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RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL
VARIANCE APPLICATION OF SWORDFISH REALTY LLC
RESOLUTION NO.: ,2022
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board serves as the Town's Local Board of Health and is
authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue variances from the Town's On-Site Sewage Disposal
Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Swordfish Realty LLC (Applicant) has applied to the Local Board of Health for
variances from Chapter 136, §136-11 which requires applicants to obtain a variance for holding tanks
as the Applicant wishes to add an additional 1,500 gallon capacity holding tank to an existing holding
tank system to serve two (2) seasonal cabin rental units at the Dunham's Bay Resort located on
property situated at 2999 Route 9L in the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Queensbury Local Board of Health will hold a public hearing
on Monday, July 25rh, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road,
Queensbury, to consider Swordfish Realty LLC's sewage disposal variance application concerning
property located at 2999 Route 9L in the Town of Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 252.-1-75.1) and at
that time all interested persons will be heard, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town
Clerk to publish the Notice of Public Hearing presented at this meeting and send a copy of the Notice
to neighbors located within 500 feet of the property as required by law.
Duly adopted this I It'day of July, 2022,by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
169 Haviland Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
Hutchins Engineering PLLC Phone(518)745-0308
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June 24, 2022 4 5 6
Town of Q.ueensbury Local Board of Health
742 Bay Road -`-
Oueensbury, NY 12804
Re: Dunham's Bay Resort, Swordfish Realty LLCM
2999 Route 9L
Tax Map ID: 252A-75.1
Dear Supervisor. Strough & Board Members:
This office represents Swordfish Realty LLC with respect to the pursuit of wastewater variance
to add, an additional holding tank to an existing holding .tank system to serve two seasonal
cabins, at Dunham's Bay Resort located at 2999 Route 9L. The proposed holding tank is a
1,500-gallon polyethylene tank to be installed in series with the existing 500-gallon holding tank.
The proposed wastewater system requires a variance from the Town of Queensbury Chapter
136 Sewers and'Sewage Disposal, 136-11 A. to install a holding tank.
Enclosed please find ten submission packages for this project. We respectfully request that this
item be placed upon the agenda of the next available-town board meeting._Please contact me if
you have any questions or if you require additional information.
Best Regards,
G: Thomas Hutchins
Enclosures
Cc: Rich Gordon
SEPTIC VA.RLANCE Office use Only
Permit#:
APPLICATION Permit Fee.$
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Invoice#- -
742 Bay Road,4ueensbury,NY 12804
P:518 7618256 uiWWgiieens6uN.ndt Approvals:
'Submittal: l(one)original&8 copies of the completed application package
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY OR TYPE, PLEASE INCLUDE AN EMAIL
Section 1:-
Contact.Informatibm..
Property Owher(sj.._•$Uti+ordfish:Ftea(ty LAC Owner's Agent: Hutchins Ehdineering PLLC
Address:2999 Rc)ute 9L Address: 169,Havil6nd Road .,
Lake..George, NY. 12845 Queensbury, NY 12804
Rhone#: .518-932-1145.__ Phone#: 518-745-0307.
Email: Email:. tutchins@hutchinsengineenng.com
SectiiSn 2:
Site Information:.
Site Address: 2999 Route 9L Tax[D#: 252.-1-75.4
Directions to Site:. Dunhams Bay.Lodge Property
Section 3:
'Distance fr6m well on.property to septic system(if applicable) tya'weu to propseQ holding.tank feet
Section 4:
Is it possible to install a conforming septic system on this property? . F1 Yes No .
if YES,please explain and'attach a diagram:
Section 5:
Does the proposed system meet setback requirements for distahce.from wells&septic systems on neighboring '
properties? 'MYes ❑No If NO,please explain:-
Section 6•
is the proposed system to be installed under a parking area? ❑Yes n No
Section 7:
Section of the Sanitary Sewage Ordinance from which you are seeking the variance(i.e,leaching system will be 89 ft.
from well in lieu of-required 100 ft.): .Install additibnal*.holding t6nk.to serve.three seasonal tabiri rerital units
Septic Variance.Application Revised December 2011
Section 8•
List the names, parcel addresses,and tax map numbers of all adjoining property owners. You may obtain this
information from the Town of Queensbury's Assessor's Office:
North Name see attached page for information
Address
Tax Map 1D
South Name
Address
Tax Map iD
East Name
Address
Tax Map 1D
West . Name
Address
Tax Map 1D
Section 9•
OWNER STATEMENT
I/We do hereby relieve the Town of Queensbury from any liabilities on the plumbing and septic system located at:
.I/We realize that putting the well,septic tank or leaching system less than the required feet
from the may increase the risk of pollution.
Owner—Print Name: Swordfish Realtv f Richard Gor1don.a thorized signatureY
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Owner Signature , . h 11 IVA). —�f ci ►1�f 17 'r Date: l� It l Z Z
Section 10•
RORTENANT RELEASE-STATEMENT(if applicable)
I/We do hereby relieve. _ of Queensbury from any liabilities on the plumbing and septic,s i sated at:
I/We realize t the well,septic tank or leaching s ss;than the required feet
from the may increase the riskk of` �
Neighbor/Tenant---Print Name:.
