09 18 2018
Queensbury Planning Board Agenda
First Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 / Time 7 – 11 pm
Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road
Approval of Minutes
Dates- July 17, 2018 & July 24, 2018
Tabled Items
Applicant(s) Application Type Site Plan 27-2017
SEATON PROPERTY HOLDINGS
Special Use Permit 7-2017
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Ethan P. Hall, Jon Laper Lot size 9.54 acres
Location 308 & 310 Corinth Road Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: CLI
Tax ID No. 308.16-1-55, -56, -58 & -61 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SP 27-2006 Self storage bldgs., SP 65-2013 A-1 Warren Co. Referral April 2017- NCI
Treeworks, DISC 1-2017; AV 28-2017
Public Hearing May 2, 2017,July 25, 2017,September 18, 2018 Site Information Travel corridor overlay zone
Project Description: (1) Zoning Referral: Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the Town Board for a zoning change request, the special
use permit specific criteria to allow interior wood processing on lots of 5 acres or less. (2) Site Plan & Special Use Permit description: Applicant
proposes operation of a wood processing facility with a new 15,000 sq. ft. enclosed pole barn for wood products and to install two 1,200 sq. ft. kiln
units on the site. Project includes merger of lots 308.16-1-55, -56, -58 & 61. Project includes continued auto facility for C& J automotive and current
use of expanded material storage area. Project includes maintaining 4 existing buildings on the merged properties, additional clearing, installation of a
gravel parking area and material storage area (logs, woodchips etc.). Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 and 179-10-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, light
manufacturing – wood products, logging company, and Special Use Permit for wood product facility shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval.
Planning Board Recommendations
Applicant(s) Application Type Site Plan 58-2018
JOHN R. BUCHANAN
Owner (s) John R. Buchanan Trust SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Jarrett Engineers, PLLC Lot size .75 acre
Location 66 Reardon Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 289.11-1-38 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-050
Cross Reference 91167-1983 alterations; AV 61-2018; Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA
Project Description: Applicant proposes to convert an existing 92.5 sq. ft. open porch to a screened porch. Project includes construction of a
wheelchair ramp from the home to the boat house of 34 ft. 2 in. in length. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-050 of the Zoning Ordinance, hard
surfacing and construction within 50 ft. of shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks.
Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) Application Type Subdivision Preliminary Stage 16-2018
DANIEL HAJECK
Subdivision Final Stage 17-2018
Owner (s) Daniel & Beth Hajeck SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Donald Pidgeon Lot size 1.48 acres
Location 520 Corinth Road Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: MDR
Tax ID No. 308.15-1-2 Ordinance Reference Chapter 183
Cross Reference AV 58-2018; 96427-5123 Pool; Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Travel corridor overlay zone
Project Description: Applicant proposes a two lot subdivision where Lot 1 (0.61 acre) will have a shared driveway with Lot 2 (0.73 acre). Lot 1 is to
maintain an existing home and Lot 2 is to be developed for one new single family home. Pursuant to Chapter 183 of the Zoning Ordinance subdivision
of land shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for road frontage and parcel size. Planning Board shall
provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) Application Type Subdivision Preliminary Stage 18-2018
JOHN KOKOLETSOS
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering; Barlett, Pontiff, Stewart Lot size 6.28 acres
& Rhodes, PC; VanDusen & Steves
Location 132 Montray Road Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: MDR
Tax ID No. 296.13-1-26 Ordinance Reference Chapter 183
Cross Reference AV 60-2018; Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes a two lot subdivision of a 6.28 acre parcel. One lot to be 4.28 acres and to maintain existing home and
driveway access to Montray Road. The second lot is to be 2.0 acres for a proposed new home to have access from Pinecrest. Pursuant to Chapter 183
of the Zoning Ordinance, subdivision of land shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for road frontage.
Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) Application Type Subdivision Modification 20-2018
GREGORY GARAFALO
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Jonathan Lapper Lot size 3.48 acres total
Location Luzerne road Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: MDR
Tax ID No. 308.11-1-49.21, -49.22, Ordinance Reference Chapter 183
Cross Reference SUB 9-2010, Admin. 3-2006; AV 62-2018; Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes to modify an approved subdivision. Reducing lot size on parcel -49.21 from 1.74 acres to 1.23 acres and to
increase parcel -49.22 from 1.74 acres to 2.25 acres. Pursuant to Chapter 183 of the Zoning Ordinance, subdivision of land shall be subject to Planning
Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for reducing lots to less than 2 acres. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) Application Type Site Plan 46-2018
RASHEED BHATTI
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Lot size 3.95 acres
Location 1602 State Route 9 Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: CI
Tax ID No. 288.8-1-11.2 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SP PZ 153-2016, AV 33-2017, assorted bldg. permits Warren Co. Referral July 2018
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Travel corridor overlay
Project Description: (1) Applicant requests to maintain existing improvements to Cabin 1 at 270 sq. ft. with a 132 sq. ft. deck, and Cabin 2 at 294 sq. ft.
with a 144 sq. ft. deck. Project work for Cabins 1-7 include extending roof area over porch area of the cabins. (2) Project also includes removal of a 75
sq. ft. storage area at the rear of the main motel unit building to construct a 420 sq. ft. storage building addition. Project also maintains previous site
plan to construct 4 additional cabins SP PZ 153-2016 and associated site work. Applicant has active permits for cabins 3, 4 & 5 renovations in same
footprint. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, new commercial construction shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval. Variance: Cabin 2 requires setback relief. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
New Business
Applicant(s) Application Type Site Plan 62-2018
BAY ROAD SELF STORAGE, LLC
Freshwater Wetlands Permit 7-2018
Owner (s) John Kubricky & Sons, Inc. SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Dennis MacElroy Lot size 5.4 acres
Location East Side of Bay Road Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CLI
Tax ID No. 302.8-2-23, -24 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, Chapter 94
Cross Reference SP 21-1992 Warren Co. Referral September 2018
Public Hearing Site Information Wetlands
September 18, 2018
Project Description: Applicant proposes site development with nine new self-storage buildings including site work, grading, stormwater management,
lighting and landscaping. Project occurs within 100 ft. of wetland will need wetland permit. Building 1 – 3,000 sq. ft., 2- 4,500 sq. ft., 3- 6,600 sq. ft.,
4 – 6,600 sq. ft., 5 – 6,600 sq. ft., 6 – 6,600 sq. ft., 7 – 5,100 sq. ft., 8 – 3,900 sq. ft. and 9 – 2,400 sq. ft. totaling 45,300 sq. ft. Project includes porous
pavement between buildings and asphalt on drive aisle. Building 1 will include a 10’ x 30’ office area with water and sewer connections. Pursuant to
Chapter 179-3-040 & Chapter 94 of the Zoning Ordinance, new commercial construction and construction within 100 ft. of a wetland shall be subject
to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) Application Type Site Plan 59-2018
TRACEY HOLDINGS, LLC
Owner (s) Gerald W. Tracey SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Peter Blasioli Lot size 3.93 acres/2.96 acres (Total 6.89 acres)
Location 280 Corinth Road Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: CLI
Tax ID No. 308.16-1-82.1 & -82.2 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SP 11-89, SP 10-94, AV 32-04, SP 18-89, SUB Warren Co. Referral September 2018
8-94, SP 10-94, AV 97-89, SUB 18-89;
Public Hearing Site Information Travel corridor overlay
September 18, 2018
Project Description: Applicant proposes paving an existing 15,725 sq. ft. area of gravel, where in previous approval it was to remain grass. Existing
business is heavy duty truck & equipment sales, service & rental. The applicant indicates upon purchase of property in 2013 the area existed as gravel
and they were not aware of area to remain grass. Purpose of area is to allow for display of vehicles. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning
Ordinance, new commercial site work shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Discussion Item:
Applicant(s) Application Type Discussion Item 4-2018
COLUMBIA DEVELOPMENT
Owner (s) Saratoga Hospital SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Gavin Vuillaume, Environmental Design Lot size 1.04 acres
Location 124 Main Street Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: CI-18
Tax ID No. 309.14-1-5 Ordinance Reference 179-9-040
Cross Reference AV 11-1990, SP 18-1990; several BP’s Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing n/a for discussion Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes construction of a new 17,000 sq. ft. medical office building. Site work includes demolition of existing
building, environmental remediation, stormwater management and other assorted items. Pursuant to Chapter 179-9-040 of the Zoning Ordinance,
discussion with the Planning Board may be requested by the applicant.
- Any further business which may be properly brought before the Board -