08 25 2020 Revised 8/6/2020
Queensbury Planning Board Agenda
Tuesday, August 25
Second Regular Meeting: , 2020 Time 7 – 11 pm
Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road
Administrative Items
Tabled Items
Applicant(s) KATHY SANDERS Application Type Site Plan 9-2020
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Redbud Design LA Lot size .45 ace
Location 119 Birdsall Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 289.17-1-42 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-050
Cross Reference AV 26-2019 Dock replacement; Warren Co. Referral n/a
August 25, 2020
Public Hearing June 23, 2020, Site Information Glen Lake, CEA
Project Description: (Revised) Applicant proposes to renovate an existing 1,232sq. ft. (footprint) home with a second story and an open deck addition
to an existing deck. The home has an existing floor area of 3,971 sq. ft. and proposed is 5,513 sq. ft. Project includes site work for retaining walls on
land, repairs of shoreline retaining wall, landscaping, stormwater management and a new septic system. Revision includes additional green space and a
reduced bedroom size on the second floor. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-050 of the Zoning Ordinance, new floor area construction in a CEA
and hard surfacing shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Planning Board Recommendations
Applicant(s) GARY HIGLEY Application Type Site Plan 30-2020
Owner (s) Higley Lake Properties SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Cifone Construction Lot size 0.23 acre
Location 23 Jay Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 289.10-1-14 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-605
Cross Reference SP 77-2019, AV 57-2019, AV 1422-21421, RC-Warren Co. Referral NA
0147-2018
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Glen Lake, CEA, Floodzone
Project Description: Applicant proposes to construct a 590 sq. ft. garage addition to an existing home with 3,026 sq. ft. including decks with a floor
area of 4,189 sq. ft. – proposed floor area 4,306 sq. ft. The project site had a previous approval for a 328 sq. ft. addition – the garage is to be attached.
Project includes removal of a 473 sq. ft. metal building. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-065 of the Zoning Ordinance, New floor area in a
Variance:
CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Relief is sought for setbacks and permeability. Planning Board shall provide
a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Old Business
Applicant(s) BRIAN HAYWARD Application Type Site Plan 19-2020
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size .26 acre
Location 5 Palmer Drive Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 316.17-1-4 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SEP 67-2020, AV 36-2019, Warren Co. Referral August 2020
Public Hearing August 25, 2020 Site Information Hudson River
Project Description: Applicant proposes to remove an existing 671 sq. ft. home to construct a 1,536 sq. ft. footprint new home with a floor area of
3,072 sq. ft. Project includes site work for new septic, stormwater and driveway. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-060 of the Zoning Ordinance
a project that occurs within 50 ft. of 15% slopes shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) BENJAMIN ARONSON TRUST Application Type Subdivision Preliminary Stage 9-2020
Subdivision Final Stage 10-2020
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Michael J. Muller, Trustee Lot size 10.32 acres
Location 1516 Ridge Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: MDR
Tax ID No. 266.3-1-76 Ordinance Reference Chapter 183
Cross Reference SP 68-2017, AV 62-2017 second garage; 2003-740 Warren Co. Referral
addition; 2009-486 porch;
Public Hearing August 25, 2020 Site Information APA
Project Description: Applicant proposes a two lot subdivision of 10.32 acres. The two lots include Lot 1 of 6.10 acres with a 5,434 sq ft (footprint)
single family home and shed, and Lot 2 of 4.22 acres with a 3,320 sq ft (footprint) garage building. Pursuant to Chapter 183 of the Zoning Ordinance,
subdivision of land shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) FRANK & CINDY STECIUK Application Type Site Plan 32-2020
Freshwater Wetlands Permit 2-2020
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Daniel W. Ryan, PE Lot size 2.02 acres
Location 62 Country Club Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: MDR
Tax ID No. 296.14-1-51 Ordinance Reference 179-4-010 & 95
Cross Reference SUB 5-1983, 99525-7894 sf home; 2002-200 Warren Co. Referral August 2020
shed; 2003-166 deck & porch; 2003-178 pool,
2015-023 alterations;
Public Hearing August 25, 2020 Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes a two story structure of 2,196 sq. ft. footprint. The building use includes two vehicle garage and a living space
with a recreation area on the second floor. The project construction of a new building occurs within 100 ft. of a designated wetlands requiring a site
plan and a freshwater wetland permit. The site has an existing 2,898 sq. ft. (footprint) 2-story home with an unfinished basement and attached garage.
Also the site has a 150 sq. ft. +/- shed to be removed. .Pursuant to Chapter 179-4-010 and 95 of the Zoning Ordinance, work within 100 ft. of wetlands
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
New Business:
Applicant(s) CAMP KNOX, LLC/BALLAS Application Type Site Plan Modification 29-2020
Owner (s) Cara & Stephen Ballas SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot size .45 acre
Location 67 Knox Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 239.7-1-14 Ordinance Reference 179-6-050
Cross Reference SP 53-2007, SP (M) 53-2007, NOA 11-2007, NOA Warren Co. Referral August 2020
4-2009, AV 3-2014, SP 4-2014
Public Hearing August 25, 2020 Site Information APA, LGPC, CEA
Project Description: Applicant proposes revisions to an existing landscaping plan. Replacing an area of approximately 100 sq. ft. permeable patio area
with 150 sq. ft. permeable patio area and landscaping at shoreline. The site has an existing 2,706 sq. ft. (footprint) home. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-
050 of the Zoning Ordinance, modification of an existing site plan and hard surfacing within 50 ft. of shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval.
Applicant(s) PAUL LEJUEZ Application Type Site Plan 33-2020
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Studio A – Kristen Catellier Lot size .61 acres
Location 16 Honeysuckle Lane Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 226.19-2-21 Ordinance Reference 179-6-050, 179-8-040
Cross Reference SP 43-2010 boathouse, 2015-424 combine parcels, Warren Co. Referral August 2020
BP 2015-484 res. demo, RC 246-2015 sf const, SP
34-2020,
Public Hearing August 25, 2020 Site Information APA, LGPC, CEA
Project Description: Applicant proposes to upgrade a 2,000 sq. ft. shoreline area and removal of vegetation and planting new vegetation, boulders and
updating existing pathway. The site has an existing 2,831 sq. ft. (footprint) home on the other side of the road. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-050 & 179-
8-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, hard surfacing within 50 ft. of shoreline and shoreline buffers shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) JONATHAN LEJUEZ Application Type Site Plan 34-2020
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Studio A – Kristen Catellier Lot size .35 acres
Location 219 Assembly Point Rd. Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 226.19-2-20 Ordinance Reference 179-6-050, 179-8-040
Cross Reference SP 51-2018, AV 50-2018m 96645-5372 res. demo, Warren Co. Referral August 2020
96665-5393 sf const., SP 33-2020,
Public Hearing August 25, 2020 Site Information APA, LGPC, CEA
Project Description: Applicant proposes to upgrade a 1,800 sq. ft. shoreline area with removal of vegetation and planting new vegetation, boulders and
updating existing pathway. The site has an existing 1,552 sq. ft. (footprint) home on the other side of the street. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-050 & 179-
8-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, hard surfacing within 50 ft. of shoreline and shoreline buffers shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
- Any further business which may be properly brought before the Board –
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public hearing portions of the meeting for the specific project; however, on-site attendees must abide by the
Town’s posted COVID-19 rules.
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