Application Area varlance [ZBA approved : November 15 , 2019]
General Information
303 . 194 - 61
Tax Parcel ID Number .
CI
Zoning District :
Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use ] :
proposed 744 square foot building addition, 5 ' x 20 ' overhang on the rear of the building for exterior storage and apply stone
veneer and paint three sides of the building .
Location of Project : 777 Quaker Rd .
Appheant Name : Mailing Address
Stewart s Shops Corp . PO Box 435
Home Phone City, State, Zip Saratoga Springs , NY 12866
Work Phone Cell Phone
518581 - 1201 ext 4415
E-Mail . FAX No .
jhoward@stewartsshops . com 518 - 5814209
Agent ' s Name : applicant Mailing Address
Home Phone City, State, Zip
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-mail FAX No .
Owner ' s Name Mailing Address
applicant
Home Phone City, State, Zip
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-mail FAX No .
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Area. VarlanCe [ZBA approved: November 15 , 2019]
Site Development Data
Area / Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed Total sq. ft.
Addition sq . ft.
A . Building footprint 2954 844 3798
B . Detached Garage NA NA NA
C . Accessory Structure ( s )
, an of 1516 NA 1516
D . Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced are & 35 779 - 844 34 935
E . Porches / Decks NA NA NA
F . Other NA NA NA
G . Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F ] 40 249 0 40 249
H . Parcel Area [43 , 560 sq. ft . / acre] 65 891 0 65 891
I . Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H] . 61 0 . 61
Setback Requirements
Area Required Existing Proposed
Front Yard [ 1 ] 75 89 89 bld
g
Front Yard [ 2 ] 75 57 57 bld
g
Shoreline NA NA NA
Side Yard [ 1 ] NA NA NA
Side Yard [2] NA NA NA
Rear Yard [ 1 ] 25 34 22 ohg/27 bld
Rear Yard [2 ] NA NA NA
Travel Corridor NA NA NA
Height [maximum] 35 15 15
Permeability 30 % 41 % 41 %
Number of parking spaces 1 / 150 20 24 25
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Area Variance [ZBA approved : November 15 , 2019]
Additional Project Information
1 . Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? No
2 . If the parcel has previous approvals , list application number( s ) : 204989 , A54989 SP -2204 ,+
3 . Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( SPDES ) Permit
Program? Yes / X No
4 . Estimated project duration: Start Date : Fall 2021 End Date :
5 . Estimated total cost of project : $150 , 000
6 . Total area of land disturbance for project : 1 , 000 sq ft
Floor Area Ratio Worksheet
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) The relationship of building size to lot size , derived by dividing the total building floor
area by the lot size in square feet , yielding a percentage .
Zoning District Symbol Floor Area patio [FAR]
Waterfront Residential WR 0 . 22
Commercial Moderate / Commercial CM / CI 0 . 3
Intensive
A . The combined area of all square footage , as measure from exterior walls of all structures on the property, including all
floors of the structures , garages , basements and attics with more than five ( 5 ) feet of ceiling height and covered
porches . Building square footage does not include : Open deck, docks and that portion of covered docks extending
over water and one storage shed of one hundred twenty ( 120) square feet or less . Any additional sheds will be
included . ( See "FLOOR AREA. RATIO ") .
B . Commercial or industrial : the total area in square feet as measured from the exterior of the outside walls of a building
or structure , and when applicable , the sum total of all floor areas of the principal and accessory buildings or structures
on the project site .
Parcel Area 65 . 891 sq. ft .
Existing Floor Area 2 . 954 sq . ft . [see above definition]
Proposed Additional Floor Area 744 sq . I
Proposed Total Floor Area 3 . 698 sq . ft .
Total Allowable Floor Area 19 . 767 (Area x [ see above table]
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Area Variance [ZBA approved : November 15 , 2019]
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Requesting relief from SECTION : 179 - -040
Need relief from the requirement(s) listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed.
[Check all that apply] l Setback ❑ Buffer Zone ❑ Lot width ❑ Other
The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance . Please complete them; use additional sheets if
needed .
10 whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to
nearby property will be created by the granting of this area variance ?
