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RESOLUTION APPROVING GERALDINE EBERLEIN'S APPLICATION
FOR SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
RESOLUTION NO.: 12024
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, Geraldine Eberlein (Applicant) filed an application for variances from Town
of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance Chapter 136 for installation of an on-site
subsurface wastewater treatment system, specifically a mounded soil absorption system, to be
located on 8 Seelye Road North to serve 8 Seelye Road North and Applicant's property located at
12 Seelye Road North in the Town of Queensbury, with the:
1. Groundwater table to be 6" below the ground surface in lieu of the required 3'
below ground surface;
2. System to be placed on a neighboring property - identified as 8 Seelye Road North
in accordance with: a) drawings prepared by Studio A Landscape Architecture
dated 5/9/2023; and b) an Agreement between Applicant and David K. Ries and
Theresa M. Ries dated September 7, 2023; both of which documents are part of
variance application; and
3. Effluent line to be located 0' from the property line in lieu of the required 10'
setback; and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office published the Notice of Public Hearing in the Town's
official newspaper and the Local Board of Health duly conducted a public hearing concerning the
variance requests on Monday, February 26"', 2024, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's Office has advised that it duly notified all property owners
within 500 feet of the subject property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that
1. due to the nature of the variances, the Local Board of Health determines that the
variances would not be materially detrimental to the purposes and objectives of this
Ordinance or other adjoining properties nor otherwise conflict with the purpose and
objectives of any Town plan or policy; and
2. the Local Board of Health finds that the granting of the variances is necessary for the
reasonable use of the land and are the minimum variances which would alleviate the
specific unnecessary hardship found by the Local Board of Health to affect the
Applicant; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Geraldine
Eberlein (Applicant) for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance for installation of an on-
site subsurface wastewater treatment system, specifically a mounded soil absorption system, to be
located on 8 Seelye Road North (Tax Map No.: 227.17-1-24) to serve 8 Seelye Road North and
Applicant's property located at 12 Seelye Road North (Tax Map No.: 227.17-1-25) in the Town of
Queensbury,with the:
1. Groundwater table to be 6" below the ground surface in lieu of the required 3'
below ground surface;
2. System to be placed on a neighboring property - identified as 8 Seeyle Road North
in accordance with: a) drawings prepared by Studio A Landscape Architecture
dated 5/9/2023; and b) an Agreement between Applicant and David K. Ries and
Theresa M. Ries dated September 7, 2023; both of which documents are part of
variance application; and
3. Effluent line to be located 0' from the property line in lieu of the required 10'
setback; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that since the on-site subsurface wastewater treatment system will not
be located on Applicant's property, a recorded Easement in form acceptable to the Town
must be provided to the Town before a Certificate of Compliance will be issued, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Enhanced Treatment Unit (ETU) shall be maintained by the property
owner in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations for the life of the system, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward by
certified mail a certified copy of this Resolution to the Adirondack Park Agency for its review, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this approval Resolution shall not be effective until 30 days after such
notice to the Adirondack Park Agency and shall be subject to any lawful action by the Adirondack
Park Agency during such period.
Duly adopted this 26th day of February, 2024,by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
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PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY OR TYPE, PLEASE INC MAIL:
section 1: I JAN 3 0 20A '
Contact Information: TpVO,; A
Geraldine Eberiein
Property Owner(s). Owner's AgeAt:� - -- - --
' address: 2 Essex Street Address 38 High Rock Aaei PO Box 272
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Malta, NY 12020 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone #: 518-441 -8811 Phone #: 51 8-450 4030
Email; geberleln0622(@?gmall.com Email: mhuntington(Mstudioadpe.corn
Section 2:
Site Information:
Site Address:_ 12 Seeyle Road North Tax ID#: 227. 17A1 25
Directions to Site: North off of Seeyle Road and East of Seeyle Road North
Section 3•
Distance from well on property to septic system (if applicable) N/A feet
Section 4:
Is it possible to install a conforming septic system on this property? ❑ Yes Q No
If YES, please explain and attach a diagram:
Section 5:
Does the proposed system meet setback requirements for distance from wells & septic systems on neighboring
properties? QYes Q No if No, please explain:
Section 6:
Is the proposed system to be installed under a parking area? [Q Yes No
Section 7:
Section of the Sanitary Sewage ordinance from which ou are seekin the variance [[i.e. lea hin system will be 89 ft.
