Zoning Board of Appeals

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2014 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROOM CALL TO ORDER: Bill Moore, Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG PRESENT: Bill Moore, Chairman; Keith Kaplan, Vice Chairman; Gary Hasbrouck; Oksana Ludd; James Helicke ABSENT: George “Skip” Carlson; Adam McNeill, Secretary STAFF: Susan Barden, Senior Planner, 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. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADJOURNED APPLICATIONS: #2747 CONGREGATION & YESHIVA PARDES DORMITORY, 1 Veterans Way, area variance for expansion of the existing school including construction of an approximate 10,000 square foot residential building; seeking relief from the maximum principal building coverage in the UR-1 district. #2746 TEAKWOOD BUILDERS, INC. RENOVATION, 79 Henry Street, area variance to construct parking area for the proposed renovation of an existing agriculture supply store for office and retail uses; seeking relief from the minimum parking aisle width requirement. NEW BUSINESS: 1. #2708 CELLCO/VERIZON WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY, 2202 Route 50 South, use and area variance for a new telecommunications facility including a 110' high stealth tower; seeking relief for the use and from minimum setback to the tower in a Highway General Business District. Proposed telecommunications facility, including a 110' high stealth monopine tree tower and 12' x 30' equipment shelter. Host parcel includes H&V Auto Enterprise and is located within the Highway General Business (HGB) District. The property is located within the Gateway Design District 1. The intent of the district is to encourage appropriate development while preserving and maintaining a rural "Country" Saratoga Spa State Park. The property is adjacent to INST-PR district including lands of Spa State Park. SEQRA: - The Planning Board deferred Lead Agency Status to the ZBA on September 25, 2013. - The DRC deferred Lead Agency Status to the ZBA on September 18, 2013. - The ZBA initiated Coordinated SEQR review and sought Lead Agency Status on September 9, 2013. - Action appears to be an Unlisted Action. - Involved agencies include Planning Board for special use permit and site plan review. - DRC for architectural review. PROJECT HISTORY: - Use variance application submitted April, 2013 for a 95' high tower. - September 9, 2013 ZBA meeting the Board requested the wetland delineation report referenced in the EAF and a completed visual EAF addendum. As well as a balloon float that could be witnessed by the Boards and staff. - October, 2013 balloon float, "determined that a 95' tall structure would not sufficiently clear the existing surrounding trees”. AREA VARIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: REQUIRED PROPOSED TOTAL RELIEF REQUESTED Minimum setback to property line (full height of tower): 110 feet 85 feet 25 feet (23%) west side Minimum setback to property line (full height of tower): 110 feet 82 feet 28 feet (25%) east side NOTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS/CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Saratoga County Planning Board referral required. City Planning Board site plan review required. DRC Architectural review required. Applicant: Verizon Wireless Agent: Scott Olsen, Young Sommer; Rick Andress, Verizon Engineer Mr. Olsen stated this application is an amended application. The applicant is requesting an increase in the height of the tower to 110 feet. The application indicates that the project is necessary to provide adequate and safe public utility/personal wireless service to this portion of the City, for use by emergency personnel and the general public. The application states the project will increase the applicant's wireless communications capacity and coverage which will help ensure that adequate levels of service exist for emergency and non-emergency wireless communications in the service area. This proposal is for a tree tower. A visual presentation was provided to the Board. Due to the location of wetlands and a creek the applicant will use liquid propane to operate the systems generator. There is room for co-location on tower for other facilities. Discussion ensued among the Board regarding this current location and if alternative design options were pursued. The Board also questioned the Canadian Pacific tower which is located nearby and if there is an opportunity for collocation. It was the consensus of the Board to request an Advisory Opinion from the Design Review Commission regarding the height of the monopine and the visual impact. Bill Moore, Chairman made a motion to request an Advisory Opinion from the Design Review Commission regarding the monopine or alternate design. Oksana Ludd seconded the motion. Bill Moore, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board Minutes – Monday, February 24, 2014 - Page 2 of 13 VOTE: Bill Moore, Chairman, in favor; Keith Kaplan, Vice Chairman, opposed; Gary Hasbrouck, in favor; Oksana