Planning Board

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 Shawna Jenks, Alternate Jason Doty, Alternate PLANNING BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 DRAFT AGENDA 6:00 PM NOTE: THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD VIRTUALLY USING ZOOM VIDEOCONFERENCING - To view the webcast live, or once recorded, go to www.saratoga-springs.org. - To participate or provide input during the meeting, register here. - Input may also be emailed, no later than 12PM of the day of the meeting, to Jennifer.merriman@saratoga- springs.org. 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. APP. #20180203/18.016 ANW HOLDINGS, INC. SUBDIVISON MODIFICATION, Birch & Hyde Sts., subdivision modification to a previously approved three-lot subdivision to remove a condition of approval to permit removal of an existing silver maple tree at 13 Birch St. 2. APP.# 20191172 VEHICLE SERVICE SUPPORT FACILITY, 250 Excelsior Ave., permanent special use permit for 10,000 sq. ft. of existing warehouse space for a motor vehicle repair use within Transect – 5 Neighborhood Center (T-5) Districts. Revised 10/16/20 - Page 1 of 4  3. APP.# 20200634 VEHICLE SERVICE SUPPORT FACILITY, 250 Excelsior Ave., site plan review for change of uses within an existing office/warehouse building, including10,000 sq. ft. motor vehicle repair, and 6,000 sq. ft. eating and drinking within Transect – 5 Neighborhood Center (T-5) Districts. 4. APP. #20200603 JUST CATS MIXED-USE PROJECT, NYS Rt. 9 and Driscoll Rd., sketch site plan review for construction of a 10,000 sq. ft. building for animal clinic, office, retail, multi-family residences and associated site work in ther Tourist Related Business (TRB) and Rural Residential (RR) Districts. 5. ZBA APP. #20200591 DINES SUBDIVISION, 35-39 Ash Street, consideration of lead agency status and advisory opinion to the ZBA for a proposed two-lot residential subdivision in the Urban Residential – 3 (UR-3) District. D. UPCOMING MEETINGS: November 5 (workshop – Oct. 29, 5pm) November 19 (workshop – Nov. 12, 5pm) December 10 (workshop – Dec. 3, 5pm) 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. Revised 10/16/20 - Page 2 of 4 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. 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. Revised 10/16/20 - Page 3 of 4 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 Revised 10/16/20 - Page 4 of 4