07 16 2024
Queensbury Planning Board Agenda
First Regular Meeting: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 / Time 7 – 11 pm
Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road
Approval of Minutes
Dates- May 14, 2024, May 16, 2024 and May 23, 2024
Tabled Items:
Applicant(s) PATTEN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, LLC Application Type Site Plan 11-2024
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Rucinski Hall Architecture Lot size 0.3 acre
Location 96 Hall Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 289.11-1-23 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-050, 179-6-065
Cross Reference AV 9-2010, SP 14-2010, AV 15-2024 Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, Glen Lake
Project Description: (Revised) Applicant proposes to construct a new 2,482 sq ft footprint home with 47 sq ft porch/deck area and a 4,639 sq ft floor
area. The existing home has been demolished. The project includes a lot line adjustment which would increase the lot size from 12,690 sq ft to 18, 200
sq ft. The adjustment allows for direct access to Hall Road. Site work includes new septic system, well, landscaping, stormwater and other associated
site disturbance. The project will also include a new dock on Glen Lake. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-050, site plan for new floor area and
hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks,
permeability, height, floor area, road frontage and number of garages. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) PATTEN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, LLC Application Type Site Plan 12-2024
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Rucinski Hall Architecture Lot size 0.47 acre
Location Barber Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 289.11-1-59.312 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065
Cross Reference AV 14-2024 Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, Glen Lake, Slopes
Project Description: (Revised) Applicant proposes a home with a footprint of 641 sq ft, 299 sq ft porch/deck area and 1,351 sq ft floor area. The project
includes a lot line adjustment, decreasing the size from 0.47 acre to 0.33 acre. Site work includes new septic, well, landscaping, stormwater and other
associated site disturbance. Pursuant to chapter 179-6-060, site plan for project within 50 ft of 15% slopes shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval. Variance: Relief is sought for permeability, lot size, setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
Recommendations- Unapproved Development:
Applicant(s) STEPHEN HARADEN Application Type Site Plan 36-2024
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C. Lot size 0.36 acre
Location 334 Cleverdale Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 226.12-1-74 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-050, 179-6-065
Cross Reference AV 13-2021, SP 11-2021, AV 36-2024 Warren Co. Referral July 2024
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information APA, LGPC, CEA
Project Description: Applicant requests as built conditions for a 2021 project for a new 3 bedroom home with associated site work. The home has a
footprint of 2,751 sq ft with 232 sq ft of porch/deck area. The as-built conditions include hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline and other hard
surfacing. The hard surfacing includes a slate paver patio, other patio areas, and increased driveway area. In addition, the house and rain garden have
been relocated. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-050 & 179-6-065, site plan for hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline and request for as-built
conditions shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is requested for permeability, floor area and setbacks. Planning
Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Recommendations:
Applicant(s) CHRISTOPHER LEONKA Application Type Subdivision Modification 6-2024
Owner (s) Christopher Leonka & Michele Leonka SEQR Type Unlisted (Reaffirm SEQR)
Agent(s) n/a Lot size 0.55 acre
Location 29 Charlton Lane Ward: 3 Zoning Classification: MDR
Tax ID No. 308.6-2-7 Ordinance Reference 183
Cross Reference SUB 14-2005, AV 42-2024 Warren Co. Referral n/a for subdivision
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Luzerne Road Subdivision
Project Description: Applicant proposes construction of a 384 sq ft garage in addition to an existing 1,926 sq ft home and 732 sq ft garage area included
in the house footprint. The parcel is part of a previously approved subdivision that stipulated a no-cut buffer zone of 20 ft for the West and South
property lines. Pursuant to chapter 183, modification of a subdivision for work in the no cut buffer zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval. Variance: Relief is sought for garage size and number of bays. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
Applicant(s) DANIEL ZOTTO/CARRIE HEDDERMAN Application Type Site Plan 29-2024
Owner (s) Daniel Zotto & Carrie Hedderman SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot size 0.28 acre
Location 306 Glen Lake Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 289.9-1-86 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-4-080, 179-13-010
Cross Reference SP 42-2022, AV 30-2022, AV 32-2024 Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Glen Lake, CEA
Project Description: Applicant proposes a 400 sq ft deck addition to an existing home. The home is 828 sq ft with a floor area of 1,356 sq ft and will
remain unchanged. The deck will be located facing the shoreline. The area underneath the deck will be gravel and filter fabric. The deck will be 12
inches high and have one step to the ground level. No other site changes are proposed. Previous 2022 approval has expired. Pursuant to chapters 179-3-
040, 179-4-080 & 179-13-010, site plan for new hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline and expansion of a non-conforming structure shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) RONALD & JILL BARTON Application Type Site Plan 38-2024
Owner (s) Same as applicants SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size 0.25 acre
Location 74 Bay Parkway Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 226.15-1-23 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065
Cross Reference AV 36-1989, AV 37-1989, SP 19-89, AV 16-1992,
SP 11-92, SP 1-2004, AV 38-2024
Warren Co. Referral July 2024
