Application & Cover Letter900 Route 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065
(P) 518.371.7621 edpllp.com
January 17, 2023
Attn: Stephen Traver, Planning Board Chairman
Attn: Mike McCabe, Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman
Town of Queensbury
742 Bay Road
Queensbury, New York 12804
Regarding: Area Variance and Site Plan Review Application Submission
Serini Residence – Off Cleverdale Road (Private Road #1)
Dear Mr. Traver & McCabe:
Submitted for your distribution and review are 15 sets of the applicable Area Variance and Site
Plan Review Application documents for the referenced project located Off Cleverdale Road
(tax map no. 240.9-1-4). The subject property consists of vacant land approximately 8,250 sf
(0.19 acres) in size. The project involves the construction of a new single-family dwelling on
the property. The applicant is also proposing an on-site septic system which has already
received variance approval (Resolution No. 92,2022) from the Town of Queensbury Board of
Health, a small retaining wall, and natural stone steps to provide access down to the shoreline,
and on-site stormwater management.
We will be seeking area variances for the new dwelling which will necessitate a side yard
setback variance of 10.5’ vs. the 12’ required, as well as an area variance for building height,
30.35’ proposed vs. the 28’ required. The requested variances are necessary to construct a
modest, 918 SF footprint 3-bedroom house on the lot which is very constrained because of its
size and geometry. We believe that the above-mentioned variances requested, on the order of
1.5 feet and 2.35 feet beyond the allowable parameters for side yard setback and building
height respectively, are not considered substantial.
All required application documents including Site Plans, Architectural Plans, Area Variance
Application, deed, survey, and application fee have been complied in the Area Variance
Package.
A waiver from Area Variance submittal requirements for non-residential items (square footage
building usage breakdown, signage, lighting, etc.) info is herein requested.
Site Plan Review will be required as development will involve expansion of the nonconforming
residence which is within a CEA. All required application documents including site plans,
architectural plans, Site Plan Review Application, deed, and application fee have been
compiled in the Site Plan Review package.
Thank you for your consideration and review of these applications and I look forward to
presenting these at the February meetings.
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900 New York 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065
(P) 518.371.7621 edpllp.com
Mr. Stephen Traver & Mike McCabe
January 17, 2023
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Regards,
Environmental Design Partnership
Nicholas Zeglen, P.E.
Area Variance 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: Provided Outstanding; Please provide by
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: ________________________________ Date: ___________
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Sharon Serini
240.9-1-4 15 Private Road #1
WR 0.19ac
New home on vacant lot with septic and stormwater
179-3-040WR
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height
height and setback
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Laura Moore via email 12/13/2022
12/13/2022
Applicant proposes a 2-story home with a footprint of 700 sq ft, porch area of 378 sq ft and a floor area of
1,440 sq ft. The project includes a septic system, stormwater management with disturbance of 7,000 sq ft.
The plan includes a vegetative plan for removal and plantings to remain. The project requires site plan for
new floor area in the CEA and variances for setback a side yard setback for 10 ft where a 12 ft setback is
required and relief is requested for height where 29.5 ft is proposed and 28 ft is the maximum allowed.
Items reviewed site plan application, area variance application,site drawings, elevations and floor plans
Items to be updated or provided
1) clarification of elevation based on topography
2) signed stamped survey needed
3) relief is for setback and height
Nicholas Zeglen1/17/2023