05-18-2017 (Queensbury Planning Board 05/18/2017)
QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING
SECOND REGULAR MEETING
MAY 18, 2017
INDEX
Site Plan No. 22-2017 Fastrac Markets, LLC 1.
Special Use Permit 5-2017 Tax Map No. 309.13-1-35
Subdivision No. 10-2017 John M. Hughes Trust 2.
FINAL STAGE Tax Map No. 289.6-1-7
Site Plan No. 38-2017 Chris Mackey 6.
Tax Map No. 308.16-1-54
Subdivision No. 7-2017 James Beaty 10.
PRELIMINARY STAGE Tax Map No. 290.5-1-50
FINAL STAGE No. 8-2017
Site Plan Modification 32-2017 Glenn Durlacher 11.
Tax Map No. 295.12-1-4
Site Plan No. 37-2017 Meghan Cesari 13.
Special Use Permit 8-2017 Tax Map No. 240.9-1-8.1
Site Plan No. 36-2017 Michael & Pamela Smith 17.
Tax Map No. 290.-1-94
Site Plan No. 39-2017 Ronald & Linda Ball 21.
Tax Map No. 295.10-1-31.12
THESE ARE NOT OFFICIALLY ADOPTED MINUTES AND ARE SUBJECT TO BOARD AND
STAFF REVISIONS. REVISIONS WILL APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING MONTHS MINUTES
(IF ANY) AND WILL STATE SUCH APPROVAL OF SAID MINUTES.
QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING
SECOND REGULAR MEETING
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MAY 18, 2017
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
STEPHEN TRAVER, CHAIRMAN
GEORGE FERONE, SECRETARY
JAMIE WHITE
BRAD MAGOWAN
DAVID DEEB
JOHN SHAFER, ALTERNATE
MICHAEL VALENTINE, ALTERNATE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR-CRAIG BROWN
TOWN COUNSEL-FITZGERALD, MORRIS, BAKER, FIRTH-MIKE CROWE
STENOGRAPHER-MARIA GAGLIARDI
MR. TRAVER-Okay. It's just after seven. We will call the meeting of the Town of Queensbury
Planning Board together for this evening. This is the 11 th meeting for 2017 and the second
meeting for the month of May. We do have a couple of Administrative Items to begin with, and
I should mention that, before we get started, at the table at the rear of the room you'll find some
agendas for tonight's meeting. There are number of applications, if not all of them, that do
have public hearings.
MR. MAGOWAN-Excuse me, Mr. Chairman, this is the third meeting in May.
MR. TRAVER-You're right. We had a Special Meeting. Thank you for that. I stand corrected.
All right, the 11th meeting for the year and the third meeting for May. In any case, there are
agendas at the rear of the room on the table. I would ask, I almost forgot myself, if you have a
cellphone please turn the ringer to vibrate so we're not interrupted by that, and we begin with a
couple of Administrative Items.
MR. FERONE-There's one plan that's withdrawn, Site Plan 21-2017 for Fastrac Markets, LLC.
The Quaker Road location has been withdrawn. So there's nothing that needs to be done on
that.
MR. TRAVER-Right. So if there's anyone in the audience tonight that's here to hear or present
to the Planning Board in public discussion anything about the Quaker Road site for Fastrac, that
application has been withdrawn. Okay, and the second Administrative Item.
MR. FERONE-The second Administrative Item is Site Plan 22-2017 and Special Use Permit 5-
2017 for Fastrac Market Corinth Road location.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
TABLING OF SITE PLAN 22-2017 & SPECIAL USE PERMIT 5-2017 FASTRAC MARKETS,
LLC (CORINTH RD.) TO JUNE 20, 2017
MR. FERONE-We're pushing a motion to table that Site Plan, 22-2017 and Special Use Permit
5-2017, Fastrac Markets.
RESOLUTION TABLING SP #22-2017 & SUP 5-2017 FASTRAC MARKETS, LLC
Site Plan 22-2017 & Special Use Permit 5-2017 FASTRAC MARKETS LLC
Tax Map ID: 309.13-1-35 / Property Address: 220 Corinth Rd. / Zoning: CI-18
MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 22-2017 & SPECIAL USE PERMIT 5-2017 FASTRAC
MARKETS LLC, Introduced by George Ferone who moved for its adoption, seconded by Brad
Magowan:
Tabled until the June 20, 2017 Planning Board meeting with information due by May 15, 2017.
Duly adopted this 18th day of May 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb, Ms. White, Mr. Shafer, Mr. Valentine, Mr. Magowan, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Traver
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NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-All right, and next we move to our regular agenda. The first item is Old
Business, John M. Hughes Trust, Subdivision Final Stage 10-2017.
OLD BUSINESS:
SUBDIVISION FINAL STAGE 10-2017 SEAR TYPE UNLISTED JOHN M. HUGHES TRUST
AGENT(S) HUTCHINS ENGINEERING OWNER(S) SAME AS APPLICANT ZONING RR-
3A LOCATION OXBOW HILL RD. & GLEN LAKE RD. APPLICANT PROPOSES FINAL
STAGE FOR A 5-LOT SUBDIVISION OF A 19.73 ACRE PARCEL WITH ASSOCIATED
WORK INCLUDING PRIVATE ROAD ONTO OXBOW HILL ROAD, INSTALLATION OF
SEPTIC AND WELLS, LOT CLEARING AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. SITE
INCLUDES SLOPES GREATER THAN 15%. LOT SIZES ARE: LOT 1 — 3 ACRES; LOT 2 —
3.2 ACRES; LOT 3 — 3.6 ACRES; LOT 4 — 4.1 ACRES AND LOT 5 - 5.5 ACRES.
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 183 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SUBDIVISION OF LAND
SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS
REFERENCE SUB SKETCH PZ 79-2016, SUB PREL. PZ 154-2016, AV PZ 155-2016
WARREN CO. REFERRAL N/A FOR SUBDIVISIONS LOT SIZE 19.73 ACRES TAX MAP
NO. 289.6-1-7 SECTION CHAPTER 183
LUCAS DOBIE, REPRESENTING APPLICANT, PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Craig, do you want to give us a summary on that?
MR. BROWN-I'll try. I think this is some clean up. There's some outstanding items to finish up
Preliminary and Final on the subdivision. I think we're talking about Chazen comments,
engineering comments that are outstanding. Is that what we're doing here? Sorry.
MR. TRAVER-That's all right. I know that we looked at this in 2016, 1 believe, and there were
some variances that you had approved at that time. Do you want to introduce yourself for the
record and bring us up to speed?
MR. DOBIE-Yes, thank you, Mr. Chairman, and good evening, Board. For the record, Lucas
Dobie with Hutchins Engineering and Mr. Hughes the project owner and builder since the
Korean War is with us and he's not slowing down so he's got the property, and we did work
Sketch Plan last March, and then we worked through our Area Variances, SEQR and
Preliminary approval from this Board in June of last year, and we sat tight a little bit on it and
brought it back to life in the winter. Been through two rounds of engineering comments. We
last submitted two weeks ago for the final four comments. I have not received any further
correspondence, but I'm comfortable that we can work through the engineering and I'm happy
with the project and am here to ask for your Final approval, hopefully, and answer any questions
you folks might have, and thank you.
MR. TRAVER-Okay, and we did do Preliminary Stage on this, I believe, last year, right?
MR. DOBIE-Yes.
MR. TRAVER-So we're just here for Final this evening.
MR. DOBIE-Correct.
MR. TRAVER-Okay, and no changes, obviously, between Preliminary and tonight, in the layout
or design or anything?
MR. DOBIE-That's correct. The plans look identical. They're just some fine tuning for some of
the engineering comments, and we've prepared fully detailed individual lot plans since the
Preliminary, but the house locations haven't changed. The lots haven't changed, the road
hasn't changed.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Understood. Thank you. Questions from members of the Planning
Board?
MR. VALENTINE-Just looking through Laura's April notes, and just for my own purpose of
getting used to what's required here, her notes say that if there's a homeowners association
involved those documents are to be provided to the Planning Board. Have they come to the
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MR. TRAVER-1 believe that they submit materials to the Planning Office to look at for a
homeowners association. Isn't that right, Craig, in terms of procedure?