Ludd, in favor; James Helicke, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-1 Bill Moore, Chairman stated we will review SEQRA on March 10, 2014. PUBLIC HEARING: Bill Moore, Chairman opened the public hearing at 7:34 P.M. Bill Moore, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience would like to comment on this application. Paul Charon, owns five acres to the south of this property. He has concerns regarding the current location and if the site will need to be backfilled as well as the proximity to the wetlands. Walter Klikocki, presented the Board with a petition from 90% of the neighbors who live in the area of the proposed cell tower location. Bill Moore, Chairman stated the public hearing will remain open. We will await a response from the Design Review Commission on their Advisory Opinion and we will see you following the submission of requested information. 2. #2750 SARATOGA ACQUISITION, LLC SINGLE-FAMILY, 20 Fifth Avenue, area variance for installation of a pool and front porch addition to an existing single-family residence; seeking relief from the maximum principal and accessory building coverages and minimum side yard setback requirements of the Urban Residential-1 District. SEQRA: Action appears to be a Type II action, and therefore exempt from further SEQRA review. PARCEL HISTORY: Historic Review approval for reroofing on January 8, 2004. Historic Review for window replacements October 2, 2003. Historic Review approval for an addition July 10, 2003. AREA VARIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: REQUIRED EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL RELIEF REQUESTED Minimum side yard setback: 12 feet 6.5 feet 6.5 feet 5.5 feet (46%) Maximum principal building coverage 20% 29% 31.5% 11.5% (57.5%) Maximum accessory building coverage 8% 5% 10% 2% NOTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS/CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - DRC Historic Review required. City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board Minutes – Monday, February 24, 2014 - Page 3 of 13 NEIGHBOR INPUT: - Email from Jim Martinez, 15 Fifth Avenue, received February 19, 2014. Applicant: Mark & Sheree Holliday Agent: Sue Davis, SD Atelier Architecture The applicant is requesting the installation of a pool and front porch addition to their existing single family residence. The relief may be considered substantial however the front porch addition only increased the exiting coverage by 2.5%. The side yard setback is preexisting nonconforming with the district requirement. The proposed front porch addition expansion will not extend beyond the existing encroachment. The applicant would like to attach the screen porch and the front porch. Historic photographs indicate that an extended front porch and a pool existed at one time. A visual presentation was provided to the Board outlining landscaping plans to provide privacy screening to the pool area. The percent of permeability will be met. There will be more green space when this application is complete. PUBLIC HEARING: Bill Moore, Chairman opened the public hearing at 7:58 P.M. Bill Moore, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Email correspondence was received on February 19, 2014 from Jim Martinez, 15 Fifth Avenue. Bill Moore, Chairman stated the public hearing will remain open. Bill Moore, Chairman stated the next meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on March 10, 2014, when a resolution will be presented. 3. #2749 569 NORTH BROADWAY, LLC EXPANSION, 569 North Broadway, use and area variance for expansion of an existing medical office use; seeking relief to convert a portion of the second floor space from residential to medical office and from the minimum parking requirement in the Urban Residential-4 District. SEQRA: -Action appears to be a Type I action. -Part 1 of the short form was submitted. -Long form is required. -Coordinated review is required with the Planning Board – Planning Board site plan review is required. - Discussion regarding Lead Agency Status for environmental review of the project. PARCEL HISTORY: -Established non conforming medical office use. -Area variance for porch addition approved January 22, 1997. USE VARIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: A non-conforming use shall not be extended or physically expanded. Extension or expansion of a non-conforming use City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board Minutes – Monday, February 24, 2014 - Page 4 of 13 shall include expansion of the area or volume occupied by a non-conforming use, including expansion into previously underutilized vacant or newly constructed space. AREA VARIANCE CONSIDERATION: REQUIRED EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL RELIEF REQUESTED Minimum off-street parking spaces: 16 10 10 6 spaces (37.5%) 13 required for the medical office use and 3 for the two residential units The existing first floor medical office use totals 1728 square feet. The portion of the existing second floor that is proposed