Neighbor/Ten ature: Date:
septic variance Application Revised December 2021
DUNHAMS BAY SEPTIC VARIANCE APPLICATION.-ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS
NORTH
Lake George
SOUTH
Swordfish Realty LLC
2999 State Route 9L Lake George,NY 12804 _
252.1-75.4
EAST
Robert Gray
P.O.Box 101 Cleverdale,NY 12820
252:1-74
Mirada 7,LLC
PO Box 341769 Tampa, FL-33694
252:1-75.3
Peter E.Booth
32 Day School Drive Middlefield,CT 06455 ;
252:1-73
Robin Benak
3321 Westminster Ave.Dallas,TX 75202
252A-72
William Hallock -
3 Werner Way Lebanon,NJ 08833
252.-1-75.7
William Hallock
3 Werner Way Lebanon,NJ 08833
252:1-75.6.
WEST
John Schriner
410 Garfield Road Troy,NY 12180
239.20-1-24
10 Dunham's Bay Road LLC
4 Primrose Circle Saratoga Springs,NY 12866
252:1-67
Swordfish Realty LLC '
2999 State Route 9L Lake George,NY 12804
252.1-7S.4
Section 11:
AUTHORIZATION AND SIGNATURE PAGE
This page includes the Authorization to Act as Agent form,engineering fee disclosure, authorization for site
visits,other permit responsibilities and agreement to provide documentation required.
Complete-the following if the OWNER is using an Agent:
Owner's Name. Swordfish Realty LLC
Hutchins Engineering PLLC Holding Tank Installation
Designates* as agent regarding the Septic Variance for
Site Address: 2999 Route 9L
Tax Map#: 252,A-75.1
Engineering-Fee-bisclos-ure:Applications may be referred to the Town'consulting engineer for review of septic
design,storm drainage,etc.as determined by the Town Board of Health. Fees for engineering review services
will be charged directly to the applicant.
Authodiation1or Site Visits:By signing this page and submitting the application materials attached herein,the
Owner,Applicant and his/her/their agent hereby authorize the Town Board of Health,building and code
Enforcement Officers and Town Engineer to enter the subject properties for the purpose of reviewing the
application submitted.
Please Note: Other permits may be -required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to approval by
the Town Board of Health. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain any additional permits.
Official..,Meeting Minutes Disclosure:it is the practice of the Town Board of Health to have a designated
stenographer tape record the proceedings of the meetings resulting from the application,and that the
minutes transcribed from those tapes constitute the official record of all proceedings. if there is a discrepancy
between such record and the-handwritten minutes taken by the designated stenographer,the handwritten
minutes shall be deemed the official record.
1,the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand the instructions for submission;agree to the
submission requirements and completed checklist:
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GRAPHIC SCALE
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EXISTING PUMP STATION TO REMAIN
PROPOSED 1,500 GALLON POLY HOLDING \
TANK INSTALLED IN SERIES WITH
EXISTING POLY HOLDING TANK.
FORCEMAIN FROM CABIN TO BE RE-ROUTED
AROUND NEW 1,500 GALLON POLY HOLDING TANK
TO EXISTING 500 GALLON POLY HOLDING TANK
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WASTEWATER SYSTEM DESIGN
TWO CABINS, 4 RENTAL UNITS TOTAL
SEASONAL USE ONLY
WATER SAVING FIXTURES - REPLACE EXIST. FIXTURES AS NEEDED
(1.6 GPF MAX. FLUSH, 3.0 GPM MAX. FAUCETS)
DESIGN FLOW - 110 GPD/UNIT
SYSTEM DESIGN FLOW - 330 GPD
HOLDING TANK DESIGN
INSTALL 1,500 GAL POLY TANK AFTER EXISTING 500 GAL POLY IN SERIES
2,000 GAL TOTAL TO BE PROVIDED
POTABLE WATER SUPPLY IS LAKE GEORGE LAKE WATER
- MAINTAIN 50' MINIMUM SETBACK TO HOLDING TANKS
- RELAY TO BE INSTALLED ON WATER PUMP CIRCUIT TO SHUT DOWN
WATER SUPPLY TO HOUSE WHEN ACTIVATED BY WARNING/SHUT
DOWN ALARM ON PANEL
VARIANCE SUMMARY
THE FOLLOWING RELIEF IS REQUESTED FROM THE TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY CHAPTER 136 SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL:
1. HOLDING TANK INSTALLATION - §136-11 A.
- INSTALL ADDITIONAL HOLDING TANK, NEW 1,500 GALLON
AFTER EXISTING 500 GALLON HOLDING TANK
EXISTING INLET PIPING
FROM TWO CABINS
INLET
WATERTIGHT SLEEVE
AND SEAL (TYP.)
