03-28-2023 (Queensbury Planning Board 03/2S/2023)
QUEENSBURYPTANNINGBOARD MEETING
SECOND REGULAR MEETING
MARCH28Tr,2023
INDEX
Site Plan No. 6S-2022 Faden Enterprises 1.
FURTHER TABLING Tax Map No.2SS.-1-5S
Site Plan No.76-2022 Three Sons and Holly LLC 2.
TABLED DUE TO ZBA Tax Map No.239.12-2-57
Site Plan No.10-2023 Sharon Serini 3.
Freshwater Wetlands 2-2023 Tax Map No.240.9-1-4
TABLED DUE TO ZBA
Site Plan No.20-2023 Richard Selkow 4.
Freshwater Wetlands 4-2023 Tax Map No.252.-1-20
ZBA RECOMMENDATION
Site Plan No.15-2023 Sarah Green/Elizabeth Abkin 6.
Tax Map No.240.9-1-3
Site Plan No.21-2023 Nicholas&Kerry Giumarra 9.
Freshwater Wetlands 5-2023 Tax Map No. 316.14-1-11
Site Plan No.17-2023 Phillip Mitchell 12.
Tax Map No.239.20-1-10
THESE ARE NOT OFFICIALLY ADOPTED MINUTES AND ARE SUBJECT TO BOARD AND STAFF
REVISIONS. REVISIONS WILL APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING MONTH'S MINUTES(IF ANY)AND
WILL STATE SUCH APPROVAL OF SAID MINUTES.
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QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING
SECOND REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 28TK,2023
7.00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
STEPHEN TRAVER,CHAIRMAN
MICHAEL DIXON,SECRETARY
BRADY STARK
WARREN LONGACKER
BRAD MAGOWAN
NATHAN ETU
ELLEN MC DEVITT,ALTERNATE
MEMBERS ABSENT
DAVID DEEB
LAND USE PLANNER-LAURA MOORE
STENOGRAPHER-MARIA GAGLIARDI
MR.TRAVER-Good evening,ladies and gentleman. Welcome to the Town of Queensbury Planning Board
meeting for Tuesday, March 28`h,2023. This is our second meeting for the month of March and our sixth
meeting thus far for 2023. In the event of an emergency,please note the illuminated exit signs. Those are
the emergency exits. If you have a cell phone or other electronic device if you would either turn it off or
turn the ringer off so as not to interrupt our proceedings,we would appreciate that,and we also ask that,
aside from the public hearings,if you wish to have a conversation amongst yourselves during the meeting,
if you could move to the outer lobby area to do that we'd appreciate that,and with that we can begin with
one administrative item we have which is Site Plan 68-2022 for Faden Enterprises.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SITE PLAN 68-2022 FADEN ENTERPRISES TABLE TO APRIL 25,2023
MR. TRAVER-A request to table to the April 25`h,2023 meeting. Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So if we can table to April 25`h that would be helpful. They received information from
Army Corps about the delineated wetlands that they had done on their own and Army Corps was okay
with that. So now they can proceed to the variance process and they'll be back to you.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Very good. Any questions, comments, concerns about that request? Okay. We
have a draft resolution.
RESOLUTION TABLING SP#68-2022 FADEN ENTERPRISES
Applicant proposes removal of an existing building on the site to construct 3 new buildings and associated
site work. The project includes one building of 8,355 sq.ft.that is designated as 3 tenant spaces:2,000 sq.
ft. for a drive-thru, 2,500 sq. ft. for a restaurant, and 3,855 sq. ft. for retail space. The second and third
buildings will contain a total of 24 units of self-storage in 3,480 sq. ft.. Each building will be 1,740 sq. ft.
and have 12 units.
MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 68-2022,FRESHWATER WETLANDS 13-2022&z SPECIAL USE
PERMIT 6-2022 FADEN ENTERPRISES. Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Brady Stark.
Tabled until the April 25,2023 Planning Board meeting.
Duly adopted this 28th day of March 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan, Mr. Etu,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Deeb
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MR. TRAVER-Next we move to our regular agenda. The first section being Tabled Items, and the first
item is Three Sons and Holly,LLC. This is Site Plan 76-2022.
TABLED ITEMS:
SITE PLAN NO.76-2022 SEQR TYPE: TYPE 11. 3 SONS AND HOLLY LLC. AGENT(S): STUDIO
A. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: WR. LOCATION: 28 HOLLY LANE.
(REVISED) APPLICANT PROPOSES ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING HOME AND SITE. THE
PROJECT INCLUDES A 72 SQ. FT. COVERED PORCH AND A 238 SQ. FT. ADDITION TO THE
EXISTING HOME. THERE IS TO BE A 265 SQ.FT.DECK ADDITION,A GROUND LEVEL PATIO
OF 297 SQ.FT.AND LANDSCAPE ROCKS FOR THE PATH AND FIRE PIT AREA. THE PARKING
AREA WILL REDUCE THE HARD SURFACING AND INSTALLATION OF AN AREA OF
REINFORCED TURF IS ALSO PROPOSED. THE EXISTING FLOOR AREA OF 2,809 SQ. FT.
