Final AV Application - 14 Sept 2024Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
General Information
Tax Parcel ID Number: ____________________
Zoning District: ____________________
Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use]:
Current Use: _________________________________________________________________
Proposed Use: ____________________________________________________________
Location of Project: _______________________________________________________________
Applicant Name: Mailing Address
Home Phone City, State, Zip
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-Mail: FAX No.
Agent’s Name: Mailing Address
Home Phone City, State, Zip
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-mail FAX No.
Owner’s Name Mailing Address
Home Phone City, State, Zip
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-mail FAX No.
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RUCINSKI HALL ARCHITECTURE
Ronald Richard Rucinski
Ethan Peter Hall
134 Dix Avenue
Glens Falls NY 12801
Voice 518 741-0268
Fax 518 741-0274
Email ephall@rha-pc.com
Project Narrative – Replacement of Seasonal Camp with Year Round Residence –
Patten Property Development – 96 Hall Road – Glen Lake
At the above referenced project location, the Owner, Chris Patten – Patten Property Development has
removed the existing seasonal camp that was in a state of disrepair and is proposing to replace it with
a new building that can be utilized as a year round residence.
To that end we have designed a new single family residence with a finished basement that has been
cut into the existing grade, due to the low elevation of the lot the basement slab elevation has been
raised so that the finished area is above the flood level of Glen Lake which pushes the overall height
over the 28’-0” allowed when taken from existing lowest grade elevation. Grading around the building
will be done so that the final ridge line of the proposed structure remains below the 28’-0” maximum
allowed height. The garage would be attached to the residence on the main level with a finished
space above the garage. The overall height of the garage above existing grade at the rear of the
building as shown is below the 28’-0” allowed height. The 3rd garage bay on the lower level of the
residence will be utilized for the storage of the Owner’s seaplane an ICON A5 – Light sport aircraft
which can be stored inside a normal garage bay. EZ Roll grass paver block (brochure included) will
be utilized to allow the aircraft to be moved from the water to the storage area. This ultimately
appears as though the entire area is grass not paved area and the make-up of the system is highly
permeable when compared to standard grass blocks.
The residence has been designed to be as low profile as possible to keep the overall height upon
completion to be below the 28’ maximum height. The current lot is not accessible from Hall Road and
must be accessed via an easement across the adjoining property owner. The adjoining lot also
owned by Mr. Patten will be combined into the existing lot which will increase the overall lot size from
12,690 SF (0.29 acre) to a total of 33,321 SF (0.76 acre). This will provide frontage for the property
and allow access to the property directly from Hall Road which would allow for the abandonment of
the easement with the adjoining property owner. This combination of lots also allows for a compliant
sewage disposal system to be installed on the property as well as the increase of the total acreage
will mean that the new home will be compliant with the allowed floor area ratio. Landscaping along
the shoreline and along Hall Road and the shared access drive that currently exists for the adjoining
property owners would be enhanced and upgraded as indicated on the site plans. Storm water
management would be provided where none currently exists and the building will be moved back from
the shoreline and will actually be further back from the lake than either of the adjoining properties are
currently. All lighting would be either recessed under canopy or down cast cut-off fixtures.
Overall the proposed project will increase the aesthetic of the shoreline and will provide protections for
the lake quality that were not present with the previous residence on the property.
Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
Site Development Data
Area / Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed
Addition sq. ft.
Total sq. ft.
A. Building footprint
B. Detached Garage
C. Accessory Structure(s)
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area
E. Porches / Decks
F. Other
G. Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F]
H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre]
I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H]
Setback Requirements
Area
Required Existing Proposed
Front Yard [1]
Front Yard [2]
Shoreline
Side Yard [1]
Side Yard [2]
Rear Yard [1]
Rear Yard [2]
Travel Corridor
Height [maximum]
Permeability
Number of parking spaces
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
Additional Project Information
1. Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? _______________
2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): _________________________
3. Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit
Program? __ Yes / __ No
4. Estimated project duration: Start Date: __________ End Date: __________
5. Estimated total cost of project: _______________
6. Total area of land disturbance for project: _______________
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 / CI 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 ___________________________ sq. ft.
Existing Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft. [see above definition]
Proposed Additional Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft.
Proposed Total Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft.
