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08 16 2022 Queensbury Planning Board Agenda First Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 / Time 7 – 11 pm Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road Approval of Minutes Dates- June 21, 2022 and June 23, 2022 Tabled Items Applicant(s) BRETT & PAMELA WEST (Main House) Application Type Site Plan 51-2021 & FWW 10-2022 Owner (s) Same as applicants SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) EDP Lot size 0.91 acre Location 106 Bay Parkway Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR Tax ID No. 226.15-1-17 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 147 Cross Reference 53-2017 septic var.; AV 47-2007 & SP 39-2007 - boathouse; SP PZ 89-2016 & SP PZ 210-2016 & AV 95-2016 – addition; SP 37-2009; AV 57-2021, SP 52-2021, AV 30-2022 Warren Co. Referral August 2021, February 2022 (stormwater device) July 2022 (FWW) Public Hearing September 28, 2021, November 16, 2021, December 16, 2021, February 22, 2022, March 29, 2022, April 26, 2022, May 19, 2022 Site Information APA, CEA, LGPC Project Description: (Revised 6/15/2022) Applicant proposes to demo existing home and shed to construct a new two story home with a 5,436 sq ft footprint with a garage. Also included is installation of permeable pavers for patio, driveway areas and a covered walkway between the two properties. The new floor area will be 8,670 sq ft where the maximum allowed is 8,687 sq ft. The project includes site work for new landscaping shoreline and residential house, septic, and stormwater management. Additionally, work to be done is within 100 feet of a designated wetland. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-065, Chapter 94, Chapter 147, site plan for a new floor area in a CEA, work adjacent to wetland, and hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks to wetland. Planning Board shall make a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicant(s) FOOTHILLS BUILDERS (FHB APTS) Application Type Site Plan 27-2022 Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Unlisted Agent(s) Studio A (Matthew Huntington) Lot size .76 acres Location 78-80 Main Street Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: NC Tax ID No. 309.10-1-24 and 309.10-1-25 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-7-030, 179-7-070, 140 Cross Reference Disc 6-2021 Warren Co. Referral May 2022 Public Hearing May 26, 2022, August 16, 2022 Site Information Main Street Project Description: (Revised) Applicant proposes removal of existing structures and to construct a new building with a footprint of 8,663 sq ft and floor area of 25,989 sq ft. First floor office/retail with a second and third floor containing 24 apartment total. Site work to include parking/drive area, lighting, landscaping and stormwater. Site plan for new uses and multi-story building in the Main Street zone. Revised building elevations and traffic information. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for a new commercial use in a main street zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Tabled Items- Unapproved Development Applicant(s) MORGAN GAZETOS/GREG FRANCIS Application Type Site Plan 35-2022 Owner (s) Gregory R Francis Trustee SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) Morgan Gazetos Lot size .92 acres Location 2930 State Route 9L Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR Tax ID No. 239.20-1-19 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-13-010 Cross Reference SP 72-2014, AV 85-2014, AV 25-2022 Warren Co. Referral June 2022 Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, APA, LGPC Project Description: (Revised) Applicant requests approval for construction of a deck addition not constructed per approval. Additionally, the applicant has completed additional work without approval including deck area near shoreline, shoreline pathway decking, and a reconstructed shed/changing accessory structure near the shore. The existing house footprint of 1,285 sq ft to remain the same. The existing decking area today is 1,508 sq ft. where a previous approval was for 1,116 sq ft. The site work with the additional wooden walkway has an existing square footage of 2,384 where the proposed is 2,074 sq ft. Updated plans show overlay of existing and previously approved. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-13-010, site plan for hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline and expansion of a non-conforming structure shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall make a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Recommendations Applicant(s) JAMES BROWN Application Type Site Plan 54-2022 Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) Jarrett Engineering Lot size 15.75 acres Location 1918 Ridge Road, Shop Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: LC-10A Tax ID No. 253.-1-23, 253.-1-22 (access road) Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-4-050, Chapter 147, 179-6-060 Cross Reference SP 32-2018, Disc 06-2021, AV 41-2022 Warren Co. Referral August 2022 Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information APA Project Description: Applicant proposes to construct a new single family home with a 1,936 sq ft footprint. The access drive to the new home is from an existing private road (“Shop Road”) through an adjoining property to the new home. The remaining driveway area is located on the applicant’s property using some portions of previous logging roads. The project includes disturbance of an acre and will require a major stormwater permit. