12 13 2022
Queensbury Planning Board Agenda
First Regular Meeting: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 / Time 7 – 11 pm
Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road
Approval of Minutes
Dates- October 18, 2022 and October 25, 2022
Tabled Items
Applicant(s) DAN HUNT Application Type Site Plan 52-2022
Petition of Zone Change 3-2022
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type I (completed 9/27/2022)
Agent(s) n/a Lot size .8 acres
Location 3 Pinello Road Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: MDR
Tax ID No. 308.15-1-58 Ordinance Reference 179-9-040, 113-17
Cross Reference Warren Co. Referral August 2022
Public Hearing August 25, 2022, September 27, 2022, October
18, 2022, December 13, 2022
Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes to operate a 6 unit manufactured home park. The project proposes 4 new units to be installed with associated
grass, plantings, blacktop roadway and new underground utilities. Two units were approved for the existing site; the park would contain 6 total. The
project is part of rezoning where the mobile home overlay zone is proposed for this parcel pursuant to Chapter 179-9-040 referral from the Town Board
where the Planning Board is to complete SEQR and provide recommendation to the Town Board. Pursuant to Chapter 113-17, 179-3-040, site plan for
manufactured homes shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval upon completion of rezoning.
Applicant(s) ALISHA & MICHAEL GRIFFEY Application Type Site Plan 66-2022
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) EDP (Brandon Ferguson) Lot size 1.79 acres
Location 26 Tall Timbers Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 239.16-1-23, 239.16-1-24 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference Warren Co. Referral October 2022
Public Hearing October 25, 2022, December 13, 2022 Site Information APA, LGPC, CEA
Project Description: (Revised) Applicant proposes a new driveway configuration to have access from an adjoining lot from Assembly Point Road.
Project work includes 5,470 sq ft of new driveway surface with stormwater management and stone retaining walls. Site disturbance is less than 15,000
sq ft. Additional stormwater controls are being added for existing hard surfaces.The existing residence and outbuildings to remain unchanged. The
project includes merging two lots. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for site development in the WR zone for a new driveway and major
stormwater shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Recommendations
Applicant(s) PAUL NASRANI Application Type Subdivision Preliminary 12-2022
Freshwater Wetlands 17-2022
Owner (s) Paul Nasrani, Envar Mir SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Jarrett Engineers Lot size 6.29 acres
Location 790 Bay Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: MDR
Tax ID No. 289.15-1-47 Ordinance Reference 183, 179-3-040, 94, 179-4-010
Cross Reference SUB (S) 14-2021, AV 54-2022 Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Travel corridor, Wetlands
Project Description: Applicant proposes a 3 lot subdivision of a 6.29 acre parcel. Lot 1 will be 2.13 acres with house, lot 2 will be 2.08 acres and lot 3
would be 2.27 acres. Two new houses to be constructed on the remaining lots. The project includes a new shared driveway for the second and third lots.
The new sites will have onsite septic and connect to the existing municipal water. Pursuant to chapter 183, 179-3-040 and 94, subdivision of 3 lots and
site work within 100 ft of freshwater wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is required for lot frontages.
The Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) ADIRONDACK RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS Application Type Site Plan 77-2022
Owner (s) ARS RE Holdings Inc. SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Rucinski Hall Architecture Lot size 0.93 acre, 0.15 acre
Location 310 Bay Road Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CI
Tax ID No. 302.8-1-16, 302.8-1-17 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SP 62-99, SP 57-92, AV 136-1992, SP 31-94, SP 4-
96, AV 64-2022
Warren Co. Referral December 2022
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Travel Corridor
Project Description: Applicant proposes to complete access renovations and other alterations to an existing two story building. The plans indicate that
there are two South side entry porches to be renovated, a new entryway to be created on the North side and a renovation of the West side first story area.
The building will maintain a 3,215 sq ft footprint. The existing porch areas to be improved with 360 sq ft of new porch areas. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-
040, site plan for alterations and new construction to a building in the CI zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief
is sought for setbacks. The Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
New Business
Applicant(s) GARVEY KIA Application Type Site Plan 78-2022
Owner (s) Towbar, LLC. SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Rucinski Hall Architecture Lot size 20.4 acres
Location 473 Quaker Road Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CI
Tax ID No. 303.6-1-4 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference PZ 4-2003, SP 29-2015 Warren Co. Referral December 2022
Public Hearing December 13, 2022 Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes an 18,000 sq ft building footprint with a 21,000 sq ft floor area for auto sales and service facility. Site work
includes stormwater management, landscape, lighting, parking area for employees, display vehicles and vehicles needing service. A waiver for lighting
and landscaping is being requested (pole height and internal landscaping). Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for a new commercial building in a
CI zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) CERRONE LAND HOLDINGS Application Type Subdivision Final Stage 18-2022
Owner (s) City of Glens Falls SEQR Type Type I (Completed 9/27/2022)
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size 49.98 acres
Location Upper Sherman Avenue Ward: 3 Zoning Classification: MDR
Tax ID No. 301.18-2-1 Ordinance Reference 183
Cross Reference SUB (S) 7-2021, AV 5-2022, SUB (P) 2-2022 Warren Co. Referral n/a for subdivision
Public Hearing n/a for subdivision final Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes a subdivision with 45 residential lots and 3 HOA lots on a 49.5 acre parcel for final stage. The residential lots
range in size from 0.47 acre to 1.57 acres. The project includes a homeowner’s association property of 12.2 acres, 1.7 acres and 1.54 acres. There will
be two access points to Sherman Avenue. The lots would have onsite septic and be connected to municipal water supply. The project also includes a 20
ft no cut buffer on the North Property line. The parcels will have a rear setback of 20 ft, side setbacks of 15 ft and front setback of 30 ft. Variances have
been granted for lot size and setbacks. The project site was once used as the leaf dump area for the City of Glens Falls. Pursuant to Chapter 183,
subdivision final stage shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) SEAN STUMVOLL Application Type Subdivision Preliminary Stage 16-2022
Subdivision Final Stage 17-2022
Freshwater Wetlands 19-2022
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size 107.63 acres
Location 1917 Ridge Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: RR-3A, LC-42
Tax ID No. 253.-1-4 Ordinance Reference 183, Chapter 94
Cross Reference SUB (S) 10-2022 Warren Co. Referral n/a for subdivision
Public Hearing December 13, 2022 Site Information APA, CEA, LGPC
Project Description: Applicant proposes a two lot subdivision of a 107.63 acre parcel. Lot 1 would be 12.71 acres and maintain the existing residence
and outbuildings. Lot 2 would be 94.57 acres for a new home and site work that would include tree clearing, wetlands crossing, well and septic
installation, and improvements to the existing driveway. The property is a split zone between LC 42 and RR 3A. Work for the new home is in the RR3
one. The parcel contains Critical Environmental Area for the portion of the parcel near the stream and is not within the development area. A waiver is
requested for stormwater management. Pursuant to Chapter 183 and Chapter 94, subdivision for two lots, wetlands permit, and work within 100 ft of
wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
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