MR. VALENTINE-There's a private road. I'm just wondering if in those documents they've
been filed with the Department of State yet and do they have a budget set up for the five
homeowners for sharing the cost of maintenance of the road, whether there's insurance on that
property, whether there's a master deed also.
MR. BROWN-If that question's for me, that's a great question. None of that information has
been submitted to us at this point. Certainly if you guys feel more comfortable taking a look at
some draft materials, obviously it's not going to be final materials until they get the subdivision
done and it gets filed as part of the subdivision, I would think, but you could ask for some draft
materials if you want to make sure the easements are in place, maintenance and whatever,
other kinds of easements, or you could make it a condition of approval that stuff gets submitted
to whomever for review.
MR. MAGOWAN-Doesn't usually the builder owns all the rights and that until the last house is
done, and then the homeowner's association is drafted up?
MR. TRAVER-Yes, from my experience, a homeowners association is a separate body. They
have their own board that gets elected. They develop, you know, really their own by-laws, and
they can't do that, or begin that process, until they have the approvals.
MR. VALENTINE-Well, they can't, the one reason I brought it up, too, is if we give them
approval tonight, there can't be any sales until the document has been filed with the Department
of State, but the other thing I brought it up for is because it is a private road and that liability
insurance, those issues, and then also agreement among five homeowners at some point, do
they all know that they're going to be sharing in the cost of the maintenance of that road, and
also whether there's an insurance involved with the road.
MR. TRAVER-Right, and again, my understanding from past experience is that as the lots are
sold, that's part of the understanding that the perspective buyer would be confronted with, that
this is administered by a homeowners association that they contribute to and that type of thing.
Do you have any additional comment for us on that?
MR. DOBIE-1 think you explained it very well, Mr. Chairman. 1, personally, have some
experience with that from my development and you're correct that it's the by-laws, if you will, the
covenants are developed by the owner, which would be Mr. Hughes, and then it would be
presented to a purchaser at that time and it's my understanding that everything would be filed
with the Secretary of State, what they call the CPS-7, which is three forms, and then at the
closing everything is incorporated into the conveyance deed in reference to all those articles,
and it's understood that, with the private road, Mr. Hughes understands that we've got this legal
work to do before.
MR. VALENTINE-The size of this subdivision being only five lots, what would be called a
diminimus document. It's not going to be big.
MR. DOBIE-Right. There's no offering plan. The homeowners association doesn't own
anything for the maintenance of the road.
MR. TRAVER-Yes, and there's nothing in the draft resolution but I guess we could add a
condition that the homeowners association be formed, and there are regulations governing
homeowners associations as well to meet the requirements of the Department of State.
MR. DOBIE-Correct.
MR. TRAVER-And so there are parameters under which they have to function to have their
application for existence be accepted.
MR. FERONE-Well, do we want to say when we expect that HOA to be developed? Usually it's
before the first lot is sold.
MR. TRAVER-Yes, or we could say according to regulations governing homeowners
associations. That way we're covered either way.
MR. MAGOWAN-Because I'm sure Mr. Hughes knows what he's doing. I'm sure he's done it a
few times.
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MR. DOBIE-Just to be clear for the record, that's going to be the basic homeowners
association, not a full blown with the owning the rec space and all that.
MR. FERONE-According to State guidelines?
MR. TRAVER-Yes, that's fine.
MR. DEEB-So all you have is the road?
MR. DOBIE-Correct. The road and the stormwater areas.
MR. DEEB-Yes.
MR. TRAVER-All right? Any other questions or comments?
MR. SHAFER-One question, Mr. Chairman. Chazen had four comments in April of this year.
Have those all been rectified and taken care of, Lucas?
MR. DOBIE-We re-submitted two weeks ago, Mr. Shafer. I'm confident we're there. I don't
have the official signoff at this point.
MR. TRAVER-Signoff is part of the approval. Okay. We do have a public hearing on this
application this evening. Are there members of the audience that would like to address the
Board on this project?
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN
MR. TRAVER-I'm not seeing any. Craig, do you know if there were any written comments
submitted?
MR. BROWN-1 do not believe that there are. No, I'm not finding any.
MR. TRAVER-1 don't recall anything. Okay. Thank you. Then we'll go ahead and close the
public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-This is a SEQR Unlisted action.
MR. FERONE-Did I hear you say that you thought SEQR was already done?
MR. DOBIE-1 believe we went through the Long Form last June.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Yes, we do have a resolution for that. Craig, can you double check in
the file and see if we have a SEQR process that's been performed on this?
MR. BROWN-1 can. Yes, typically it's done during Preliminary.
MR. TRAVER-Yes, and that's what the applicant is indicating as well. I don't have anything.
MR. DOBIE-We did put the resolution on the cover sheet, if that would help at all, Mr. Chairman.
MR. TRAVER-You have a resolution. Then we need not, then that's an error on our part.
MR. BROWN-Yes, there was a Negative Declaration June 23, 2016.
MR. MAGOWAN-You showed up with your A-game tonight.
MR. DOBIE-We try.
MR. DEEB-Do you want to re-affirm SEAR?
MR. TRAVER-We don't need to if there aren't any changes. All right. So we need not deal
with the resolution. So really all we have, then, is the resolution regarding Final Stage. Are
there any questions, any further questions that any of the members of the Planning Board have
for the applicant on this subdivision?
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MR. MAGOWAN-So since it's on, so it's Number One for the requirement. So do we scratch it
or?
MR. TRAVER-Well, we're not scratching it. We performed the SEQR already.
MR. MAGOWAN-So should he state that? It's on this resolution.
MR. DEEB-It says that it was performed.
MR. TRAVER-Yes, there's a resolution in the file.
MR. DEEB-We adopted it.
MR. BROWN-Yes. When you get to that point, if you want to, there's a choice between
Negative and Positive. You want to cross out Positive because it was a Neg Dec that was
issued.
MR. DEEB-Okay.
MR. BROWN-And then go down through the other choices.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. FERONE-Also, Craig, on Staff Notes it says waivers. There were no waivers requested,
but on the resolution it says there were waivers for stormwater, grading, landscape and lighting.
MR. BROWN-1 don't think there are. It looks like all the stormwater's done on this plan.
Grading is done on this plan.
MR. TRAVER-And there's no lighting.
MR. DOBIE-And the lighting doesn't pertain in this, with the subdivision, I wouldn't think.
MS. WHITE-They'll go through when the individual lots when they come through for Site Plan
Review.
MR. BROWN-Well, they won't be coming back for Site Plan for each lot. Not on this
subdivision.
MS. WHITE-But it will be addressed as far as building, when they apply for a building permit?
MR. BROWN-Absolutely.
MR. TRAVER-So we can say that there are no waivers.
MR. FERONE-Yes.
MR. TRAVER-So I guess we're ready for a motion.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBDIVISION FINAL STG. 10-2017 JOHN M. HUGHES
TRUST
A subdivision application has been made to the Queensbury Planning Board for the following:
Applicant proposes final stage for a 5-lot subdivision of a 19.73 acre parcel with associated work
including private road onto Oxbow Hill Road, installation of septic and wells, lot clearing and
stormwater management. Site includes slopes greater than 15%. Lot sizes are: Lot 1 — 3
acres; Lot 2 — 3.2 acres; Lot 3 — 3.6 acres; Lot 4 —4.1 acres and Lot 5 — 5.5 acres. Pursuant to
Chapter 183 of the Zoning Ordinance, subdivision of land shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter A-183, the
Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the
Zoning Code;
A public hearing was scheduled and held on 05/18/2017;
This application is supported with all documentation, public comment, and application material
in the file of record;
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MOTION TO APPROVE SUBDIVISION FINAL STAGE 10-2017 JOHN M. HUGHES TRUST,
Introduced by George Ferone who moved its adoption.
1. The requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act have been considered
and the Planning Board has adopted a SEQRA Negative Declaration; and if the
application is a modification, the requirements of the State Environmental Quality
Review Act have been considered, and the proposed modification[s] do not result in any
new or significantly different environmental impacts, and, therefore, no further SEQRA
review is necessary;
2. No waivers have been requested.
3. The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing
shall be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff
4. Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Planning Board Chairman.
