dirr stated each of the units will be separately metered and the tenants will have their choice in selection of their
utility providers. We do not have any issue whatsoever in providing these materials in the management leasing manual.
Todd Fabozzi questioned the clubhouse space and the capacity.
Mr. Dirr stated he does not know the overall capacity, but it is 4,000 square feet. We do have a club room and the size
of the space would hold 60-75 people for a meeting.
Todd Fabozzi stated he would like to push for a response from DOT on the issues we have discussed on this project with
pedestrian crossing over the bridge, access to downtown and pulling out onto the state highway.
Mark Torpey, Chairman stated we have discussed the speed limit at a previous meeting. It would be helpful to pursue
this further with DOT and make a more formal request. The County Planning Board has noted the need to review the
issues related to access from Church Street, the internal traffic circulation relating to Tait and Church Street and the
potential for exacerbated turn movements to and from the site.
Susan Barden, Principal Planner stated one of the things the Board may wish to do is formalize a request to
Commissioner Dalton to petition DOT for that reduction in the speed limit in this area. Previously it was a request for
staff to reach out to the Commission which was done. That was an informal request by the Planning Board
so, to formalize it is a great idea. This would be directly from the Commissioner of Public Safety to the DOT. Susan
stated she has reached out to the regional engineer of DOT and provided the plans to her and spoke regarding perhaps
some bike/ped accommodations in that area. I hope to further that conversation with her and will report back to the
Board. Susan stated she is happy to provide a draft request for the Board to review prior to forwarding it onto
Commissioner Dalton.
Jamin Totino, Vice Chairman stated he likes the way the project is laid out and the civic space and accommodations.
Discussion ensued among the Board and the applicant regarding the amount of parking proposed.
Mr. Dirr provided information to the Board regarding how the parking calculation was arrived at and why banking some
parking is not an option due to funding and tax credits.
Mark Torpey, Chairman stated we have reviewed and spoke about this project several times. The speed limit is an issue
and is up to DOT to decide but we will do our best to see that they do in fact review our request.
Susan Barden, Principal Planner stated we do have all necessary documents on file. We are awaiting and anticipating
From LA Group a response to comments from LaBarge. We do have several items in this regard.
Mark Torpey, Chairman questioned if the Board would prefer not to act this evening but await further comments and
recommendations from LaBarge. Should we vote on this application this evening or wait?
It was the consensus of the Board that they are comfortable voting on this application this evening.
Shawna Jenks, Alternate made a motion in the matter of the Tait Lane Reserve Multi-Family, Allen Drive and Tait Lane
Site Plan be approved as submitted this evening. Jamin Totino, Vice Chairman seconded the motion.
Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion.
Susan Barden, Principal Planner questioned if the Board if the standard conditions will be included in this motion.
-Satisfaction of final plans by DPW and the City’s designated engineer.
-Evaluation of fee in lieu of the residential unit includes $2,000 per unit.
-Easement language to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.
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Mark Torpey, Chairman questioned if the Board is in receipt of the revised plans.
Susan Barden, Principal Planner stated the preliminary comments that were provided in response to LaBerge’s
comments were also going to be supplemented with revised plans.
Mr. Heller stated the LaBerge’s comments were all technical and will not affect any of the civic amenities which were
presented this evening.
Mark Torpey, Chairman questioned if the Board should wait for the final comments in order to reference that definitively.
Susan Barden, Principal Planner stated we are requesting further review by LaBarge regarding the traffic comments.
The response from the LA Group was preliminary and we were expecting a formal response with another submission.
So, we are still awaiting that additional information.
Ms. Coreno questioned if there is a way to have the resolution subject to technical comments. We have done this in the
past if it does not materially impact the Boards approval.
Discussion ensued among the Board regarding waiting for final comments and plans prior to moving this application
forward.
Mark Torpey, Chairman questioned the applicant if there was a timeline they were hoping to keep to or could they wait
until the September meeting.
Mark Torpey, Chairman stated the only issue the Board has requested and is waiting for additional comments from
LaBarge regarding traffic in this area.
Mr. Dirr stated he does not wish to have the Board vote on something they are uncomfortable with. There is no hard
deadline. He also spoke regarding Libby’s comment regarding the technical comments. Did LaBarge do the Allendale
Review on behalf of the city as well.
Susan Barden, Principal Planner stated no.
Mr. Dirr stated if Allendale were approved with the information from our development then I am not sure what additional
information would be additive or modify that approval.
Ms. Coreno stated specifically modifying the SEQRA. That would raise legal concerns for her. An after occurring project
that would modify our SEQRA that did not come from our project I would have to raise that on the record as a significant
problem procedurally.
Mark Torpey, Chairman stated he is comfortable moving forward with a vote this evening with the caveat being
a condition that all the technical details to be worked out with DPW. I do not want to move forward if there is concern
with other members and city staff.
It was the consensus of the Board that they are comfortable moving forward with a vote on this application this evening.
Mark Torpey, Chairman asked the City Attorney, Vince DeLeonardis his advice.
Vince DeLeonardis, City Attorney stated the ultimate decision is with the Chair and the Board collectively. Susan has
identified some outstanding items. It is always in the Boards best interest to resolve all outstanding items prior to acting,
ultimately it is the Boards call.
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Discussion ensued among the Board to provide approval for the project and the additional technical information to be
approved via Administrative Action.
Mark Torpey, Chairman stated the Board will proceed with the application. We have a motion and a second.