EXISTING 500 GALLON
POLY HOLDING TANK
POLYETHYLENE EXTENSION
TO GRADE WITH TAMPER
RESISTANT ACCESS COVER
3"
LIQUID LEVEL
16"
RELOCATE EXISTING
ALARM FLOATS TO
SECOND HOLDING TANK
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4" PVC SDR-35
CONNECTOR PIPE 12"f
INSTALLED LEVEL
SEALED WATERTIGHT
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LOCATION MAP SITE LOCATION
POLYETHYLENE EXTENSION
TO GRADE WITH TAMPER
RESISTANT ACCESS COVER
r-1500 GALLON
INJECTION MOLDED
POLYPROPYLENE SEPTIC TANK
I INSTALLED AS HOLDING TANK
LIQUID LEVEL
INSTALL FLOAT SWITCHES
TO OPERATE ALARM PANEL
AT INDICATED LEVELS 95% CAPACITY
85% CAPACITY (1900 GAL)
37"f 32"f (1700 GAL) ALARM/SHUT DOWN
TANK HIGH LEVEL ALARM ON
YELLOW LIGHT ON
6"t PEA GRAVEL-1TANK EXCAVATION, INSTALLATION
HOLDING TANKS IN SERIES DETAIL STRICT CONFORMANCECWIPLETED IN
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HOLDING TANK NOTES
ALL UNITS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEW YORK
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SHALL BE OF INJECTION MOLDED
POLYPROPYLENE AS MANUFACTURED BY NORWESCO, OR APPROVED
EQUIVALENT.
INSTALLATION IS TO BE IN STRICT CONFIRMANCE WITH MANUFACURERS
WRITTEN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
ALL STRUCTURES SHALL BE PLACED ON FIRM, COMPACT SAND OR
GRAVEL BASE. WHERE EXISTING SOIL CONDITIONS ARE UNSUITABLE, A
12" MIN. COURSE OF CRUSHED STONE SHALL BE PLACED AS
NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE A STABLE BASE.
RUBBER GASKETS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ALL INLETS AND OUTLETS.
TANKS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE TO BE INSTALLED IN TRAFFIC AREAS.
TANKS TO BE BACKFILLED WITH CLEAN SAND FILL; NATIVE COBBLY,
BOULDERY SOILS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AS BACKFILL MATERIAL.
ALL SEAMS, PENETRATIONS, & ACCESS COVERS MUST BE MAINTAINED
WATERTIGHT BY INSTALLER. FIELD COAT ADDITIONAL PENETRATIONS AS
NECESSARY WITH WATERTIGHT SEALANT.
SYSTEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
BACKFILL MATERIAL
BACKFILL TO BE GRANULAR SAND BACKFILL MATERIAL WITH
NO PARTICLES GREATER THAN 1".
HOUSE SEWER PIPE
PIPING TO BE 4" SDR-35 OR SCH-40 PVC. INSTALL WITH 114"
PER FOOT MINIMUM SLOPE.
HOLDING TANK CONNECTOR PIPE
PIPING TO BE 4" SDR-35 OR SCH-40 PVC. INSTALL LEVEL
MAP REFERENCE
1. BOUNDARY INFORMATION FROM "MAP OF A
SURVEY MADE FOR SWORDFISH REALTY, LLC,"
PREPARED BY VAN DUSEN & STEVES LAND
SURVEYORS, QUEENSBURY, NY. DATED DECEMBER
14, 2006. LAST REVISED AUGUST 19, 2013.
MANUFACTURERS WRITTEN
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HOLDING TANK ALARM NOTES
ALARM PANEL CONTROLS SHALL BE SJE RHOMBUS TANK ALERT DUO
ALARM SYSTEM OR EQUIVALENT, AND PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING MONITORING
AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS:
WHEN LEVEL OF TANK REACHES 85% CAPACITY, ALARM WILL INDICATE
"TANK HIGH LEVEL" WITH A YELLOW LIGHT ON ALARM PANEL.
WHEN LEVEL OF TANK REACHES 951% CAPACITY, AUDIBLE ALARM WILL
SOUND AND RED LIGHT WILL FLASH, INDICATING "TANK SHUTOFF
LEVEL".
ELECTRICAL INTERLOCK SHALL BE INSTALLED TO DISABLE WATER
SUPPLY UPON REACHING "TANK SHUTOFF LEVEL".
SYSTEM WILL RESET AFTER HOLDING TANKS ARE PUMPED DOWN TO
BELOW THE ACTUATION LEVEL OF "TANK HIGH LEVEL" ALARM.
AN ELECTRICAL INSPECTION BY A CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
AGENCY IS REQUIRED AFTER INSTALLATION. ELECTRICAL INSPECTION SEAL
IS TO BE AFFIXED TO ALARM CONTROL PANEL.
TAX MAP # 252.-1-75.1
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Revisions
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HOLDING TANK EXPANSION PLAN
& DETAILS
prepared for:
Dunham's Bay Resort
2999 State Route 9L
Town of Queensbury, County of Warren, State of New
York
Drawn: JRS
Checked: GTH
Scale: NOTED
Date: 513112022
169 Haviland Road
ALTERATION OF THIS DOCUMENT EXCEPT
BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
IS A VIOLATION OF NYS EDUCATION LAW.
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 745-0307 Phone
Hutchins Engineering PLLC (518) 745-0308 Fax
291928A-01