from well in lieu of required IOa ft.): 1 . Town 'Code Section: 1310(B)(1 ) - Grounc�wa�or Q 6 BGS
2. Placement of system on neighboring property
Septic varianeeApplFcae+on 3. Town Code Section 136 Appendix A - Rcvtsea oecemder2o2x
Effluent line separation to property line = Oft.
Section g•
fist the names, parcel addresses, and tax map numbers of all adjoining property owners. You may obtain this
Information from the Town of Queensbury's Assessor's office:
North Flame Lake George
Address
Tax Map ID
South Name David K. Ries
Address 8 Seeyle Road North
Tax Map ID 227A7-1 -24
East Name Ronald Taylor
Address 16 Waters Edge Drive
Tax Map ID 227 VA? 28
West Name East Lake George House LLG
r Address 9 5eeyle Road North
Tax Map ID 227A 7? 1 -60
Section 9:
OWNER STATEMENT
I/We do hereby relieve the Town of Queensbury from any liabilities on the plumbing and septic system located at:
tx Saeyte Road North i/We realize that putting the well, septic tank or leaching system less than the required S feet
from the groundwater table may Increase the risk of pollution.
Owner—Print Name:
Owner—Signature: date:
Section 100
NEIGHBOR OR TENANT RELEASE STATEMENTT (if opplicable)
I/We do hereby relieve the Town of Queensbury from any liabilities on the plumbing and septic system located at:
I/We realize that putting the well, septic tank or leaching system less than the required feet
from the may Increase the risk of pollution.
Nelghbor/Tenant—Print Name.
Neighbor/Tenant-Signature: Date:
Septic Variance Apptlpdon Rev[sed Dacernbrr 2021
PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR APPLICATION:
1. A location map showing the site within the Town of Queensbury
2. A plot plan showing existing and proposed features of the property, including:
a a. Gat dimensions
b. North arrow and scale: 1 inch=40 feet
c. Location & dimensions of existing and proposed buildings, showing setback distances and
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d. Parking layout to scale (if applicable)
e. Physical features (street, steep slopes, lakes, wetlands, etc.)
f. Location of all wells and septic systems on neighboring properties
g. Adjacent ownerships
j h. All properties within 500 feet
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Section 11:
AUTHORIZATION AND SIGNATURE PAGE
This page Includes the Authorization to Act as Agent form, engineering fee disclosure, authorization for site
visits, other permit responsibilities and agreement to provide documentation required.
Complete the following if the OWNER is using an Agent:
owner's Name: Geraldine Eberlein
Designates: sa.dlo P.c. as agent regarding the Septic Variance for Raised System
Site Address:
12 Seeyle Road North
Tax Map It: 22 1. 17-2-25
Eneineering Fee Disclosure: Applications may be referred to the Town consulting engineer for review of septic
design, storm drainage, etc. as determined by the Town Board of Health. Fees for engineering review services
will be charged directly to the applicant.
I Authorization for Site Visits: By signing this page and submitting the application materials attached herein, the
Owner, Applicant and his/her/their agent hereby authorize the Town Board of Health, building and code
Enforcement Officers and Towns Engineer to enter the subject properties for the purpose of reviewing the
application submitted.
Please Note: Other permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to approval by
the Town Board of Health. It Is the appl€cant"s responsibility to obtain any additional permits.