Total Allowable Floor Area ___________________________ (Area x _____) [see above table]
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Requesting relief from SECTION: ________________________________
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 ______________________
The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them; use additional sheets if
needed.
1. 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?
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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?
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3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial?
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4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district?
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5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created?
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
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
3 North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale [minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet ]
4 Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary
5 Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions
6 Site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing &
proposed
7 Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing & proposed
8 Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures
B. Water & Sewer Shown on Sheet #
1 Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of
bedrooms proposed
2 Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or
proposed on-site water supply and septic
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
5 Percolation test location and results
C. Parking / Permeable Areas Shown on Sheet #
1 Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing &
proposed
2 No. of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing
material [e.g., gravel, paved]
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
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.
4 Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial
activities: existing & proposed
5 Signage: Location, size, type, design and setback: existing & proposed
6 Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference
specific items
7 Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater
Management, Grading & Lighting Plans
8 Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record
of application for all necessary permits
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Area Variance Pre-Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040
1. Applicant Name: __________________________________________________
2. Tax Map ID ________________Location:_______________________
3. Zoning Classification __________
4. Reason for Review: __________________________________________________________
5. Zoning Section #: ________________________
6. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes: Provided Outstanding; Please provide by
Deed ____ _____________
General Information complete ____ _____________
Site Development Data Complete ____ _____________
Setback Requirements Complete ____ _____________
Additional Project Information Complete ____ _____________
FAR addressed ____ _____________
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance ____ _____________
Checklist items addressed ____ _____________
Environmental Form completed ____ _____________
Signature Page completed ____ _____________
Staff Representative: ________________________________
Applicant / Agent: ________________________________ Date: ___________
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Patten Property Development- house on lake
289.11-1-23 96 Hall Road - Glen Lake
WR 0.29ac
Construction of a new home 2,537 sf with 47 sf of porch/deck area with floor area of 5,165 sf existing home has been demolished. Project includes a lot line
adjustment to increase the lot size from 12690 sf to 18200 sf . Site work includes new septic, well, landscaping, stormwater and other associated lot disturbance.
179-3-040 Dimensional
x
x
x
x
X
NA
x
AV9-2010, SP14-2010
lighting, waivers
residential project Type II, no eaf required
x
Laura Moore via meeting 12/19/2023
Ethan Hall via meeting 12/19/2023 provided hard copies 01/30/2024
The applicant proposes to construct a new home of 2,537 sf footprint with 47 sf porch/deck area with a floor area of 5,165
sf. The existing home has been demolished and there are other items to be demolished as well. The project includes a lot
line adjustment to increase the lots size from 12,690 sf to 18,200 sf. The lot line adjustment allows for direct access to
Hall Road from the lot previous access was through adjoining lot. The site work includes new septic, well, landscaping,
stormwater and other associated lot disturbance. The project includes a new dock system along Glen Lake. Site Plan
review for hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline and new floor area. Area Variance for permeability where 67.80%
is proposed and 75% is required, shoreline setback where 37 ft 1 inch is proposed and 50 ft is required, height relief where
29 ft 6 inches is proposed and the max allowed is 28 ft, floor area relief where 5,165 sf is proposed and the max allowed is
4,004 sf, minimum road frontage where 45 ft is proposed and 150 ft is required, dock setback 20 ft is required - update
needed for proposed. Relief is also needed for the garages - three separate areas are proposed for vehicle storage - one
being a plan. Possible relief for building setback - need to show location of Kruger building footprint/deck average
setback to shoreline for buildings on either side and for building height scale indicates greater than 29 ft 6 inches.
Items Reviewed - hard copy of site drawings, site plan application, area variance application, previous application for area
variance and site plan AV9-2010, SP14-2010.
Items to be updated
1) correct street address - RPS has 96 Hall Road, Demo permit is on 96 Hall Rd (94 is under Jameson Ownership)
2) page 2 site data height - sheet A4 Conceptual Elevations confirm heights scale doesn't match height.
3) page 3 update previous applications add AV 9-2010 and SP 14-2010 -never constructed
4) page 5 Checklist - lighting information and list of waivers, Stamped survey will need to be provided, lot size will need
to be updated with existing and proposed.
5) Short EAF is not necessary - project as proposed is residential
6) signatures needed
7) updated plans needed for second review
8) Craig to review variance for Denial Letter