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RESOLUTION APPROVING RUTH FRIEDLANDER AND
TERRY HOLOHAN'S APPLICATION FOR
SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL VARIANCES
RESOLUTION NO.: 12024
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, Ruth Friedlander and Terry Holohan (Applicants) filed an application for
variances from provisions of the Town of Queensbury On-Site Sewage Disposal Ordinance,
Chapter 136, §136-11 which requires applicants to obtain a variance for a holding tank system, as
the Applicants wish to replace the existing wastewater septic system by installing a 3,000 gallon
capacity holding tank, which meets the holding tank capacity required, on property located at 329
Cleverdale Road in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Applicants also applied for additional variances from Chapter 136 to allow
placement of such holding tank:
1. 7' from the rear property line in lieu of the required 10' setback; and
2. 9.7' from the front 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, June 3rd, 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
Applicants; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Local Board of Health hereby approves the application of Ruth
Friedlander and Terry Holohan for variances from the Sewage Disposal Ordinance to allow
installation of a 3,000 gallon capacity holding tank, which meets the holding tank capacity required,
as a replacement wastewater septic system on property located at 329 Cleverdale Road in the Town
of Queensbury (Tax Map No: 226.12-1-40),with placement of such holding tank to be located:
1. 7' from the rear property line in lieu of the required 10' setback; and
2. 9.7' from the front property line in lieu of the required 10' setback;
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 review by the Adirondack Park
Agency during such period.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of June, 2024,by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
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SEPTIC VARIANCE Office Use Only
Permit#:
APPLICATION Permit Fee:$
Town of C rrcnshury
Invoice#:
742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804
P:518-761-8256 www.queensbury.net Approvals:
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Submittal: 1 (one) original &8 copies of the completed application packages
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY OR TYPE, PLEASE INCLUDE AN ''Air RECEIVED
. MAY 15 2024 NJ
Section 1: QUEENSBURY
CLERK'S OFFICE dr4'
Contact ets. `o
Ruth Friedlander/Terry Holohan Joseph J.Blanchine,P.E.,ABD En "&:ate,CLEF
Property Owner(s): Owner's Agent:
Address: 200 Sophie Lane Address: 411 Union Street
Altamont, NY 12009 Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone#: 518-928-9338 Phone#: 518-377-0315
Email: terrenceholohan@gmail.com Email: joe@abdeng.com
Section 2:
Site Information:
Site Address: 329 Cleverdale Road, Queensbury Tax ID#: 226.12-1-40
Directions to Site: From Queensbury Town Hall, Bay Road to NY-9L South, left onto Cleverdale Road
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? ❑■Yes 111 No If NO, please explain: All potable water supplies of Applicant's&neighbor's properties have been verified.
Section 6:
Is the proposed system to be installed under a parking area? ❑Yes 111 No
Section 7:
Section of the Sanitary Sewage Ordinance from which you are seeking the variance (i.e. leaching system will be 89 ft.
from well in lieu of required 100 ft.):V-1/Section 136-11 Holding Tank to be installed In lieu of a
Septic Variance Application compliant septic system due to the size of the property. V-2 Holding Tank to be installed 7'from Revised December 2021
the rear property line in lieu of the required 10'. V-3 Holding Tank to be installed 9.7'from front
porperty line in lieu of the required 10'.
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List 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 Name SErgay Shishik, Ill, Holly Shishik
Address 6 Westminster Drive, Greenfield Center, NY 12833
Tax Map ID 226.12-1-38
South Name Sarah Wheeler
Address 12 Bogart Court, Queensbury, NY 12804
Tax Map ID 226.12-1-37
East Name William B. Kimmons Revocable Trust
Address 55 Columbia Road, Rockville Center, NY 11570
Tax Map ID 226.12-1-21
West Name John R. Blinstrub
Address PO Box 71, Cleverdale, NY 12820-0071
Tax Map ID 226.12-1-41 & 42
Section 9:
OWNER STATEMENT
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.329 Cleverdale Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Owner—Print Name: Terry Holohan / "'-c rt�' • �cv�� /
Owner—Signature: Ruth Friedlander�i�ut ' e ct�.«L'� Date: 5/0 6i/a
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NEIGHBOR OR TENANT RELEASE STATEMENT(if applicable) N/A
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.
