Application & DeedArea Variance [ZBA approved: September 2120161
226.16-1-40
Tax Parcel ID Number:
WR
Zoning District:
General Information
Detailed Descrintion of Proiect [include current & nronosed use]:
Current Use: Single Family Residence
Proposed Use: The Romeos are proposing the tear down and rebuild of their existing dwelling.
The site improvements include a reduction in permeability with the use of permeable pavers as
the driveway, patios and walkways, on site stormwater devices and a new 4 bedroom dwelling.
Location of Project:
282 Cleverdale Rd
Applicant Name:
Hilltop Construction
Mailing Address
21 Casey Road Queensbury NY
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Work Phone
518-798-0338
Cell Phone
E-Mail:
tomjr@hilltopconstructionco.co
m
FAX No.
Agent's Name:
Environmental Design Partnership
Mailing Address
900 Route 146 Clifton Park NY 12065
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Work Phone
518-371-7621 x 138
Cell Phone
E-mail
cdemyer@edpllp.com
FAX No.
bferguson@edpllp.com
Owner's Name
Len Romeo
Mailing Address
170 Saratoga Rd S Glens Falls
NY 12803
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Work Phone
Cell Phone
E-mail
len@romeoautogroup.com
FAX No.
Page 1
Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 2120161
Site Development Data
Area / Type
Existing sq. ft.
Proposed
Additions . ft.
Total sq. ft.
A. Building footprint
1,290
(1,290) 1,990
1,990
B. Detached Garage
490
(-400) 400
400
C. Accessory Structure(s)
0
0
0
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area
1,815
(-1,665)
150
E. Porches / Decks
0
0
0
F. Other PERMEABLE PAVERS (50% CREDIT)
705(352.50)
+1,870(935)
2,575(1,287.50)
G. Total Non -Permeable [Add A-F]
3,947.50
-120
3,827.50
H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre]
13,158
13,158
13,158
L Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H]
30%
-0.91 %
29.09%
Setback Requirements
Area
Required
Existing
Proposed
Front Yard [1]
30
12H - 6.3G
105H - 10G
Front Yard [2]
Shoreline
50
51
52
Side Yard [1]
20
13.5H - 35G
13H - 35G
Side Yard [2]
20
9.5H - 5AG
12H - 5G
Rear Yard [ 1 ]
_
_
_
Rear Yard [2]
Travel Corridor
Height [maximum]
28H - 16H
<28H - <16G
27.75'H - 14.38'G
Permeability
75%
70%
70.91 %
Number of parking spaces
-
4
4
Page 2
Area. Variance [ZBA approved: September 2120161
Additional Project Information
1. Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? Nc)
2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): 7Ro.r,, AVF-gnl R -;Ps_9n1 R
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: RI IAA 9d End Date: qI IM 9r
5. Estimated total cost of project: 191 (1M
6. Total area of land disturbance for project: 1 n nnn
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 / Cl
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
1 R 1 RA
sq. ft.
Existing Floor Area
hvA
sq. ft. [see above definition]
Proposed Additional Floor Area
R 7 P R
sq. ft.
Proposed Total Floor Area
R 799;
sq. ft.
Total Allowable Floor Area
9 Rq.r,
Area x 99 see above table
Page 3
Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Requesting relief from SECTION: Ch179 Attachment 1
Need relief from the requirement(s) listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed.
[Check all that apply] ® Setback ❑ Buffer Zone ❑Lot Width ®Other Permeabilitv and FAR
The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them; use additional sheets if
needed.
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?
The or000sed dwellina will not create an undesirable chanae to the character of the neiahborhood. nor a
detriment to nearby properties. The proposed improvements will decrease in existing permeability, decrease
stormwater runoff and enhance the shoreline buffer. which will provide environmental improvements to lake and
the 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?
The proposed improvements cannot be accomplished without requesting area variances. Due to narrow and
small lot these variances are required.
Whether the recme.ted area variance is snhctnntinl?