5. The applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town:
a) The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current NYSDEC
SPDES General Permit or for coverage under an individual SPDES prior to
the start of any site work.
b) The project NOT (Notice of Termination) upon completion of the project; and
6. The applicant must maintain on their project site, for review by staff:
a) The approved final that have been stamped by the Town Zoning
Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan) when such a plan was prepared and
approved; and
b) The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC
SPDES General Permit, or an individual SPDES permit issued for the
project.
7. Final approved plans, in compliance with the Subdivision, must be submitted to the
Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning
Administrator or Building and Codes personnel.
8. The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building
Permit and/or the beginning of any site work.
9. Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on
compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
10.As-built plans to certify that the subdivision is developed according to the approved
plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy;
11. That the HOA for the development be developed according to State guidelines.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 18th day of May, 2017 by the following
vote:
AYES: Ms. White, Mr. Deeb, Mr. Shafer, Mr. Valentine, Mr. Magowan, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-All right. You're all set.
MR. DOBIE-Thank you very much, Board.
MR. TRAVER-All right. The next item on our agenda, also under Old Business, is Chris
Mackey, and this is, on the agenda it's listed as Unlisted, but I believe it's Type II.
SITE PLAN NO. 38-2017 SEAR TYPE UNLISTED CHRIS MACKEY AGENT(S) DENNIS
MAC ELROY OWNER(S) MARY & WILLIAM CAREY ZONING CLI LOCATION
CORINTH ROAD (WEST OF # 310) APPLICANT PROPOSES CONSTRUCTION OF A 2,450
SQ. FT. STORAGE BUILDING. PROJECT INCLUDES A SINGLE DRIVE AISLE AROUND
BUILDING WITH ONE ENTRANCE. THE SITE WILL BE CLEARED TO INSTALL
STORMWATER, DRIVE AISLE AND PLANTINGS. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040
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OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE BUILDING SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE AV
36-2017 WARREN CO. REFERRAL MAY 2017 LOT SIZE .26 ACRE TAX MAP NO.
308.16-1-54 SECTION 179-3-040
DENNIS MAC ELROY, REPRESENTING APPLICANT, PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Good evening.
MR. MAC ELROY-Good evening. Ready for me?
MR. TRAVER-Yes, we are.
MR. MAC ELROY-Okay. Thank you. I'm Dennis MacElroy with Environmental Design here
representing Chris Mackey the applicant for this property on Corinth Road. Chris is under
contract to purchase this property. It's a small lot, 75 feet wide, 150 feet deep. Sort of an
unusual a-typical lot size along that corridor and in that zone. It's a Commercial Light Industrial
zone, but nonetheless the setbacks that apply to all the larger lots still apply to this one. So
we're in a situation of needing to get variances that. Last night at the ZBA we received those
variances. So we're back tonight. Chris to my left. We have proposed a plan that shows the
storage building that he desires, 2,450 square feet, and within that 75 by 150 foot deep lot we've
placed it basically in the center. We've achieved the front setback, the normal 50 foot front
setback, but we're shy on the two side yard setbacks which normally are 30 feet. We've
received approval for the 20 foot setback. There will be a looped gravel surface driveway that
would provide access to all sides of the building. The building is intended to be for private
storage, not a business. He's provided for stormwater management. There would be water
service provided through municipal water that runs right along Corinth Road on that side of the
road. We will supplement vegetation. If you've seen the map, there is a fairly good amount of
vegetation on that lot as it exists, and Chris certainly wants to retain as much of that as possible,
and I looked closely at it since I was here on Tuesday and there's a fair amount of vegetation
that is right along the boundary line. So I think even though we're squeezed a little bit in that
area, we'll be able to save some of that more significant vegetation to supplement as needed.
Again, as mentioned we're providing some stormwater management in both of the front corners
and the rear. Lighting would be typical building mounted lighting, LED type fixtures, over entry
doors and garage doors.
MR. TRAVER-Were there any amendments to the plan as a result of the Zoning Board review,
or is this just what we looked at on Tuesday?
MR. MAC ELROY-Correct, no changes.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. MAGOWAN-You mentioned municipal water.
MR. MAC ELROY-Water in, water out. Well, that service would be for maintenance work or
whatever that Chris may desire to have a hose or something on the site. It's not required, and
at this point at least not intended to have any restroom facilities. In the future, I don't know if
we discussed this last night or two nights ago.
MR. TRAVER-Yes, a holding tank.
MR. MAC ELROY-Yes, that would be the logical solution to that, but that would require going to
the Board of Health sometime in the future if that's what Chris finds to be advisable.
MR. TRAVER-And we wouldn't even need to condition that.
MR. MAGOWAN-That's a big garage.
MR. TRAVER-It is.
MR. MAC ELROY-There were a couple of ZBA members last night.
MR. MAGOWAN-Well, I guess when you go big, you go big.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Any other questions for the applicant before we go to the public
hearing?
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MR. DEEB-Chris, I'm just curious. I'm a little leery of the size of the building on the small lot,
and I just, I was looking for a lot more details than what we've got. Could you give me some
idea of what you're going to store in there?
CHRIS MACKEY
MR. MACKEY-Sure. A 38 foot regulator, offshore fishing boat, a Hacker Craft, a Donzi and a
handful of classic cars.
MR. DEEB-See, I wasn't aware of that the other night, and that was, because you weren't here,
and that does ease my mind a little bit.
MR. MACKEY-Yes.
MR. DEEB-All right. Okay. Thank you.
MR. TRAVER-1 think we were kind of speculating that it would be.
MR. DEEB-We were speculating, but we didn't know. I didn't know, nothing against you.
Because I hate to see mechanical items go in there, a backhoe and loader.
MR. MACKEY-1 understand.
MR. DEEB-Okay. Thank you.
MR. MACKEY-Sure.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Any other questions from the Board at this point? We do have a public
hearing on this application. Are there folks in the audience that wanted to address the Planning
Board on this application before the storm cuts the power? All right. Are there any written
comments in the file?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MR. BROWN-No, there's no public comment.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Thank you. All right. Then we will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. BROWN-Mr. Chairman, I just did have one clarification in the Staff Notes, just because
everybody was talking about it just now. The site lighting. There's a recommendation in here,
I see in Laura's notes, about final plans should include lighting, fixture type, foot candle and the
number of units, which is all fine, and if your approval condition if you get in that direction, which
is what it sounds like.
MR. TRAVER-Lighting detail?
MR. BROWN-Well, just a note that there should be compliant lighting. In these types of
buildings people do the wall packs and they're really supposed to be cut off fixtures and just for
clarity. I'm sure Mr. Mackey's going to be all over it, but,just good belt and suspenders.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you for that. It's already been added. All right. Any other
questions or concerns from members of the Planning Board? I guess we're ready for a motion.
MR. FERONE-Ready for a motion?
MR. TRAVER-Yes.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE PLAN # 38-2017 CHRIS MACKEY
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes
construction of a 2,450 sq. ft. storage building. Project includes a single drive aisle around
building with one entrance. The site will be cleared to install stormwater, drive aisle and
plantings. Building to have multiple overhead doors. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the
Zoning Ordinance, construction of a storage building shall be subject to Planning Board review
and approval.
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Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-080, the
Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the
Zoning Code;
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to
the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation;
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 05/18/2017 and
continued the public hearing to 05/18/2017, when it was closed,
The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all
comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including
05/18/2017;
The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and
standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval,
MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 38-2017 CHRIS MACKEY; Introduced by George Ferone
who moved for its adoption.
According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following:
1) No waivers requested
2. Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction
fencing shall be installed around these areas and field verified by Community
Development staff;
b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the
Wastewater Department for its review, approval, permitting and inspection;
c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building
permit will not be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the
Planning Office;
d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to
signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site
plan/survey, floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the
building and site improvements;-
f) If required, the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town:
a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current "NYSDEC
SPDES General Permit from Construction Activity" prior to the start of any site
work.
b. The project NOT (Notice of Termination) upon completion of the project;
c. The applicant must maintain on their project site, for review by staff:
i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning
Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan) when such a plan was prepared and
approved;
ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC
SPDES General Permit, or an individual SPDES permit issued for the
project if required.
g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the
Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning
Administrator or Building and Codes personnel;
h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of
Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work;
i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on
compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
j) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to
be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans
I) That the building should have compliant lighting.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 18th day of May, 2017 by the following
vote:
AYES: Mr. Ferone, Mr. Magowan, Mr. Valentine, Mr. Shafer, Ms. White, Mr. Deeb, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
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MR. TRAVER-All right. You're all set.
