Zoning Board of Appeals

Keith Kaplan, Chair CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS Brad Gallagher, Vice Chair Terrance Gallogly ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Cheryl Grey  Matthew Gutch CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY Rosemary Ratcliff SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866 Gage Simpson Kathleen O’Connor, Alternate PH) 518-587-3550 FX) 518-580-9480 WWW.SARATOGA-SPRINGS.ORG ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING 6:30 P.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 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 amanda.tucker@saratoga- springs.org. DRAFT AGENDA Salute the Flag Roll Call A. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: 2/1/2021 B. ZBA APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION NEW BUSINESS: 1. 20210053 MEEHAN SINGLE-FAMILY ADDITIONS, 15 Benton Drive, area variance to construct additions to an existing single-family residence; seeking relief from the maximum principal building coverage and minimum front, side, and total side yard setback requirements in the Urban Residential - 1 (UR-1) District. 2. 20210059 DONOVAN SINGLE-FAMILY PORCHES, 138 Nelson Avenue, area variance to demolish a existing porches and construct new porch additions for an existing single-family residence; seeking relief from the minimum front yard setback requirements in the Urban Residential - 2 (UR-2) District. 3. 20210057 TURNER RESIDENTIAL FENCE, 19 Shaw Drive, area variance to maintain a fence located on a retaining wall for an existing single-family residence; seeking relief for the maximum height of walls and fences requirement in the Urban Residential - 2 (UR-2) District. 4. 20210095 HOGAN NEW SINGLE-FAMILY, 11 Persimmon Place, area variance to construct a new single-family residence on a vacant lot; seeking relief from the maximum principal building coverage requirement in the Urban Residential - 2 (UR-2) District. 5. 2021008 SKINNER SINGLE-FAMILY ADDITION, 19 Andrews Street, modification to an area variance to construct a two-story addition to an existing single-family residence; seeking relief from the minimum and total side yard setbacks in the Urban Residential-2 (UR-2) District. Note: This agenda is subject to change. To verify the agenda, please contact the Zoning Office at 587-3550 ext. 2533. AS OF 2/18/2021 11:57 AM  CONTINUED BUSINESS: 6. 20200802 ROOHAN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, 551/553 Lake Avenue, area variance to construct an accessory structure for a new single-family residence; seeking relief to permit finished space in an accessory structure in the Rural Residential (RR) District. 7. 20200893 DUBLIN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, 85 Beekman Street, area variance to construct a detached accessory structure for an existing single-family residence; seeking relief from the minimum side yard setback and maximum accessory coverage requirements in the Neighborhood Complementary Use - 1 (NCU-1) District. 8. 20200923 HIGGINS SINGLE-FAMILY ADDITIONS, 24 Fifth Avenue, area variance to construct an addition to an existing single-family residence and maintain an accessory structure; seeking relief from the minimum front yard setback and maximum principal coverage requirements, and to permit finished space in an accessory structure in the Urban Residential - 1 (UR-1) District. C. UPCOMING MEETINGS Workshop: March 1, 2021, 6:00 PM via Zoom Meeting: March 8, 2021, 6:30 PM via Zoom GENERAL MEETING GUIDELINES:  Applicant presentations to the Board will be limited to 15 minutes.  Public comments from the audience during public hearings will be limited to 3 minutes.  All speakers will be timed to ensure compliance.  Individuals may not donate their allotted time to other speakers.  Please be respectful to the speakers while they are addressing the Board.  Comments to the Board should relate specifically to the application under consideration and the review criteria.  All written comments will be distributed to the Board and made part of the public record. Note: This agenda is subject to change. To verify the actual agenda prior to the meeting, please contact the Zoning Office at 587- 3550 extension 2533. AS OF 2/18/2021 11:57 AM