WILL INCREASE TO 3,047 SQ. FT. ADDITIONALLY,THERE IS TO BE A RAIN GARDEN AND
SHORELINE PLANTINGS ADDED TO THE SITE. THERE IS NO CHANGE TO THE EXISTING
1,152 SQ. FT.FLOOR AREA OF THE GARAGE AND LIVING SPACE. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
179-3-040, 179-6-065, 147, AND 179-4-080, SITE PLAN FOR NEW FLOOR AREA IN A CEA,
EXPANSION OF A NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE,AND HARD SURFACING WITHIN 50
FT. OF THE SHORELINE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND
APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: AV 63-2022. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: NOVEMBER
2022. SITE INFORMATION: CEA LOT SIZE: .38 ACRE. TAX MAP NO.239.12-2-57. SECTION:
179-3-040,179-6-065,147,179-4-080.
MR. TRAVER-And our understanding is this is to be tabled to the May IS" Planning Board meeting
pending ZBA. Laura?
MRS. MOORE-Correct.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. So with that,we will open the public hearing this evening.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MR. TRAVER-But we anticipate the possibility,the strong possibility,there may be some adjustments to
their plan. So we will take public comment when we hear that application at the May 1S`h meeting,should
they get through the ZBA I guess. So any questions, concerns, comments regarding the tabling motion?
Okay. We have a draft resolution.
RESOLUTION TABLING SP#76-2022 THREE SONS AND HOLLY LLC
(Revised) Applicant proposes alterations to an existing home and site. The project includes a 72 sq. ft.
covered porch and a 23S sq. ft. addition to the existing home. There is to be a 265 sq. ft. deck addition, a
ground level patio of 297 sq. ft. and landscape rocks for the path and fire pit area. The parking area will
reduce the hard surfacing and installation of an area of reinforced turf is also proposed. The existing floor
area of 2,SO9 sq. ft. will increase to 3,047 sq. ft.. Additionally, there is to be a rain garden and shoreline
plantings added to the site. There is no change to the existing 1,152 sq.ft.floor area of the garage and living
space. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,179-6-065,147,and 179-4-OSO,site plan for new floor area in a CEA,
expansion of a non-conforming structure, and hard surfacing within 50 ft.of the shoreline shall be subject
to Planning Board review and approval.
MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 76-2022 3 SONS AND HOLLY,LLC. Introduced by Michal Dixon
who moved for its adoption,seconded by Brad Magowan.
Tabled until the May 1S,2023 Planning Board meeting pending Zoning Board decision.
Duly adopted this 2S`h day of March 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Deeb
MR.TRAVER-Next we move to the Old Business section of our agenda. The first item is Phillip Mitchell,
Site Plan 17-2023. Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So Mr. Mitchell is not in the audience at the moment. I don't know if there's anyone here
speaking on his behalf. I don't see anybody. So if we could just move that out. I will try to reach out to
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him because he was a little confused about the process about when he needs to show up. So I'll see what
we can do for him.
MR. TRAVER-Understood. All right. We will set that aside for the moment. And we will move on to
the next item on our agenda for now, which is Sharon Serini. This is Site Plan 10-2023 and Freshwater
Wetlands application 2-2023.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN NO.10-2023 FRESHWATER WETLANDS 2-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. SHARON
SERINI. AGENT(S): EDP. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: WR. LOCATION:
15 PRIVATE ROAD # 1. APPLICANT PROPOSES A 2 STORY HOME WITH A FOOTPRINT OF
918 SQ. FT., A PORCH AREA OF 160 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 AS VEGETATIVE PLAN FOR
REMOVAL AND PLANTINGS TO REMAIN. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040,179-6-065&z
179-8-040,SITE PLAN FOR NEW FLOOR AREA IN A CEA SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING
BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: FEBRUARY 2023. SITE
INFORMATION: CEA,APA,LGPC,WETLANDS. LOT SIZE: .20 ACRE. TAX MAP NO.2409-
1-4. SECTION: 179-3-040,179-6-065,&z 179-8-040.
MR. TRAVER-And it's our understanding as well that this application is to be tabled to the May IS"
meeting,Laura?
MRS. MOORE-Yes. This application is also tabled pending Zoning Board.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. So they are going to be modifying or anticipate that they will be dealing with the
Zoning Board. They did not get their variances approved through the Zoning Board. So there will likely
be some changes in their application and does anyone have any concerns regarding that tabling motion?
Okay. And we will open the public hearing as we did with Three Sons and Holly.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MR. TRAVER-We'll open the public hearing and we'll be anticipating comment received when the
application is heard in May. With that we have a resolution.
MR. DIXON-Laura,did you have anything else?
MRS. MOORE-No. He did what I was thinking.
MR. TRAVER-She almost got me but I remembered.
RESOLUTION TABLING SP#17-2023 FWW 2-2023 SHARON SERINI
Applicant proposes a 2 story home with a footprint of 972 sq.ft.,a porch area of 240 sq.ft. and a floor area
of 2,113 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.Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040,
179-6-065, 179-5-040, and Chapter 94 site plan for new floor area in a CEA and work within 100 ft. of
wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 10-2023 &z FRESHWATER WETLANDS 2-2023 SHARON
SERINI. Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,seconded by Brady Stark.
