09 17 2019 Revised 9/5/19
Queensbury Planning Board Agenda
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
First Regular Meeting: / Time 7 – 11 pm
Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road
Approval of Minutes
Dates- July 16, 2019 & July 23, 2019
Tabled Items
Applicant(s) THE GLEN AT HILAND MEADOWS, INC. Application Type Site Plan 44-2019
Freshwater Wetlands Permit 4-2019
Owner (s) Eddy Property Services/Glens Falls Home SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Richard E. Jones Associates Lot size 45 Acres
Location 39 Longview Drive Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: PUD
Tax ID No. 296.8-1-3 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, Chapter 94
Cross Reference SP 54-99, SP 30-2006, SP 50-2007, SP 54-99 PUD Warren Co. Referral n/a
September 17, 2019
Public Hearing July 23, 2019, Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes three projects for the Glen at Hiland Meadows. Proposed is a 20,897 sq. ft. (footprint) two story 41,794 sq. ft.
(floor area) addition to the main building with 28 independent living units. Also proposed is a 5,016 sq. ft. (footprint) single story wellness center
addition to the main building. Separately, a 25,268 sq. ft. (footprint) single story new building for a memory care facility for 30 residents. Property also
includes associated site work for the project. Project occurs in an existing PUD and The Glen at Hiland Meadows Health Facility. Pursuant to Chapter
179-3-040 & Chapter 94 of the Zoning Ordinance, new commercial construction shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Planning Board Recommendations
Applicant(s) JOSEPH & CYNTHIA DIDIO Application Type Site Plan 58-2019
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Andrew Didio Lot size .17 acre
Location 2966 State Rt. 9L Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 239.20-1-7 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-13-010, 179-6-065, 179-8-010
Cross Reference SP 10-2018 525 sf addition, AV 14-2018, 2003-112 Warren Co. Referral September 2019
dock, 2003-347 decks, AV 37-2019
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes a 174 sq. ft. single story addition over an existing deck and under the main floor deck. Project includes
adjusting outside stairs and adding new stairs to path at grade. The existing home has 1,096 sq. ft. footprint, new footprint to be 1,270 sq. ft. / existing
floor area 2,096 sq. ft. (28%) and proposed floor area to be 2,230 sq. ft. (30%). Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, expansion of
Variance:
a non-conforming structure in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Relief is sought for setbacks, FAR and
expansion of a non-conforming structure in a CEA. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) GEORGE HEARST, III & CHRISTINE HEARST Application Type Site Plan 62-2019
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size .44 acre & .2 acre
Location 244 Lake Parkway Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 226.19-1-79 & 226.19-1-74 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065
Cross Reference 2015-480 sundeck, BOTH 212-2015 Warren Co. Referral September 2019
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, APA, LPC
Project Description: Applicant proposes to maintain a 1,480 sq. ft. home with new deck 144 +/- sq. ft., screen porch 143.75 +/- sq. ft., entry porch 84
+/- sq. ft., dormer on second floor, new basement and a new foundation for the existing home. Floor area existing is 2,135 sq. ft. and proposed is 3,895
sq. ft. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, expansion of a non-conforming structure in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board
Variance:
review and approval. Relief is sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
New Business
Applicant(s) BOGUSLAW BIELECKI Application Type Site Plan Modification 55-2019
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Ethan Hall Lot size 12.92 acres
Location 120 Luzerne Road Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: CLI
Tax ID No. 309.9-2-6 Ordinance Reference 179-9-120
Cross Reference SP 64-2017 Warren Co. Referral September 2019
Public Hearing September 17, 2019 Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes a 1,749 sq. ft. +/- footprint additions to an under-construction building project of 33,800 +/- sq. ft. The
addition will be constructed between the two buildings proposed at the front to connect the buildings for the purpose of installing one elevator. The
project remains the same with the remaining warehouse buildings and the two rear buildings. Pursuant to Chapter 179-9-120 of the Zoning Ordinance,
modifications to an existing site plan shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) GLENN DURLACHER Application Type Site Plan Modification 60-2019
Owner (s) Great Escape SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot size 10.48 acres
Location 1115 State Rt. 9 Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CI
Tax ID No. 295.12-1-4 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-9-120
Cross Reference SP 32-2017, AV 30-2017 Warren Co. Referral September 2019
Public Hearing September 17, 2019Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes to use 748 sq. ft. of the existing 1,250 sq. ft. Great Escape barn for storage and work area, specifically for tree
sculpting business. The existing business maintains a lease area for outdoor work and display of tree sculpting. The applicant proposes to use the barn
for a workshop area for the business. The barn was previously approved for storage in 2016 approval. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9-120 of
the Zoning Ordinance, modification of an existing site plan shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
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