to be converted from residence to medical office is 862 sq. ft. Totaling 2590 sq. ft. requiring 13 parking spaces. Two residential units would remain (one on the second floor and one in the carriage house requiring 3 parking spaces (1.5 per unit in UR-4 ) Existing parking requirement is 13 spaces and proposed is 16. NOTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS/CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - Saratoga County Planning Board referral required. - City Planning Board site plan review is required. Applicant: Dr. Osinski Agent: Todd Drake, Empire Real Estate Management. Mr. Drake explained this change is to accommodate an operatory and waiting room on the second floor. This will entail a change to apartment #1. Schematics were provided to the Board. Space does not currently allow for new equipment/technology on the first floor. This is not to expand the practice just to update with modern up to date equipment to better serve current patients. This area will be used one day per week. The modifications will be made to the interior space no change to the outside of the building. The practice does not require any additional parking. The Board reviewed the four tests for an area variance. Financial information was requested from the applicant to fulfill the application requirements. Bill Moore, Chairman suggested the applicant meet with staff to assist in completing the application and providing the Board with the level of detailed information requested. SEQRA: Bill Moore, Chairman made a motion to request Lead Agency Status from the Planning Board. Gary Hasbrouck seconded the motion. VOTE: Bill Moore, Chairman, in favor; Keith Kaplan, Vice Chairman, in favor; Oksana Ludd, in favor; Gary Hasbrouck, in favor; James Helicke, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARING: Bill Moore, Chairman, opened the public hearing at 8:22 P.M. City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board Minutes – Monday, February 24, 2014 - Page 5 of 13 Bill Moore, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Bill Moore, Chairman stated the public hearing will remain open. The applicant will return before the Board when requested information has been submitted. 4. #2751 JAMES TWO-FAMILY, 24 York Avenue, area variance to maintain an existing two-family residence; seeking relief from the minimum lot area and average lot width requirements of the Urban Residential-3 District. SEQRA: Action appears to be a Type II action, and therefore exempt from further SEQRA review. PARCEL HISTORY: It appears that the two-family use was established prior to 1961 per the City tax rolls of that year. Some documentation indicates that the two-family was maintained in the 1970's and 80's. The application indicates that the current property owner purchased the property in 1990 as a two family and continued the use until it was suspended for a time. The property currently is assessed as a one family. A non-conforming use shall be deemed discontinued if it is not operated for at least 30 days in a calendar year. AREA VARIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: REQUIRED EXISTING/PROPOSED TOTAL RELIEF REQUESTED Minimum lot area two-family 8,000 square feet 2,800 square feet 5,200 square feet (65%) Minimum average lot width 80 feet 41.87 ft. 38.33 ft. (48%) (two family) Minimum parking requirement 4 spaces 1 space 3 spaces (75%) (two family) Applicant: Patricia James, owner Ms. James stated she is here for an area variance to maintain an existing two family residence. Ms. James is looking to sell the home. Ms. James assumed it was a two family, it was purchased as a two family and used as a two family. At one time while her children were young they used this home as a one family. Discussion ensued regarding homes in the neighborhood. The Board did request additional information from the applicant. Review of the tax maps denoting two families and one family homes in this neighborhood and submit to the Board. Bill Moore, Chairman stated we will prepare and present a resolution at the next Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on March 10, 2014. 5. #2748 422 BROADWAY, LLC, SIGNS, 422 Broadway, area variance to install two wall signs on the side of the building, seeking relief to extend more than 6" from the face of the building in a Transect-6 District. SEQRA: Action appears to be a Type II action and therefore exempt from further SEQRA review. City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board Minutes – Monday, February 24, 2014 - Page 6 of 13 AREA VARIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: REQUIRED PROPOSED TOTAL RELIEF REQUESTED For two wall signs: maximum extension 6 inches from the face of the building 6 inches 48" to 54" 42" to 48" (700-800%) Agent: Daniel Roicki, Adirondack Sign Company Mr. Roicki stated the applicant is looking to install two perpendicular signs to the building which protrude into the alleyway of 422 Broadway. They will be constructed of high density urethane and are approximately 2 ft x 3 ft in