Neighbor/Tenant—Print Name:
Neighbor/Tenant-Signature: Date:
Septic Variance Application Revised December 2021
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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. Lot dimensions
b. North arrow and scale: 1 inch=40 feet
c. Location & dimensions of existing and proposed buildings, showing setback distances and
uses
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
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: Terry Holohan Ruth Friedlander
Designates: Joseph J. Bianchine, P.E. as agent regarding the Septic Variance for
Site Address: 329 Cleverdale Road, Queensbury
Tax Map#: 226.12-1-40
Engineering 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.
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 Town 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 applicant'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.
I,the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand the instructions for submission; agree to the
submission requirements and completed checklist:
OWNER—PRINT NAME: Terry Holohan
OWNER—SIGNATURE: Ruth Friedlander yt , diuec� c DATEN+n1 (�z oz-'1
AGENT—PRINT NAME Joseph J. i .ne, P.E., ABD Engineers & Surveyors, LLP
AGENT—SIGNATURE: DATE: (/ 9/24-
Septic Variance Application Revised December 2021
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GRADE TO DIVERT 1/4"/0FT SLOPE
SURFACE WATER
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HOUSE SEWER
LOCK JOINT FLEXIBLE
MANHOLE SLEEVE OR
EQUIVALENT
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1. ONE INLET KNOCKOUT. PLUG ALL OTHER KNOCKOUTS.
2. SPECIAL BUM REQUIRED FOR POTABLE WATER.
HOLDING TANK DETAIL
NO SCALE
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3,000 GAL. HOLDING TANK
FORT MILLER OR EQUAL
SCALE: 1"=20'
BUOYANCE CALCULATION W/ GROUND WATER AT SURFACE do TANK 7.5' TO BOTTOM
TANK WEIGHT = 41,800#
SOIL 8' X 17 X 2' X 110# = 29,920#}71,720# DOWN
INLET BAFFLE DISPLACEMENT = 8 X 17 X 5.5 = 748 CF X 62.42 = 46,690# UP
TYPICAL
INLET
4' - 3"
INLET W/ BAFFLE. PLUG
ALL OTHER HOLES
HIGH GROUNDWATER ® APPROX. 6' BELOW SURFACE
BASED ON 1' OF WATER IN BASEMENT
1. THE HOLDING TANK SHALL BE A WATERTIGHT PRECAST CONCRETE
SEPTIC TANK, WITHOUT OUTLETS, WITH A WATERTIGHT SEALANT MATERIAL
FOR JOINTS BELOW THE MAXIMUM WATER LEVEL. THE TANK SHALL ALSO
BE EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-PHASE ALARM SYSTEM. REFER TO FIGURES 2
AND 3 FOR THE DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED
2. THE HOLDING TANK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR A PUMPING VEHICLE.
EVIDENCE OF AGREEMENT WITH A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL HAULER FOR
PUMP OUT AND DISPOSAL IS NECESSARY PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF
INSTALLATION
3. THE ALARM SYSTEM SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS IS AS FOLLOWS: WHEN
THE LEVEL OF THE HOLDING TANK REACHES 50% OF THE USABLE LEVEL
IN THE TANK, THE YELLOW LIGHT WILL INDICATE "TANK HIGH LEVEL."
WHEN THE LEVEL OF THE HOLDING TANK REACHES 100% OF THE USABLE
LEVEL IN THE TANK, THE BUZZER WILL SOUND, THE RED LIGHT WILL
FLASH TO INDICATE "TANK SHUTOFF LEVEL," AND THE SOLENOID VALVE
IN THE MAIN WATER LINE WILL ENERGIZE AND CLOSE TO PREVENT ANY
MORE WATER FROM ENTERING THE RESIDENCE. THE PUSHBUTTON WILL BE
USED TO SILENCE THE BUZZER. THE SYSTEM WILL RESET AFTER THE
HOLDING TANK IS PUMPED DOWN TO BELOW THE ACTUATION LEVEL OF
THE LEVEL SWITCHES.