The requested variances are not substantial. The lot width is 60ft, if the lot was one foot smaller in width, the side
yard variances for the dwelling would not be required. Also, the garage is to be rebuilt in roughly the same
footprint as the existing.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district?
The proposed improvements will not create an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district. The proposed improvements will decrease in existing permeability,
decrease stormwater runoff and enhance the shoreline buffer, which will provide environmental improvements to
lake and the neighborhood.
Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created?
The difficulty could be considered self-created by the applicants desire to improve the current lot condition
Page 4
Area. Variance [ZBA approved: September 2120161
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
2
Deed
ATTACH
3
North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale [minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet ]
1-5
4
Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary
5
Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions
IZATTACH
6
Site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing &
proposed
1-5
7
Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing & proposed
8
Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures
ATTACH
B.
Water & Sewer
Shown on Sheet #
1
Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of
bedrooms proposed
1
2
Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or
proposed on -site water supply and septic
N/A
3
Separation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies
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
N/A
5
Percolation test location and results
NZA
C.
Parkin / Permeable Areas
Shown on Sheet #
1
Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing &
proposed
N/A
2
No. of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing
material [e.g., gravel,paved]
N/A
3
Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking: existing & proposed
4
Design details of ingress, egress, loading areas and cutting: existing & proposed
5
Location and character of green areas [existing and proposed], modification to green area, buffer
zone to remain undisturbed
N/A
6
Lighting, location and design of all existing and proposed outdoor lighting
D.
Additional Site Development and Miscellaneous
Shown on Sheet #
1
On -site & adjacent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and wetlands
2
Utility / energy distribution system [gas, electric, solar, telephone]: existing & proposed
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.
1-5
4
Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial
activities: existing & proposed
N/A
5
Si a e: Location, size, type, design and setback: existing & proposed
6
Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference
specific items
N/A
7
Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater
Mana ement, Grading & Lighting Plans
N/A
8
Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record
of application for all necessary permits
N/A
Page 5
Area Variance Pre -Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040
Applicant Name: Hilltop Construction/ Len Romeo
2. Tax Map ID
226.16-1-40 Location: 282 Cleverdale Road
3. Zoning Classification WR
Applicant proposes to demolish existing house and detached garage to construct a new home with a footprint of 1,990 sf and detached garage footprint of
4. Reason for Review: 400sf. The new floor area is to be 3,725 sf. Project work includes permeable pavers walkways and new stormwater management.
5. Zoning Section #: 179-3-040 WR,
6. Pre -Submission Meeting Notes: Provided Outstanding; Please provide by
Deed X
General Information complete X
Site Development Data Complete X
Setback Requirements Complete X
Additional Project Information Complete AV6-2018, SP5-2018
FAR addressed X
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance X
Checklist items addressed survey, grade elevation, septic certification
Environmental Form completed NA
Signature Page completed X
Applicant proposes to demolish existing house and detached garage to construct a new home with a
footprint of 1,990 sf and detached garage footprint of 400sf. The new floor area is to be 3,725 sf
including the garage. Project work includes permeable pavers walkways and new stormwater
management. Site Plan review for new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing with 50 ft of the shoreline.
Area Variance for side yard setback north proposed is 13 ft, south proposed 12 ft where 20 ft is required,
garage side yard setback south proposed 5 ft where 20 ft is required, garage front yard setback 10 ft
proposed where 30 ft is required. Floor area relief requested for 28% proposed and maximum allowed is
22%. Permeability is improving from 70% to 70.91% no variance required.
Items reviewed: site plan and are variance application, deed, site drawings, architectural, deed, unstamped
survey
Items to be updated or provided
1) update parcel id 226.16-1-40
2) survey should be part of site plan application too
3) septic certification is needed for the system that is installed -
4) need supporting information for height calculation including grade information for house and garage.
