05 14 2024
Queensbury Planning Board Agenda
First Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 / Time 7 – 11 pm
Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road
Approval of Minutes
Dates- March 19, 2024 and March 26, 2024
Tabled Items:
Applicant(s) MARY SICARD Application Type Site Plan 78-2023
Petition of Zone Change 5-2023
Special Use Permit 5-2023
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type I (Negative Declaration 1/23/2024)
Agent(s) RU Holmes Engineering, PLLC. Lot size 8.51 acres
Location 340 and 366 Queensbury Avenue Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CLI
Tax ID No. 297.20-1-2.1 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-10-040 & 179-5-100
Cross Reference n/a Warren Co. Referral January 2024
Public Hearing January 23, 2024; April 25, 2024; May 14, 2024 Site Information Airport Area
Project Description: Applicant proposes to use a portion of an 8.51 acre parcel to continue use for a storage yard (i.e. boats and vehicles). The two
existing boat storage buildings and residence to remain unchanged. The project includes a planting plan along the front yard area. The project also
includes a zone change to add storage yard as an allowed use in the CLI zone as a site plan and special use permit to include preparing items for storage.
Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-10-040 & 179-5-100, site plan and special use permit shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) FOOTHILLS BUILDERS/MEAD’S Application Type Site Plan 69-2023
Petition of Zone Change 1-2023
Freshwater Wetlands 12-2023
Owner (s) Mead’s Nursery SEQR Type Type I (Negative Declaration 3/19/2024)
Agent(s) Studio A Lot size 10.99 acres
Location 361 Ridge Road Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CI
Tax ID No. 303.5-1-79 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-10-040, Chapter 94
Cross Reference SP 26-1990, DISC 8-2021 Warren Co. Referral December 2023
Public Hearing December 19, 2023; March 19, 2024, April 25,
2024; May 14, 2024
Site Information Wetlands
Project Description: Applicant proposes a zone change of a 10.99 acre parcel from Commercial Intensive to Moderate Density Residential. The project
includes construction of 16 buildings with 4 units each as well as community building and paths. Site Plan review pending Town Board and Planning
Board Petition of zone change review. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-10-040 and chapter 94, site plan for construction of a new multifamily
building and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Recommendations:
Applicant(s) HILLTOP CONSTRUCTION Application Type Site Plan 21-2024
Owner (s) Romeo Family Dynasty Trust SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Environmental Design Partnership, LLP. Lot size 0.3 acre
Location 282 Cleverdale Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 226.16-1-40 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 179-6-050
Cross Reference SP 5-2018, AV 6-2018, AV 26-2024 Warren Co. Referral May 2024
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, LGPC, APA
Project Description: Applicant proposes to demolish existing home and detached garage in order to construct a new home with a 1,990 sq ft footprint
and a detached 400 sq ft footprint garage. The new floor area, including the garage, will be 3,725 sq ft. Project work includes permeable paver
driveway, walkways and new stormwater management. Pursuant to chapters 179-3-040, 179-6-065 & 179-6-050, site plan for new floor area in a CEA
and hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks, floor
area, and permeability. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) KEVIN KELLY Application Type Site Plan 26-2024
Owner (s) John Kelly & Helen-Jo Kelly SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size 0.44 acre
Location 10 Serenity Lane Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 226.19-3-2 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 179-6-050
Cross Reference AV 29-2024 Warren Co. Referral May 2024
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, APA, LGPC
Project Description: Applicant proposes to demolish an existing 945 sq ft cabin to construct a new home with a 1,725 sq ft footprint and 275 sq ft of
porch/deck area. The floor area will be 4,165 sq ft. Site work includes new a septic system, stormwater management and landscaping. The driveway
begins on the existing parcel, continues through an adjoining vacant parcel and ends with this parcel at the new home. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,
179-6-065 & 179-6-050, site plan for new floor area in a CEA and new hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for lot access. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) KEVIN KELLY Application Type Site Plan 25-2024
Owner (s) John Kelly & Helen-Jo Kelly SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size 0.39 acre
Location 12 Serenity Lane Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 226.19-3-3 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 179-6-050
Cross Reference AV 28-2024 Warren Co. Referral May 2024
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, LGPC, APA
Project Description: Applicant proposes to relocate an existing 750 sq ft footprint cabin and construct a new 750 sq ft walk out basement underneath it.
The floor area will be 1,500 sq ft. Site work includes a new septic system, grading, and stormwater management. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-
065 & 179-6-050, site plan for new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval. Variance: Relief is sought for lot access and parking spaces for residential use. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
New Business:
Applicant(s) KURT KOSKINEN Application Type Site Plan 23-2024
Owner (s) Paul F Politte Trust SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Same as applicant Lot size 2.5 acres, 10.75 acres, 6.93 acres, 7.42 acres,
6.56 acres
Location 109 Buckbee Road Ward: 3 Zoning Classification: RR-5A
Tax ID No. 288.-1-87, 88, 90, 91, 92.1 Ordinance Reference 179-6-010
Cross Reference n/a Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing May 14, 2024 Site Information Slopes
Project Description: Applicant proposes a timber harvest involving 5 parcels for a portion of the existing 34.13 acres. The existing 768 sq ft home at
109 Buckbee Road, with a floor area of 1,176 sq ft, will remain unchanged. The project is for tree removal of 12 inches DBH or larger, leaving a
minimum of 60 sq ft per acre of basal area of trees as acceptable growing stock. There are three landings: One off Buckbee Road directly (east of 109
Buckbee Road) and the other two landings will be from the driveway of 109 Buckbee Road. The landings will be stoned 50 ft to minimize road
tracking. The harvest includes a mixture of white pine, hardwoods, hemlock pulp and hardwood pulp. Pursuant to chapter 179-6-010, site plan review
for extensive clearing shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) REDEEMER REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Application Type Site Plan 22-2024
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) SRA Engineers Lot size 2.81 acres
Location 548 Luzerne Road Ward: 3 Zoning Classification: MDR
Tax ID No. 308.6-1-84 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SP 58-2002, SP 50-2015 Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing May 14, 2024 Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes to construct an addition of 1,310 sq ft on an existing 2,811 sq ft building. Additionally, a new walkway,
driveway, pole light and snow removal areas are planned to be installed. The existing 1,386 sq ft building and 224 sq ft shed to remain unchanged. The
new space will be used for office spaces, classrooms, meeting space, restrooms and closets. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for an addition to
an existing building shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
New Business- Unapproved Development:
Applicant(s) DANIEL SUTPHIN/TIDAL WAVE Application Type Site Plan 27-2024
Owner (s) Suds Landlord (Multi) LLC. SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) EMC Engineering Services, Inc. Lot size 3.83 acres
Location 708 Quaker Road Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CI
Tax ID No. 303.15-1-12 Ordinance Reference 179-9-120
Cross Reference SP 51-2015, SP 68-2021, SV 0238-2016, SV 1-
2017, SV 4-2022
Warren Co. Referral May 2024
Public Hearing May 14, 2024 Site Information
Project Description: Applicant has completed a renovation of an existing car wash and requests approval of site modifications for new pole lights,
pavement not striped, increase parking spaces, and updated landscaping. The existing 6,815 sq ft car wash building and 6,736 sq ft vacuum canopy are
to remain unchanged. The 3,214 sq ft self-wash bay is proposed to be removed but the slab will remain. Pursuant to chapter 179-9-120, site plan
modification for lighting, parking, striping and landscaping shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
- Any further business which may be properly brought before the Board -