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ZBA approves new house at 131 Bridal Ave after debate over coverage and equipment placement
Summary
The Zoning Board approved variances to allow construction of a single-family house at 131 Bridal Ave, granting relief for combined coverage, rear and side setbacks, and driveway percentage after the applicants supplied planning-board materials and neighborhood comparables.
The Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals on Oct. 27 approved area variances that allow the construction of a single-family home at 131 Bridal Avenue, with several board members expressing concern about lot coverage and the placement of mechanical equipment.
The motion approved variances for maximum combined coverage (the application proposed about 48.9–49% where the district allows 40%), rear setback (proposed about 20.8 feet vs. required 25 feet), total side setback (proposed about 10.2 feet vs. required 12 feet) and driveway percentage (proposed 37.5% vs. allowed 25%). The motion passed 5–2.
Why it matters: The decision allows a…
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