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05 14 2024 Revised May 9 Queensbury Planning Board Agenda First Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 / Time 7 – 11 pm Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road REVISED 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 Unlisted (Reaffirm SEQR) 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 -