For the purposes of this chapter the Village
of Ballston Spa is hereby divided into the following zoning districts:
R-1
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Residential District
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R-2
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Residential District
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CBD
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Central Business District
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C
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Commercial District
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M
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Industrial District
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CEE
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Cultural/Economic Enhancement [Added 7-24-2000 by L.L. No. 1-2000]
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AD
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Adult-Oriented or Adult Use [Added 12-22-2003 by L.L. No. 5-2003]
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The boundaries of such districts are hereby
established on a map entitled "Zoning Districts, Village of Ballston
Spa," dated May 20, 1994, which map accompanies and, with all explanatory
matter thereon, is hereby made a part of this chapter. Such map may
be referred to as the "Zoning Map."
Where uncertainty exists as to the location
of any boundaries shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
A. District boundary lines are shown on the Village Zoning
Map and generally coincide with lot lines shown on the real property
tax maps prepared for the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, dated
May, 1992.
B. Where uncertainty exists in determining the precise
location of any district boundary line, the Zoning Board of Appeals
shall interpret the intent and purpose of the Zoning Map.
[Added 8-26-1996 by L.L. No. 3-1996;
amended 10-26-2010 by L.L. No. 2-2011]
This proposal is based upon the addition to the R-2S District
of five additional eight-unit apartment buildings for seniors, along
with parking:
A. The Village of Ballston Spa Zoning Law and the Zoning Map of the
Village as set forth therein be and the same hereby is amended by
changing the area described in the annexed Appendix A from District R-1 Residential such as now zoned to a new
district, Section R-2S Residential District Seniors (hereinafter R-2S).
B. The R-2S District will contain 15 two-story eight-unit buildings,
to be used for private residential purposes, and occupancy, by persons
55 years of age or older and their spouses. Occupancy for less than
72 hours by any guest of any occupant of the property shall be allowed
in any month. The approximate location of the buildings and access
to the site and the location of parking shall be in accordance with
the approved sketch plan, annexed hereto as Appendix B, provided that the applicable setback in the R-2S Zone
will be a twenty-five-foot front setback, a fifteen-foot side setback
and a twenty-five-foot rear setback. Notwithstanding, the setback
from the boundary with Brookside Museum shall substantially conform
to the approved site plan and shall have at least a sixty-foot setback.
In the event that common access with the owner of property immediately
on the north is not possible, access shall be at the northernmost
boundary of the property. A sidewalk will be installed by the applicant
along the west side of Fairground Avenue as a pedestrian link to the
downtown area of the Village. A sidewalk shall be provided from Fairground
Avenue into the site and to each building. Parking is to be determined
during the site plan review process and recommendations by the Village
Engineers. Parking shall be substantially as per the design set forth
in Appendix B and shall allow for emergency vehicle turnaround.
C. Except as herein provided, the site plan review process as set forth in Article
VII of this chapter will be applicable.
D. Water will be supplied by the Village of Ballston Spa water system.
Sanitary sewerage will be provided by connection to the Village of
Ballston Spa sewer system. Victorian-style streetlamps shall be installed
from the beginning of the project down Fairground Avenue to its intersection
with Front Street and Charlton Street in the style selected by the
Village. The number of lights to be installed will be determined by
the Village, and all wiring for these lights will be underground.
E. The architectural style of the buildings shall conform to the design
and style of the Phase I structure.
F. The height of the structures is not to exceed two stories.
G. An engineering review reimbursement shall be established to cover
the time already expended, as well as future expenses associated with
the technical review of this project, in an amount to be established
by Clough, Harbour & Associates, the Village Engineers, and replenished
as required by the Village.
H. There shall be a buffer between the project and the museum property
immediately to the east, as follows: a buffer of not less than 60
feet from the eastern shared property line, except the proposed driveway
and drainage features will be allowed to encroach into the buffer
per the design set forth at the October 25, 2010, meeting, and as
shown on the attached plans, and as approved by the Village Engineer.
(1)
The existing vegetation within the buffer shall be preserved
and enhanced with additional plantings of the following species up
to:
(a)
Deciduous overstory trees: sugar maple, red oak; two to 2.5
inches in caliper; 100 per acre.
(b)
Deciduous understory trees/shrubs:
[1]
Shadblow serviceberry; five feet to six feet in height; 75 per
acre.
[2]
Arrowood viburnum; two feet to three feet in height; 50 per
acre.
(c)
Evergreen overstory trees: white pine; six feet to seven feet
in height; 100 per acre.
(d)
Seed mixture shall be a native upland woody seed mix.
(2)
Final plantings shall be pursuant to the detailed vegetation
plan approved by the Engineer to ensure maximum screening of the Brookside
property, including the sheep shed.
I. No construction activity shall be allowed in Phase II until the stormwater
management issues remaining in Phase I are taken care of to the satisfaction,
inspection and approval of the Village Engineer.
J. That a construction and landscaping bond or letter of credit in an
amount to be determined by the Village engineering consultant be established
for the project. The construction bond will cover all work within
the Village right-of-way and also cover street repair/construction
that may be required as a result of construction activity. The landscaping
bond will cover all landscaping (plantings) proposed for the project.
Bonds or letters of credit will be extended for a one-year period
after completion of the work to serve as a one-year warranty.
K. No certificates of occupancy shall be issued until landscaping is
complete and sidewalks are in place for the particular building in
which the COs are sought. It is anticipated that the buildings will
be constructed in phases and COs issued in phases as well.
L. All sections
of prior laws not inconsistent herewith shall remain in effect.