PB Staff Notes SUB 15-2018 & (F) 19-2018 Tra Tom_11 27 18
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
November 27, 2018
Subdivision Prel. 15-2018 TRA TOM DEVELOPMENT
Subdivision Final 19-2018 Richmond Hill Drive / MDR – Moderate Density Residential / Ward 3
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: application, subdivision proposal, previous conservation subdivision, stormwater
and wetlands information.
Parcel History: SUB 4-2003 & FWW 6-2003 (33 lots); Mod. 10/2009 (lots 3-10 & 18 & 19); AV
55-2018
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for a revision from a 5 lot to a 4 lot subdivision of lot one of Barringer
Heights.
Resolutions
1. SEQR
2. PB Decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes a revision from a 5 lot to a 4 lot subdivision of lot one of Barringer Heights. Three lots to
be residential, remainder lot 25.78 acres not to be developed per previous subdivision. Lot 1A to be 1.2 acres;
lot 1B to be 1.01 acres; Lot 1C to be 1.04 acres. Pursuant to Chapter 183 and Chapter 94 of the Zoning
Ordinance, subdivision of land shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Sketch Plan –requesting waiver from sketch
Preliminary Review –
Layout plans –The plans show the previous subdivision under Barringer Heights for a 25 lot conservation
subdivision. The project included 24 residential lots and a 29.06 acre parcel with 25.78 acres noted no further
development and 3.28 acres for further development. The plans show four proposed lots to have access on
Richmond Hill Drive.
Construction details – The plans show the septic locations with perc tests values. The plans also show the
waterline connection.
Landscape plans –The number of lots proposed is less than 10 lots and does not require landscaping.
Clearing plan –The clearing limits are shown on each of the residential parcels indicating a majority of each
parcel is to be cleared.
Grading and erosion plans –The plans show the existing and proposed topography however, the elevations
should be noted more clearly –there is no elevations noted on the proposed topography. The plans include the
silt fence location and notes for erosion and sediment control.
The Environmental report – A long environmental assessment form has been completed. The applicant has
followed up with the wetland delineator Deb Roberts who has explained the entire subdivision including land
on the east side of the road was evaluated based on the Army Corp and DEC original assessment (note some
assessments were done based on aerial photos) and the only wetlands identified and flagged are the ones noted
on the west side of the road property.
Stormwater management – The applicant has noted on Sheet S4 the requirements of the stormwater pollution
prevention plan.
Fees –per application.
Waivers –The applicant has not requested any waivers.
Open Space –There is no proposal for open space.
Streets –The plans show no new streets.
Final Stage Review – Final Plat-subdivision for 4 lots.
State/County agency – Planning and Zoning Board review for 4 lot proposed subdivision.
Other plans reports –no additional information provided.
Protected open space –none proposed.
Nature of Area Variance
Granted 11/14/18 with the revision with a reduction of lots to three lots. Tabled to the first meeting in October,
October 17, 2018 –Board provided guidance decreasing the number of lots requested. The applicant requests
relief for subdivision of lots to be less than 2 ac in the MDR zone where 4 lots are to be 0.7 acres.
Summary
The applicant has completed subdivision preliminary and final stage applications for the proposed subdivision
of 3 residential lots and the fourth lot to remain as is per previous subdivision.
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Meeting History: PB: PBR 8/21/18; 8/28/18 tabled; 10/23/18 tabled; current mtg. 1 for Final Stage;
ZBA: 8/22/18;
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