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Area Variance (ZBAapproved: September212016] 289.17-1-26 Tax Parcel ID Number: WR Zoning District: General Information Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use]: Single Family Residence Current Use: Complete tear down & rebuild of a new single family residence incl. new septic Proposed Use: Location of Project: 43 Canterbury Drive - Glen Lake Applicant Name: John & Mary Jo Sabia Mailing Address 11 Naples Drive Home Phone City, State, Zip Poughkeepsie NY 12603 Work Phone Cell Phone FAX No. 845-380-8448 E-Mail: docsabia@yahoo.com Agent's Name: Ethan Hall - Rucinski Hall Arch Mailing Address 134 Dix Ave Home Phone City, State, Zip Glens Falls NY 12801 Work Phone 518-741-0268 Cell Phone 518-260-2888 E-mail ephall@nycap.rr.com FAX No. 518-741-0274 Owner's Name John & Mary Jo Sabia Mailing Address 11 Naples Drive Home Phone City, State, Zip Poughkeepsie NY 12603 Work Phone Cell Phone 845-380-8448 E-mail docsabia@yahoo.com FAX No. Page 1 Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016] Site Development Data Area / Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed Additions . ft. Total sq. ft. A. Building footprint 744 427 1,171 B. Detached Garage NA NA NA C. Accessory Structure(s) 94 <-94> 0 D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area 762 108 870 E. Porches / Decks 332 273 605 F. Other NA NA NA G. Total Non -Permeable [Add A-F] H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre] 1,932 714 2,646 9,132 - 9,132 1. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H] 21.16% - 28.98% Setback Requirements Area Required Existing Proposed Front Yard [ 1 ] Front Yard [2] 30'-0" NA 50'-0" NA NA 18'-2" NA NA 18'-2" Shoreline Side Yard [1] 20'-0" 16'-7" 15'-10" Side Yard [2] 20'-0" 39'-7" 25'-11" Rear Yard [1] 30'-0" 35'-3" 28'-0" Rear Yard [2] NA NA NA Travel Corridor NA NA NA Height [maximum] 28'-0" 22'-0" 31'-9" Permeability 75% 78.84% 71.03% Number of parking spaces 2 1 2 Page 2 Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016] Additional Project Information 1. Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? BOH 22-2022 2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): BOH 22-2022 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 2023 End Date: 5-2024 5. Estimated total cost of project: $600,000 6. Total area of land disturbance for project: +/- 4,000 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 / CI 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 9,132 s . ft. Existing Floor Area sq. ft. [see above definition] Proposed Additional Floor Area 1,268 s . ft. Proposed Total Floor Area s :. ft. Total Allowable Floor Area Area x ) [see above table Page 3 Area Variance [zBAapproved: September212016) Compliance with Zoning Ordinance Requesting relief from SECTION: 179-3-040 Need relief from the requirement(s) listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed. [Check all that apply] ElSetback ❑ Buffer Zone ©Lot Width ©Other FAR 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? neighborhood. 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 - Since the site is so smail area wise and confined by the steep dope behind the residence there is little option other than to seek an area variance for any_expansion of the existing residence. _ 3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial? and this lot1 4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district? No - All new work will have storm water controls to control run-off where none currently exist- Hard surfaces which currently extend all the way to the shoreline are being removed and replaced with permeable surfaces which will provide _ additional storm water filtering. The new OWTS will replace a current non -compliant disposal system. _ 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created? No - The undersized lot predates the zoning code and the existing_ location of the structure on the site does not constitute a pelf -created difficulty. Page 4 Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016] Section 179-14-030 Application materials 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 All 2 Deed Yes 3 North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale [minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet All 4 Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary C-1 & C-2 5 Principal structures, accesso structures with exterior dimensions C-1 & C-2 6 Site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing !& proposed C-2 7 Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing & proposed C-1 & C-2 8 Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures A-1 thru A-5 B. Water & Sewer Shown on. Sheet # 1 Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of bedrooms proposed C-2 2 Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or proposed on -site water supply and septic C-2 3 Separation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies BOH 22-2022 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 C-1 & C-2 5 Percolation test location and results C-3 C. Parkin / Permeable Areas Shown on Sheet # 1 Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing !& ro osed C-2 2 No. of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing material e.., gravel,paved] C-1 3 Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking: existin & proposed NA 4 Design details of in ess, egress, lmft areas and cutting: existin & proposed C-1 & C-2 5 Location and character of green areas [existing and proposed], modification to green area, buffer zone to remain undisturbed C-1 & C-2 6 Lighting, location and design of all existing and ro )osed outdoor lighting NA D. Additional Site Development and Miscellaneous Shown on Sheet # 1 On -site & ad'acent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and wetlands C-1 & C-2 2 Utility / energy distributions stem as, electric, solar, tele hone : existing & ro osed C-1 & C-2 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. C-1 & C-2 4 Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial activities: existing !& proposed NA 5 S' *na e: Location, size, type, design and setback: existin & proposed NA 6 Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference specific items Yes 7 Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater Management, Grading & Ughting Plans NA 8 Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record of application for all necessary permits Yes Page 5 Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 2120161 Pre -Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040 1. Applicant Name: John & Mary Jo Sabia 2. Tax Map ID 289.17-1-26 Location: 43 Canterbury Drive 3. Zoning Classification WR 4. Reason for Review: 5. Zoning Section #: 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 Staff Representative: Applicant / Agent: Provided Outstanding; Please provide by Date: Page 6 Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016] 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. OWNER'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: John Sabia Designates: Ethan Hall - Rucinski Hall Architecture as Agent regarding the following: Variance_ Site Plan Subdivision _ For Tax Map No.: 289.17-1-26 Deed Reference: Book Page Date OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE: 27 Jan 2023 2.) ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE: Applications may 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. I.)_ 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 REQUIRED: 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 true 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. Sign J Ap 'ant Si ture [Agent John Sabia Print Name [Applicant] Ethan P. Hall Print Name [Agent] 27 Jan 2023 Date signed 27 Jan 2023 Date signed Page 7 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1- Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1— Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1— Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: New Single Family Residence for John & Mary Jo Sabia Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 43 Canterbury Drive - Glen Lake - Town of Queensbury Brief Description of Proposed Action: Project includes demolition of existing seasonal single family residence and replacement with a new year round single family residence on the west end of Glen Lake in the Town of Queensbury. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 845-380-8448 John & Mary Jo Sabia E-Mail: docsabia@yahoo.com Address: 11 Naples Drive City/PO: State: Zip Code: Poughkeepsie New York 14603 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ❑ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: Town of Queensbury Planning Board, Town of Queensbury Zoning ❑ Board, Town of Queensbury Building Permit 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 0.21 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0.06 acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 0.21 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. ❑ Urban m Rural (non -agriculture) ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial m Residential (suburban) ❑ Forest ❑ Agriculture m Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify): ❑ Parkland Page 1 of 3 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A ❑ ❑✓ ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑ 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? NO YES ❑ ❑✓ 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? Name:Glen Lake, Reason:Benefit to human health, natural setting, Agency:Queensbury, Town of, Date:11-30-89 If Yes, identify: NO YES ❑ ❑ 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? NO YES ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑ 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: NO YES ❑ ❑✓ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: NO YES El F71 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: A new OWTS has been approved by the Town of Queensbury Board of Health - BOH 22-2022 - existing substandard sewage disposal system will be removed as part of the proposed project NO YES ❑ 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? NO I YES ❑ ❑ ❑✓ ❑ 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: NO YES ❑ ❑✓ ❑ ❑ Page 2 of 3 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: m Shoreline m Forest ❑ Agricultural/grasslands ❑ Early mid -successional ❑ Wetland ❑ Urban m Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? Kamer Blue, Frosted Elfin NO YES El ❑ 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES ❑ ❑✓ 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non -point sources? If Yes, a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: NO YES ❑ ❑ ❑ 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: NO YES ❑ ❑ NO YES 20.11as the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: NO YES ❑ ❑ I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: Ethane y P. Hall Date: 27 Jan 2023 /— • Signature: r & Title: Architect - Agent for the Applicant PRINT FORM I Page 3 of 3 EAF Mapper Summary Report Saturday, January 28, 2023 7:53 AM c1289.174 1.6 f 289.17 1-25 7 _ �Q ueern sbur y 289.17-1-1.5 , amiR USGS. h temt ap INCREWNTP, NRCart. Esd Japan, FAA, Esri China (Hong Kam, Esti 1 ; E§r(Miala►4, NGO (C) open treel:Map contfibutors, and the GIS UserCommurdity Part 1 / Question 7 [Critical Environmental Area] Part 1 / Question 7 [Critical Environmental Area - Identify] Part 1 / Question 12a [National or State Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites] Part 1 / Question 12b [Archeological Sites] Part 1 / Question 13a [Wetlands or Other Regulated Waterbodies] Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or Endangered Animal] Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or Endangered Animal - Name] Part 1 / Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain] Part 1 / Question 20 [Remediation Site] Yes Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental assessment form (EAF). Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. Digital data is not a substitute for agency determinations. ;L%t1Jrr. �Qtttl'1�4 Ile �i 1r Teta�114 , i - 'S A+i If** Yak ' sF► k Pjfttaddphix tfA"Carle Esn Japatl MEIf Esd ChaU (Hong Komk* E. n enStredkia l contrtk r G�S US ,_ rltiil'{19IEIT Name:Glen Lake, Reason:Benefit to human health, natural setting, Agency:Queensbury, Town of, Date:11-30-89 No Yes Yes - Digital mapping information on local and federal wetlands and waterbodies is known to be incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. Yes Kamer Blue, Frosted Elfin Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. No Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report 1 Agency Use Only [If applicable) Project: Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 - Impact Assessment Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept "Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?" No, or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning ❑ ❑ regulations? 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? ❑ ❑ 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? ❑ ❑ 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the El ❑ establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or infrastructure ❑ ❑ affect existing for mass transit, biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate El ❑ reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: ❑ ❑ a. public / private water supplies? ❑ El ❑ El b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands, ❑ ❑ waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage ❑ ❑ problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? ❑ ❑ PRINT FORM Pagel of 2 Agen,:. Use Only [If applicable] Project: Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance For every question in Part 2 that was answered "moderate to large impact may occur", or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term, long-term and cumulative impacts. ❑Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Name of Lead Agency Date Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT FORM Page 2 of 2