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, LGPC, APA
Project Description: Applicant proposes a renovation of an existing 1,155 sq ft home with 625 sq ft of porch/deck area. The project includes removal of
an upper level; open deck and enclosed porch to construct a new 185 sq ft footprint first floor and basement addition and a new upper-level deck/terrace
area. The existing floor area is 4,150 sq ft with a new total floor area of 4,240 sq ft proposed. Site work includes stormwater management and shoreline
plantings. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-065, 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 and floor area. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation
the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) DAVE & SHANNAN CARROLL Application Type Site Plan 37-2024
Owner (s) Same as applicants SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Flynn Design Studio Lot size 0.6 acre
Location 21 Heron Hollow Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 227.17-1-5 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065
Cross Reference SP 55-89, AV 37-2024 Warren Co. Referral July 2024
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, APA, LGPC
Project Description: Applicant proposes several alterations to an existing home including removal of existing floor area, interior alterations,
construction of a new 115 sq ft dormer over the garage and an 85 sq ft second story addition over the porch. Exterior alterations include replacing some
windows and doors and relocating others. There will also be some work on the roofline near the shore. Total floor area is being reduced by 149 sq ft
with altered interior location. The number of bedrooms remains the same. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-065, site plan for new floor area in a
CEA and hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline is subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks and
floor area. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) MORGAN GAZETOS Application Type Site Plan 42-2024
Owner (s) Gregory R Francis Trustee Sr. SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot size 0.92 acre
Location 2930 Route 9L Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 239.20-1-19 Ordinance Reference 179-5-020, 179-6-065
Cross Reference AV 85-2014, SP 72-2014, AV 25-2022, SP 35-
2022, AV 40-2024
Warren Co. Referral July 2024
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, APA, LGPC
Project Description: Applicant proposes to construct a 16 ft x 20 ft garage with storage above and electricity for lighting. Project work will be near and
on the existing driveway. Project work includes electricity for lighting. The existing 1,306 sq ft home and 1,262 sq ft deck/porch area will remain
unchanged. The site work is only at the location of the garage with no changes to site or shoreline. Pursuant to chapter 179-5-020 & 179-6-065, site plan
for new floor area in a CEA and construction of a garage shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for height.
Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
New Business:
Applicant(s) BENJAMIN KATZ & ERIN BARTON Application Type Site Plan 39-2024
Owner (s) Benjamin Katz SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Rucinski Hall Architecture Lot size 7.18 acres
Location 12 Buckbee Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: RR-5A
Tax ID No. 288.-1-86.22 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SUB 4-2015 Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing July 16, 2024 Site Information Steep Slopes
Project Description: Applicant proposes to construct a 3 bedroom home with a 2,463 sq ft footprint that includes a lower level, main level and upper
level floor plan. The project was part of an approved two lot subdivision, each requiring site plan review. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for
new construction in an RR-5A zone shall be subject to Planning Bord review and approval.
Applicant(s) WISH HEALTH, INC/MOVERE, LLC. Application Type Site Plan 44-2024
Owner (s) York Liability Co. US Auto Group LLC, A New SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Rucinski Hall Architecture Lot size 0.54 acre
Location 410 Dix Avenue Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CM
Tax ID No. 303.20-1-5, 303.20-1-4 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-9-120
Cross Reference UV 76-1990, SP 49-97, SP 43-2022 Warren Co. Referral July 2024
Public Hearing July 16, 2023 Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes to reuse an existing 2,800 sq ft building and site to operate two businesses. The first will be a medical
transportation service with an existing fleet of 12 vehicles. The second business operation converts standard vehicles into accessible vehicles. Plans
indicate office and workshop areas. Plans also show using the existing snow storage area and hedge row and adding crab apple trees. There are no
proposed changes to the existing wall mounted downcast light fixtures. Pursuant to chapters 179-3-040 & 179-9-120, site plan per requirements of the
approval resolution for site plan 43-2022 shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) BBL MANAGEMENT, LLC. Application Type Site Plan 40-2024
Owner (s) BBL Tribune, LLC. SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Jamie Margelot Lot size 6.18 acres
Location 40 Media Drive Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: MS
Tax ID No. 309.10-1-82.1 Ordinance Reference 179-9-020, 179-3-040
Cross Reference SP 18-2007SP 37-2021 Warren Co. Referral July 2024
Public Hearing July 16, 2024 Site Information Main Street Area
Project Description: Applicant proposes to increase the number of tenants in a 33, 000 sq ft building from four to ten. The six additional tenant spaces
will be located on the second floor and be divided into the following spaces: 4,281 sq ft, 4,310 sq ft, 5,652 sq ft, 4,259 sq ft, 4,714 sq ft, and 4,263 sq ft.
The first floor that has four existing tenants, the existing building and current parking arrangements all will remain unchanged. There is an existing
monument sign that allows for tenant panels to be installed. There are no changes to the site’s lighting, landscaping or stormwater management.
Pursuant to chapter 179-9-020 & 179-3-040, site plan for adding additional tenants shall be subject to site plan review and approval.
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