04 18 2023 Corrected Apr 10
Queensbury Planning Board Agenda
First Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 / Time 7 – 11 pm
Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road
Approval of Minutes
Dates- February 14, 2023 and February 21, 2023
Administrative Item:
Site Plan 33-2023, Petition of Zone Change 3-2023 & Freshwater Wetlands 6-2023 FW Webb- Seek Lead Agency
Recommendations:
Applicant(s) GERALDINE EBERLEIN Application Type Site Plan 5-2023
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Studio A Lot size 0.31 acre
Location 12 Seelye Road North Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 227.17-1-25, 227.17-1-24 (septic) Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 179-6-050
Cross Reference AV 70-2007, AV 4-2023 Warren Co. Referral February 2023
Public Hearing February, 21, 2023, April 18, 2023 Site Information CEA, APA, LGPC
Project Description: (Revised) Applicant proposes demolition of an existing home and guest cottage to construct a new home with a footprint of 2,411
sq ft, an outdoor kitchen of 234 sq ft and a new floor area of 3,343 sq ft. The project includes associated site work for new permeable driveway,
stormwater management, and shoreline landscaping. The project includes installation of a new septic system on the adjoining property and moved to the
East property line. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 179-6-050, site plan for new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing within 50 ft of the
shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks, floor area and permeability. The Planning
Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) ALISHA & MICHAEL GRIFFEY Application Type Site Plan 30-2023
Owner (s) MSG Revocable Trust, AMG Revocable Trust SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) EDP Lot size 2.79 acres
Location 26 Tall Timbers Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 239.16-1-23 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SP 66-2022, AV 15-2023 Warren Co. Referral April 2023
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, APA, LGPC
Project Description: Applicant proposes a two story addition to the main home and to convert an existing garage to a bunk room with a loft. The
existing main home footprint is 1,540 sq ft with a floor area of 3,560 sq ft. The converted garage will have an 890 sq ft footprint and a floor area of
1,034 sq ft. The site has an existing 485 sq ft guest cottage that will remain. Total new floor area will be 7,910 sq ft. The project includes an extension
of the driveway area with clearing, permeable pavers on the shoreline side of the new addition, an upgraded septic system, planting plan, and retaining
wall in the areas of the additions. Total disturbance is 22,000 sq ft. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new floor area in a CEA, conversion of
seasonal to year round and hard surfacing within 50 feet of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is
sought for setbacks, building height, accessory structure size and height, and expansion of a non-conforming structure. Planning Board shall make a
recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) JOAN & G. THOMAS MOYNIHAN JR. Application Type Site Plan 23-2023
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size 0.39 acre
Location 81 Assembly Point Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 239.12-2-27 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065
Cross Reference SP 41-2013, AV 13-2023 Warren Co. Referral April 2023
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, APA, LGPC
Project Description: Applicant proposes to demolish the existing home and construct a new 3 bedroom home with a 2,760 sq ft footprint and a floor
area of 3,900 sq ft. Site work includes installation of permeable pavers, stormwater management, and shoreline plantings. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040
& 179-6-065, site plan for new floor area 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.
Applicant(s) ARTIE’S CAMPING & MORE Application Type Site Plan 28-2023
Owner (s) Adirondack Factory Outlet Center SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot size 7.02 acres
Location 1444 State Route 9 Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: CI
Tax ID No. 288.12-1-22 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SP 30-2018, SP 64-2019, SP 16-2020, SP 12-2022,
AV 14-2023
Warren Co. Referral April 2023
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Route 9 Corridor
Project Description: Applicant proposes to have a 4,000 sq ft tent placed in a portion of the parking lot to operate a tent sale from the last week of June
through the second week of September in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The sales are for Artie’s Camping & More. The 18 ft high tent will be enclosed with
openings for access. There will be a sign on the tent for the business operation. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for outside sales tent in the
commercial intensive zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for parking. Planning Board shall make a
recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) JOHN & MARYJO SABIA Application Type Site Plan 19-2023
Owner (s) Same as applicants SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Rucinski Hall Architecture Lot size .19 acre
Location 43 Canterbury Drive Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 289.17-1-26 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-9-020
Cross Reference AV 11-2023 Warren Co. Referral April 2023
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, Glen Lake
Project Description: Applicant proposes demolition of an existing home to construct a 1,776 sq ft footprint home. The new floor area of the home
would be 2,672 sq ft. The project includes associated site work for installation of a new septic system, use of the existing well, stormwater management,
and new shoreline plantings. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-9-020, site plan for new floor area in a CEA, hard surfacing within 50 ft of the
shoreline, and new building within 15% slopes shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for floor area,
setbacks, height and permeability. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) DAVID TURNER Application Type Site Plan 31-2023
Owner (s) David Turner & Martha Banta SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Studio A Lot size .23 acre
Location 9 Snug Harbor Lane Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 290.5-1-26 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-4-080
Cross Reference SP 26-91, AV 16-2023 Warren Co. Referral April 2023
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Lake Sunnyside
Project Description: Applicant proposes a renovation of a shoreline area including land retaining walls, planting beds, vegetable garden area and patio
areas. The rear deck is to be enlarged to 488 sq ft. There will be a 210 sq ft permeable patio area within a section of the retaining wall. The existing
2,734 sq ft footprint home will remain unchanged. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-4-080, site plan for hard surfacing within 50 feet of the shoreline
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for shoreline setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a
recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
New Business:
Applicant(s) THE BODY BARRE DANCE STUDIO Application Type Site Plan 27-2023
Owner (s) JBJ Queensbury LLC SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Ruckinski Hall Architecture Lot size 1.98 acres
Location 17 Cronin Road Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CI
Tax ID No. 296.16-1-16.2 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-9-020
Cross Reference SP 29-1994, SUB 10-1994, AV 32-1994 (withdrawn) Warren Co. Referral April 2023
Public Hearing April 18, 2023 Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes reusing an 11,785 sq ft building to operate a dance studio with associated office and reception area. The
project is only interior alterations for room arrangement within the building. The existing exterior color, access doors, parking arrangement and lighting
will remain unchanged. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 and 179-9-020, site plan for a project site that has not had a site plan in longer than 7 years shall
be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) CASTAWAY MARINA, LLC. Application Type Site Plan 29-2023
Special Use Permit 3-2023
Owner (s) J & D Marina, LLC. SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) SRA Engineers & Meyer, Fuller & Stockton, PLLC. Lot size 3.99 acres
Location 2546 State Route 9L Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 240.5-1-26 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-10-040
Cross Reference AV 3-2012, SUP 4-2012 Warren Co. Referral April 2023
Public Hearing April 18, 2023 Site Information APA, CEA, LGPC
Project Description: Applicant proposes to modify an existing Class A marina permit to increase the number of quick launch and the number of winter
boat storage. The quick launch would increase from 10 to 50 and the outside winter boat storage would increase from 27 to 75 boats. The existing
permit for 6 rentals and two tour boats would remain along with the existing interior storage. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-10-040, site plan to
increase the number of quick launch and outside boats stored shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
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