Tabled until the May 1S,2023 Planning Board meeting pending Zoning Board decision.
Duly adopted this 2S`h day of March 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Deeb
MR. TRAVER-The next item on our agenda is, I'm sorry, the next section of our agenda is
recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the first item is Richard Selkow,Site Plan 20-2023
and Freshwater Wetlands 4-2023.
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
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SITE PLAN NO.20-2023 FRESHWATER WETLANDS 4-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. RICHARD
SELKOW. AGENT(S): EDP. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: RR-5A.
LOCATION: 185 LOCKHART MOUNTAIN ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO REMOVE A
SHED STRUCTURE TO BUILD A 768 SQ.FT.GARAGE. THE GARAGE WILL BE METAL SIDING
WITH A GARAGE DOOR. THE EXISTING 1,375 SQ. FT. HOME IS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED.
THE PROJECT OCCURS WITHIN 100 FT. OF A DESIGNATED WETLANDS AND IS WITHIN
15% SLOPES. SUBJECT TO CHAPTER 179-5-020 AND CHAPTER 94, SITE PLAN FOR WORK
WITHIN 100 FT. OF WETLANDS AND POSSIBLE WORK WITHIN 50 FT. OF 15% SLOPES
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. CROSS REFERENCE: AV 82-1996,AV 33-1999,AV 12-2023.
WARREN CO.REFERRAL: MARCH 2O23. SITE INFORMATION: WETLANDS,SLOPES. LOT
SIZE: .882 ACRE. TAX MAP NO.252.-1-20. SECTION: 179-5-020,CHAPTER 94.
CONNOR DE MYER, REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So this application is for a new garage. They're going to remove the existing shed and to
build a 768 square foot garage. The garage will have metal siding and a garage door. Relief is being
requested from the wetland setback. An update has been provided. So originally it was 50 feet from the
wetland. Now it's 56 feet from the wetland. So they're asking for less relief for the wetland, and then for
the side setback, or rather the front setback is proposed to be 29 feet and for the side setback it's proposed
to be 11 feet. They're in a zone called RR-5A which requires larger setbacks than most zones and this
project,house,the existing site,was obviously constructed at a time when zoning didn't exist.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MR. DE MYER-Good evening, everyone. My name is Connor DeMyer with EDP. I'm representing Mr.
Selkow of 185 Lockhart Mountain Road. As Laura explained we are tearing down the existing 600 square
foot dilapidated shed. You can't really use the shed. It's all kind of falling apart, and we want to replace
it with a new, 768 square foot shed. Because of the zone we are supposed to have 75 side yard setbacks
and 100 foot front yard setbacks which is not really possible at this time. The property is only 200 feet
wide. So we couldn't make it work. The proposed shed would be It feet from the side, 29 feet from the
front and 56 from the wetlands. We are proposing stormwater management devices and we responded to
the LaBella comments already. We are looking for a recommendation to the ZBA tonight,and if you guys
have any questions,I can answer them.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. It seems fairly straightforward. Questions,comments from members
of the Planning Board?
MR. LONGACKER-Is that a slope of three on one between the existing shed and the road?
MR. DE MYER-It is going down the hill at three on one. That is correct,yes.
MR. LONGACKER-I drove by. I mean it's nice. You've got a nice little treed area. I noticed it's kind of
vegetated in there, kind of screening. I don't know, do you have any consideration of maybe pushing it
back, two of those contours back to maybe like 35 feet if it's possible? I know it would be close to the
wetland,but it just kind of hides it a little more and preserves some of the vegetation from the road.
MR. DE MYER-I mean we could push it back. We were trying to maximize distance to the wetlands
because that seemed to be more important. So if you guys would prefer that we could probably move back
to that 50 feet.
MR. LONGACKER-That was just my thought.
MR. TRAVER-So the suggestion is move it closer to the wetland?
MR. LONGACKER-Pull it closer to the wetland, almost to where the existing corner of the existing shed
is back in the plan where the new building is moved forward to Lockhart Mountain Road. I was thinking
maybe just take that rear left corner and put it back on say the corner of the existing shed just to get it a
little further back from the road six feet,save some of that vegetation.
MR. TRAVER-So you're thinking that would reduce the visual impact?
MR. LONGACKER-The visual impact,yes.
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MR. TRAVER-Okay. Well we could offer that to the applicant as an option. I guess I would ask if they
elected not to do that,would you object?
MR. LONGACKER-No.
MR. TRAVER-So does anyone else have any comment regarding that?
MRS. MC DEVITT-I think I'd prefer it to be closer to the road, away from the wetland.
MR. MAGOWAN-Well,if you look at it the existing shed right now at the closest corner is 2S feet, and if
you're going to square it up with the lot, you're 29 feet. So will that be cutting into any vegetation? I
mean you're moving it back a foot.
MR. DE MYER-Yes, so we're just trying to rotate it along the same corner,keeping it kind of,the edge of
that little, that slope that's on the down slope of it. It's a pretty flat area over there. So where we were
showing we figured would be the best to separate or maximize distance to the wetlands, but again we
could slide it a little forward if we need to.