5) previous approvals AV6-2018, SP5-2018
6) signatures
7) denial letter status
8) updated pdf
Staff Representative: Laura Moore via email 02/27/2024
Applicant / Agent: Connor Demyer via email 02/06/2024
Date: 2/27/2024
Page 6
Area Variance [9.RAapproved: September21 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: Len Romeo
Designates: EDP/Hilltop/Jon Lapper
as Agent regarding the following:
Variance x Site Plan x Subdivision
For Tax Map No_: 226.E-1�8 De eferencc: Book Page
OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE:
APPLICANT'S AGE T RM: Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the
meeting or wishes to be represented by another party:
Owner:
Designates: as Agent regarding the following:
Variance Site Plan Subdivision
For Tax Map No.: Deed Reference: Book Page Date
OWNER SIGNATURE:
DATE:
2.) ENGiNEERING FEE DISCLOSURE: Applications may be referred to the Town consulting engineer for review of septic
design, storni 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.
5.) 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: 1, 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. 1 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 revelations. 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 aiW agree to the
Print Name [Applicant] Date signed
Connor DeMyer 2/6/24
Print Name [Agent] Date signed
Page 7
WARREN COUNTY — STATE OF NEW YORK
�� ',a�,,; PAMELA J. VOGEL, COUNTY CLERK
1340 STATE ROUTE 9
LAKE GEORGE, NEW YORK 12845
COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDING PAGE
***THIS PAGE IS PART OF THE DOCUMENT - DO NOT DETACH***
BOOK/PAGE: 6557 / 174
INSTRUMENT #: 2022-1088
Receipt#: 2022550640
Clerk: SS
Rec Date: 02/03/2022 10:26:45 AM
Doc Grp: RP
Descrip: DEED
Num Pgs: 4
Rec'd Frm: VINTAGE ABSTRACT CORP.
Partyl: ROMEO LEONARD
Party2: ROMEO FAMILY DYNASTY TRUST
Town: QUEENSBURY
Record and Return To:
ELECTRONICALLY RECORDED BY SIMPLIFILE
Recording:
Cover Page
5.00
Recording Fee
35.00
Cultural Ed
14.25
Records Management - Coun
1.00
Records Management - Stat
4.75
TP584
5.00
Notice of Transfer of Sal
10.00
RP5217 Residential/Agricu
116.00
RP5217 - County
9.00
sub Total: 200.00
Transfer Tax
Transfer Tax - State 0.00
sub Total: 0.00
Total: 200.00
* * NOTICE: THIS IS NOT A BILL * *
Transfer Tax
Transfer Tax #: 1724
Transfer Tax
Consideration: 0.00
Total:
WARNING***
*** Information may be amended during the verification
process, and may not be reflected on this cover page.
I hereby certify that the within and foregoing was
recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office, State of
New York.
This sheet constitutes the Clerks endorsement required
by Section 316 of the Real Property Law of the State
of New York.
Pamela J. Vogel
Warren County Clerk
DEED
THIS INDENTURE, made as of the 11 day of December, 2021,
I :1 Do WITAAM
Leonard Romeo, having an address at 2 Griffing Place, Queensbury, New York 12804,
party of the first part, and
Romeo Family Dynasty Trust, having an address at 2 Griffing Place, Queensbury, New York
12804,
party of the second part,
WITNESSETH, that the party of the first part, in consideration of ten dollars paid by the party of
the second part, does hereby grant and release unto the party of the second part, the heirs or
successors and assigns of the party of the second part forever,
ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, set
forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
The premises conveyed hereby are intended to be those premises conveyed to the party of the first
part herein by deed dated June 21, 2016 and recorded June 27, 2016 in Book 5379, page 70, as
Instrument number 2016-4133 in the office of the Clerk of Warren County.
TOGETHER with all right, title and interest, if any, of the party of the first part in and to any
streets and roads abutting the above described premises to the center lines thereof; TOGETHER
with the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the party of the first part in and to said
premises;
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the premises herein granted unto the party of the second part, the
heirs or successors and assigns of the party of the second part forever.
AND the party of the first part covenants that the party of the first part has not done or suffered
anything whereby the said premises have been encumbered in any way whatever, except as
aforesaid.