4. FLOAT SWITCHES SHALL BE DIRECT ACTING, NORMALLY OPEN,
SUSPENDED, WITH BUILT-IN WEIGHT WHICH ACTUATES WHEN THE
LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE FLOAT IS HORIZONTAL AND DEACTUATES
WHEN THE LIQUID LEVEL FALLS ONE INCH BELOW THE ACTUATION LEVEL.
THE FLOAT SWITCH SHALL OPERATE AT 120 VOLTS ALTERNATING
CURRENT WITH A PILOT DUTY OF 4.5 AMPERES MINIMUM. THE CONTACT
SHALL BE NORMALLY OPEN, I.E., IT SHALL CLOSE WHEN THE FLOAT RISES
ABOVE THE ACTUATION LEVEL. THE FLOAT SHALL BE
CHEMICAL -RESISTANT POLYPROPYLENE CASING WITH A FIRMLY BONDED
ELECTRICAL CABLE PROTRUDING. ONE END OF THE CABLE SHALL BE
PERMANENTLY CONNECTED TO THE ENCLOSED MERCURY SWITCH, AND THE
ENTIRE ASSEMBLY ENCAPSULATED TO FORM A COMPLETELY WATERTIGHT
AND IMPACT -RESISTANT UNIT, GOULD TYPE A2-3 OR EQUIVALENT.
5. THE FLOAT SWITCH HARING SHALL BE TERMINATED IN A NEMA 4X
JUNCTION BOX MOUNTED INSIDE THE HOLDING TANK. ALL WIRING FROM
THE FLOAT SWITCH JUNCTION BOX TO THE LEVEL ALARM SYSTEM PANEL
SHALL BE INSTALLED UNDERGROUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST
EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ALL STATE AND LOCAL
CODES. WIRING SHALL BE 3#12AWG, TYPE THW OR THWN, CONDUCTORS IN
A ONE HALF -INCH PVC CONDUIT. ONE LEVEL SWITCH SHALL BE
ACTUATED WHEN THE TANK IS AT 50% OF THE USABLE CAPACITY TO
INDICATE A HIGH LEVEL. THE SECOND LEVEL SWITCH SHALL BE ACTUATED
WHEN THE TANK IS AT 10OX OF THE USABLE CAPACITY TO -INDICATE A
SHUT OFF LEVEL.
6. THE CONTROL RELAYS SHALL BE GENERAL PURPOSE, 120 VOLTS
ALTERNATING CURRENT, WITH CONTACTS RATED FOR FIVE AMPERES
CONTINUOUS. THE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTACTS SHALL BE AS
SHOWN, SQUARE "D" 8501, TYPE RS-14, OR EQUIVALENT. A RELAY
SOCKET TO MATCH THE CONTROL RELAY FURNISHED SHALL BE PROVIDED.
7. THE ALARM LIGHTS SHALL BE 120 VOLTS ALTERNATING CURRENT
PILOT LIGHTS WITH A DOMED PLASTIC LENS. THE "TANK HIGH LEVEL"
LIGHT LENS SHALL BE YELLOW, SQUARE "D" KP1Y9 TYPE K OR
EQUIVALENT. THE "TANK SHUTOFF LEVEL" LIGHT SHALL BE SUPPLIED WITH
A FLASHER AND A RED LENS, SQUARE "D" KPF1R9 TYPE K OR
EQUIVALENT.
8. THE BUZZER SHALL BE 120 VOLTS ALTERNATING CURRENT, HEAVY
DUTY, ADJUSTABLE VOLUME EDWARDS ADAPTABUZZER, TYPE 340A-N5
OR EQUIVALENT.