The property is currently developed as a conunercial use and the addition will not have a detriment to any nearby property .
20 whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method , feasible for the applicant
to pursue , other than an area variance ?
Due to the current layout the proposed addition can only be located to the rear of the building .
30 whether the requested area variance is substantial ?
The variance reQuest is not substantial _
4 . Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district .9
The variance will not have an adverse effect/impact on the conditions of the neighborhood as the site is currently developed .
5 . Whether the alleged difficulty was self- created?
The alleyed difficulty was not self created .
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Area Variance [ZBA approved : November 15 , 2019]
Section 179 - 14 - 030
Application materials and site plan drawing is to include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a decision. The
applicant is to provide a site plan drawings) — a survey showing existing conditions , a proposed conditions map (see page 00 for
specific criteria) and include any other attachments that address A - D as applicable to the proposed project .
A . General Shown on Sheet #
I Title , Name, Address of applicant & person responsible for preparation of drawing T 1
2 Deed NA
3 North arrow , Tax Map ID , date prepared and scale [minimum : I inch = 40 feet ] S 1
4 Boundaries of the property plotted to scale , zoning boundary S l
5 Principal structures , accessory structures with exterior dimensions S 1
6 Site improvements Incl . outdoor storage areas , driveways , parking areas , etc . : existing & S 1
proposed
7 Setbacks for all structures and improvements : existing & proposed S 1
8 Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures T 1
B . Water & Sewer Shown on Sheet #
I Project sewage disposal facilities , design details , construction details , flaw rates , and number of NA
bedrooms proposed
2 Water supply [i . e . well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or NA
proposed on- site water supply and septic
3 Separation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies NA
4 Existing public or private water supply [well, lake , etc . ] . Method of securing public or private NA
water, location, design and construction of water supply including daily water usage
5 Percolation test location and results NA
C . Parking / Permeable Areas Shown on Sheet #
1 Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification : existing ,& S 1
proposed
2 No . of existing parking spaces , number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing S 1
material [e . g . , gravel , paved]
3 Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking : existing & proposed S 1
4 Design details of ingress , egress , loading areas and cutting : existing & proposed S 1
5 Location and character of green areas [ existing and proposed] , modification to green area, buffer S 1
zone to remain undisturbed
6 Lighting, location and design of all existing and proposed outdoor lighting S 1
D . Additional Site Development and Miscellaneous Shown on Sheet #
1 On- site & adjacent watercourses , streams , rivers , lake and wetlands NA
2 Utility / energy distribution system [ gas , electric , solar , telephone ] : existing & proposed S 1
3 Location, design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements NA
including : drains , culverts , retaining walls , fences , fire & emergency zones and hydrants , etc .
4 Square footage of bldg . area proposed for office , manufacturing , retail sales or other commercial S 1
activities : existing & proposed
5 Signage : Location, size , type , design and setback: existing & proposed S 1
6 Waiver Request : provide letter with application requesting any waivers : please reference NA
specific items
7 Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping , Stormwater NA
Management , Grading & Lighting Plans
8 Identification of Federal , State or County permits required for the project together with a record NONE
of application for all necessary permits
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Area Variance Pre-Submission Conference Form / Section 179 -9 -040
L Applicant Name : Stewart's Shops Corp
z . Tag Map ID 303 . 19A1 61 Location : 777 Quaker Road
3 . Zoning Classification ci
744 s ft addition 100 s ft overhang to rear of building and update to facade with stone veneer and paint building
4 . Reason for Review : g x g g � P P � g
5 . Zoning Section # ; 179-3 -040 dimensional
6 . Pre- Submission Meeting Notes : Provided Outstanding ; Please provide by
Deed X
General Information complete X
Site Development Data Complete X 100 sq ft overhang- Other, Gas canopy Accessory
Setback Requirements Complete XSetback to both overhang and building
Additional Pro a ect Information Complete Site plans and Area Variances
FAR addressed FAR total allowable 19767 sq ft
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance X* space for storage or store?