AND the party of the first part, in compliance with Section 13 of the Lien Law, covenants that the
party of the first part will receive the consideration for this conveyance and will hold the right to
receive such consideration as a trust fund to be applied first for the purpose of paying the cost of
the improvement and will apply the same first to the payment of the cost of the improvement before
using any part of the total of the same for any other purpose. The word "party" shall be construed
as if it read "parties" whenever the sense of this indenture so requires.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the party of the first part has duly executed this deed the day and
year first above written.
State of New York, County of U&'I C -IL } ss:
On the 16-01 day of December, 2021, before me, the undersigned, personally
appeared Leonard Romeo, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument
and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her capacity, and that by
his/her signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the
individual acted, executed the instrument. ����\\J ""'IIII,
02 L 46 2000
CAU COUNTY =
Np'S' V(P. _
CO3 6 2023 . �,�
otary Public OF'���I\\\��`
BARGAIN AND SALE DEED
WITH COVENANT AGAINST GRANTOR'S ACTS
Leonard Romeo
cut
Romeo Family Dynasty Trust
�,2aa �nr�s wz-u
Courtesy Recording
Not Insured
SECTION: 226.16
BLOCK: 1
LOT: 40
COUNTY: Warren
RETURN BY MAIL TO:
Bellavia Blatt, P.C.
200 Old Country Road, Suite 400
Mineola, New York 11501
Attention Lynn Wenkert, Esq.
Exhibit A
ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND with the buildings and improvements thereon erected,
situate, lying and being on Ripley's Point in the Town of Queensbun. County of Warren, New York, more particularly
described as follows:
BEGINNING as a point in the East line of the road as laid down on a map of said Ripley's Point. made by J.W. Reed,
April, 1887, at the Southwest corner of Lot „24 of said survey of the lots on the Easterly side of said point, and running
thence S. 88' 4W East to the share of Lake George; thence Southerh aionc the said shore of the Northeast corner of Lot
26 of said survey. thence N. 88' 407 West to the Easterly side of the said road and thence N. 1e 55' West along the
Easterly side of said road sixty (60) feet, more or less to the place of beginning. being Lot 1125 of the said survey on the
Easterly side of said point.
Being more modernly described as follows:
ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE in the Town of Queensbury, County of
Warren, State of New York lying along the easterly line of Cleverdale Road and being further bounded and described as
follows:
BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the easterly line of Cleverdale Road with the common division line of lands
now or formerly of Michael Montemarano and Linda Montemarano as conveyed in Book 1331 of Deeds at Pace 331 to
the south and the parcel of land herein being described to the north. said point located North 78 deg. 53 min. 50 sec. East.
0.6 feet from a point marked with a red capped iron rod found and North 12 deg. 48 min. 10 see. West. %00 feet from a
point marked with an iron pipe found being the south\%esterly corner of said lands of Montemarano as measured along
said easterly line. Thence from said Poinr of Beginning along said easterly line of Cleverdale Road, North 12 deg. 48 min.
10 sec. West, 60.00 feet to the point of intersection of said easterly line with the common division line of lands now or
formerly of Joan Robertson, a/k/a Joan AHR Robertson, a/k/a Joan A. Robertson as conveyed in Book 1267 of Deeds at
Page 235 to the north and the parcel of land herein being described to the south: Thence alone said common division line,
North 78 deg. 53 min. 50 sec. East. 214.60 feet to a point marked with an iron pipe found in a concrete "seawall" located
in the approximate westerly shore line of Lake George; Thence in a southerly direction along said concrete "seawall" and
along the approximate westerly shore line of Lake George, 61.1± feet to the point of intersection of said approximate
westerly shore line with the aforesaid common division line of said lands of Montemarano to the south and the parcel of
land herein being described to the north. said approximate westerly shore line having a tie line of South 21 deg. 50 min.
50 sec. East, 61.04 feet; Thence along said the common division line, South 78 deg. 53 rnin. 50 sec. West, 224.20 feet to
the point or place of beginning and containing 13,158± square feet of land to the tie line.