ApplicationAI'ea Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 20191
GLTown of Queensbury Area Variance Application
REVIEW PROCESS:
I) Required Pre -Submission meeting with staff M determine general completeness of application materials to be held no later
than I 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 SUBilIITTED: (HARD COPY &ELECTRONIC)
1 original and 14 copies of the completed application package to include:
Completed Application: pages I-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 prepued
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.
Copt/ of Deed
Fee: $50 residential; $100 commercial
ZONING STAFF &CONTACT INFORMATION:
Craig Brown, Zoning Adminishator
Laura Moore, Land Use Planner
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AI'ea Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
239,12-2-I1
Tax Parcel ID Number:
WR
Zoning District:
General Information
Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use]:
The proposed project consists of a new 10' wide paved driveway, +/-1,734 sf building addition consisting of a second story,
two bay garage, on site stormwater management and shoreline buffer additions.
Location of Project: 42 Old Assembly Point Road
Applicant Name:
Jeffrey Randles
Mang Addt'ess
02 East Claremont Drive
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Voorheesville NY 12186
Work Phone
518-894-1821
Cell Phone
E-Mail:
'effrey.randles@ymail.cmm
FAX No.
Agent's Name:
Environmental Design Partnership
Mailing Address
900 Route 146
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Clifton Park NY, 12065
Work Phone
518-371-7621
Cell Phone
E-mail
nzeglen@edpllp.com
cdenryer@edpllp.com
FAX No.
Owner's Name
Same as Applicant
Mailing Address
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Work Phone
Celt Phone
E-mail
FAX No.
Area Variance [zBA approved: November 15, 20191
Site Development Data
Area / Type
Existing sq. ft.
Proposed
Additions . ft.
Total sq. ft.
A. Building footprint
1,630
1,230
2,860
B. Detached Garage
C. Accessory Structure(s)
130
0
130
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area
526
2,273
35249
E. Porches / Decks
450
(-450) +488
488
F. Other
G. Total Non -Permeable [Add A-F]
2,736
3,991
61727
H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre]
3T951
37,951
37,951
I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H]
7,21%
10.52%
17.73%
Setback Requirements
Area
Required
Existing
Proposed
Front Yard [ 1 ]
30'
228'
189'
Front Yard [2]
Shoreline
50,
56.71' (adj lots)
54'
51'
Side Yard [1]
20'
8'
8'
Side Yard [2]
20'
20'
20'
Rear Yard [1]
Rear Yard [2]
Travel Corridor
Height [maximum]
289
Permeability
75%
92.79%
82.27%
Number of parking spaces
4
4
Area Variance [znA approved: November 15, 2019]
Additional Project Information
I. 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-000798-2016 AST-0117-2019
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: FALL 22 End Date: SPRII1G23
5.
Estimated
total cost of project:
$150,000
6.
Total area
of land
disturbance
for project: 10,000 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
z� 051
sq. ft.
Existing Floor Area
1 Fnn
sq. ft. [see above definition]
Proposed Additional Floor Area
SiFu
sq. ft.
Proposed Total Floor Area
6 oFu
sq. ft.
Total Allowable Floor Area
s 149
Area x oy) [see above table]
Al'ea Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Requesting relief from SECTION: 179-4-010
Need relief fiom the requirements) listed below which cannot be met by the protect as proposed.
[Check nil thnt nppl}] t7 Setback ❑Buffer Zone ❑Lot Width ❑Other
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.
The nearby property setbacks are not being increased. The existing 8 ft side yard setback is lawfully non -conforming.
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. The house is an existing non -conforming
structure that is maintaining a similar footprint. It is not economically feasible to move the entire house location to avoid
these variances.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial?
The requested variances are not substantial, the side yard setback is maintained. and the shoreline setback is only being
increased by 3 feet (from 54 feet to 51 feet). Many improvements are being made on site to limit nmoff entering into Lake
George, along with and enhanced shoreline buffer.
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
stormwater management devices installed on site and additional plantings.
Whether•
the alleged
difficulty was self-created?
The side
yard setback difficulty and shoreline setback are not self created,
the 51' proposed setback meets the typica150
foot
shoreline
setback in the
underlying zoning, however the average distances
of the two neighboring parcels is 56.71
feet,
creating a variance condition.
The stormwater setback 1s self created in order
to maintain additional awn area
for recreation
AI'ea Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
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
1-7
2
Deed
attached
3
North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale [minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet ]2-6
4
Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary
5
Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions
2-6
6
Site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing !&
proposed
2-6
7
Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing & proposed
3-6
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
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
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
Percolation test location and results
C.
Parking / Permeable Areas
Shown on Sheet #
1
r5
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 andparking: 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
n/a
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 [gas, electric, solar, telephone]: existing & proposed
rila
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
Signage: 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
n/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
Area Variance Pre -Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040
1. Applicant Name: Jeffrey Randles
2. Tax Map ID
239.12-2-11
Locati011• 42 Old Assembly Point Road
3. Zoning Classification wR
alterations to an existing single story home with a second story and attached garage,slonnwater and shoreline planting
4. Reason for Review:
5. Zoning Section #:
179-3-040 NR
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
Provided Outstanding; Please provide by
X
x' shoreline setback
X
X
X
x
NA
x
Applicant proposes alterations to an existing single family home with a second story addition and an
attached garage. The additions include additional basement area of 537 sf. The main floor would alter
the north side with a new dining area, a new garage would be included on the main floor 720 sf, then on
the south side bedroom areas to be added to the footprint of the structure. The second floor would include
1,498 sq ft with additional bedroom with a deck, bunk room and storage. The project includes stormwater
management and shoreline plantings. Site Plan review for new floor area and alteration to the existing
home. Area variance for setbacks to the north side 8 ft is proposed where 20 ft is required, stormwater
device setbacks 48 ft and88 ft where 100 ft is required, shoreline setback where 51 ft is proposed and
required for avg of two adjoining homes.
reviewed: site plans, survey variance and site plan applications, elevations, floor plans,
ors to be updated or provided:
confirm setback for shoreline
signature page
Staff Representative: Lanm Meore via si2lzozz
Applicant /Agent: ►"'U'wLCLS t&(p,(1
At'ea Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019)
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.
ONNER'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: Jeffrey Randles
Designates: Environmental Design Partnership as Agent regarding the following:
x
Variance Site Plan x Subdivision
For Tax Map No.: 239.12-241 Deed Reference: Book_ Page _ Date
OWNER SIGNATURE: XUa 4 kaA� DATE: June 13, 2022
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2.) ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE: Applications nray 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 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 REpUIRED: 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 time 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.
rCR«�f�
Signa [Ap scant
Signature
Jeffrey Randles
Pr��igqt Namees� [Applicant]
Print Name [Agent]
June 13, 2022
Date signed
DateDate sigded
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