ZBA Meets Aug. 28
Image: Excelsior Avenue Corridor multi-family development – proposed, and existing or approved projects, as per documents submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals in July.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals will host its next meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 at City Hall.
All meetings are open to the public.
New Business:
An Area variance is sought at 174 York Ave. to permit the addition of a second-story to an existing building and extend the footprint of a home approximately 16 feet into the backyard.
An Area Variance is sought at 34 York Ave. to permit the demolition of a 2,000 square foot outbuilding and replace with an approximate 900 square foot two-story structure.
Continued Business includes:
70 Fifth Ave. Demo & Construction Area Variance to permit the demolition of the existing house and construction of a new single-family residence.
12 Ballston Ave. Chipotle Area Variance to permit the demolition of the existing structure and reconstruction of a one-story restaurant building.
182 Excelsior Ave. Green Springs Capital Group LLC is seeking an Area Variance to permit a two-lot subdivision within the Urban Residential -4 (UR-4) District. In a letter to the ZBA dated July 18, Brian Green of Green Springs Capital Group wrote that the granting of the density variance for the 182 Excelsior Ave. project would enable the creation of a development “that respects the historic nature of the property and fulfills the housing needs of the community.” The project involves relocating and renovating the historic house and carriage house at 182 Excelsior Ave.