APPLICATIONArea Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 20191
Town of Queensbury Area Variance Application
REVIEW PROCESS:
1) Required Pre -Submission meeting with staff to determine general completeness of application materials to be held no later
than 1 week prior to deadline day. Call (518) 761-8238 or (518) 761-8265 for an appointment.
2) Determination of application completeness. All necessary information must be provided and appropriate fee(s) paid for
consideration for placement on an agenda.
3) Incomplete applications will not be considered for placement on any agenda until all missing information has been supplied.
4) Submittal to the Warren County Planning Board, if applicable.
5) Zoning Board meetings, generally the third and fourth Wednesday of each month. You will be advised in writing as to which
meeting to attend.
6) Following the meeting, you will be provided with a copy of the resolution stating the Board's decision on your application.
If your application was approved, the next likely step is a Building Permit. Final plans / drawings must be provided for the
next phase of review. If your application was denied your project cannot proceed as submitted.
DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED: (HARD COPY & ELECTRONIC)
1 original and 14 copies of the completed application package to include:
Completed Application: pages 1-9 completed, signed & dated
Pre -Submission Meeting Notes: signed by staff
Denial Letter: from the Zoning Administrator
Survey:
Current Survey: survey map depicting current conditions — sign, stamped, date by surveyor
Proposed Conditions Map: The proposed conditions map must be based on a current survey and may by prepared
by Surveyor, Professional Engineer (Civil) or a Registered Architect.
Area / Sign Applications: must provide a final as -built survey depicting all site conditions and
improvements
Survey Waiver: Applicant may request a waiver from the survey pre and post requirements.
Copy of Deed
Fee: $50 residential; $100 commercial
ZONING STAFF & CONTACT INFORMATION:
Craig Brown, Zoning Administrator craigbAgueensbM.net
Laura Moore, Land Use Planner
Karen Dwyre, Office Specialist
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karendAgueensbury.net (518) 761-8238
Visit our website at www.queensbur,y.net for further information and forms.
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239.12-2-84
Tax Parcel ID Number:
WR
Zoning District:
General Information
Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use]:
The proposed project includes the tear down of an existing 4 bedroom house, 28' in height garage and wood shed. The new
dwelling consists of 4 bedrooms, a new 28' in height garage, on site stormwater, retaining walls and the connection to existing
wastewater field constructed in 2019. Requested variances include height of garage, garage to side yard setback and
stormwater within 100' (49' proposed) of the lake. It is important to note, the existing garage is 28' and within the 10' side
yard setback.
Location of Project: 67 Brayton Lane
Applicant Name:
Eric Carlson
Mailing Address
3 Rolling Brook Dr
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Saratoga Springs NY, 12866
Work Phone
518-925-5025
Cell Phone
E-Mail:
ecarlson@ballstonmourningkill.co
FAX No.
Agent's Name:
Chris Keil (EDP)
Mailing Address
900 Route 146
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Clifton Park NY, 12065
Work Phone
518-761-0317
Cell Phone
E-mail
I ckeil@edpllp.com
FAX No.
Owner's Name
Same as Applicant
Mailing Address
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Work Phone
Cell Phone
E-mail
FAX No.
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Site Development Data
Area / Type
Existing sq. ft.
Proposed
Additions . ft.
Total sq. ft.
A. Building footprint
1,390
(-1,390) +3,130
3,130
B. Detached Garage
618
(-618) +1,210
1,210
C. Accessory Structure(s)
183
(-183)
-
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area
6,480
(-2,980) +3,310
6,810
E. Porches / Decks
F. Other
G. Total Non -Permeable [Add A-F]
8,671
2,479
11,150
H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre]
54,450
54,450
54,450
I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H]
15.93%
4.55%
20.48%
Setback Requirements
Area
Required
Existing
Proposed
Front Yard [ 1 ]
25'
200'
172'
Front Yard [2]
Shoreline
50'
43'
50'
Side Yard [ 1 ]
25'
26'
25'
Side Yard [2]
25' (HOUSE)
10' (GARAGE)
46' (HOUSE)
6' (GARAGE)
26' (HOUSE)
5' (GARAGE)
Rear Yard [ 1 ]
Rear Yard [2]
Travel Corridor
Height [maximum]
28' (HOUSE)
16' (GARAGE)
<28' (HOUSE)
>16' (GARAGE)
26' 3" (HOUSE)
30' 7" (GARAGE)
Permeability
75%
84.07%
79.52%
Number of parking spaces
_
3
5
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Additional Project Information
1. Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? No
2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): SEP-0241-2019
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: Summer 22 End Date: Spring 22
5. Estimated total cost of project: $250,000
6. Total area of land disturbance for project: 31,000 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
Intensive
CM / Cl
0.3
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
U 115n sq. ft.