size. This will clean up the alleyway and it will look better. There are currently no signs in town which look like this. The signs will be constructed for two tenants in this building. The first is Around the Corner Café, and Next Summer is the second tenant. Discussion ensued among the Board with regard to requesting an Advisory Opinion of the Design Review Commission since these are the first type of this type of signage in the City. Bill Moore, Chairman made a motion to request an Advisory Opinion of the Design Review Commission, since these signs will extend further than what is permitted and the fact that there is no like type signage in the City. Keith Kaplan, Vice Chairman seconded the motion. VOTE: Bill Moore, Chairman, in favor; Keith Kaplan, Vice Chairman, in favor; Oksana Ludd, in favor; Gary Hasbrouck, in favor; James Helicke, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 PUBLIC HEARING: Bill Moore, Chairman opened the public hearing at 8:48 P.M. Bill Moore, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Bill Moore, Chairman stated we will leave the public hearing open. We will await information from the DRC. We will prepare a resolution for presentation at the next Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on March 10, 2014. OLD BUSINESS: 2. #2750 PAVILION GRAND SIGNS, 30 Lake Avenue, area variance for wall signs; seeking relief to permit placement of a wall sign above the first floor level and to exceed the maximum size for street address identification in the Transect-6 District. SEQRA: Action appears to be a Type II action and therefore exempt from further SEQRA review. City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board Minutes – Monday, February 24, 2014 - Page 7 of 13 This application was heard at the February 10, 2014 meeting adjourned to February 24, 2014. The public hearing was opened and remains open. The applicant was asked to provide feasible alternatives to the relief requested. This information was provided by the agent for the applicant. Agent: Terry Mizner, Saxton Signs. Bill Moore, Chairman asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Bill Moore, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. PUBLIC HEARING: Bill Moore, Chairman, closed the public hearing at 8:50 P.M. James Helicke presented the following resolution. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL #2745 PAVILION GRAND SIGNS DEAN DEVITO/LAKE AVENUE PROPERTIES 30 LAKE AVENUE SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866 From the determination of the Building Inspector involving the premises at 30 Lake Avenue, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, being tax parcel 165.60-1-21 in the inside tax district on the assessment map of said City. The appellant having applied for an area variance for wall signs; seeking relief to permit placement above the first floor level and to exceed the maximum size for street address identification in the Transect-6 District and public notice having been given of a hearing on said application on February 10 and February 24, 2014. In consideration of the balance between the benefit to the applicant with respect to the detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the community, I move that the following variances for the following amounts of relief: Wall signs shall not extend Required: Proposed: Total relief Requested: above the first floor level of Below second floor level Above first floor level Placement above first floor the building level (100%) Maximum size of building Required: Proposed: Total relief requested: 1.64 numbers in a non- 4 square feet 5.64 square feet square feet (41%) residential district As per the submitted plans or lesser dimensions, BE APPROVED for the following reasons: 1.) The applicant states “the proposed sign is the only sign for the hotel. Other wall signs on the building will be for tenant signs on the Lake Avenue elevation.” 2.) The applicant has demonstrated that this sign will not create an undesirable change in neighborhood character or detriment to nearby properties. The applicant states that the “subtle brushed aluminum letters…will be very pleasing to the eye.” The proposed sign is similar to the sign across the street at the Hampton Inn and Suites that received relief. 3.) The applicant has demonstrated that the physical and environmental effect on the neighborhood will not be adversely affected by the sign. The sign is proposed to be lit by goose-neck fixtures mounted just above the sign. 4.) The relief may be considered substantial at 100% placement above the second floor and 41% for the size of the numbers. 