MR. MAC ELROY-Thank you very much.
MR. MACKEY-Thank you.
MR. TRAVER-All right. The next item on our agenda, also under Old Business, is James Beaty
Subdivision Preliminary Stage 7-2017 and Final Stage 8-2017, and are the applicants here?
MR. DEEB-I don't think he's here.
MR. CROWE-They didn't get their variances.
MS. WHITE-So it didn't pass the Zoning Board last night.
MR. DEEB-I had a feeling.
SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY STAGE 7-2017 & SUBDIVISION FINAL STAGE 8-2017
SEAR TYPE UNLISTED JAMES BEATY OWNER(S) HARS PARS INC. d/b/a SUNNYSIDE
PAR 3 ZONING MDR LOCATION 168 SUNNYSIDE ROAD APPLICANT PROPOSES
SUBDIVISION OF A 10.86 PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS — ONE 0.33 ACRE AND ONE 10.53
ACRES. APPLICANT REQUESTS WAIVER FROM SKETCH PLAN. THE APARTMENT
BUILDING WILL BE ON THE 0.33 ACRE PARCEL AND THE GOLF COURSE AND
ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS TO BE ON THE 10.53 ACRE PARCEL. PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 183 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SUBDIVISION OF LAND SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE 1991
3 CAR DETACHED GARAGE; 1995 ADDITION TO APT. BLDG.; 2004 SEPTIC ALT.; SP 42-
93; SP 13-2005 ELEC. INSTALLATIONS FOR NIGHT USE; AV 35-2017 WARREN CO.
REFERRAL N/A FOR SUBDIVISION LOT SIZE 10.69 ACRES TAX MAP NO. 290.5-1-50
SECTION CHAPTER 183
MR. TRAVER-So we'll table this, then.
MR. CROWE-Yes. They tabled the ZBA I believe until June.
MR. BROWN-At the Zoning Board their variance was tabled. So we'll just table them until, I
think Laura probably left me some crib notes here.
MR. TRAVER-1 think they're tabled to June.
MR. DEEB-Did they say why, Mike?
MR. CROWE-Yes, there was concerns with the degree of the requested.
MR. BROWN-A small lot.
MR. DEEB-Yes, I had a feeling.
MR. CROWE-And the septic field for the apartment building is on the other parcel.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. We didn't pick that up. We were just going through the Area Variance.
MR. BROWN-So what we'd be looking for is to table them to the second Planning Board
meeting in July.
MR. TRAVER-That would be July 25th. All right. Just so folks are aware, that motion would be
to July 25th and they'll be appearing, I guess, before the ZBA hopefully in June, right/
MR. BROWN-1 think they were also tabled to July.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. BROWN-The meeting before that in July.
MR. TRAVER-Gotcha.
MR. BROWN-That's why the second Planning Board meeting.
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RESOLUTION TABLING SUB PRELIM STG & FINAL STG. 7-2017 & 8-2017 JAMES BEATY
A subdivision application has been made to the Queensbury Planning Board for the following:
Applicant proposes subdivision of a 10.86 acre parcel into two lots — one 0.33 acre and one
10.53 acre. Waiver requested from sketch plan. The apartment building will be on the 0.33 acre
parcel and the golf course and associated buildings to be on 10.53 acre parcel. Pursuant to
Chapter 183 of the Zoning Ordinance, subdivision of land shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval.
MOTION TO TABLE SUBDIVISION NO. 8-2017 FINAL STAGE JAMES BEATY, Introduced by
George Ferone who moved for its adoption, seconded by John Shafer:
Tabled to the Planning Board meeting of July 25, 2017.
Duly adopted this 18th day of May, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb, Ms. White, Mr. Shafer, Mr. Valentine, Mr. Magowan, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-All right. One more item under Old Business is Glenn Durlacher, Site Plan
Modification 32-2017, who was also heard by the ZBA last evening, I believe.
SITE PLAN (MODIFICATION) 32-2017 SEAR UNLISTED GLENN DURLACHER
OWNER(S) GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK ZONING CI LOCATION 1172 STATE
ROUTE 9 APPLICANT PROPOSES TO MAINTAIN WOOD CARVING BUSINESS AND
RELOCATE A 160 SQ. FT. SHED, WITH A 40 SQ. FT. PORCH ON THE SHED. PROJECT
INCLUDES RELOCATION OF DISPLAY AREAS AND TO ADD LANDSCAPE LIGHTING TO
SHINE ON SCULPTURES/DISPLAYS. PROJECT STILL INCLUDES EXTERIOR TREE ART
BUSINESS, REMOVAL OF CHAIN LINK FENCE TO INSTALL ROPE AND WOOD POST
FENCING ALONG WITH USE OF BARN AREA FOR STORAGE. PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 179-3-040 & 179-5-020 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, MODIFICATION TO AN
APPROVED SITE PLAN SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND
APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE SP PZ 265-2016; AV 30-2017 WARREN CO.
REFERRAL MAY 2017 LOT SIZE 10.48 ACRES/1.5T" ACRE (USING ONLY 4,500 SQ. FT.)
TAX MAP NO. 295.12-1-4 SECTION 179-3-040, 179-5-020
GLENN DURLACHER, PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Hello, again.
MR. DURLACHER-Hello, again.
MR. TRAVER-So, how did it go?
MR. DURLACHER-Very well. All set. I received the approval.
MR. TRAVER-You received your variance. Were you required, as a result of your discussions
with them, to make any changes in your plan, or is it the same as what we looked at Tuesday
evening?
MR. DURLACHER-It is exactly the same.
MR. TRAVER-It's the same. How did you make out with the, we had some discussion
regarding the lighting. Can you acknowledge those suggestions? Have you incorporated
those into your plan, the lighting on the, I think it was a horsehead?
MR. DURLACHER-Yes. Just low voltage lighting.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. DURLACHER-If that's okay.
MR. TRAVER-Any questions for the applicant before we open the public hearing? All right.
There is a public hearing on this application. Is there anyone in the audience that's here this
evening to discuss this application with the Planning Board? No? Are there any written
comments, Craig, that you're aware of?
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PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MR. BROWN-No, not that I'm aware of.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Then we'll go ahead and close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-This is a SEQR Unlisted action, with a Short Form having been filed.
MR. FERONE-We have a resolution to re-affirm a Negative Declaration.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Then we can go ahead and make that SEQR resolution.
RESOLUTION TO RE-AFFIRM NEGATIVE SEQR DEC. SP MOD. 32-2017 GLENN
DURLACHER
The applicant proposes to maintain wood carving business and relocate a 160 sq. ft. shed, with
a 40 sq. ft. porch on the shed. Project includes relocation of display areas and to add landscape
lighting to shine on sculptures/displays. Project still includes exterior tree art business, removal
of chain link fence to install rope and wood post fencing along with use of barn area for
storage. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & 179-5-020 of the Zoning Ordinance, modification to
an approved site plan shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
The Planning Board has determined that the proposed project and Planning Board action is
subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act;
The proposed action considered by this Board is Unlisted in the Department of Environmental
Conservation Regulations implementing the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the
regulations of the Town of Queensbury;
No Federal or other agencies are involved;
Part 1 of the Short EAF has been completed by the applicant;
Whereas, the Planning Board adopted Resolution SP PZ 265-2016, on 12/22/2016 adopting
SEQRA determination of non-significance, and
Upon review of the information recorded on the EAF, it is the conclusion of the Town of
Queensbury Planning Board as lead agency reaffirms that this project will result in no significant
adverse impacts on the environment, and, therefore, an environmental impact statement need
not be prepared. Accordingly, this negative declaration is issued.
MOTION TO REAFFIRM NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED SITE PLAN
(MODIFICATION) 32-2017 GLENN DURLACHER. Introduced by George Ferone who moved
for its adoption, seconded by Brad Magowan;
Duly adopted this 18th day of May, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb, Ms. White, Mr. Shafer, Mr. Valentine, Mr. Magowan, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-All right, and next we go to the Site Plan approval.
MR. FERONE-Do we want to list the additional condition about the low voltage lighting?