MR.TRAVER-Okay. Well,that would increase the,if you were to move it closer,that would increase the
size of the variance request. Although I understand the suggestion for visual impact,but my own feeling
is you probably want to minimize the variance that you're asking for,because of the ZBA. It's really their
decision.
MR. DE MYER-Correct. Yes.
MR. TRAVER-Well you could think about it between now, are you seeing them tomorrow night?
MR. DE MYER-Yes,that's correct.
MR.MAGOWAN-I don't want to confuse things for the ZBA,but,you know,what I'm looking,he's pulled
it away from the back lot line,all right,away from the wetlands,by one foot,and straightening it out you're
gaining three feet,twelve feet, and then twenty-nine feet. I mean,I'm,if we, and you have the infiltration
off of the upper corner,right?
MR. DE MYER-Yes, that's correct. We're showing drip edge infiltration on both sides, for stormwater
management purposes.
MR. MAGOWAN-Now what's that up in the upper corner close to the existing dwelling?
MR. DE MYER-The box that's there? Yes,that's their existing wastewater field, approximate location.
MR. MAGOWAN-The what?
MR. DE MYER-Their leach field,wastewater field,septic field.
MR. MAGOWAN-It's that close?
MR. DE MYER-I'm sorry, are you saying on the wetland side of the gravel driveway?
MR. MAGOWAN-No,close to the dwelling.
MR. DE MYER-Okay. It's just a,I'm sorry,it's just a little deck off the back of the house.
MR. MAGOWAN-No,no,no. This is on the front corner, and it looks like a 694 or something. Is that a
contour line?
MR. DE MYER-Yes.
MR. MAGOWAN-Silly me. It looked like it was attached.
MR. DE MYER-It does. It does.
MR. MAGOWAN-And you had a line going to it. So I just wanted to make sure you weren't sneaking
something in there.
MR. DE MYER-No.
MR. MAGOWAN-All right. Thank you.
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MR. MAGOWAN-So it was 694.
MR. DE MYER-Right.
MR. MAGOWAN-So it is pretty flat.
MR. DE MYER-Yes.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. So you're here obviously tonight for that setback variance. Does anyone have any
specific concerns that they want to communicate to the ZBA regarding that request? Hearing none, we
have a draft resolution.
RESOLUTION RE: ZBA RECOMMENDATION RE: AV#12-2023 RICHARD SELKOW
The applicant has submitted an application for the following: Applicant proposes to remove a shed
structure to build a 768 sq.ft.garage. The garage will be metal siding with a garage door. The existing 1,375
sq. ft. home is to remain unchanged. The project occurs within 100 ft. of a designated wetlands and is
within 150/o slopes. Subject to chapter 179-5-020 and chapter 94, site plan for work within 100 ft. of
wetlands and possible work within 50 ft. of 150/o slopes 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.
The Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance,per Section 179-9-070 J 2 b. requires the Planning Board to
provide a written recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for projects that require both Zoning
Board of Appeals&Planning Board approval;
The Planning Board has briefly reviewed and discussed this application,the relief request in the variance
application as well as the potential impacts of this project on the neighborhood and surrounding
community,and found that:
MOTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AREA VARIANCE 12-2023 RICHARD SELKOW,Introduced
by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,and
a) The Planning Board,based on a limited review,has not identified any significant adverse impacts
that cannot be mitigated with current project proposal.
Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 2S"day of March 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan, Mr. Etu,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Deeb
MR. TRAVER-You're off to the ZBA.
MR. DE MYER-Thankyou,guys.
MR.TRAVER-The next section of our agenda is New Business,and the first item is Sarah Green/Elizabeth
Abkin,Site Plan 15-2023.
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN NO.15-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE 11. SARAH GREEN/ELIZABETH ABKIN. AGENT(S):
PRIME CONSTRUCTION SARATOGA(SARAH GREEN). OWNER(S): ELIZABETH T.ABKIN
QPRT. ZONING: WR. LOCATION: 6 ANTLER ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO ADD 27.5
SQ. FT. LAUNDRY ROOM AREA OF AN EXISTING HOME, WHICH INCLUDES MODIFYING
THE ROOF FOR THE ADDITION. THE EXISTING HOME HAS A FOOTPRINT OF 2,750 SQ.FT.
WITH 176 SQ. FT. FOOTPRINT DECK AREAS. THE CURRENT FLOOR AREA IS 4,871 SQ. FT.
AND THE NEW FLOOR AREA WILL BE 4,898.5 SQ. FT. THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTING
WAIVERS FOR ITEMS INCLUDING LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING AND STORMWATER.
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040 &z 179-6-065, SITE PLAN FOR NEW FLOOR AREA IN A
CEA SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS
REFERENCE: AV 1346-19952,AV 72-2003, SP 62-2004. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: MARCH
2023. SITE INFORMATION: CEA,APA,L G P C. LOT SIZE: .63 ACRE. TAX MAP NO. 2409-
1-3. SECTION: 179-3-040,179-6-065.
