HARRY 0. SNYDER. MICHAEL J TOOHEY KATHLEEN A CORBETT JAMES G SNYDER JAMES 8. Cox UACLYN A BUNCE SNYDER, KILEY, TOOHEY, CORBETT & COX, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW SARATOGA spaINGS, N.Y. 12066 sthecr moreso v00 WEST AVENUE TELEPHONE (18) 564-1500 FACSIMILE (18) 584-1603 May 4, 2015 **HAND DELIVERED** Commissioner John Franek, City Clerk City of Saratoga Springs 474 Broadway, ity Hall Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Ms, Joanne Yepsen, Mayor City of Saratoga Springs My 474 Broadway, City Hall 06 Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 een, 2015 Commissioner Skip Scirocco “ey City of Saratoga Springs 474 Broadway, City Hall Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Commissioner Michele Madigan City of Saratoga Springs 474 Broadway, City Hall Kee’ A & Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 a Commissioner Christopher Mathiesen City of Saratoga Springs 474 Broadway, City Hall Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 RE: Petition to Amend the Zoning Code of the City of Saratoga Springs oF couNseL LORENN: BROWN *RETRED wusTICe NEW YORK STATE SUPREME COURT ‘hati T. Waterstin Parla sails Dear Commissioner Franck, Mayor Yepsen, Commissioner Scirocco, Commissioner Madison and Commis jioner Mathiesen, On behalf of Saratoga National Golf Course, Inc., I am forwarding directly to Commissioner Franck, as the City Clerk, fourteen (14) copies of a Petition, Short Form SEQRA, and our client's check in the amount of $700.00, seeking to amend the Zoning Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, to include a definition of “Golf-Clubhouse” in Appendix A of Chapter 240 ofPage 2 of 2 the City Code of the City of Saratoga Springs. I am also including to the Mayor and the Commissioners a Narrative explanation of the “Clubhouse” definition which explains Saratoga National’s position with regard to seeking to have this term included within the Zoning Code. From the Narrative, we hope you will recognize that this proposed addition will permit us to do exactly what we have asked for in the past, while not being a catalyst for the expansion and growth of any other part of the East Side of the City of Saratoga Springs. It will also be a mechanism whereby greenspace can be preserved and significant taxes and job opportunities can be derived. Also, as you go through the final reviews of the Comprehensive Plan, we would ask that within the definition of the “Conservation Development District” that in one of the last drafis appeared on Page 59 that the term “Golf Course with a Clubhouse”, be incorporated, This does not change the fact that a golf course and clubhouse already exist within this zone, but merely eliminates the possible confusion that it was not intended to continue to be a permitted use that is allowed in this area of the City as set out in the Zoning Code. I would ask that this matter be placed on the City Council Agenda so that we can follow the statutory path towards potential adoption of the definition by the City Council, Ifany of you have individual questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, PUCK ; Qe 4 Michael J. Toohey ~ MIJTicb Enclosures ce: Bradley Birge Kate MaynardSaatoeanaTonat cour cae x SETS RES EO Sis check Number: 39028 34029 COMMESSIONER OF FINANCE Check Date: May 1, 2015 Check Amount: $700.00 Ttem te be Paid - Description Discount Taken Amount Paid 700.00 Petition j 34029 ; 2 @ saewineu { SARATOGA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB, INC. | SSEUNTON AVCHOE soamars | sanaroca sms, NEW YORK. 1386 | owe aucun | May 1, 2015 sssseeneas700.00 | 1” seven Hundred and 00/100 Dollars | rome | onoce ier ComMsssIONER OF SENANCE Z PO BOX 328 = SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12666 ou 2 om seceeenor 34029" NOeRIOZBBWI: 69 wL BBM BimFR OFFICE USE] CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY HALL - 474 BRosnwer SarsToan SPrINOS, NEW YORK | 2666-2296 Tee S1eSa72560 ax: S18Se7- 1688 open Fy (Duerecsved) PETITION FOR: ZONING AMENDMENT Rev. 1/04/11) Name of Petitioner: __ Saratoga National Golf Club, Inc. 2. Type of Amendment (map or text): (] Map Amendment: Site Location: Tax Parcel Number(s): Current Zoning: Proposed Zoning: Reason for amendment: Location map: Submit of location map (all sheets must be 24” x 36” or smaller) [R] Text Amendment: Section to be amended: __ Chapter 240 Appanaix A - Definition of Terms Proposed wording of text amendment (attach additional sheets if necessary): 58° Exhibit A Definition "Clubhouse - Golf" Reason for amendment: Within the Rural Residential Zone (RA) "Golf Course & Clubhouse" are a Permitted Use upon the issuance of a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Approval. “Golf Course" is a specifically defined Ie“ CHUOIE Ts TOT HtTER TMS PTOPOSANS To COOMY tre EMT ot “CTOMTTISE 3, Professional Representing Applicant (if any): Michael J. Toohey, Esq. Phone: 518-584-1500 Address: Snyder, Kiley, Toohey, Corbett & Cox, LLP. Fax; 318-884-1503 P. O. Box 4367, 160 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Heciete4, Environmental Assessment Form - All petitions must include a completed SEQR Short or Long Form. S. Petition Fee: $700.00 plus $100/acre Total $ _700.00 A check for the total amount payable to: “Commissioner of Finance” must accompany this petition. 6. Submit 18 copies of complete petition and all attachments. 7. Does any City officer, employee or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? YES NO _*_. Ifyes, a statement disclosing the name, residence, nature and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. 