MR. TRAVER-Yes. I think we should. We had quite a bit of discussion on that and we came
to a good resolution, and we're ready for that motion when you are.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP MOD. 32-2017 GLENN DURLACHER
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board for Site Plan approval
pursuant to Article 9 of the Town zoning Ordinance for: Applicant proposes to maintain wood
carving business and relocate a 160 sq. ft. shed, with a 40 sq. ft. porch on the shed. Project
includes relocation of display areas and to add landscape lighting to shine on
sculptures/displays. Project still includes exterior tree art business, removal of chain link fence
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to install rope and wood post fencing along with use of barn area for storage. Pursuant to
Chapter 179-3-040 & 179-5-020 of the Zoning Ordinance, modification to an approved site plan
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-080, the
Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the
Zoning Code;
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to
the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation;
The Planning Board has reviewed the potential environmental impacts of the project, pursuant
to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and adopted a SEQRA Negative
Declaration — Determination of Non-Significance
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 05/18/2017 and
continued the public hearing to 05/18/2017, when it was closed,
The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all
comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including
05/18/2017;
The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and
standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval,
MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN (MODIFICATION) 32-2017 GLENN DURLACHER;
Introduced by George Ferone who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted: Stormwater, topography, landscaping, commercial
alterations, construction details, floor plans, soil logs, construction demolition disposal
and snow removal.
2) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) If application was referred to engineering, then engineering sign-off required prior to
signature
of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site
plan/survey, floor
plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site
improvements,
c) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the
Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator
or Building
and Codes personnel;
d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of
Building
Permit and/or the beginning of any site work;
e) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on
compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
f) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to
be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy;
g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible.
h) That the lighting that is requested should be angled, low wattage lighting which would be
used on displays on the property.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 18th day of May, 2017 by the following
vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb, Ms. White, Mr. Shafer, Mr. Valentine, Mr. Magowan, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-All right. You're all set.
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MR. DEEB-Good luck, Glenn.
MR. DURLACHER-Thanks so much, everyone.
MR. TRAVER-Next on the agenda we move to New Business. We have Site Plan 37-2017 for
Meghan Cesari.
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN NO 37-2017 SPECIAL USE PERMIT 8-2017 SEAR TYPE UNLISTED
MEGHAN CESARI OWNER(S) CLEVERDALE VENTURES, LLC ZONING NC
LOCATION 2660 STATE ROUTE 9L APPLICANT PROPOSES TO CONVERT A 528 SQ.
FT. ENCLOSED PORCH TO AN OUTDOOR SEATING AREA AS A COVERED PORCH WITH
RAILINGS. PROJECT INCLUDES 10 NEW SEATS AND TO MAINTAIN 25 EXISTING
SEATS. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, NEW FOOD
SERVICE AND BUILDING ALTERATION SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD
REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE SP 64-95; 1997 320 SQ. FT. ADDITION;
SEVERAL SIGN PERMITS WARREN CO. REFERRAL MAY 2017 LOT SIZE 3.144
ACRES TAX MAP NO. 240.9-1-8.1 SECTION 179-3-040
MEGHAN CESARI, PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Good evening.
MS. CESARI-Good evening. Meghan Cesari, owner of the Cleverdale Store and we're
proposing to remove the outdoor structure or the lattice area of a porch and put a, make it an
open eating area, adding 10 seats. That's pretty much the extent of the project.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. So you're just really changing a little bit of the shape, but more of the use
of that area. Right?
MS. CESARI-Right.
MR. BROWN-Officially for the record, the reason for the review is to add food service/restaurant
component to the use. That's how this all started. Well, it started out in a different direction
and it ended up with food service. So I just wanted to go on record that's the reason for the
review is to add the food service component.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MS. WHITE-So there's no existing food service?
MR. BROWN-1 mean, if you go and get a sandwich at the deli, I think there's a couple of tables
inside that you can sit, but this is a more formal seating area.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MS. CESARI-We're proposing to do table service.
MR. TRAVER-Okay, and that doesn't require, well, yes, it does require a Special Use Permit,
right?
MR. BROWN-That's the food service use that we're adding, yes.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Very good. Questions from members of the Planning Board?
MR. MAGOWAN-Yes, why did it take you so long?
MR. DEEB-Did the Health Department have to get involved with this?
MS. CESARI-Not that I know of. They may. I can find out. They may.
MR. TRAVER-Yes, not because of this change, but I think initially.
MS. CESARI-I already have, I deal with the Ags and Markets right now who does all the
inspections. We deal with the Health Department for our water system already, the Department
of Health.
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MR. TRAVER-Well, I think for the food service prior, that pre-existed, they need those
approvals, but for this expansion that they don't.
MR. DEEB-Okay. That's all I was worried about. I didn't want to see any glitches come in later
on.
MR. TRAVER-Yes.
MS. WHITE-Well, they might come in and inspect.
MS. CESARI-They may.
MR. TRAVER-Yes.
MS. CESARI-Well, the Ags and Markets already does all that for the kitchen.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. All right. Any other questions from members of the Planning Board?
MR. FERONE-1 mean it seems to be a fairly simple project. The applicant is just removing
some lattice and utilizing the area that's somewhat underutilized. Nothing structural.
MR. TRAVER-Yes, it makes sense. Okay. Well, we do have a public hearing on this
application. Are there folks in the audience that wanted to address the Planning Board about
this application? I'm not seeing anyone. Are you aware of any written comments, Craig?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MR. BROWN-We have one note that was returned on a public hearing notice that's from W.
Kraft, "Great idea. Work done on property so far looks good."
MR. TRAVER-Okay. So we have a positive comment. We do have, this is listed as SEQR
Unlisted, and we have a Short EAF that's been submitted. Do members of the Planning Board
have any concerns with, I'm sorry, I should close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-Are there any environmental impacts that members of the Planning Board are
concerned with that might have an effect on the SEQR resolution?
MS. WHITE-It says there's no change in lighting. So can we assume that the existing lighting is
compliant?
MR. BROWN-No, I wouldn't automatically assume that.
MS. WHITE-Because the pictures don't, I mean, the pictures seem to be non-compliant, but
maybe I'm just.
MS. CESARI-The pictures it shows that, they do face down.
MS. WHITE-They do face down?
MS. CESARI-Yes.
MS. WHITE-Okay. It's just the, you know, I just wanted to make sure.
MR. TRAVER-And this project would be reviewed by Building and Codes, right, as their?
MR. BROWN-Yes, but they don't look at the lighting. That's under the jurisdiction of this Board,
the authority of this Board. So if any additional lighting is proposed in the future, you can make
it a condition that it has to be compliant lighting.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. All right, well then we do have a SEQR resolution if you want to go ahead
and propose that.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A NEGATIVE SEQR DECLARATION SP 37-2017 SUP 8-2017
CESARI
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The applicant proposes to convert a 528 sq. ft. enclosed porch to an outdoor seating area as a
covered porch with railings. Project includes 10 new seats and to maintain 25 existing seats.
Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, new food service and building
alteration shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
The Planning Board has determined that the proposed project and Planning Board action is
subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act;
The proposed action considered by this Board is Unlisted in the Department of Environmental
Conservation Regulations implementing the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the
regulations of the Town of Queensbury;
No Federal or other agencies are involved;
Part 1 of the Short EAF has been completed by the applicant;
Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, it is the conclusion of the Town of
Queensbury Planning Board as lead agency that this project will result in no significant adverse
impacts on the environment, and, therefore, an environmental impact statement need not be
prepared. Accordingly, this negative declaration is issued.
MOTION TO GRANT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SITE PLAN 37-2017 & SPECIAL
USE PERMIT 8-2017 MEGHAN CESARI, Introduced by George Ferone who moved for its
adoption.
As per the resolution prepared by staff.
1. Part II of the Short EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
2. Part III of the Short EAF is not necessary because the Planning Board did not identify
potentially moderate to large impacts.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 18th day of May, 2017 by the following
vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb, Ms. White, Mr. Shafer, Mr. Valentine, Mr. Magowan, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-All right, and next we move on to the, we have one more resolution that deals
with your actual site plan and the special use permit.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP # 37-2017 & SUP 8-2017 MEGHAN CESARI
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board for Site Plan approval
pursuant to Article 9 of the Town zoning Ordinance for: Applicant proposes to convert a 528 sq.
ft. enclosed porch to an outdoor seating area as a covered porch with railings. Project includes
10 new seats and to maintain 25 existing seats. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning
Ordinance, new food service and building alteration shall be subject to Planning Board review
and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-080, the
Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the
Zoning Code;
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to
the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation;
The Planning Board has reviewed the potential environmental impacts of the project, pursuant
to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and adopted a SEQRA Negative
Declaration — Determination of Non-Significance
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 05/18/2017 and
continued the public hearing to 05/18/2017, when it was closed,
The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all
comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including
05/18/2017;
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The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and
standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval,
MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 37-2017 & SPECIAL USE PERMIT 8-2017 MEGHAN
CESARI; Introduced by George Ferone who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted: Stormwater, topography, soil logs, and snow removal.
2) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) If application was referred to engineering, then engineering sign-off required prior to
signature
of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site
plan/survey, floor
plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site
improvements,
C) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the
Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator
or Building
and Codes personnel;
d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of
Building
Permit and/or the beginning of any site work;
e) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on
compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
f) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to
be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy;
g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible.
h) Any additional lighting to be added to the project would be Code compliant.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 18th day of May, 2017 by the following
vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb, Ms. White, Mr. Shafer, Mr. Valentine, Mr. Magowan, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-Now you're approved.
MS. CESARI-Thank you.
MR. TRAVER-All right, and next we have Site Plan 36-2017 for Michael and Pamela Smith.
SITE PLAN NO. 36-2017 SEAR TYPE TYPE II MICHAEL & PAMELA SMITH OWNER(S)
SAME AS APPLICANT ZONING MDR LOCATION 146 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD
APPLICANT PROPOSES A 2,706 SQ. FT. (FOOTPRINT) BASEMENT WITH WALK OUT
AND 3 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
PROJECT INVOLVING THE ROCK WALL. THE ROCK WALL SECTION IS TO BE MOVED
SO HOUSE AND SEPTIC CAN BE PLACED ON SITE. THIS SECTION IS TO BE MOVED
TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE TO EXISTING ROCK WALL AREA. REMAINING WALL
IS NOT TO BE MOVED. PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION 4-2008 CONDITIONS, ALL LOTS
ARE TO HAVE SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR HOUSE DEVELOPMENT AND SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE PZ
29-2015 SUB (PRELIMINARY STAGE) WARREN CO. REFERRAL N/A LOT SIZE 4.7
ACRES TAX MAP NO. 290.1-94 SECTION 179-3-040 & SUB CONDITION
MICHAEL & PAMELA SMITH, PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Good evening.
MR. SMITH-Good evening, Board. My name is Michael Smith. This is my wife Pam. We're
here tonight to seek the Board's approval for a new single family residence that we're hoping to
build on 146 Chestnut Ridge.
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MR. TRAVER-Okay. One thing I noticed, and I can remember there was some discussion
about this area of Chestnut Ridge Road within the past two years, and there was a concern, I
think that it might have been on the part of the Town historical society or something, it had to do
with the stone walls. Evidently they were constructed by some local famous person or
something or other, and I just happened to notice in your application you're talking about re-
locating 70 feet of the stone wall and moving it and re-establishing it at the south property line.
Is that accurate?
MR. SMITH-Correct.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. So how are you going to do that? That also came up with a prior
application. There was a concern that they were just going to be thrown in a pile.
MR. SMITH-No, Mr. Chairman, the previous owner has already removed 80 plus feet of the wall
that you're speaking of.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. SMITH-They also removed approximately 10 feet of the wall the runs parallel to the
roadway. That will be closed off. The only opening in the wall will be for the driveway access
as noted on the plans.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. SMITH-The addition 70 plus or minus feet of that wall, some of it is tree stumps that are
buried under high brush and stuff. It looks like a wall in there, but some of it isn't wall. The 70
plus or minus feet will give us enough access to put the house foundation in along with the
septic system, and we'll move that 70 plus or minus feet to the south wall. There's very little of
a south wall there in existence as of today.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. So are you going to have a stone wall builder do that? I know it sounds
silly, but are you going to actually move the wall, or are you just going to make a pile of rocks?
MR. SMITH-We're going to move the wall. I'm the wall builder.
MR. TRAVER-You're the wall builder. Okay.
MR. MAGOWAN-Have you read up on it?
MR. SMITH-No, but I will.
MR. MAGOWAN-It's kind of amazing. It's quite a site, and these old timers just, and once it
goes in there, I mean, no cement. It's amazing how long.
MR. TRAVER-And that's why I think as I remember, you probably remember those discussions,
too. I think that's why they were so concerned, and I don't know if it's these walls, but it's
certainly that Chestnut Ridge area.
MR. MAGOWAN-Who's the previous owner?
MR. SMITH-Mr. Hoyt.
MR. MAGOWAN-Yes.
MR. DEEB-That's the name.
MR. MAGOWAN-This is it, because on this plan right here, there's that stone wall that we were
talking about, and they wanted to move it over to here.
MR. DEEB-And there was some legal.
MR. TRAVER-And that was a couple of years ago, right? Yes, and I think that application was
withdrawn.
MR. DEEB-Yes, it was.
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MR. TRAVER-Okay. So here we are again. So it's kind of, I guess, the same concern as far
as the wall is concerned. I really don't recall having, other than the previous applicant, I don't
remember having addressed the issue before, of a wall.
MR. MAGOWAN-He kind of gave us because being the historical wall and wasn't there a
reverend or a minister?
MR. TRAVER-Yes, I don't remember the name, but there was a famous.
AUDIENCE MEMBER-The preacher nero?
MR. MAGOWAN-Yes. Wasn't he the big stone builder up in that neck of the woods?
AUDIENCE MEMBER-Yes, I think they couldn't verify that those particular walls were
established by him.
MR. MAGOWAN-Okay.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Well, are there any other questions for the applicant at this point from
members of the Planning Board? We do have a public hearing on this as well. Not hearing
any at this point I'll go ahead and open the public hearing. Is there anyone in the audience that
wanted to address this Board on this application? Craig, are you aware if there's any?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MR. BROWN-I'm finding no public comment.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Well then we'll go ahead and close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-This is listed as a Type II SEAR. So no SEQR review is required. So I guess
the only question that might exist would be whether or not we wanted to do any condition with
regards to the wall. I don't really know the answer to that. I don't know what we would want
MR. DEEB-How would that apply?
MR. TRAVER-Well, the point is in their application they're saying that they're going to re-locate
the wall.
MR. DEEB-Yes, and that's on his property.
MR. TRAVER-Right, but that's part of the application that we have to approve. Right? So if
they're re-locating it, that's a process. That's not just demolishing it. That's taking it apart,
moving it and then building a stone wall.
MR. DEEB-It's on the site plan.
MR. TRAVER-Right. I understand that.
MR. DEEB-He's going to move it.
MR. TRAVER-1 understand that, but I think if there is a question it would be, does that require.
MR. DEEB-A really good back? Yes.
MR. TRAVER-Yes, well, and also I think what was raised when this was before us two years
ago was that it required, if it was even a good idea to move it, it required some expertise to re-
create it.
MR. DEEB-But that's not relevant to us.
MR. MAGOWAN-The wall goes right where you want to build the house?
MR. SMITH-Correct. That's the lower edge of it. That's approximately 300 feet down my
house from the roadway.
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MR. MAGOWAN-Write down this name. Rodger Weeks. He's re-built his wall on Ridge Road.
He might be able to give you an idea. He's right on dead man's curve on Ridge.
MR. SMITH-1 think he's related to Randy?
MR. MAGOWAN-Yes, Randy's two houses down, or up.
MR. FERONE-So, Mr. Chairman, is there a concern that there's a historical significance or
something here?
MR. TRAVER-No, the only thing, the only, I mean, that wouldn't, if the wall that they're talking
about moving has some historical significance, first of all we don't absolutely know that. I do
remember that there was some comment a couple of years ago there was a large number of
people actually that were very alarmed that this wall would be basically destroyed. My only I
guess question or what I had been thinking about was the idea of, if they were just saying they
were going to move the wall or take it apart or whatever, that's one issue, but if they're talking
about re-locating it, I'm just, you know, by approving that we're saying that that's going to be
done, and presumably that's going to be looked at.
MR. BROWN-Yes. Absolutely. If the worry is that the wall's not going to be re-constructed, I
think the way the application is submitted it's re-locate. The applicant's got a statement on the
record that his plan is to re-locate it and re-build it.