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SARAH GREEN,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOO RE-So this application is a fill-in to an existing home. It's a laundry area of 27.5 square feet to
the existing home. The roof line is not consistent to accommodate a laundry room and because it's new
floor area in a CEA it requires site plan review.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MS. GREEN-Good evening. I'm Sarah Green on behalf of the applicant,Prime Construction.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. So tell us about your project?
MS. GREEN-So the project is pretty simple. It's the extension of the rear wall along the road,bringing
that rear wall out. Right now it's situated in the out fill. The rear wall would now become flush with the
northern side of the existing building. So there is about 27 and a half square foot that would be added,but
it wouldn't change the setbacks at all because we are just coming out of an alcove to be flush with the
existing wall.
MR. TRAVER-Understood. Okay. This is a Critical Environmental Area and you've requested a waiver
from providing the shoreline buffer. Can you describe the existing buffer to us? Is it consistent with the
Code?
MS. GREEN-Yes. So there's no change. The shoreline is quite a distance away from this area. So there
would be no impact or effect,we believe,on the shoreline.
MR. TRAVER-I understand that,but it's been our practice to review the buffer,just out of concern for the
lake. Can you describe the buffer as it exists today?
MS. GREEN-You know what, would you be able to? This is Paul Young. He's the owner of Prime
Construction. He's done more site work at the property. So he may be able to answer that question. If
not,I'd be happy to follow up with some photographs,additional information for the Board.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening,sir.
PAUL YOUNG
MR.YOUNG-You mean down by the lake,what is down there?
MR. TRAVER-Yes, and if you could state your name for the record.
MR.YOUNG-I'm Paul Young from Prime Construction.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thanks. Yes, I noticed that the application had requested a waiver from the
shoreline buffering review area and this is a Critical Environmental Area and is of heightened concern to
the Town regarding the buffering. This is the buffer between the lakeshore, and there are guidelines for
plantings and so on,too,that are to be placed to protect the stormwater runoff directly into the lake,going
directly into the lake, and the application has requested a waiver from providing details of that shoreline
buffer. So I just wondered,we're not necessarily opposed to that,but we do want to make sure that the
buffer exists and it's generally compliant with the guidelines provided by the Town, again,to protect the
lake from stormwater.
MRS. MOORE-So just for assistance I did pull up what the real property system shows, okay, and I can
pull up the GIS map that shows just the property and the potential vegetation is there. I'm pretty sure it's
accurate.
MR.YOUNG-That was going to be hard to describe,but that's it right there.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. YOUNG-So it's pretty much been left natural. The house is only a couple of years old. This is not a
house that's been sitting there for a long time.
MR. TRAVER-It is some distance from the lake.
MR. YOUNG-Yes, I mean it's way back, and we're even on the downhill,like where we're putting this is
on the other side. It's on this side of the house,but the land goes up, and then back down. There's no
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chance anything we're doing,this little thing we're doing,would even put a drop of water anywhere. It's
all going towards the driveway.
MR. TRAVER-Yes, and just to clarify my comments, it's not so much that necessarily what you're
proposing in this application is going to directly impact the lake. We would certainly be aware of that.
It's simple part of our review process. There are a lot of old properties on the lake and there are a lot of
places that have no shoreline buffer whatsoever and we are trying to reduce the amount of stormwater,
fertilizer and various stormwater components, that are getting into the lake. So it's really in the form of
review. It's not a challenge to what you're proposing. We understand that what you're proposing is not
likely to have a direct impact on the lake,but we just like to review and monitor and try to keep tabs on
that. If there is an opportunity to improve that buffer and protect the lake, we like to take advantage of
that when an application's before us that's an opportunity to do that,but I think between the photograph
and your narration I think, at least to my satisfaction,you've provided that information. So thank you.
Other questions,comments from members of the Planning Board?
MR. DIXON-I'll just make a comment or statement. Any time we have somebody in front of us,it's nice
to provide a little bit of education as well, which our Chairman already has, but while you're doing
construction, think of your trees. If you ever consider taking one down, please consult with the Town
first. Actually before you do anything, consult with the Town. Just a recommendation there, and you
should be good.
MS. GREEN-Thank you. Definitely.
MR. TRAVER-Also there is a public hearing on this application tonight. So if there is anyone in the
audience who would like to address the Planning Board on this application,now would be the time to do
that. I'm not seeing any. Are there written comments,Laura?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Then we will then close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-Any further questions, comments from members of the Planning Board? All right. We
have a draft resolution.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#15-2023 SARAH GREEN/ELIZABETH ABKIN
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to add 27.5 sq. ft.
laundry room area of an existing home, which includes modifying the roof for the addition. The existing
home has a footprint of 2,750 sq. ft. with 176 sq. ft. footprint deck areas. The current floor area is 4,571 sq.
ft. and the new floor area will be 09S.5 sq. ft.. The applicant is requesting waivers for items including
landscaping,lighting and stormwater. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040&179-6-065,site plan for new floor
area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO, the Planning
Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code;
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren
County Planning Department for its recommendation;
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 3/2S/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 3/2S/2023 when it was closed,
The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments
made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 3/2S/2023;
The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and
standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval,
MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 15-2023 SARAH GREEN/ELIZABETH ABKIN, Introduced by
Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
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1) Waivers request granted:g.site lighting,h.signage,j.stormwater,k.topography,1.landscaping,n
traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r.
construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal;
2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for
requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired.