5.) The request for relief may be considered a self-created hardship. However, self-creating is not necessarily fatal to the application. City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board Minutes – Monday, February 24, 2014 - Page 8 of 13 CONDITIONS: DRC Architectural Review is required. Gary Hasbrouck seconded the motion. Bill Moore, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Bill Moore, Chairman, in favor; Keith Kaplan, Vice Chairman, in favor; Oksana Ludd, in favor; Gary Hasbrouck, in favor; James Helicke, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 4. #2744 BATTAGLINO ADDITIONS, 90 Fifth Avenue, area variance for construction of residential additions (new front porch and master bedroom/bath addition) to an existing single-family residence; seeking relief from the minimum front yard and maximum principal building coverage requirements in the Urban Residential-1 District. SEQRA: Action appears to be a Type II action, and therefore exempt from further SEQRA review. RECUSAL: Keith Kaplan, Vice Chairman recused himself from this application. This application was heard at the February 10, 2014 meeting and adjourned to February 24, 2014. The public hearing was opened and remains open. The applicant was asked to provide approximate existing building coverages for neighboring properties. The applicant has provided the requested information. Bill Moore, Chairman informed the applicants that the Board was short two members at tonight's meeting and Mr. Kaplan has recused himself. It is the applicant's choice if they prefer to adjourn the application for two weeks in anticipation of a full Board's attendance. The applicants decided to proceed with the application. James Helicke stated that the lot coverage is on the high end and questioned how would the applicant feel about removing the deck in the rear of the property. This will help decrease the lot coverage and keep it right within that of the other properties. One of our tasks is to grant the least amount of variance possible. Discussion ensued among the Board regarding lot coverage and the removal of the deck. The applicant asked if they could discuss the removal of the deck in private. The Board adjourned at 9:04 P.M. The Board reconvened at 9:06 P.M. The applicants have agreed to the removal of the rear deck so the amount of lot coverage is reduced. PUBLIC HEARING: City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board Minutes – Monday, February 24, 2014 - Page 9 of 13 Bill Moore, Chairman closed the public hearing at 9:07 P.M. Bill Moore, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. James Helicke presented the following resolution. IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF JOHN BATTAGLINO & SHARINE C. SWEET BATTAGLINO 90 FIFTH AVENUE SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866 From the determination of the Building Inspector involving the premises at 90 Fifth Avenue in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, being tax parcel number 166.14-1-27 in the Inside Tax District, on the Assessment Map of said City. The appellant having applied for an area variance for construction of residential additions, seeking relief from the minimum front yard setback and lot coverage requirements in the Urban Residential-1 District and public notice having been duly given of a hearing on said application on February 10 and February 24, 2014. In consideration of the balance between the benefit to the applicant with detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the community, I move that the following variance for the following amount of relief: Minimum Front Yard Required: Existing: Proposed: Total relief requested: Setback (Fifth Ave.) 9.7 feet (32 %) 30 feet 24.9 feet 20.3 feet Maximum principal building coverage 20% 26% 30.3% 10.3% (51.5% variance) As per the submitted plans or lesser dimensions, BE APPROVED for the following reasons: 1.) The applicant has demonstrated this benefit cannot be achieved by other means feasible. The application states that alternative “design proposals involved increased mass on top of the existing structure that did not complement functionality or the existing character of the neighborhood.” 2.) The applicant has demonstrated that granting this variance will not create an undesirable change in neighborhood character, or detriment to nearby properties. The application states the “proposed addition will enhance the aesthetic qualities of the current property and remain consistent in scope and scale with existing architectural and landscape design encompassing the surrounding neighborhood.” A property map provided by the applicant shows a substantial number of nearby properties exceed the 20% maximum principal building coverage requirement. 