APPLICATION Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
General Information
226, 19- 1-41
Tax Parcel ID Number:
WR
Zoning District: _.
Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use] :
The applicant is proposing the construction of an addition to the existing 965 sf to 2,509 sf of livable space. The applicant is
also proposing a new driveway, patio space and construction of a new wastewater system with variances approved by BOH.
Location of Project: 32 Forest Road
Applicant Name: Ronald Seguljic Mailing Address 126 Oakridge
Home Phone 860-424-7017 City, State, Zip j Unionville CT, 06085
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-Mail: Ronald.Seguljic@aeropowermhl.c FAX No,
Agent's Name: Dennis MacElroy/Chris I{eil Mailing Address < < 900 Route 146
Home Phone 518-376-4485 (DM) City, State, Zip Clifton Park NY, 12065
Work Phone 518-761 -0317 (CK) Cell Phone
E-mail dmacelroy@edpllp.com FAX No.
ckeil@edpllp.com
Owner's Name Mailing Address
Home Phone City, State, Zip
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-mail FAX No.
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
Site Development Data
Area / Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed Total sq. ft
Additions . ft.
A. Building footprint 965 276 1 ,241
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B. Detached Garage
C. Accessory Structure(s) 36 - 36
D . Paved, gravel of other hard surfaced area _ 865 865
E. Porches / Decks 190 (-190) 70 70
F. Other _ _ _
G. Total Non-Permeable [AddA-F] 1 , 191 1 , 108 25222
H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre] 11 ,250 11 ,250 11 ,250
1. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H] 10,59% 9.08% 19,66%
Setback Requirements
Area Required Existing Proposed
Front Yard [1 ] 30 36 26
Front Yard [2]
Shoreline
Side Yard [1] 20 21 21
Side Yard [2] 20 47 47
Rear Yard [ 1] 30 32 26
Rear Yard [2] _ _
Travel Corridor _
Height [maximum] 28 22 +/_ 22 +/-
Permeability 75% 89,41 % 80,34%
Number of parking spaces _ 2 4
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
Additional Project Information
1 . Will the proposal require a Septic Variance froin the Town Board of Health? Yes approved 12/20/21
2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application nunrber(s) : BOII 81 ,2021
3 . Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit
Program? _ Yes / x No
4. Estimated project duration: Start Date: Spring 22 End Date: Winter 22
5. Estimated total cost of project: $200,000
6. Total area of land disturbance for project: 4,000 sf
Floor Area Ratio Worksheet
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) -- The relationship of building size to lot size, derived by dividing the total building floor
area by the lot size in square feet, yielding a percentage.
Zoning District Symbol Floor Area Ratio [FAR]
Waterfront Residential WR 0,22
Commercial Moderate / Commercial CM / CI 0. 3
Intensive
A. The combined area of all square footage, as measure from exterior walls of all structures on the property, including all
floors of the structures, garages, basements and attics with more than five (5) feet of ceiling height and covered
porches. Building square footage does not include: Open deck, docks and that portion of covered docks extending
over water and one storage shed of one hundred twenty ( 120) square feet or less. Any additional sheds will be
included. (See "FLOOR AREA RATIO") .
B . Commercial or industrial: the total area in square feet as measured from the exterior of the outside walls of a building
or structure, and when applicable, the sum total of all floor areas of the principal and accessory buildings or structures
on the project site.
Parcel Area 11 95n sq. ft.
Existing Floor Area Q65 s . ft. [see above definition]
Proposed Additional Floor Area 1 cr)7 71 s . ft.
Proposed Total Floor Area o54) 71 s . ft.
Total Allowable Floor Area o d75 Area x ey2 [see above table]
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Area Vatiance [ZBAappoved: November t5, 2019]
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Requesting relief from SECTION: 179-7-050 & Table 1 Area _
Need relief from the requirenrent(s) listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed.
[Check all that applj j Jo Setback ❑ Buffer Zone ❑ Lot Width 0 Other FAR
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The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them; use additional sheets if
needed.
1 . Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to
nearby property will be created by the granting of this area variance?
No, an undesirable change will not be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to the nearby property.
2 . Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the applicant
to pursue, other than an area variance?
Based on the floorplan layout of the existing house, adding the addition to another portion of the house is not feasible.
I Whether the requested area variance is substantial?
No, the requested area is not substantial
4 . Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district?
The proposed construction with have a positive impact on the physical and environmental conditions with a new wastewater
system and proper stormwater management devices on site.
5 . Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created?
No this difficulty was not self-created. The house location is a lawful, nonconforming setback.
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Area Variance [zsA approved: November 15, 20191
Section 179- 14-030
Application materials and site plan drawing is to include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a decision. The
applicant is to provide a site plan drawing(s) — a survey showing existing conditions, a proposed conditions map (see page 00 for
specific criteria) and include any other attachments that address A - D as applicable to the proposed project.