3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) If application was referred to engineering,then engineering sign-off required prior to signature
of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey,floor
plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site
improvements,
c) Final approved plans,in compliance with the Site Plan,must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building
and Codes personnel;
d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building
Permit and/or the beginning of any site work;
e) Subsequent issuance of further permits,including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
f) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy;
g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible.
Motion seconded by Nathan Etu. Duly adopted this 2S`h day of March 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Deeb
MR. TRAVER-You're all set.
MS. GREEN-Thank you very much.
MR.YOUNG-Thank you very much.
MR.TRAVER-The next item on our agenda,also under New Business,is Nicholas&Kerry Giumarra,Site
Plan Modification 21-2023 and Freshwater Wetlands Permit 5-2023.
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION 21-2023 FRESHWATER WETLANDS 5-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE
II. NICHOLAS&z KERRY GIUMARRA. AGENT(S): EDP. O WNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT.
ZONING: WR. LOCATION: 373 BIG BOOM ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES MODIFICATION
TO A SHORELINE AREA OF 2,150 SQ. FT. TO PROVIDE ACCESS, MITIGATE EROSION,
INSTALL BOULDER RETAINING WALLS,AND STEPS TO ACCESS THE HUDSON RIVER. THE
PROJECT IS TO BE TERRACED WITH BOULDER RETAINING WALLS AND WILL INCLUDE
CONSTRUCTING STEPS TO THE SHORELINE. ADDITIONALLY, INSTALLATION OF A
FLOATING DOCK SYSTEM IS PLANNED. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040,179-6-050,179-
8-040 AND CHAPTER 94, SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR HARD SURFACING WITHIN 50 FT. OF
THE SHORELINE AND WORK WITHIN 100 FT. OF WETLANDS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 20-2022, FWW 3-
2022. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: MARCH 2O23. SITE INFORMATION: HUDSON RIVER.
LOT SIZE: 5.34 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 316.14-1-11. SECTION: 179-3-040,179-6-050,179-8-040,
CHAPTER 94.
NICK GIUMARRA,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So the application is to finish up the pathway project that the applicant started. This is
primarily from the shoreline area. It's about 2,150 square feet. It's a mitigation of erosion,installation of
boulder retaining walls and steps to access the Hudson River. It's site plan review and freshwater
wetlands for disturbance.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MR. GIUMARRA-Good evening.
MR. TRAVER-Could you state your name for the record?
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MR. GIUMARRA-Nick Giumarra. We're going to try to get that Big Boom property built. So we are
trying to gain access to the waterfront. We've got about 170 feet of the waterfront that's a high bank. So
to gain access to the water we're proposing a tiered entry. We'll use natural boulder retaining wall and
build a set of stairs to get down there. I was here earlier last year with my plan for a pathway to get to
some wetlands between my own site and the water. We got approved and we're working on it,but now
we need to deal with our wetlands. I've got EDP working for me on this one since the last one was quite
a job for me. I figured I'd put the professionals on it. So Brandon Ferguson and Tom Ward have been
working on it and I think they came up with something nice.
MR. TRAVER-Okay,and I noticed,just my own curiosity. I noticed you proposed a floating dock system
in the Hudson River. Is there any concern? What's the flow rate of the river like down there. Are you
worried about logs and so on?
MR. GIUMARRA-Well, I was talking to the, really the engineers, and they said, well, we don't want
anything hooked to the bottom of that because of the rise and fall of the River it really shouldn't be a
floating dock system,and the only thing that somebody mentioned along the way is we might have to tie
it back sometimes,and logs may hit it occasionally or whatever,but being down there,yes.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Interesting. So are you planning on putting a boat in the water,or is it just like for
fishing?
MR.GIUMARRA-I'm hoping so. I'm hoping to put a little pontoon boat or something down there,maybe
on the downstream side of the dock.
MR. TRAVER-Sure. Interesting.
MR. GIUMARRA-Try to make that my retirement place.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR. LONGACKER-I just had one. When I saw EDP's letter,I had the same thought,too. How are you
going to get those rocks down there,those trails?
MR. GIUMARRA-So this property is the Finch Pruyn property that they've been logging for I guess 100
years. So there's a logging trail that runs through both properties and with the approval of my two
neighbors to the north, they are granting access to our joint excavator that works down at that area to
bring the material in and pull the material out through that logging road.
MR. LONGACKER-So you wouldn't have to cross the wetlands at all?
MR. GIUMARRA-We wouldn't have to cross the wetlands at all.
MR. TRAVER-There is a public hearing on this application. Is there anyone in the audience that wanted
to address the Planning Board on this application? Yes,sir.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
CRAIG SILVER
MR. SILVER-Hi,my name is Craig Silver. I'm Lot 10 in the subdivision of Hudson River Landing. First
visit here. I've not met my neighbor,but I support what he's doing. I think,having seen what's going on
down there,we all share a certain sense of commitment and husbandry to the land and the forest. I think
everybody's been conforming to the amount of trees you can take down and how much of the wetland
should be maintained, and we feel privileged to do it. Now I'm speaking for myself,but seeing what my
neighbors are doing,I just came to support this because I may be seeing you some day with a plan to,my
property walks down to the water. I'm very fortunate,but we would eventually be wanting to have a dock
as well and possibly a boat,and it's my retirement,too. So I have strong affinity for this gentleman's.