It was the consensus of the Board to retract the previous motion.
Jamin Totino made a motion to retract the previous motion.
Jamin Totino made a motion in the matter of the Tait Lane Reserve Multi-Family, Allen Drive and Tait Lane Site Plan be
approved as submitted this evening with the following conditions.
-Satisfaction of final plans by DPW and the City’s designated engineer.
-Evaluation of fee in lieu of the residential units include $2,000 per unit.
-Easement language to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.
-Additional information from LaBarge will be reviewed by the Chair. At the discretion of the Chair the final
Technical details will be either approved via Administrative Action or return before the Board for additional discussion.
Ruth Horton seconded the motion.
Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard.
VOTE:
Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Jamin Totino, Vice Chairman, in favor; Ruth Horton, in favor; Todd Fabozzi, in favor;
Lexie Bonitatibus, in favor; Kerry Mayo, in favor; Shawna Jenks, in favor
MOTION PASSES: 7-0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mark Torpey, Chairman made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 30, 2020 Planning Board Meeting as
submitted. Ruth Horton seconded the motion.
VOTE:
Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Jamin Totino, Vice Chairman, in favor; Ruth Horton, in favor; Todd Fabozzi, in favor;
Lexie Bonitatibus, in favor; Kerry Mayo, in favor; Shawna Jenks, abstained
MOTION PASSES: 6-0-1
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Planning Board Workshop, Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 5:00 P.M.
Planning Board Meeting, Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM.
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
There being no further business to discuss Mark Torpey, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. Buzanowsk
APPROVED 9-10-20 Recording Secretary
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Agenda
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS Mark Torpey, Chair
Jamin Totino,Vice Chair
P LANNING B OARD Lexie Bonitatibus
Todd Fabozzi
City Hall - 474 Broadway Ruth Horton
Saratoga Springs, New York12866 Sara Boivin
Tel: 518-587-3550 fax: 518-580-9480 Kerry Mayo
www.saratoga-springs.org Shawna Jenks, Alternate
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020
RECREATION CENTER, 15 VANDERBILT AVE
DRAFT AGENDA
6:00 PM
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Salute to the Flag
A. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
B. POSSIBLE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Note: The intent of a consent agenda is to identify any applications that appear to be ‘approvable’
without need for further evaluation or discussion. If anyone wishes to further discuss any proposed
consent agenda item, then that item would be pulled from the ‘consent agenda’ and dealt with
individually.
C. APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION - Note: agenda item discussion will not begin past 10:00pm
1. ZBA App. #20200419 Leafarc Lot Line Adjustment, 63 Spring Street, ZBA request for
Planning advisory opinion for an area variance from the minimum frontage build out
associated with lot line adjustment in the Transect–5 (T-5) District.
2. APP. #20200155 GUARINO/HANERSUBDIVISION, 21 Park Pl., final subdivision review of a
proposed two-lot residential subdivision in the Urban Residential – 4 (UR-4) District.
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3. APP. #20200270 TAIT LANE RESERVE MULTI-FAMILY, Allen Drive and Tait Lane, site plan
review for a 202-unit affordable housing project in the Transect – 4 Urban
Neighborhood District.
D. UPCOMING MEETINGS:
August 13 (workshop – Aug. 6)
September 10 (Workshop – Sept. 3)
NOTE: This agenda is subject to change. Please check www.saratoga-springs.org for latest version.
SARATOGA SPRINGS PLANNING BOARD
- GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC INPUT -
The Planning Board reviews a wide variety of applications and its primary
responsibilities include four land development decisions including New York State
Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), Special Use Permit (SUP), Site Plan (SP) and
Subdivision (SD).
The rules regarding public input depend on the type of application before the
Planning Board.
SEQR and SP: The Planning Board reserves the right to allow public commentas
deemed necessary. The total duration for all public comments should not exceed
fifteen (15) minutes with each individual speaker limited to a total of two (2)
minutes.
SUP and SD: The Planning Board is required to conduct a public hearingwith proper
notice to all neighbors residing within 250 feet of the project. Each individual
speaker will be limited to a total of three (3) minutes.
For all applications: Speakers providing public input will be timed to ensure
compliance. Applicants’ initial presentation to the Board will be limited to 15
minutes.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SPEAKERS:
Planning Board members are volunteers appointed by the Mayor to serve seven-year
terms. Each member has a single vote and a quorum (4 or more members) is
required to vote on an application.
All meetings are video recorded and webcast; please provide public input in a
respectful manner.
Public input will occur after the Applicant has presented the project to the
Planning Board.
Speak clearly into the microphone and state your name and address.
Speakers will be timed – two (2) minute limit for public comment and three (3)
minute limit for public hearing. Be concise, it’s OK to speak for less than the
time limit.
Individuals may not donate their allotted time to other speakers.
Face the Planning Board at all times, do not engage in direct discussions with the
audience.
Do not repeat points made by previous speakers.
No laughing, heckling, speaking or clapping from the audience.
Comments to the Board should specifically relate to the application under
consideration and be directly relevant to the evaluation criteria.
It is best to identify a designated speaker to summarize comments from multiple
individuals.
Written comments will be distributed to the Board and made part of the public
record.
Please note that the Planning Board has no jurisdiction over code enforcement.
The Planning Board appreciates meaningful and thoughtful input from the
community.
To learn more about the application review process, please contact the City Planning
Department.
Susan Barden: 518-587-3550 x2493 susan.barden@saratoga-springs.org
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