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Planning Board issues favorable advisory opinion for 52 York variances; asks applicant to preserve trees
Summary
The Saratoga Springs Planning Board voted unanimously to issue a favorable advisory opinion to the Zoning Board on variances for a proposed two‑lot subdivision at 52 York, and adopted a negative SECRA finding. The board asked staff to require existing‑conditions and development plans and to work with the applicant on preserving substantial trees.
The Saratoga Springs Planning Board voted unanimously to issue a favorable advisory opinion to the Zoning Board on requested variances for a proposed two‑lot subdivision at 52 York and adopted a negative SECRA (short environmental assessment form) declaration.
The action matters because the variances would reduce minimum lot size and width in the Urban Residential‑3 district — changes that would enable the property owner to create two lots with smaller dimensions than the UDO standard. The Planning Board emphasized that future subdivision review will require more detailed plans and conditions addressing trees and design standards.
Board Chair Mark (Planning Board chair) opened the discussion by noting the application was for coordinated review and an advisory opinion to the Zoning Board on variances associated with a…
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