A. General Shown on Sheet
1 Title, Name, Address of applicant & person responsible for preparation of drawing
2 Deed
3 North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale [minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet ] 2-4
4 Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary
5 Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions
6 Site improvements incl, outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc. : existing & 3,4
proposed
7 Setbacks for all structures and improvements : existing & proposed
8 Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures
ATTACHED—
B. Water & Sewer Shown on Sheet #
1 Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of 4
bedrooms proposed
2 Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or 2-4
proposed on-site water supply and septic
3 Separation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies
4 Existing public or private water supply [well, lake, etc.] . Method of securing public or private 3
water, location, design and construction of water supply including daily water usage
5 Percolation test location and results
C. Parking / Pe able Areas Shown on Sheet #
1 Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing & N/A
proposed
2 No . of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing N/A
material [e.g., gravel, paved]
3 Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking: existing !& proposed NZA
4 Design details of ingress, egress, loading areas and cutting: existing & proposed
5 Location and character of green areas [existing and proposed], modification to green area, buffer N/A
zone to remain undisturbed
6 Lighting, location and design of all existing and proposed outdoor lighting
D. Additional Site Development and Miscellaneous Shown on Sheet #
1 On-site & adjacent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and wetlands
2 Utility / energy distribution system as, electric, solar, telephone] : existing & proposed
3 Location, design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements 3 ,4
including: drains, culverts, retaining walls, fences, fire & emergency zones and hydrants, etc.
4 Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other cormnercial N/A
activities: existing & proposed
5 Si a e: Location, size, t e, design and setback: existing & proposed
6 Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers : please reference N/A
specific items
7 Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stonnwater N/A
Management, Grading & Lighting Plans
8 Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record N/A
of application for all necessary permits
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Area Variance Pre-Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040
1 . Applicant Name: Ronald segullic
2. Tax Map ID 226, 19-1 -41 Location : 32 Forest Road
3. Zoning Classification
4. Reason for Review: ^ti�^a«. , N ^1^te&mal.,db , ,dory Ian.a wnofr" J�. I, , AMo,6M,, M,e,.,r a<., w oaame" owir«.a,uflk ^
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5. Zoning Section #: 179-3-040 WR, 179-6-065 now Floor Area
6. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes: Provided Outstanding; Please provide by
Deed X
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General Information complete X
Site Development Data Complete concrete walkway, enclosed porch, patio
Setback Requirements Complete X
Additional Project Information Complete X
FAR addressed X
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance X
Checklist items addressed X dhmnsions on patio enclosed porch, walkway
Environmental Form completed NA
Signature Page completed X
The applicant proposes to demolish some of the homes existing walls to construct a 276 sq ft addition, a
150 sq ft patio area to the rear, a 84. 5 sq ft covered front porch, and a garage and lower level living area.
The project includes new septic system, well, driveway area, and Swale areas. The existing home footprint
is 965 sq ft with a 190 sq ft porch/deck. The existing floor area is 965 sq ft and proposed is 2592.71 sq ft.
The project will require site plan review for new floor area. The project will require variances for a rear
setback where 30 ft is required and 26 ft is proposed; and a floor area relief where required is 22% and
23% is proposed.
Items reviewed - site plan, survey, elevations, floor plans
Items to be updated or provided
1 ) dimension information for the walkway, patio and porch area
Staff Representative: Laura Moore via email 01/31/2022
Applicant / Agent: jam .— Date : Z ./; 2 z
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t11Ca Y U11U tUC tZHA approved: November n5, 2e1 'll
This page includes the 1 .) Authorization to Act as Agent Form: 2.) Engineering Fee Disclosure; 3.) Authorization for Site Visits; d.)
Other Permit Responsibilities; 5.) Official Meeting Disclosure and 6•) Agreemont to provide documentation required,
OwNRR1s AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant:
Owner: Ronald Seguljlc
Designates: Dorris MacBlroy/Chris I oil as Agent regarding the following:
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Variance _ Sitcplau _ Subdivision _
For Tax Map No„226. 1I- 1 -41 Deed Reference: Book_. Page � Date
OWNERSIGNATURE: I�� DATE: _ T ;� rr /
APPLICANT's AGENTFoRM: Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the
meeting or wishes to be represented by another party:
Owner:
Designates: _ as Agent regarding the following:
Variance Site Plan Subdivision
For Tax Map No Deed Reference: Book Page _ Date _
OWNER SIGNATURE; RATE;
2.) ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE; Applications may be referred to the 'Town consulting engineer for review of septic
design, storm drainage, etc, as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department. Fees for engineering review services will be
charged directly to the applicant. Fees for engineering review will not exceed $ 1 ,000 without notification to the applicant.
3,) AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE VISIT'S ; By signing this page and submitting the application materials attached herein, the
Owner, Applicant, and his/her/their agent(s) hereby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter the subject
properties for the purpose of reviewing the application submitted•
d.) OTHER PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIES ; Other permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to
approval by the Zoning Board or Planning Board. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain any additional permits.
5.) OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES DISCLOSURE: It is the practice of the Community Development Department to have a
designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting fiom application, and minutes transcribed fton (hose tapes
constitutes the official record of all proceedings.
6t) AGREEMENT TO PROVIDI; DOCUMENTATION RE,OUIRED : 11 the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand
the instructions for submission and agree to the submission requirements, I acknowledge no construction activities shall be
commenced prior to issuance of a valid permit. I certify that the application, plans and supporting materials are a true and complete
statemont/doscription of the existing conditions and the work proposed, and that all work will be performed in accordance with the
approved plans and in conformance with local zoning rcgrtlations. I acknowledge that prior to occupying the facilities proposed, I or
nny agents, will obtain a certificate of occupancy as necessary. I also understand that I/we may be required to provide an as•built
survey by a licensed land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a cortificate of occupancy
I have read and agree to the above.
` ,/, j Ronald Seguljic
ignahtre [Appl' it] Print Name [Applicant] Du to signed
Dennis MaoRh»v/Chris Knit
Signature [Agent] Print Name [Agent] Date signed
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