Existing Floor Area
i snn sq. ft. [see above definition]
Proposed Additional Floor Area
r_ 1 Snm �a is 1 r 1 Qr fl,-� 4- q'I 1 r',,,] sq. ft.
Proposed Total Floor Area
5 ?R? sq. ft.
Total Allowable Floor Area
i i QPn Area x [see above table
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Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Requesting relief from SECTION:
Need relief from the requirement(s) listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed.
[Check all that apply] %K Setback ❑ Buffer Zone ❑ Lot Width V Other Height, Stormwater within 100'
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?
No, the requested area variance cannot be achieved by some other method.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial?
The requested variances are not substantial, many improvements are being made on site.
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 proper
stonnwater management devices on site.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created?
No this difficulty was not self-created.
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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
1
2
Deed
3
North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale [minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet ]
1 _
4
Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary
5
Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions
2
6
Site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing &
proposed
3-5
7
Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing !& proposed
8
Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures
ttached
B.
Water & Sewer
Shown on Sheet #
1
Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of
bedrooms proposed
n/a
2
Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or
proposed on -site water supply and septic
2,3
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
water, location, design and construction of water supply including daily water usage
2-3
5
Percolation test location and results
n/a
C.
Parkin / Permeable Areas
Shown on Sheet #
1
Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing &
proposed
n/a
2
No. of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing
material [e.g., gravel,paved]
n/a
3
Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking: existing !& proposed
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
zone to remain undisturbed
„/a
6
Li htin , 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 distributions stem [gas, electric, solar, telephone]: existing & ro osed
3
Location, design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements
including: drains, culverts, retaining walls, fences, fire & emergency zones and hydrants, etc.
n/a
4
Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial
activities: existing & proposed
n/a
5
Si a e: Location, size, type, design and setback: existing & proposed
6
Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference
specific items
n/a
7
Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater
Management, Grading & Lighting Plans
„/a
8
Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record
of application for all necessary permits
n/a
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Pre -Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040
1. Applicant Name:
2. Tax Map ID Location:
3. Zoning Classification
4. Reason for Review:
5. Zoning Section #:
6. Pre -Submission Meeting Notes:
Deed
General Information complete
Site Development Data Complete
Setback Requirements Complete
Additional Project Information Complete
FAR addressed
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Checklist items addressed
Environmental Form completed
Signature Page completed
Staff Representative:
Applicant / Agent:
Provided Outstanding; Please provide by
Date:
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This page includes the 1.) Authorization to Act as Agent Form: 2.) Engineering Fee Disclosure; 3.) Authorization for Site Visits; 4.)
Other Permit Responsibilities; 5.) Official Meeting Disclosure and 6.) Agreement to provide documentation required.
OWNER'S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant:
Owner:
Designates: as Agent regarding the following:
Variance Site Plan Subdivision
For Tax Map No.: Deed Reference: Book Page Date
OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE:
APPLICANT'S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the
meeting or wishes to be represented by another party:
Owner: Eric Carlson
Designates: Environmental Design Partnership (EDP) as Agent regarding the following:
Variance X Site Plan X Subdivision
For Tax Map No.: 239.12-2-84
Deed Reference: Book 540 Page 68 Date 8/10/2016
OWNER SIGNATURE: 4� / DATE: f-7� G " C
2.) ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE: Applications maybe 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 VISITS: 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.
4.) 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 from application, and minutes transcribed from those tapes
constitutes the official record of all proceedings.
6.) AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: I, 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
statement/description 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 regulations. I acknowledge that prior to occupying the facilities proposed, I or
my agents, will obtain a certificate of occupancy as necessary. I also understand that Uwe may be required to provide an as -built
survey by a licensed land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
I have read and agree to the above.
C �
Signature [A piicant
Signature [Agent]
Print Name [Applicant]
Chris Keil
Print Name [Agent]
Date si ned
3/8/5022
Date signed
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