MR. TRAVER-You'll be able to vicariously observe his experiment with the dock.
MR.SILVER-Well hopefully with the setbacks I won't have to see it. So it's good. I may hear some noise,
but that's part of living on the water,which we know,but I'm in support of it. I love that it's stone and I
know that we share the trail that goes all the way from property to property also. My property is an
easement road. So it's not really traveled by the others,but.
MR. TRAVER-That must be the Finch Pruyn road that he spoke about.
MR. SILVER-I'm sorry?
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MR. TRAVER-The old logging road that he spoke about?
MR. SILVER-Yes,but my road that goes up to the property shares with Lot 9. What's your lot number?
MR. GIUMARRA-My lot is Lo Five.
MR. SILVER-Lot Five. There are two lots that don't go to the water. So there is that old sludge trail,but
I just wanted to express support for the project,and walking down the little trail to watch him do it.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Well thank you very much. Is there anyone else that wanted to comment on this
application? Written comments,Laura?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Then with that we'll close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-I'll ask again if there are any questions,comments from members of the Planning Board?
MR. DIXON-Mr. Giumarra,I know last time that you were here we had talked about,there's supposed to
be some historic sites in there that were marked and delineated. Are you anywhere near there?
MR.GIUMARRA-We aren't anywhere near there. I mean we got our paper from the historical,whichever
that was. We're all set.
MR. DIXON-Okay. Thank you.
MR. GIUMARRA-And we did today get our okay from the Army Corps of Engineers as well. We can go
forward with this.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. If there's nothing further,we can entertain that motion.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP MOD#21-2023 FWW 5-2023 NICHOLAS&r KERRY GIUMARRA
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes modification to a
shoreline area of 2,150 sq. ft. to provide access,mitigate erosion,install boulder retaining walls, and steps
to access the Hudson River. The project is to be terraced with boulder retaining walls and will include
constructing steps to the shoreline. Additionally, installation of a floating dock system is planned.
Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,179-6-050, 179-5-040 and Chapter 94, site plan review for hard surfacing
within 50 ft.of the shoreline and work within 100 ft.of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review
and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO, the Planning
Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code;
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren
County Planning Department for its recommendation;
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 3/2S/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 3/2S/2023,when it was closed,
The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments
made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 3/2S/2023;
The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and
standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval,
MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN MODIFICATION 21-2023&z FRESHWATER WETLANDS 5-
2023 NICHOLAS&z KERRY GIUMARRA;Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption.
According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following:
1) Waivers requested granted:g.site lighting,h.signage,j.stormwater,k.topography,1.landscaping,
n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r.
construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal;
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2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for
requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired.
3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall
be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff,
b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater
Department for its review, approval,permitting and inspection;
c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not
be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office;
d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of
Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor
plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site
improvements;-
f) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town:
a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current "NYSDEC SPDES
General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work.
b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project;
c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff:
i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning
Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved;
ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General
Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required.
g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and
Codes personnel;
h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit
and/or the beginning of any site work;
i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
j) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans
Motion seconded by Nathan Etu. Duly adopted this 2S`h day of March 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Deeb
MR. TRAVER-You are all set. Good luck.
MR. TRAVER-Laura, are we ready to hear the Mitchell application?
MRS. MOORE-Mr. Mitchell is here.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN NO. 17-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE 11. PHILLIP MITCHELL. OWNER(S): SAME AS
APPLICANT. ZONING: WR. LOCATION: 2960 STATE ROUTE 9L. APPLICANT PROPOSES
TO PLACE A 160 SQ. FT. SHED ON THE PROPERTY. THE SITE CONTAINS AN EXISTING
HOME OF 983 SQ. FT. AND A 288 SQ. FT. GARAGE BOTH OF WHICH WILL REMAIN. THE
EXISTING FLOOR AREA OF 1,800 SQ.FT.WILL BE 1,960 SQ.FT. THE SHED WILL BE LOCATED
NEAR THE DRIVEWAY AREA WITH STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 179-3-040,179-5-020,SITE PLAN FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN A CEA SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SEP 34-
2022,AV 9-2023. WARREN CO.REFERRAL: MARCH 2O23. SITE INFORMATION: CEA,APA,
LGPC. LOT SIZE: .42 ACRE. TAX MAP NO.239.20-1-10. SECTION: 179-3-040,179-5-020.
PHILLIP MITCHELL,PRESENT
MRS. MOORE-So in this application the applicant proposes a 160 square foot shed. The applicant did
receive the variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals which granted the shed on the north side to be 7.2
feet, and the project's in front of us because it's new floor area in a CEA.
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MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening. Welcome back.
MR. MITCHELL-Yes. Didn't know I had to be back,but here I am.
