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Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
December 20, 2016
Subdivision Prelim. Stage PZ 207-2016 MICHAEL DORMAN
Subdivision Final Stage PZ 256-2016 Bonner Drive/MDR—Moderate Density Residential/Ward 3
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: narrative, application for preliminary, survey, subdivision layout
Parcel History: AV PZ 209-2016; SUB 10-1965 (Franklin Manor& Shallow
Creek)
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for proposed subdivision of a 2.54 acre parcel into 3 lots (revised). Project
is for three single-family homes. Proposed lot sizes: Lot 1 to be 0.40 ac; Lot 2 to be 1.23 ac, and Lot 3 to be
0.60 ac with a hammerhead on Lot 2. Project includes waterline extension and septic systems for each lot.
Resolutions
1. SEQR—long form
2. Preliminary Stage Planning Board decision
3. Final Stage Planning Board decision
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes a subdivision of a 2.54 acre parcel into 3 lots (revised). Project is for three single-family
homes. Proposed lot sizes: Lot 1 to be 0.40 ac; Lot 2 to be 1.23 ac, and Lot 3 to be 0.60 ac with a hammerhead
on Lot 2. Project includes waterline extension and septic systems for each lot. Applicant has received an area
variance for 3 lots. Pursuant to Chapter 183 of the Zoning Ordinance, subdivision of land shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Staff Comments
The applicant proposes a three lot subdivision of a 2.54 acre parcel located in the Moderated Density Zone. The project
is located at the end of Bonner Drive.
Sketch Plan review: The applicant has requested a waiver from sketch.
Preliminary Stage Review: Preliminary plat subdivision lot layout shows the three lot arrangement.
Layoutplans—shows the three building lots,water line location, septic areas and road extension.
Construction details provided is a sample road section
Grading and erosion plans—approximate areas for the road development and the waterline extension are shown.
Clearing plan the amount of clearing to is shown to accommodate the driveway, septic and the new homes.
The Environmental report—the applicant has completed a Long Environmental assessment review.
Stormwater management—the applicant provided limited information for the road development and eave trenches for the
houses. The applicant has provided a stormwater pollution prevention plan being reviewed by the town engineer.
Final Stage Review—Final Plat-subdivision for 3 lots.
State/County agency Planning and Zoning Board is the only agency for three lot proposed subdivision.
Other plans reports —the applicant has supplied information for stormwater management, road extension and
waterline extension.
Protected open space none proposed.
Nature of Variance
Granted. The project as proposed requires relief from lot size where 2 ac is required. Lot 1 to be 0.40 ac; Lot 2 to be
1.23 ac, and Lot 3 to be 0.60 ac with a hammerhead on Lot 2.
Summary
The applicant has completed the preliminary and final stage applications for subdivision review of a 3-lot
subdivision.