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ApplicationNew Business Area Variance No. Review in the month of May 2011 Chia Esaer Patricia Kelly 67 Peachtree Lane Sherman Pines In-ground swimming pool TOWN OF QUEENSBURY 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804-5902 518-761-8201 April 4, 2011 Chip Esper 67 Peachtree Lane Queensbury, NY 12804 RE: Proposed In-ground Swimming Pool 67 Peachtree Lane -Sherman Pines Subdivision Tax Map Parcel No: 301.18-1-55 Dear Mr. Esper: I am writing to you in response to my review of your plans depicting the proposed construction of an in-ground swimming pool on the property referenced above. Upon review of the plans submitted to this office, 1 find an Area Variance will be necessary in order for you to construct the pool in the location you desire. Specifically, the proposed placement of your pool will not meet the minimum rear yard setback requirement of 20 ft. As I understand, you wish to maintain a rear yard setback of 10 ft. to the edge of the pool (not the concrete around the pool). Enclosed please find an Area Variance application for you to complete. Please note our established submittal deadlines when compiling your application materials. Should you have any questions regarding the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, Town f Queensbury Craig Brown Zoning Administrator CB/sh L:~Craig Brown~2011 Letters\DeMal Esper 4_4_1 l.doc "HOME OF NATURAL BEAUTY ... A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE" SETTLED 1763 Pre-Submission Conference Form X179-4-0401 1. Tax Map ID ~o1.1S` - ~-SS Z. Zoning Classification ~ ~~-a.~ C-"f- `f-iw. c U~ 3. Reason for Review: 1r1~~i 1.t~~~~GL3il~h-.~~e, Area Variance Revised June 20t rear ~c.-~(~efbc~,f~ r-cLt~f 4. Zoning Section #: U . -5. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes; Outstanding Items To Be Addressed Include: =.` ~ Deed is `` General Information complete "' Yes Yes No No '~` Site Development Data Complete Yes No Setback Requirements Complete Yes No Additional Project Information Complete Yes No . FAR addressed Yes No Compliance with Zoning Ordinance Yes No Checklist items addressed Yes No Environmental Form completed Yes No Signature Page completed Yes No L 1~_ ~ ~~ -cam hhv¢c, f ;;.Staff Representative: `Applicant /Agent: Date`. y. ,~. t~ _.__ __ _ Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804 •518-761-8238 6 General Information ~~ Tax Parcel ID Number: 3 O 1. 1 g_ ~ - SS Q,~~. ~; -~ Zoning District: S~~-~ ~ ~~-`f:n,e a'~ Sr,~6c~'~, ~~ .~~ _ ~r° Detailed Description of Project (lndudes current & pro sed use]: Location of project: n. e -ZCu1e Area Variance Revised June 20 ~~~ ~'^ P~C a i~,`.. ~~/ . .7[' ..1 ..: ..::.. ._ .. .... .. .. ..._._...... ..... .. .. .. ._. Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road •Queensbury, NY 12804.518-761-8238 1 ~, ,^. ~~ . TOWN OF QUEENSBURY 742 Bay Road. Queensbury, NY 12804-5902 518-761-8201 April 4, 2011 Chip Esper 67 Peachtree Lane Queensbury, NY 12804 RE: Proposed In-ground Swimming Pool 67 Peachtree Lane -Sherman Pines Subdivision Tax Map Parcel No: 301.18-1-55 Dear Mr. Esper: I am writing to you in response to my review of your plans depicting the proposed construction of an in-ground swimming pool on the property referenced above. Upon review of the plans submitted to this office, I find an Area Variance will be necessary in order for you to construct the pool in the location you desire. Specifically, the proposed placement of your pool will not meet the minimum rear yard setback requirement of 20 ft. As I understand, you wish to maintain a rear yard setback of 10 ft. to the edge of the pool (not the concrete around the pooh. Enclosed please find an Area Variance application for you to complete. Please note our established submittal deadlines when compiling your application materials. Should you have any questions regarding the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, Town f Queensbury Craig Brown Zoning Administrator CB/sh L:\Craig Brown\2011 letters\Denial Esper 4_4_1 l.doc "HOME OF NATURAL BEAUTY ... A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE" SETTLED 1763 Area Variance Revised June 2009 AREA VARIANCE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS 1) Required Pre-Submission meeting with staff to determine general completeness to be held no later • than 1 week prior to deadline dav. Call (518) 761-8238 for appointment. 2) Submittal of complete application: 7 original & 74 copies of the application package by monthly deadline. 