MR. TRAVER-And just to clarify,the first time that we chatted with you about your application it was to
discuss the variance that you were applying for to the ZBA. The ZBA tends to ask us for our review and
recommendation before they hear your application, and so tonight we're actually here for the actual site
plan review of your site design. In this case it's pretty simple,but that's the way the process works.
MR. MITCHELL-Okay.
MR. MAGOWAN-Could you state your name for the record.
MR. MITCHELL-I'm Phillip Mitchell.
MR. MAGOWAN-Thank you very much.
MR. TRAVER-So as a result of your chat with the ZBA,when they granted your variance,were there any
changes in what you proposed to what we reviewed previously?
MR. MITCHELL-No. They did ask what color it was going to be,but wife hasn't told me yet.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Questions, comments from members of the Planning Board? We did look at this
fairly thoroughly and it's fairly straightforward. There is a public hearing on this application as well, and
since there's no public,I'll just ask if there are any written comments,Laura.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There is a written comment.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MRS. MOO RE-So this is attention to Michael Dixon. "My name is Joe Didio. We reside year round at
2966 State Route 9L, Lake George in Dunham Bay. I am writing in regards to the Ordinance Reference—
179-3-040,179-5-020, application by Philip Mitchell of 2960 State Route 9L, Lake George. We live year-
round in the home to the south of the proposed project. We have no objection—in fact endorse the project
proposed by the Mitchells. As multi-generational residents of Dunham's Bay, the Mitchells have been
longtime stewards of Lake George and Dunham's Bay. As they have become year-round residents we
understand their need for additional storage, workspace, etc. Especially with new Grandchildren. We
feel the size and location of the shed does not affect the lake or their neighbors in any way esthetically or
environmentally. Knowing the property, I don't believe there is another location possible. Respectfully,
Joseph&Cynthia Didio" At 2966 State Route 9L.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Any other written comments?
MRS. MOORE-No.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Then with that we will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-Last call. Questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR. MAGOWAN-More of a personal note. You didn't have family across the street up the hill? There
used to be a Mrs. Mitchell who had a beautiful kind of English Tudor house right up there at the end of 9L
before. I just thought I recognized the name and it just popped up?
MR. MITCHELL-No.
MR. MAGOWAN-When they said multi-generational.
MR.MITCHELL-No. My folks bought the property in about'65 or'66,something like that. So just multi
is just two.
MR. MAGOWAN-Okay. Thank you.
MR. TRAVER-All right. We have a draft resolution.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#17-2023 PHILLIP MITCHELL
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to place a 160 sq.
ft. shed on the property. The site contains an existing home of 9S3 sq. ft. and a 2SS sq. ft. garage,both of
which will remain. The existing floor area of 1,500 sq. ft. will be 1,960 sq. ft. The shed will be located near
the driveway area with stormwater management. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-5-020, site plan for
new construction in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO, the Planning
Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code;
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren
County Planning Department for its recommendation;
The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 3/21/2023-1 the ZBA
approved the variance requests on 3/22/2023-1
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 3/2S/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 3/2S/2023 when it was closed,
The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments
made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 3/2S/2023;
The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and
standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval,
MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 17-2023 PHILLIP MITCHELL, Introduced by Michael Dixon
who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted:g.site lighting,h.signage,j.stormwater,k.topography,1.landscaping,n
traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r.
construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal;
2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for
requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired.
3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) If application was referred to engineering,then engineering sign-off required prior to signature
of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey,floor
plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site
improvements,
c) Final approved plans,in compliance with the Site Plan,must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building
and Codes personnel;
d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building
Permit and/or the beginning of any site work;
e) Subsequent issuance of further permits,including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
f) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy;
g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 2S`h day of March 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Etu,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Deeb
MR. TRAVER-You are all set.
MR. MITCHELL-Thank you.
MR. MAGOWAN-Why don't you grab this. You're going to have to hand in some paperwork.
MR. MITCHELL-Okay. I don't know how many copies I'll need.
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MRS. MOORE-So he'll need four for the Planning and Zoning, and then I don't know if it's two or three
for the actual permit.
MR. MITCHELL-Thank you. You know Laura does a great job.
MR. MAGOWAN-She's phenomenal. We are so blessed to have her.
MR. MITCHELL-Yes. The Town is blessed to have you all, actually. Because it's sometimes sort of
thankless having to say stop,and working through all this. So thank you all.
MR. MAGOWAN-Thank you.
MR. TRAVER-Is there any other business before the Planning Board this evening? Just a reminder. We
will get to enjoy this again the day after tomorrow. We have three meetings this month,although it looks
like Laura's worked out a plan for next month that we'll only need to meet twice. They may be a little bit
longer,but we'll just have two meetings next month. Is there anything else,Laura? All right. Then we'll
entertain a motion to adjourn.
MOTION TO ADJOURN THE QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 28Tx
2023,Introduced by Brad Magowan who moved for its adoption,seconded by Michael Dixon:
Duly adopted this 2S`h day of March,2023,by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Deeb
MR. TRAVER-We stand adjourned. Thanks,everybody.
On motion meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Stephen Traver,Chairman
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