Official Meeting Minutes Disclosure: it is the practice of the Town Board of Health to have a designated
stenographer tape record the proceedings of the meetings resulting from the application, and that the
minutes transcribed from those tapes constitute the official record of all proceedings. If there is a discrepancy
between such record and the handwritten minutes taken by the designated stenographer, the handwritten
minutes shall be deemed the official record.
1, the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand the instructions for submission; agree to the
submission requirements and completed checklist:
OWNER—PRINT NAME: y aj C 6A e1"4.A- "~
OWNER—SIGNATURE: DATE: 511 [> Z
AGENT—PRINT NAME: Studio A, Landscape Architecture & Engineering, D.P.G. (Matthew Huntington, PE)
AGENT—SIGNATURE: �orDATE: 511 OI2a23
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TERMS FOR PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM (to be done Prier to
the actual easement being prepared and signed)
Terms for proposed Agreement between David K. Ries & Theresa M. Ries, (owners of 8
Seelye Road N., Queensbury, NY 12804) and Geraldine Ebodeln (owner of 12 See"
Road N., Queensbury, NY 12804). which would allow for creation of an Easement for
installation of a septic system on 8 Seelye Road N., Queensbury, NY that would service
the premises at 12 Seelye Road N., Queensbury, NY,
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COST OF DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC SYSTEMS & STORMWATER
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
1 . Eberlein shall pay for the design and Installation of the new septic system for 12
See" Road N., per Studio A Engineer's updated septic system plans, Including
installation of the tank, piping, junction and distribution boxes, leechfield and mound.
Further, this shall include the delivery and distribution of the fill, including any excess fill
that may be needed and/or required by the Town of Queensbury, for the system at 12
Seelye Road N.
2. Riess shall retain Studio A Engineer for engineering and design plans for
new/updated septic system for 8 Seelye Road N., including installation of the tank,
piping, junction and distribution boxes, Ieechfield and mound. Further, this shall include
the delivery and distribution of the fill, including any excess fill that may be needed
and/or required by the Town of Queensbury, for the system at 8 Seelye Road N.
3. Eberieln shall pay for the materials and installation of the drainage system as
outlined In the drawings made by Studio A Engineering. Future maintenance and
repairs will be at Eberlein's expense.
COST OF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO EACH SEPTIC SYSTEM
4, Eberlien shall undertake any and all maintenance, Including, but not
limited to repairs to the Septic system designated for 12 Seelye Road N. Maintenance
shall also include the following:
a. The c¢st to maw and landscape the area for the septic system for 12 Seelye
Road Ka, Including any additional landscaping that may be required by the
Town Board for issuance of the variance.
b. The underground portions of the septic system, including but not limited to the
lines and Junction box.
5. Ries shall undertake any and all maintenance, Including, but not limited to
repairs to the Septic system designated for 8 Seelye Road N. Maintenance shall also
Include the following:
c. The cost to maw and landscape the area for the septic system for 8 Seelye
Road N.
d. The underground portions of the septic system, including but not limited to the
lines and junction box.
6o In the event there are any operational problems, Issues and/or repairs that arise
with the septic system at 8 Seelye Rd N and/or 12 Seelye Road N., the owner of the
property experiencing the issues crust immediately undertake, within at least three (3)
days from discovery of the issue, for remediation and/or repair by a licensed septic
contractor, at that party's expense.
a. In the event said problems also affect the proper operation of the other septic
system, the party will also undertake any repairs to enable proper operation of
the septic system, at said par4(s expense.
b. In the event either party fails to address the necessary repairs or remediation,
which may also cause damages to the other septic system, that party may
undertake the repairs or remediation and will be immediately reimbursed by
the other party accordingly.
c. In the event any problems or issues arise that also impact and/or affect the
adjoining/abutting properties to the septic system areas, the party whose
system creates the issue assumes responsibility for any oasts and
remediation of issues with those properties and shall hold the other party
harmless from any and all liability, damages and/or injuries that are incurred.
