SP 4-2017 Perrotta Staff Notes et
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
January 17, 2016
Site Plan 4-2017 FRANK PERROTTA, JR.
Assembly Point Road/WR—Waterfront Residential/Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, narrative, site drawings, elevations, floor plans
Parcel History: Sunset Hill SUB 11-96, SP 38-2004 boathouse w/sundeck
Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief for height.
Resolutions
1. Planning Board recommendation
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes a 3,800 sq. ft. (footprint), 8,361 sq. ft. (floor area) single family home. Pursuant to Chapter
179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, major stormwater and project within 50 ft. of 15% slopes shall be subject
to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The project site is lot 6 of the Sunset Hill Farm Subdivision with access from Knox Road next to a
home at 54 Knox Rd.
Site Design- The project is for the construction of a 3,455 sf home that is located within 50 ft of 15% slopes.
The land disturbance is 27,300 sf with the home being built with slopes of the property. The driveway is a
shared driveway as part of the Sunset Hill Farm Subdivision that will have access on Knox Road. Shallow
grass swales are prospered on the site and new grading is directed to the swales for stormwater. Retaining walls
are also proposed
Building- The new home is to have a basement level, main floor and an upper level floor.
Site layout and utility plan - The well location is west side of the home and the septic is on the east. There are
existing overhead utilities for neighboring homes. The applicant may choose underground utility that would be
decided a later time.
Grading and drainage plan and sediment and erosion control—The project is subject to a major stormwater
permit due to the amount of disturbance.
Landscape plan—The applicant has indicated residential plantings will be installed around the home.
Site lighting plan—The applicant has indicated there will be typical residential lighting at door entry areas,post
lights for the driveway and walkway and a floodlight for the driveway all to be cutoff fixtures.
Elevations —the elevations show the home being constructed using the slope of the site. The west side of the
home will have the main entry way, garage access and driveway area; the east side will include the outdoor
patio area, main floor deck area and view towards the lake. The engineer has also noted the height as 35.7 ft to
the lowest adjacent grade where height relief is requested from the 28 ft requirement
Floor plans The floor plans show the basement area to include, a family room, bedroom, bathrooms,
mechanical room, cold storage etc; the main floor will include the great room, master bedroom, kitchen,
covered porch, garage etc; the upper floor will include bedrooms, bathrooms, and options for the owner for
bedroom/storage areas over the garage
Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the written
request of an applicant. The application form identified as "Requirements" outlines the items to appear on the
site plan or included as attachments. At the time of application the applicant has either requested waivers,
indicated the item not applicable or has not addressed the item/ left check box blank. This includes the follow
items listed under Requirements of the applicant's application:, h. signage,parking, and loading areas.
Nature of Variance
The applicant requests relief for height where 28 ft is the maximum allowed and 35.7 ft is proposed.
Summary
The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards setback requirements for height
relief requested.