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-4-050, Chapter 147, 179-6-060, site plan for construction of a new home within the LC10 zone in the APA, a new structure within 15% slopes shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for access to a public right-of-way from the property. Planning Board shall make a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicant(s) JEFFREY RANDLES Application Type Site Plan 51-2022 Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) EDP Lot size .83 acres Location 42 Old Assembly Point Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR Tax ID No. 239.12-2-11 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, Chapter 147 Cross Reference AV 36-2022 Warren Co. Referral August 2022 Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information APA, LGPC, CEA Project Description: Applicant proposes alterations to an existing single family home with a second story addition and an attached garage. New floor area to be 6,968 sq ft and the total footprint of the new house to be 3,348 sq ft. The additions include additional basement area. The main floor would alter the north side with a new dining area and a new garage. The south side bedroom areas to be added to the footprint of the structure. The second floor would include additional living space and storage. The project includes stormwater management and shoreline plantings. Pursuant to chapter 179- 3-040, 147, site plan review for a new floor area and alterations to the existing home shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicant(s) DARK BAY LANE, LLC. Application Type Site Plan 58-2022 Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) EDP Lot size .43 acres Location 40 Dark Bay Lane Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR Tax ID No. 239.18-1-37 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-050, 179-4-010, 179-6-065 Cross Reference AV 43-2022 Warren Co. Referral August 2022 Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information APA, LGPC, CEA Project Description: Applicant proposes to demolish an existing 2,000 sq ft home to construct a new home with a footprint of 2,658 sq ft. The new floor area is to be 4,378 sq ft. The project includes a new septic system, update to parking and shared access arrangement, shoreline planting areas, and stormwater management. Pursuant to chapters 179-3-040, 179-6-050, 179-4-010, 179-6-065, new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing within 50 ft of shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks and floor area. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. New Business: Applicant(s) TIM SCIALABBA/WEST MTN. SKI AREA Application Type Site Plan 49-2022 Special Use Permit 3-2022 Owner (s) Apex Capital, LLC. SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) Apex Capital, LLC. Lot size 365.43 acres Location 59 West Mountain Road Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: RC Tax ID No. 307.-1-29 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-10-040 Cross Reference SP 16-2018, SP 53-2019 Warren Co. Referral August 2022 Public Hearing August 16, 2022 Site Information Slopes Project Description: Applicant proposes to utilize a portion of the existing 365 acre parcel to host outdoor events. The events include, but aren’t limited to, community and family events for mountain biking, outdoor concerts/festivals, endurance races, and other outdoor recreational activities. The intent is to host 10 single day events and 8 multi-day events outside the normal operating season for a renewable 5 year period. Additionally, local, DOH, and NYS approvals/services will be obtained as needed for each event, hours of music will be limited to be during 8 am to 11 pm only, and all tents and/or stages will be temporary per event arrangement. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040, 179-10-040, site plan and special use permit for outdoor concerts shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Applicant(s) SOUTHERN GATEWAY RENEWABLES Application Type Site Plan 55-2022 Special Use Permit 4-2022 Owner (s) County of Warren DPW SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) EDP (Travis Mitchell) Lot size 54.37 acres, 25.24 acres Location West Side of Qsby Ave, South of Airport Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CLI Tax ID No. 303.8-1-1, 303.12-1-3 Ordinance Reference 179-5-140, 179-10-040, 179-3-040 Cross Reference Warren Co. Referral August 2022 Public Hearing August 16, 2022 Site Information Airport Project Description: Applicant proposes to utilize 27+ acres of an 80 acre parcel for a 5.0MW solar farm of 8.25 acres of land at the Warren County Airport. Project work includes fencing, stormwater management, and equipment areas. The hard surfacing total with existing and proposed is 1.07 acres with equipment pads. Panel height is 16.5 to 19.5 ft. Pursuant to chapter 179-5-140, 179-10-040, 179-3-040, site plan and special use permit shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Applicant(s) NORTHERN GATEWAY RENEWABLES Application Type Site Plan 56-2022 Freshwater Wetlands 11-2022 Special Use Permit 5-2022 Owner (s) County of Warren DPW SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) EDP (Travis Mitchell) Lot size 510.06 acres Location 443 Queensbury Avenue Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CLI Tax ID No. 297.15-1-1 Ordinance Reference 179-5-140, 179-10-040, 179-3-040, 94 Cross Reference Warren Co. Referral August 2022 Public Hearing August 16, 2022 Site Information Airport wetlands Project Description: Applicant proposes to utilize 31 acres of a 510 acre parcel for a 5.0MW solar farm of 8.3 acres on the Warren County Airport land. Project site work is within 100 ft of designated wetland and there will be disturbance of existing wetland areas for the placement of solar panels. Project work includes fencing, stormwater management and equipment areas. The increase in hard surfacing is 0.86 acre with equipment pads. Site work proposed in the wetland is in three specific areas and other site work is adjacent. Total site disturbance is 34.10 acres. Panel height is 16.5 to 19.5 ft. Pursuant to chapter 179-5-140, 179-10-040, 179-3-040, 94, site plan and special use permit, freshwater wetlands permit, and work on slopes greater than 15% shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. - Any further business which may be properly brought before the Board -