The parties agree that an additional agreement will be simultaneously executed with
respect to the construction of the home at 12 Seelye Road N and adiustment of the
current easement -granted to S Seelye Road No for access to the dock. The.terms
are to be as follows:
PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOME AT 12 SEELYE RD
N and AMENDED EASEIIIIENT TO DOCK A separate agreement to be
simultaneously executed with the above agmement for the septicl
7. Eberlein agrees to modify the existing home construction plans for 12 Seelye
Road N., so that the new foundation is two (2) fleet from the existing telephone
pole in the direction of the existing foundation.
8. Upon approval for construction of home on 12 Seelye Road is obtained from the
Town, both parties agree that the existing dock access easement shall be
amended. The access shall be amended from three (3) feet along the west
fence line of 12 Seelye Road to three (3) feet along the east fence line of 12
See". Eberleln shall create and maintain a footpath as part of this easement to
allow for 8 See" Road to access the dock.
g. During excavation and construction of both the septic system area located on 8
Seelye Road N., as well as the construction on 12 Seelye Road N., Eberlein will
insure that Ries will continue to have access to the dock for 8 Seelye Road N.
Eberlein will insure that no construction equipment, materials, will block or
Impede dock access for Ries. In the event Eberlein is notified that Ries is unable
to access the dock due to construction equipment, materials or the like, Ebedein
must Immediately undertake to reinstate Ries' access to the dock.
10. Eberlein will insure that Ries will continue to have ingress and egress on Seelye
Road N. (which is a public road), to access the property at 8 Seelye Road N.
Eberlein will insure that no construction equipme d. materials, etc, will block the
road access. Further, Eberlein agrees that no construction equipment, materials
and the like will be stored on 8 Seelye Road N. for purposes of construction of 12
Seelye Road N. Only the necessary materials and equipment neeessary for
installation of the septic system will be allowed on 8 Seelye Road N. in the
event, equipment, materials and the like are on 8 Seelye Road N. without the
knowledge and agreement of Ries, Ries will promptly notify Ebedeln and
Eberlein will undertake for the removal. In the event Eberlein fails to have the
? same removed, Ries may undertake for removal at Eberlein's expense.
11 . Eberlein's liability insurance shall include coverage for any injuries and/or
property damage to 8 Seelye Road N., due to the construction of the septic
systems on 8 Seelye Road N. and construction of the home on 12 Seelye Road
N. Eberlein shall hold Ries harmless and indemnify Ries for any damages and/or
Injuries that may occur to or caused by Eberlein, Eberlein's agents, contractors
and/or licensees.
EFFECT OF 2014 AGREEMENT ON PROPOSED SEPTIC AGREEMENT AND
EASEMENTS
In the event the Town grants approval of the septic variance and construction of the
home, the 2014 agreement would merge with the new septic easement, to be
granted by Ries for the benefit of 12 Seelye Road N. Further, Eberlein would amend
the current dock access easement as described above for the benefit of 8 See"
Road N.
In the event the Town does not grant approval of the septic variance but allows for
construction of the home with an alternative septic system or septic system located
on 12 Seelye Road N and Eberlein agrees and proceeds with that alternative system
and construction of the home, the 2014 agreement remain in effect for a period of
eight (8) years from the time the septic variance is denied. In the event the
construction of the home would affect the current dock access easement as
anticipated, Eberlein would amend the current dock access easement as described
above for the benefit of 8 Seelye Road N.
in the event the Town does not grant approval of the septic variance or the
construction of the home, the 2014 septic agreement will remain In effect for a period
of eight (8) years from the date the Town issues the denial of the variance
applications. After that date, the 2014 agreement will be rescinded and revoked by
the parties. Further, the parties do not need to grant the respective easements
outlined in the agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties heret %havesed t is ag m t to be
executed as of this '"y day of September, 2O2
David K. Ries ' eresa Ries
Geraldine Morlefift