MR. SMITH-Yes, I've got to do something with the rocks.
MR. BROWN-When we go out to do a final site inspection, we're going to look to see that that
wall has been re-located and not just piled up in a corner.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. BROWN-1 mean if you approve it as submitted, I think you're okay. I think you're safe. I
think that's what Mr. Deeb was trying to say.
MR. TRAVER-That was the only thing that I picked up on was that it was a re-location.
MR. BROWN-Yes.
MR. TRAVER-All right.
MS. WHITE-But it did sound as if the applicant is committed to doing that.
MR. TRAVER-Yes. Okay. Then I guess we're ready for a motion.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP # 36-2017 MICHAEL & PAMELA SMITH
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board for Site Plan approval
pursuant to Article 9 of the Town zoning Ordinance for: Applicant proposes a 2,706 sq. ft.
(footprint) basement with walk out and 3 car attached garage. Project is subject to site plan
review for project involving the rock wall. The rock wall section is to be moved so house and
septic can be placed on site. This section is to be moved to the south property line to existing
rock wall area. Remaining wall is not to be moved. Pursuant to Subdivision 4-2008 conditions,
all lots are to have site plan review for house development and shall be subject to Planning
Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-080, the
Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the
Zoning Code;
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to
the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation;
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 05/18/2017 and
continued the public hearing to 05/18/2017, when it was closed,
The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all
comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including
05/18/2017;
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The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and
standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval,
MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 36-2017 MICHAEL & PAMELA SMITH, Introduced by
George Ferone:
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers requestrg anted: Site lighting, signage, stormwater, topography, landscaping,
traffic, commercial alterations, construction details, floor plans, soil logs, construction
demolition disposal and snow removal
2) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution
3) That the 70 feet of rock wall that is being taken down will be re-located and re-built at the
south property line.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 18th day of May, 2017 by the following
vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb, Ms. White, Mr. Shafer, Mr. Valentine, Mr. Magowan, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-All right. You're all set.
MR. SMITH-Thank you.
MR. DEEB-Good luck.
MR. TRAVER-All right. The next application we have also under New Business is Ronald &
Linda Ball, Site Plan 39-2017. This is also a SEQR Type II.
SITE PLAN NO. 39-2017 SEAR TYPE TYPE II RONALD & LINDA BALL AGENT(S)
HUTCHINS ENGINEERING OWNER(S) SAME AS APPLICANT ZONING RR-5A
LOCATION WEST MOUNTAIN ROAD APPLICANT PROPOSES CONSTRUCTION OF A
3,415 SQ. FT. (FOOTPRINT) SINGLE FAMILY HOME. PROJECT INCLUDES
DEVELOPMENT OF 700 +/- SQ. FT. DRIVEWAY TO BE GRADED TO A 12% GRADE
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-6-060 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, CONSTRUCTION
WITHIN 50 FT. OF 15% SLOPES (DRIVEWAY GREATER THAN 10%) SHALL BE SUBJECT
TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE SUB 3-2008; AV
19-2008 WARREN CO. REFERRAL MAY 2017 LOT SIZE 7.02 ACRES TAX MAP NO.
295.10-1-31.12 SECTION 179-6-060
TOM HUTCHINS, REPRESENTING APPLICANT, PRESENT
MR. MAGOWAN-Are you all alone tonight?
MR. HUTCHINS-Well, to tell you the truth he told me he was on his way at the beginning of the
meeting.
MR. MAGOWAN-He might have gotten stuck.
AUDIENCE MEMBER-Is there any power in Queensbury right now?
MS. WHITE-According to my partner who works for National Grid, no, there's no power in
Queensbury, at least not at the end of Queensbury.
MR. TRAVER-Wow.
MR. BROWN-So the substation on Queensbury Ave.?
MS. WHITE-The substation on Country Club. That one is out.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Good evening.
MR. HUTCHINS-Good evening. I'm Tom Hutchins, Hutchins Engineering, here on behalf of
Ron and Linda Ball, and I do expect Ron tonight. This is a single family residence, on one
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seven acre lot. One residence, one lot. No variances. The challenge here is obviously it's a
700 foot driveway, and there's a fair amount of elevation change. As far as the house site is
concerned, it's a three bedroom house, standard septic system, water supply well. A portion of
this property is in the water district, and in my conversations with the Superintendent it's
basically the owner's option because Queensbury can't provide water at the minimum required
pressure to this residence. So if he wants water, if he wants municipal water he can get it, but
he has to install booster pump capabilities within the house.
MR. MAGOWAN-So the house is higher than the tank right next door?
MR. HUTCHINS-The house is, well, it's not higher, but it needs to be 60 feet lower or so to get
to get 20 PSI, or 30 PSI.
MR. TRAVER-And that's what you typically have in a household is 20 or 30 PSI?
MR. HUTCHINS-I believe its 30 PSI minimum they have to be able to provide.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. HUTCHINS-Which is not a lot of pressure. It might be 40.
MR. TRAVER-I always wondered what my own, because a couple of years ago we switched to
Town water and I always wondered what the pressure was. So the issue, the main reason
you're before us is because of the driveway, the driveway slopes, the house is approximately.
MR. HUTCHINS-Right. The drive, we've done what we feel is a real good design. I don't
know if you've been there or not. There is a driveway there now. It's drivable. It's 16 to 17%
at its steepest portion. We are completely re-building it, that lower portion.
MR. TRAVER-The switchbacks help a little bit.
MR. HUTCHINS-We're putting a switch back in, and part of the issue in grading this out is right
now the drive comes down at a fairly significant slope right through the right of way, and we've
got to transition that with a flat section. When you do that, then you're in cut already before you
start heading up. So there's a fair degree of cut. We've graded it to 12%, which is not a crazy
slope. There's a lot of 12% driveways in Queensbury, but because of the cut to get that initial
two to three percent transition that we're in cut all the way up to the second turn. From there
we're following an existing drive up to the house site.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. HUTCHINS-Stormwater. The upper portion of the property, there's a natural area there.
It's a beautiful area for stormwater treatment. It's a natural area. We're going to berm it. It'll
be undisturbed. It doesn't impact anybody. It's great for the upper section. The lower section
we have to run ditch lines and we've got a couple of drywells and catch basins at the base of
the property. I don't believe I had anything else to, there is obviously a complete grading plan.
There's a profile on the last sheet. You can see what I'm talking about on the cut of the drive.
The dashed line is existing grade along that centerline. So you can see we're in five to six feet
of cut for a little while.
MR. TRAVER-It's going to be interesting in the wintertime.
MR. HUTCHINS-It'll be much better in the wintertime. I mean, yes, it'll still be a tough driveway
in the wintertime. It's 12% steep if there's ice on it.
MR. MAGOWAN-Make sure the plow's up on top of the hill, right?
MR. TRAVER-Yes.
MR. HUTCHINS-But part of that is why we have, the transition at the intersection of the road is
very important.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Questions, comments from members of the Planning Board?
MR. DEEB-Well, I see Mr. Ball's not here. I was just wondering if he was still concerned about
the cell tower and the tank exploding and catching fire.
MR. HUTCHINS-I've heard that discussion.
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MR. DEEB-I just had to bring it up. I'm sorry. He was so concerned about it and he's building
his house right next to it.
MR. TRAVER-He's not concerned about it anymore.
MR. MAGOWAN-Well, Dave, I also met him at church on Sunday. It's amazing how many
people you meet when you go to church, and I did bring that up to him. I said I can't believe
you're building a house up next to there and we, you know, we laughed about it, but he's always
wanted to build up there.
MR. TRAVER-After all that now you can be able to take advantage of the water.
MR. DEEB-It's kind of ironic.
MR. HUTCHINS-In that discussion I had with water. It's still not out of the question that he may
utilize Town water and run a line up and put the booster tank. We've shown it with the well.
MR. MAGOWAN-Either that or he might be able to, you know, talk to Just Water and they can
just, you know, use his driveway.
MR. DEEB-That's right. Because he wouldn't have to adjust either, if I remember correctly.
MR. MAGOWAN-No, I have to say it is quite a driveway, but if that's a dream and it doesn't
bother him.
MR. DEEB-Well he can handle it.
MR. MAGOWAN-You'll do everything in your power to, you know, make it as.