3.) The variance may be considered substantial; however, the existing front yard setback and maximum principal building coverage are preexisting nonconforming. The application states: “All other UR-1 zoning requirements in terms of permeability and setbacks to property lines have been met.” 4.) The applicant has demonstrated that granting this variance will not have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood. The applicant has estimated that 59% of the site would remain permeable, adhering to the district’s 30 % permeability requirement. City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board Minutes – Monday, February 24, 2014 - Page 10 of 13 5.) The request for relief may be considered a self-created hardship. However, self-creation is not necessarily fatal to the application. Conditions: No additional accessory buildings on the site. Removal of existing rear deck (512 sq. ft.) Oksana Ludd seconded the motion. VOTE: Bill Moore, Chairman, in favor; Oksana Ludd, in favor; Gary Hasbrouck, in favor; James Helicke, in favor; MOTION PASSES: 4-0 Keith Kaplan, Vice Chairman resumed his position on the Board. WOODLAWN DEVELOPMENT, LLC MULTI-FAMILY, 100-108 Woodlawn Avenue, area variance for construction of a two family residence, parking structure and parking area associated with the redevelopment of a nonconforming multi-family residential use; seeking relief to allow more than one principal building on a lot, maximum principal building coverage, minimum site to remain permeable, minimum side (two) yard setback to parking area, minimum rear yard setback to two-family residence in the Urban Residential-3 District. This applicant was heard at the January 13, 2014 meeting. The public hearing was opened and the application was adjourned pending the SEQRA determination. SEQRA: - Action appears to be an Unlisted Action. - Involved agencies include Planning Board (site plan review) and DRC historic review. - An Unlisted Action occurring substantially contiguous to an historic district is elevated to a Type I action. - Type I actions require a Long EAF and Coordinated Review. - A Long Form was submitted. - The Board should discuss Lead Agency Status. - On January 13, 2014 the Board passed motions to Coordinate Review and defer Lead Agency status to the Planning Board. - The Planning Board issued a Negative SEQR Declaration on February 12, 2014. PARCEL HISTORY - Demolition permit issued September 27, 2013. - 100-108 Woodlawn Avenue was determined to have a preexisting nonconforming multi-family residential use; specifically, 15 residential units. AREA VARIANCE CONSIDERATION: City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board Minutes – Monday, February 24, 2014 - Page 11 of 13  REQUIRED EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL RELIEF REQUESTED Maximum one principal One building One building Two buildings One additional building (100%) building on any one lot Maximum principal building 30% 38% 45% 15% (50%) coverage two buildings combined Minimum site to remain 25% 24% 9% 16% (64%) permeable Minimum rear yard setback: 25 feet 1.5 feet 23.5 feet (94%) to two-family Minimum side yard setback: 5 feet 3 feet 2 feet (40%) to parking Minimum side yard setback: 5 feet 0 feet 5 feet (100%) to parking NOTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS/CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: - Saratoga County Planning Board referral required. - City Planning Board site plan review required. - DRC Historic review required. Applicant: Robert Israel, Owner Agent: Mike Ingersoll, LA Group Mr. Ingersoll stated the application was heard at the February 12, 2014 Planning Board and received a SEQRA Negative Declaration at that meeting. Mr. Ingersoll gave a brief overview of the proposed project. Reconstruction is anticipated for the Spring. A visual presentation was provided to the Board. Mr. Ingersoll stated the main structure has a right to be built in its original footprint. We will now provide 13 units and one unit carriage house to accommodate the parking needs. There is an opportunity to remake this into a unique urban setting as it is built out under new zoning regulations. A zoning map was provided to the Board indicating the placement of the property and current zoning which exists in this area. There are parking regulations required in the UR-3 District. Mr. Ingersoll reviewed the plan to meet these regulations. We have reduced the amount of lot coverage to 42%. We have come up with a way to contribute to the water supply situation. We have committed $15,000 to get the seed money to upgrade these improvements. PUBLIC HEARING: Bill Moore, Chairman stated the public hearing is open. Bill Moore, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. Bill Moore, Chairman closed the public hearing at 9:38 P.M. Bill Moore, Chairman stated we will prepare and present a resolution at the next meeting on March 10, 2014. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Keith Kaplan, Vice Chairman made a motion to accept the February 10, 2014 minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting with minor corrections as submitted. Gary Hasbrouck seconded the motion. City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board Minutes – Monday, February 24, 2014 - Page 12 of 13 VOTE: Bill Moore, Chairman, abstained; Keith Kaplan, Vice Chairman, in favor; Oksana Ludd, in favor; Gary Hasbrouck, in favor; James Helicke, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 MOTION TO ADJOURN: There being no further business to discuss Bill Moore, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary Approved: March 10, 2014 City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Board Minutes – Monday, February 24, 2014 - Page 13 of 13