Planning commission discusses building permits

An application for a setback variance at the October 10 meeting of the Saratoga Planning Commission led to discussion over the Town of Saratoga’s procedures for building permits, meanwhile a residential project is on hold.

Megan Werth and her contractor, Jack Leiseth of Osprey Construction, appeared before the planning commission to discuss their variance application. Werth, who has employed Leiseth for an addition on her 1702 South Veterans property, told the board they were two months into construction before they were notified of a discrepancy with their building permit by Director of...