3) Determination of application completeness. All necessary information must be provided and appropriate fee(s) paid for consideration for placement on an agenda for that month. 4) Incomplete applications will not be considered for placement on anv agenda until all missing information has been supplied. 5) Submittal to the Warren County Planning Board, if applicable. 6) Zoning Board meeting, generally the. third and fourth Wednesday of each month. You will be advised in writing as to which meeting to attend. ' 7) Following the meeting, you will be .provided with a copy of the resolution stating the Board's decision on your application. If your application was approved, the next likely step is a Building Permit. Final plans/drawings must be provided for the next phase of review. If your application was denied your project cannot proceed as submitted. ~. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: [lease submit 1 oriainal and 14 conies of the completed application package to include: ,, • Completed Application: pages 1-9 completed, signed ~ dated • Pre-Submission Meeting Notes: signed by staff • Denial Letter: from the Zoning Administrator • Waiver Request: any request for a waiver from the applicant regarding submission requirements. • Copy of Deed • Survey: stamped, dated & signed • Fee ZONING STAFF & CONTACT INFORMATION Craig Brown, Zoning Administrator craigbCa)aueensbury.net ::Keith Oborne, Land Use Planner keithoC~queensbur~r,net =Sue Hemingway, Office Specialist (518) 761-8238 Visit our website at www.oueensbury.netfcr further information and forms. _._ _ Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804.518-761-8238. ~ ~' General Information ;., Tax Parcel ID Number: 3 D1. I g- 1- 55 Q,~~G~ Zoning District: S~~-o1~ ~~~~,e ~~ 5r~6d~~,~~,~~~ Detailed Description of Project (includes current & pro sed use]: ~~ , e ~e Location of project: r.',' i. r~" a._] c-;r . _ _ .,~, ~. z: Area Variance Revised June 2009 s ~~c~~ vr~i d Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804.518-761-8238 ] Site Development Data ,~:. Area Variance Revised June 2009 ~ r,. ~~ _~M ' A B ildi f t . u ng oo print B Detached G . arage i4 C Accesso Str t n ~-- . ry uc ure(s) Iv l ~t "~°" D Paved ra l th . , g ve or o er hard surfaced area ~ 6 ,~ ~ ~. 001 -~ 0~-- ~ '~ ~ ~ ~' E Porches /D k : ec s ,~oG ~f n 1 a ~~ Other . n~ ~~ ~ G. Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F] 02 ~l oU,~~1-• _H. Parcel Area ~. a~Q~ [43,560 sq. ft. / acxeJ 14,, i15~ ~f(js l 0,~5~.~~ (. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/F-Ij Setback Requirements •~ ~ ~ ~`, Y :; Front [1] ~~ Front [2] Shoreline Side Yard [1] Side Yard [2] Rear Yard [1] Rear Yard [2j Travel Corridor Height [max] ;_ =` Permeability }..:~~, . Flo. of parking spaces n (Ci.- h o~ n ~ ~- i O ~fi . t U Ft'. ~~ ~t. ~~~ "~~ n ~ a~ ~~~ ~~~ © ~~: C'7 ~~, n X04 1~- ~,1~- ~ ~'E' ~ ~ ~~, hl~ ~ ~~- ~ ~- ~. l ~- '~® C Y^n M:cy~, rem Town. of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804.518-761-8238 2 Area Variance Revised June 2009 .Additional Project Information 1. Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? /~p 2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): ~,c.bdt'v~~ta~ ~, S- ~ 44~ 3. Does this project require coverage under the NYS DEC Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program? 4. Estimated project duration: Start Date ~tEnd Date ~ ~t~ 13P `~'~=~aa >. 5. Estimated total cost of project: 6. Total area of land disturbance for project: Op ~~ tkcre.S ` Floor Area Ratio Worksheet `'FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) -The relationship of building size to lot size, derived by dividing the total building .floor area by the lot size in square feet, yielding a percentage. ate ront esidential ~. _ .,. WR .. 0 22 Commercial Moderate CM 0.3 .Commercial Intensive CI 0.3 A. The combined area of all square footage, as measure from exterior walls of all structures on the property, including all floors of the structures, garages, basements and attics with more than five (5) feet of ceiling height and covered porches. Building square footage does not include: Open deck, docks and that portion of covered docks extending :. over water and one storage shed of one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less. Any additional sheds will be e; .. included. (See "FLOOR ARF~4 RATIO°). ;'"~: Commercial or industrial: the total area in square feet as measured from the exterior of the outside walls of a building =. or structure, and when applicable, the sum total of atl floor areas of the principal and accessory buildings or structures on the project site. ;;Parcel Area s . ft. Existin Floor Area s . ft. see above definition "Pro osed Additional Floor Area s . ft. I'ro osed Total Floor Area s . ft. :Total Allowable Floor Area Area x see above table __,:._ . . -~ _. Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804 •518-761-8238 3 Compliance with Zoning Ordinance Area Variance Revised June 2009 Requesting relief from SECTION: -=:.Need relief from ttie requirement(s) listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed. ..; ~ _ :[Check all that apply) Setback ^ Buffer Zone ^ Lot Width ^ Other ::The following questions reflect tie criteria for rantin this ~~ sheets if needed. g g type of variance@`'f'lea a completethem; use additional 1. ~. ~, ;1~;, 3. 4. ~`. r. `~. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby property will be created by the granting of this area variance? c Whether the requested area variance is substantial? Whether the alleged difficulty was self-cxeated? Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office - 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804 •518-761-8238 4 .~.. `w` ~ II.P 11XC/' Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the applicant to pursue, other than an area variance? Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighbofiood or district? Area Variance Revised June 2009 Submittal of a stamped and signed SURVEY MAP depicting existing and proposed conditions shall include the items as noted below. ~.. nn '~1 ~, . ..,... 1"~ ~ Rte, ~~~~. ~, iitl~'~: y ... ~ ~.. wr -~:?w 1 Title, Na e, Address f applicant li< person res ` ~ _ possible for preparation of d 2 Deed 3 North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and sale (minimum 11n. = 40 ft.j 4 Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary 5 Prindpal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions 6 Site improvements ind. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing & proposed 7 Setbacks for ail structures and improvements: existing & proposed 8 Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected stnxKures 1 - 'ect sewage disposal fadlities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of bedrooms proposed N ~- Z Water pply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or proposed on-site water supply and ~~~ se tic 3 Separation ' lances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies 4 Existing public o rivate water supply [well, lake, etcj. Method of securing public or private water, location, sign and construction of Ovate u I indudin dall water usa 5 Percolation test logtion nd results ~~ ~ r_~> .~~~ 1 Number of spaces required for proje 'ncuding calculaflons and justification: existing & p -2 No. of existin arkin s aces, number to removed, number to maintain and of su an material e.., ravel, aved 3 Provision for pedestrian and handicap access d parking: existing 8~ proposed 4 Design details of ingress, egress, bading areas fling: exisfing & proposed 5 Location and character of green areas (existing and pro ,modification green area, buffer zone to remain undisturbed 6 Lighting, location and design of all existing and proposed outd hti tp:~ ~ _ ~.~', .. ? On-site & adjacent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and ands 2 Utility /energy distribution system [gas, electric, solar, to onej: existing &_pro 3 Location, design and construction details of all exi g and proposed site improvements ducting: drains, culverts, retaining walls, fences, fire & emergency zones and hyd ,eta '~`~: Square footage of bldg. area proposed f office, manufacturing, retail sales or other com al activities: existing ro osed '~-e Signage: Loption, size, type, design d setback: existing & proposed -#: Waiver Request: provide letter wi application requesting any waivers: please reference spedfic items g CommerdaUlndustrial Develo ent requires submission of Landscaping, Stomtwater Management, Grading & Ug g Plans h identification of Federal, to or County permits required for the project together with a record of application for ail ne ry rmits Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804.518-761-8238 5 Area Variance Revised June 2009 Pre-Submission Conference Form X179-4-0401 1. Tax Map ID ~Q 1.18' - ~- S S 2. Zoning Classification ~ ~~ -a.Q G-f- `~irn e ~~ ~1,f.~,c(',.~>>~ -~'~~.L- 3. Reason for Review: 1.r'lq-''i l~t.~cX ~(,vil~,-,.,~ti,~ ~ fir ~~~~~-by.