Planning Board
Regular MeetingSaratoga Springs, NY · September 22, 2022
Agenda
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PB Members
City of Saratoga Springs Mark Torpey (Chair)
PLANNING BOARD Kerry Mayo
Charles (Chuck) Marshall
City Hall • 474 Broadway
Ruth Horton
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Todd Fabozzi
Shawna Jenks (Alternate)
518.587.3550
Mark Pingel
William J. McTygue
Open (Alternate)
PLEASE NOTE:
The Planning Board meeting will be held in-person in the City Council room in City Hall
• To view the webcast live or once recorded, go to www.saratoga-springs.org.
• Comments may be submitted up to 12PM on the day of the meeting using the Public Comment form
on the Planning Department page.
PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Salute the Flag
Roll Call
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes
2. 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.
Agenda
Project # Project Project Location Project Description
Order
1 20220764 143 West Circular Final 143 West Circular Final plat review of a proposed two-lot subdivision in the Urban Residential - 2
Subdivision District.
3. PB Applications Under Consideration - NOTE: Agenda item discussion will not begin past 10:00 p.m.
Agenda
Project # Project Project Location Project Description
Order
2 20220066 64 Ludlow Site Plan Review 64 Ludlow Site plan review of a detached accessory structure associated with an existing multi-
family residence in the Urban Residential - 1 (UR-1) district.
3 20210806 274 Kaydeross Sketch 274 Kaydeross Avenue Second sketch plan review of a proposed five-lot conservation subdivision in the Rural
Subdivision East Residential (RR) district.
4 20220180 Bemis Heights Road Sketch Bemis Heights Road Second sketch plan review of a proposed reconfiguration of a subdivision resulting in 16
Subdivision new residential lots in the Rural Residential (RR) district.
5 20200735 Excelsior Avenue Excelsior Ave Site plan review of a proposed workforce housing project and associated site work in the
Apartments Transect - 5 (T-5) district.
6 20220776 NYS Rt 29 Site Plan NYS Rt 29 Sketch site plan for a proposed multi-family residential project in the Transect - 5
(Neighborhood Center) District.
4. Upcoming Meetings
September 29 (workshop and UDO training - September 22)
October 13 (workshop - October 6)
GENERAL MEETING GUIDELINES
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 depends on the type of application before the Planning Board.
SEQR and SP: The Planning Board reserves the right to allow public comment as 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 hearing with 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.
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.
Note: This agenda is subject to change. Please check the website for latest version.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SPEAKERS
• 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.
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• 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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