Checklist items addressed X lighting, stormwater, survey, floor plan
Environmental Form completed NA do not include
Signature Page completed X
Applicant proposes a 744 sq ft addition to an existing 2 , 954 sq ft building, a 100 sq ft new roof overhang both on
the west side of the building, then repainting the facade and addition stone veneer on three sides of the building .
The project is subject to site plan review for modification to an approved site plan. Area variance required for the
addition and overhang to the east side of the building for setbacks .
Reviewed application site plan drawing, elevations , past building permit information
Items to be updated or provided
1 ) page 1 project description - is the addition for new store area or storage ?
2) page 2 site development data - 100 sq ft over hang will need to be included in as part of the data - other ; also the
gas canopy also needs to be noted in site data
3 ) page 2 setback - the setback to the 100 sq ft over hang and the 744 sq ft building addition need to be noted.
4) page 3 previous reviews for site plans and variances - Site Plan 20 - 1989 , AV 54989 Site Plan59 -2004 , Site
Plan 60 -2010 modification lighting fixtures , Site Plan 8 -2007 (modification gas island, lighting etc) , Site Plan
8 - 2007 new Stewart' s building .
5 ) page 3 FAR allowable 19 , 767 ( . 3 * parcel area)
6) page 5 - checklist --will need wall light fixture details - confirm cut off fixtures ; stormwater runoff - new roof
line on east side -where is stormwater directed to and can it accommodate the runoff - runoff needs to stay on site ;
floor plan- what is to be in the 744 sq ft section - is this an expansion of the store floor or the storage area? ;
survey - will be needed for variance - either an updated survey, a waiver from the previous survey as it is dated.
7) Environmental form - not needed
8 ) Applications , site plans , floor plans , survey, lighting , stormwater to be updated for an additional review prior to
making copies , pdf can be emailed .
Staff Representative : Laura Moore via email 06/08/2021
Applicant / A ent : Date :
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15 , 2019]
This page includes the 1 .) Authorization to Act as Agent Form: 2 .) Engineering Fee Disclosure ; 3 .) Authorization for Site Visits ; 4 .)
Other Permit Responsibilities ; 5 .) Official Meeting Disclosure and 6 .) Agreement to provide documentation required.
OWNER' S AGENT FORM : Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant :
Owner :
Designates : as Agent regarding the following :
Variance Site Plan Subdivision
For Tax Map No . : Deed Reference : Book Page Date
OWNER SIGNATURE : DATE :
APPLICANT ' S AGENT FORM : Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the
meeting or wishes to be represented by another party .
Owner :
Designates : as Agent regarding the following :
Variance Site Plan Subdivision
For Tax Map No . : Deed Reference : Book Page Date
OWNER SIGNATURE : DATE :
2 .) ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE : Applications may be referred to the Town consulting engineer for review of septic
design, storm drainage , etc . as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department . Fees for engineering review services will be
charged directly to the applicant . Fees for engineering review will not exceed $ 1 , 000 without notification to the applicant .
3 .) AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE VISITS : By signing this page and submitting the application in attached herein, the
Owner, Applicant, and his/her/their agent(s ) hereby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter the subject
properties for the purpose of reviewing the application submitted.
4 .) OTHER PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIES : Other permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to
approval by the Zoning Board or Planning Board. It is the applicant ' s responsibility to obtain any additional permits .
5 . ) OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES DISCLOSURE : It is the practice of the Community Development Department to have a
designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application, and minutes transcribed from those tapes
constitutes the official record of all proceedings .
6. ) AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED : I, the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand
the instructions for submission and agree to the submission requirements , I acknowledge no construction activities shall be
commenced prior to issuance of a valid permit. I certify that the application, plans and supporting materials are a true and complete
statement/description of the existing conditions and the work proposed, and that all work will be performed in accordance with the
approved plans and in conformance with local zoning regulations . I acknowledge that prior to occupying the facilities proposed, I or
my agents , will obtain a certificate of occupancy as necessary . I also understand that Uwe may be required to provide an as -built
survey by a licensed land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
ave read and agree to the above .
a ure [ licant] Print Name [Applicant] Date signed
Signature [Agent] Print Name [Agent] Date signed
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