MR. HUTCHINS-1 think we've done everything we can to make it as nice a design as we can.
Obviously slope is rise over run. So the longer you make the driveway the flatter you can make
it, and I think we've hit a nice balance here. We could have gone a little further with that switch
back, but then it's longer, and we might have gotten it to 11% or 10 and a half foot, but it would
be another 100 feet long.
MR. MAGOWAN-So his directions are turn off West Mountain Road and it's a half a mile up the
hill.
MR. HUTCHINS-Seven hundred feet.
MR. TRAVER-Right near the water. All right. Any other questions or comments?
MR. FERONE-1 had a couple of questions, on the Short EAF. Usually Question Two is
answered yes. I usually see the answer in here is the Town of Queensbury or Town of
Queensbury Planning Board.
MR. TRAVER-There he is.
RONALD BALL
MR. BALL-It took me a long time. Trees down everywhere. All of West Mountain Road. It's
terrible. It really is. I saw a pickup truck squashed on West Mountain Road there. Huge
trees.
MR. MAGOWAN-That wind was howling.
MR. TRAVER-So welcome. State your name for the record, please.
MR. BALL-Ronald Ball.
MR. TRAVER-All right. So we've already received a lot of information about your application.
We talked about the driveway, the approximation of steep slopes, the stormwater. We
commented on your deciding to build so close to the water tower. Do you have anything to
add?
MR. BALL-Not really. I've been through a lot. Fifteen years ago I wanted to build up there.
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MR. TRAVER-Since you made the effort to get here, I just wanted to make sure.
MR. HUTCHINS-The only, it probably should indicate Warren County Highway for a drive
permit, although there is a drive there. That's the only.
MR. FERONE-On Question Two.
MR. HUTCHINS-Yes, on Question Number Two. Yes.
MR. FERONE-And then Number Twelve it says is it an archeologically sensitive area, and it
said yes, but I don't know, has that area ever been developed or?
MR. HUTCHINS-That question comes up on an EAF Mapper, and there is an inquiry into
SHPO. We have to do that to get coverage under the Stormwater Permit and that inquiry is in
place and I saw an e-mail on it earlier today, but I'm not sure, but, yes, when we do these forms,
now the State does a number of the questions for you. If it's in a sensitive area, and if that
answer is yes then you have to proceed to Office of Parks and Recreation.
MR. FERONE-And then on 17 it says does stormwater discharge to the adjacent property, and
the answers were yes, it says roadside drainage. I know on your map you're showing some
stormwater management there. So what would be flowing onto West Mountain Road?
MR. HUTCHINS-Any overflow from the drywell structures, I mean, it falls into a wooded area,
but it would ultimately, I mean, right now in those terms right now the whole site drains to West
Mountain Road, half the site drains to West Mountain Road.
MR. VALENTINE-What's the station for the turnaround in the driveway? I mean, is there a
distance requirement?
MR. HUTCHINS-Five hundred feet.
MR. VALENTINE-That's what I was figuring it was, and that's at 0?
MR. HUTCHINS-I don't have stationing turned on on there, but, yes, the whole driveway is 700
feet.
MR. VALENTINE-1 was looking at a profile for station. It's not a big thing, but roughly in that 500
foot distance then?
MR. HUTCHINS-Yes, because where the slope breaks is right about where that is, 450. That's
the natural place for it, and, yes, we have to have those every 500 feet.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Any other questions, comments from members of the Planning Board?
MR. MAGOWAN-I also like the design of the house and the layout. So I can see that you put
some thought into the place.
MR. TRAVER-We do have a public hearing on this application this evening. Is there anyone
here to address the Planning Board on this application? I'm not seeing anyone. Craig,
anything?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MR. BROWN-No public comment.
MR. TRAVER-No written comment. So we'll close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-This is SEQR Type II. We do have a draft motion. I guess we can go ahead
and proceed with that.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP # 39-2017 RONALD & LINDA BALL
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes
construction of a 3,415 sq. ft. (footprint) single family home. Project includes development of
700 +/- sq. ft. driveway to be graded to a 12% grade. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-060 of the
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Zoning Ordinance, construction within 50 ft. of 15% slopes (driveway greater than 10%) shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-080, the
Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the
Zoning Code;
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to
the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation;
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 05/18/2017 and
continued the public hearing to 05/18/2017, when it was closed,
The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all
comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including
05/18/2017;
The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and
standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval,
MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 39-2017 RONALD & LINDA BALL; Introduced by George
Ferone who moved for its adoption.
According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following:
1. Waivers requested granted; Signage, traffic, commercial alterations and construction
details, but note that the project is residential, different than commercial projects.
2. Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction
fencing shall be installed around these areas and field verified by Community
Development staff;
b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the
Wastewater Department for its review, approval, permitting and inspection;
c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building
permit will not be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the
Planning Office;
d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to
signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site
plan/survey, floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the
building and site improvements;-
f) If required, the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town:
a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current "NYSDEC
SPDES General Permit from Construction Activity" prior to the start of any site
work.
b. The project NOT (Notice of Termination) upon completion of the project;
c. The applicant must maintain on their project site, for review by staff:
i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning
Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan) when such a plan was prepared and
approved;
ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC
SPDES General Permit, or an individual SPDES permit issued for the
project if required.
g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the
Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning
Administrator or Building and Codes personnel;
h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of
Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work;
i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on
compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
j) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to
be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 18th day of May, 2017 by the following
vote:
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AYES: Mr. Deeb, Ms. White, Mr. Shafer, Mr. Valentine, Mr. Magowan, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-All right. You are all set.
MR. BALL-Thank you.
MR. MAGOWAN-Did you hit Round Pond Road? Can I get home?
MR. BALL-No. I swear, every road. I started over and I turned onto, by Great Escape,
Martha's, they had all kinds of fire trucks there and ambulances. I don't know what was going
on there. Round Pond Road, that was all blocked off.
MR. HUTCHINS-Well there's something right up here, isn't there?
MR. BALL-Yes, right out here in the intersection. Blind Rock Road is all blocked off. You can't
cross that way. I came down Country Club Road.
MS. WHITE-Were there any issue on County Club, or is that clear?
MR. BALL-I couldn't get out. I couldn't tell, but you could see there were a lot of.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Before we move to adjourn, I just wanted to alert members of the
Board that I'm calling for a Planning Board workshop at 6:30 p.m. for a half an hour before our
next Planning Board meeting which would be on June 20th, if you could make a note of that,
please.
MR. DEEB-Do we get a reminder?
MR. BROWN-About the workshop? Yes, you're going to have a workshop in June.
MR. TRAVER-That's good.
MR. BROWN-Absolutely, it'll go out, yes.
MR. TRAVER-Please drive carefully going home. It sounds like it may be a bit of an adventure
for some of us, and we'll entertain a motion to adjourn.
MR. BROWN-Mr. Chairman, just a question. I know we talked about before the meeting
started a conversation about policies and procedures.
MR. TRAVER-Yes.
MR. BROWN-1 would recommend that you do that on the record since it's business of the
Board. It should be conducted in opening meeting rather than off the record. So just putting
that out there for discussion.
MR. TRAVER-Well, what I would offer in response is that our workshop would be about how we
might go about doing that, and then any discussion about making real changes would be part of
the regular Planning Board meeting.
MR. BROWN-Okay. So we're not going to do that tonight. You're going to do that at the
workshop?
MR. TRAVER-Correct.
MR. BROWN-Okay. Io thought you were going to have that discussion tonight. I'm sorry.
MR. TRAVER-No, no. That's going to be for the workshop, and again, just to let folks know,
one of the things that's going to be a part of that discussion will be looking at our by-laws. I
don't anticipate that we'll be proposing any changes, but if you have an opportunity between
now and 6:30 on the 20th, if you could glance at our by-laws which are on the website, it would
be appreciated, and we've already got a motion to adjourn. We stand adjourned. Thank you,
everybody. Drive safely.
MOTION TO ADJOURN THE QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING OF MAY 18,
2017, Introduced by George Ferone who moved for its adoption, seconded by Brad Magowan:
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Duly adopted this 16th day of May, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Magowan, Mr. Ferone, Mr. Valentine, Ms. White, Mr. Shafer, Mr. Deeb, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
On motion meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Stephen Traver, Chairman
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