9. A NORMALLY OPEN, 120 VOLTS ALTERNATING CURRENT,
NONILLUMINATED PUSHBUTTON SHALL BE PROVIDED. THE PUSHBUTTON
SHALL HAVE A FULL GUARD. SQUARE "D" KR1UH5 TYPE K OR
EQUIVALENT.
10. THE RELAYS AND RELAY SOCKETS SHALL BE MOUNTED IN A GENERAL
PURPOSE NEMA 1 ENCLOSURE. THE ALARM LIGHTS, BUZZER AND THE
BUZZER SILENCE PUSHBUTTON SHALL EE MOUNTED ON THE FRONT OF
THE ENCLOSURE. ALL NECESSARY MATERIALS SHALL BE PROVIDED, I.E.,
TERMINAL BLOCKS, CONNECTORS, ETC., TO MOUNT AND CONNECT ALL
DEVICES. THIS ENCLOSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A NAMEPLATE WITH
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION "HOLDING TANK LEVEL ALARM SYSTEM."
PLASTIC LAMINATED NAMEPLATES, WHITE THROUGH TO BLACK CORE,
SHALL BE PROVIDED OVER EACH DEVICE. THE NAMEPLATE DESCRIPTION
SHALL BE AS INDICATED ON THE SCHEMATIC. ALL WIRING IN THE
HOLDING TANK LEVEL ALARM SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL SHALL BE
INSTALLED IN A NEAT AND WORKMANLIKE MANNER. A COPY OF THE
SCHEMATIC AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION SHALL REMAIN WITH CONTROL
PANEL. THE ENCLOSURE SHALL BE MOUNTED IN A SUITABLE LOCATION IN
THE RESIDENCE.
11. THE SOLENOID VALVE SHALL BE A NORMALLY OPEN
(ENERGIZE -TO -CLOSE) VALVE, 120 VOLTS ALTERNATING CURRENT AND
SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE RESIDENCE INCOMING MAIN WATER LINE. THE
SIZE OF THE VALVE ORIFICE SHALL CORRESPOND WITH THE PIPE
DIAMETER OF THE WATERLINE. WIRING TO THE SOLENOID SHALL BE SIZED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC
CODE.
12. ALL HOLDING TANKS MUST BE INSTALLED BELOW FINISHED GRADE OF
THE SITE WITHIN A FIFTY -FOOT RADIUS OF THE INSTALLATION. THIS
SECTION IS INTENDED TO PREVENT THE OCCURRENCE OF MOUNDING IN
THE AREA OF THE TANK.
OWNER/APPLICANT:
TERRANCE HOLOHAN
RUTH FRIEDLANDER
200 SOPHIE LN
ALTAMONT NY 12009
TAX MAP #: 226.12-1-40
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NOTES:
1. BASE MAPPING PREPARED FROM WARREN COUNTY GIS MAPPING.
2. THE PLANS SHOW SOME KNOWN STRUCTURE, ABOVEGROUND STRUCTURES
AND/OR UTILITIES BELIEVED TO EXIST IN THE WORKING AREA. EXACT
LOCATION OF WHICH MAY VARY FROM THE LOCATIONS INDICATED. IN
PARTICULAR, THE CONTRACTOR IS WARNED THAT THE EXACT OR EVEN
APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF SUCH PIPE LINES, SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES
AND/OR UTILITIES IN THE ARE MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM THAT SHOWN OR
MAY NOT BE SHOWN AND IT SHALL BE HIS RESPONSIBILITY TO PROCEED
WITH GREAT CARE IN EXECUTING ANY WORK. 48 HOURS BEFORE YOU
DIG, DRILL OR BLAST, CALL U.F.P.O. (1-800-962-7962). TOLL FREE.
HOLDING TANK PLAN
329 CLEVERDALE ROAD
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY I COUNTY OF WARREN
STATE OF NEW YORK
ENGINEERS
SURVEYORS
411 Union Street Schenectady, N.Y. 12305
518-377-0315 Fox.518-377-0379
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