~.~~ ~G(.[~O~" 4. Zoning Section #: V - 5. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes; Outstandin g Items To Be Addressed Include: Deed ~ `` General Information complete Yes No - Site Development Data Complete Yes Ye No Setback Requirements Complete s Yes No No Additional Project Information Complete Yes No . FAR addressed Yes No Compliance with Zoning Ordinance Yes No - Checklist items addressed Yes No Environmental Form completed Yes No Signature Page completed Yes No r~ L O \ ~. l~ i t i i ~' / 5 ~ 1 ~ _ ((t'rt/~ ~ Q,s~eS'~"t~,n nee aw~c.~-~ ` ~~ '~,~ c'f"t ~ V ~ ~ ! ~~~" DG-~ ~ ~,~c[ "~ ~( Cam. R s~: staff Representative: Applicant /Agent: Date: ~.,s-. ~J Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804 •518-761-8238 6 Area Variance Revised June 2009 Signature Page This page includes the 1.) Authorization to Act as Agent Form: 2.) Engineering Fee Disclosure; 3.) Authorization for Site Visits; 4.) Other Permit Responsibilities; 5.) Official Meeting Disclosure and 6.) Agreement to provide documentation required. OWNER'S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant Owner: Designates: As agent regarding: Variance Site Plan Subdivision For Tax Map No.: 'Section Block Lot Deed Reference: Book Page Date OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE: APPLICANT'S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the meeting or wishes to be represented by another party: Owner: Designates: As agent regarding: Variance Site Plan Subdivision For Tax Map No.: Section Block Lot Deed Reference: Book Page Date OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE: j Z.) ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE: Applications may be referred to the Town consulting engineer for review of septic design, storm drainage, etc. as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department. Fees for engineering review services will be charged directly to the applicant. Fees for engineering review will not exceed $ 1,000 without notfication to the applicant. 3.) AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE VISITS• By signing this page and submitting the application materials attached herein, the Owner, Applicant, and his/her/their agent(s) hereby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter the subject properties for the purpose of reviewing the application submitted. 4.) .OTHER PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIES• Other permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to approval by the Zoning Board or Planning Board. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain any additional permits. 5.) OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES DISCLOSURE: It is the practice of the Community Development Department to have a designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application, and minutes transcribed from those tapes constitutes the official record of all proceedings. 6.) AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: I, the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand the instructions for submission and agree to the submission requirements, I acknowledge no construction activities shall be commenced ~ prior to issuance of a valid permit. 1 certify that the application, plans and supporting materials are a true .and .complete ~tatement/description of the existing conditions and the work proposed, and that all work will be performed in acxordance with the ~-approved plans and in conformance with local zoning regulations. I acknowledge that prior to occupying the facilities proposed, l or my ;agents, will obtain a certificate of occupancy as necessary. I also understand that I/we may be required to provide an as-built survey by a-licensed land surveyor of a1f newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy l have re and agree o the above. C~~ua~~~{/ Sgnat a [Applicant] Print Name [Applica t] Date signed Signature [Agent] Print Name [Agent] Date signed ' Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804.518-761-8238.. ~ 9 r O ~~ ~c~. Q O ~~f ~~~/ O. ~, O 2 :n fT1 ~.` y° rn ~ ~f*1ZW~~~= ~ p v gyp-.~~~~-( r uw Q ~p~~ 'Jnrnn J ' - ~ ~ N ~ rn rn ~ ~ ~ r~-~ y ~~~~c~~~ ~ ~i c7N~m ~Wm-iG~~~nr~n2~ •`O, mi ~A~~~ Qoo~,~a6D-+ mss' C1*1~' `- Z~~r ~! ~c~naig ~~v~iyc~ne~v~-i-i ('~~~ i ~~ yc~nm~ ~~o'~mo~ u I ~~~~~ ~ ~~~ cn~m~rn~~ Vi .o r- ~ -+ ~Zt~ ~ o rn~zz~ m ~~~~~ Vy~ mN D -~pf*1 ~ 1111 N ~> ~~ ~~ z~ o ~zm ~~~~~ w cN o ~~cn ~ t~~~~X UPI A D Z~~ 57 ~ ~ (7 r ,,~~ ~ m ~ ~- ' ~ ~ o •• z C ~,