05 16 2023
Queensbury Planning Board Agenda
First Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 / Time 7 – 11 pm
Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road
Approval of Minutes
Dates- March 21, March 28 and March 30, 2023
Tabled Item- Unapproved Development
Applicant(s) STEVIN O’BRIEN & MACKENZIE
BAERTSCHI
Application Type Site Plan 1-2023
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size 5.01 acres
Location 454 Lockhart Mountain Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: RR5A
Tax ID No. 252.-1-88 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 147
Cross Reference RC 165-2021, SUB 1-2001 Warren Co. Referral January 2023
Public Hearing January 17, 2023; May 16, 2023 Site Information APA, LGPC, slopes
Project Description: (Revised) The applicant is requesting after the fact approval for clearing limits of disturbance for construction of a single family
home and site work. The major stormwater permit as built conditions indicates disturbance of 1.5 acres. The site work exceeds 15,000 sq ft triggering a
major stormwater and site plan review. The applicant has constructed a single family home on a lot of the Helen Mitchell Subdivision which meets
setback and permeability requirements. Pursuant to chapter 179-4-040, 147, site plan review for major stormwater permit shall be subject to Planning
Board review and approval.
New Business
Applicant(s) TIMOTHY HEENAN Application Type Site Plan 36-2023
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Studio A Lot size 0.33 acre
Location 400 Cleverdale Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 226.8-1-4 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-8-040, 179-6-050
Cross Reference AV 1407-1988, SP 36-88, SP 10-2012 Warren Co. Referral May 2023
Public Hearing May 16, 2023 Site Information LGPC, APA, CEA
Project Description: Applicant proposes a shoreline project of 3,673 sq ft. The site work includes vegetation removal in order to install a rock retaining
wall, rain garden area, planting beds, shoreline stabilization and native planting plan. The existing 2,440 sq ft home will remain unchanged. A waiver
has been requested for stormwater management. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-8-040, 179-6-050, site plan for shoreline planting plan and hard
surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) SCHERMERHORN PROPERTIES, LLC. Application Type Site Plan 24-2023
Owner (s) Stephen Pinchook SEQR Type Unlisted (Coordinated Town Board Review)
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size 1.62 acres, 2.0 acres, 2.1 acres
Location 60 Walker Lane Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: O
Tax ID No. 296.11-1-23, 296.11-1-24, 296.11-1-25 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-5-100, 179-8-050
Cross Reference SUB 11-1990, AV 71-1993, SP 12-94 Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing May 16, 2023 Site Information Bay Road Corridor
Project Description: Applicant proposes to demolish an existing home, shed and pool at 60 Walker Lane and construct two 20 unit apartment buildings
with associated site work. Project includes merging 3 parcels and connection to municipal sewer and water. The project properties to be combined will
be associated with the adjacent apartment complex. The project is subject to a Town Board review for sewer district expansion. Pursuant to chapter 179-
3-040, 179-5-100 & 179-8-050, site plan for a multi-family dwelling project in the office zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Planning Board may conduct SEQR and refer information to the Town Board.
Applicant(s) 1533 QUEENSBURY, LLC Application Type Site Plan 34-2023
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Engineering America Co. Lot size 4.96 acres
Location 1533 State Route 9 Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: CI
Tax ID No. 288.8-1-5.2 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SP 49-2005 Warren Co. Referral May 2023
Public Hearing May 16, 2023 Site Information Travel Corridor
Project Description: Applicant proposes to refurbish the carport area and tower entry area of an existing hotel. The existing 1,152 sq ft carport roof will
be replaced with a metal roof and removing the gables on either side. The tower area will be improved with a rectangle façade ad removing the gable
features. The front tower façade will include a panel covering and new signage. The project also includes replacing the free standing and directional
signs to reflect the re-branding of the hotel to LaQuinta. The 18,140 sq ft main hotel building and other site details will remain unchanged. Pursuant to
chapter 179-3-040, site plan for façade improvements shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) ROCKHURST, LLC/CHRISTOPHER ABELE Application Type Site Plan 35-2023
Owner (s) Rockhurst, LLC. SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) EDP Lot size 1.15 acres
Location 10 Polk Drive Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 239.12-2-35.1 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 147
Cross Reference SUB (M) 13-2022 Warren Co. Referral May 2023
Public Hearing May 16, 2023 Site Information LGPC, APA, CEA
Project Description: Applicant proposes a new single family home with a footprint of 5, 649 sq ft and a floor area of 10,567 sq ft. The project work
includes site grading, permeable pavers, shoreline access areas, stormwater management, new onsite septic system, and landscaping. Pursuant to chapter
179-3-040, 179-6-064 & 147, new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval.
Applicant(s) CHRISTOPHER KELLEY Application Type Site Plan 39-2023
Owner (s) Kevin Quinn, Naomi Polito SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot size 1.97 acres
Location 1019 State Route 149 Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: NC
Tax ID No. 266.3-1-81 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-9-020
Cross Reference UV 1054-40397 (2013) Warren Co. Referral May 2023
Public Hearing May 16, 2023 Site Information APA
Project Description: Applicant proposes to reuse an existing 2,160 sq ft building and site to operate a retail golf cart sales and service business.
Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9-020, site plan for new use in a NC zone and no site plan in the last 7 years shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval.
New Business- Unapproved Development:
Applicant(s) PERKINS RECYCLING CORP. Application Type Site Plan 32-2023
Owner (s) Robert L. Perkins Jr. SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Tara Woods Lot size 10.5 acres
Location 177 River Street Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: HI
Tax ID No. 303.20-2-48.1 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SUB 3-2019 Warren Co. Referral May 2023
Public Hearing May 16, 2023 Site Information Hudson River
Project Description: Applicant requests approval to continue utilizing an existing site and buildings to operate a recycling center for materials that
include, but are not limited to, cardboard, paper, plastic and shredded paper. Operations of the recycling center started in late May 2019. The main
25,200 sq ft building is used for the recycling mill floor, two storage sheds that are 704 sq ft each, stone office and scale building of 807 sq ft. There are
two existing out buildings: an 890 sq ft office trailer and a 700 sq ft brick building that is maintained by adjacent owners. The site also contains a 30
yard waste trailer that is taken offsite as needed to remove the recycling waste products. The site maintains several tractor trailers that are used for
obtaining materials needed for business operation. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, a new recycling center in a heavy industrial zone shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
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