8B. Submission Deadline - All completed petitions are to be submitted to the Office of the Mayor 5 days before the next City Council meeting. |, the undersigned owner or purchaser under contract for the property, hereby request zoning amendment approval by the City Council for the abbxg petition. | agree to meet all requirements under Section 240-15.3 of the Zoning Code for the City of Saratogxprings Applicant Signature: Dent 1 Date: 4 15 Name: __ Saratoga National Golf Club ine Phone: 316-569-4659 Address: __ 458 Union Avenus Fax Saratoga Springs, New Vork 12866 p2ota~Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 - Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the apalication for approval ar funding, are subject 10 public review, and may be subject to further verification, Complete Part | based on information curently aveilable. ff additional esearch or investigation would be needed to fully respand to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information ‘Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the Jead agency: attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item Part 1 Project and Sponsor Information saratoga Natoral Gof Cu, loc Name of Action of Project Clubhouse Gall Dofinas ‘roject Location (describe, and attach a fovation maph No specie neaton Mamicpalty Saratoga Springs/Caunty- Saatoge Brief Description of Proposed Action: \wous prmantyatect ne possioe Spatial Pannited Use of Landin he Cy of Seratoga Spings Rural Resdontl Zone or any other Zone in the Ouy where a Gall Chubhouse exists rie propoeed Name of Applicant or Sponsor: “Telephone: qs) se0-4050 saratoga National Gott Cl, lo. E-Mail: aykike@gotearatoga com ‘Adres: 458 Union Avenue CiyiPO: State: Zip Code: Saratoga Sovings ny 12988 T Does the propased action only Involve the legislative adopiton of plan, local law, ordinance, NO_ [VES administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, atach a narrative description of the intent ofthe proposed action and the environmental eesources that VI may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If na, continue to question 2 2, Does the proposed action roquire a permit, approval or funding irom any other governmental Agency? | NO _| YES If Yes, list ageney(s) name and permit or approval; v1 3a, Total acreage of he site ofthe proposed action? “AoE No apeaific acreage. '. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? res ¢, Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned ‘or controled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres Cheek al and uses that occur on, adjoining and near the proposed action, (Urban ZARural (non-agriculture) Clindustrial [JCommercial GZ)Residential (suburban) Dorest CAgriculture DiAquatic [Other (specify): Commerc, restaurant hoot CParkland Page of 35 sth proposed aeton, NOES [Wa a Apermited se under he zoning equation? 7 Consistent with the adopted comprehensive pln? Awe 7s the proposed action consistent wth he predominant hare of the eng bul or naa No“ [YES landscape? v 1, Tete sie of the proposed ation Toate in, oF does Fa a sae Ted Cal Envwomenal Ara? [NO _[ VES Ue Yes, ei T_& Wil the proposed scion sult in a ubsaiahrease i ac above present vel? Xo_ [yes v1 b. Are public transportation service(s) availabe at or near test of he proposed action? 7 «. Are any pedestrian accommodation or bicycle outes available on or nea sie ofthe proposed ation? | 9, Does te proposed ation meet or exetd the sate every code requreeni? NO_ [YES Ifthe proposed action wil eoeed requirement, describe design fetes and echnoogies 7 TO, Willthe proposed anton comet oan erst publapavas water supai7? No_ [ws 1F No, deseribe method for providing potable water, 7 "hist ukeoun anh poposes oes nt cover sos aton TT, Wil ih ropczed actin Sooner o ean waste RTE? NOT | VES 16 No, describe metod for providing wastewater tetment 7 iste uirewn ase propo oe net cova spc eaten TB, a Does the te contain astrctre tha Tate on eer the Sate ov National Register of Historie | NO VES Places? 7 b.Ithe proposed ation loadin an archeoogial sense area? 7 15a Does any portion oF he se ofthe proposed ation, or lands adjoining the proposed aon, contain YES wetlands or other waterbodies regufated by a federal, state or local agency? Simi », Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? Ie Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: 14, Identify the typical baba types that occur on, ora Tikely tobe found on the project site. Check all hat apply OShoretine Oforest. (WZ Agricultural/grasslands CEarly mid-successional O Wetland Urban (W Suburban 15 Docs the seo ie proposed aaion conan any spores oF animal, or assocated haba ted NO_[ Wes by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? 7 T6-Te the pojoa oe Tossed athe 100 year Had pai NO | VES! 7 17, Wile proposed action ereaie tom water Gshare, either fom pol of non poTa souTex? NO_ [VES UFYes, 4. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? (no Lives v will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (off and storm dain)? (8 Yes, bit deseibe: (INo" Lives Page20f3TB. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment oF NO_| YES ‘water of other liquids (e.g. retention pond, waste lagoon, damn)? If Yes, explain purpose and size: v 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location ofan active or closed NO_ | YES solid waste management facility? It Yes, describe: V 20. Fas the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or | NO | YES. completed) for hazardous waste? Ines, deseribe: Vv TAFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE 10 THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicantsponsor name: 5 Signature: bate: 4 ras PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3EXHIBIT A Clubhouse-Golf A structure or clustered group of structures associated with a full size 18 hole golf course, that may inelude locker rooms, spa, health and fitness center, fitness related retail, restaurant and banquet facilities, business center, lodging for up to 100 rooms and up to 6 free-standing golf lodges, containing up to 8 guest rooms with associated common space. No residential unit may be privately owned or deeded For a Clubhouse in the Rural Residential District (Conservation Overlay District), the facilities, other than the golf course, golf school, pump house, restrooms, storm shelter facilities and maintenance facilities, shall be at least 3,000 feet from the Clubhouse's primary public road entrance with no building being higher than 50 ft. Only one Clubhouse can be constructed in relation to the golf course. Retention of permeable land and public access may be a etiterion considered by the Planning Board in granting of a Special Use Permit andlor Site Plan Review.