10 15 2024
Queensbury Planning Board Agenda
First Regular Meeting: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 / Time 7 – 11 pm
Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road
Approval of Minutes
Dates- July 17, 2024 and July 23, 2024
Administrative Items:
Site Plan 66-2023 Jeremy Eanes/Walmart- Request for a one year extension
Site Plan 51-2021 Brett & Pamela West (Main House)- Request for a one year extension
Subdivision (P) 1-2024 David Howard- Table to November 19, 2024
Site Plan PZ 230-2016 Legacy Land Holdings/Habitat for Humanity- Request for a one year extension
Tabled Items
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; June 20, 2024; October 15,
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) LOWE’S HOME CENTERS, LLC. Application Type Site Plan 59-2024
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) Petrillo Architects Lot size 24.13 acres
Location 251 Quaker Road Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CI
Tax ID No. 296.20-1-50.1 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-9-120
Cross Reference SP 29-1997; SP (M) 29-1997; SUB 11-1998; AV
52-2024
Warren Co. Referral October 2024
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Wetlands
Project Description: Applicant proposes to modify an approved plan and request to maintain outdoor storage areas. The storage area along the Northern
property line along the edge of the pavement noted as permanent storage and runs West to East. The three trailer pods on the North side of the building
and a recycling trailer on the East side will also remain. The West side of the building contains permanent storage of bagged goods in the existing
parking and an area for permanent storage of sheds. The building’s South side parking area will use 6 rows for seasonal storage from March 1 through
September 1 and a permanent storage area for utility trailers. The parking area has spaces for pro-parking, veteran’s reserved spaces and curbside
pickup. Parking has been reduced from 623 spaces to 352 spaces. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9-120, site plan modification of an approved
plan for outdoor storage conditions shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for parking. Planning Board
shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) TAMARA SUTPHIN/384 RIDGE, LLC. Application Type Site Plan 63-2024
Owner (s) 384 Ridge, LLC. SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot size 0.23 acre
Location 384 Ridge Road Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: MDR
Tax ID No. 297.17-1-47 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference AV 83-1992; UV 77-1992; AV 8-2011; AV 59-
2024
Warren Co. Referral October 2024
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes to replace a 941 sq ft leaking flat roof with a peaked roof. The existing building is about 12 ft in height and the
peak of the new roof is about 20 ft. The existing roof will be removed, the new roof and trusses will be placed on top, and the siding will be vinyl shake.
Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new façade on an existing building 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) JENNIFER & DAVID LUCE Application Type Site Plan 64-2024
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) SD Atelier Architects Lot size 0.22 acre
Location 91 Rockhurst Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 227.13-2-37 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 179-6-050
Cross Reference AV 41-02, SP 14-2002, SP 72-2017, AV 60-2024 Warren Co. Referral October 2024
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, APA, LGPC
Project Description: Applicant proposes alterations to an existing home by removing current deck, installing a larger one, and using a portion of the
space underneath it as storage. The proposed deck will be 339.19 sq ft with 107 sq ft for the portion for storage. The project also includes adding a new
gable roofline near the center of the home, which will alter the appearance from the shoreline and road. Pursuant to chapters 179-3-040, 179-6-065 &
179-6-050, site plan for hard surfacing within 50 feet of the shoreline and new floor area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks, permeability, and floor area. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
New Business:
Applicant(s) BHOMESHWARIE KEMRAJ Application Type Site Plan 60-2024
Freshwater Wetlands 3-2024
Owner (s) Bhomeshwarie Kemraj & Guyadat Kemraj SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) ABD Engineers Lot size 6.22 acres
Location 1747 Bay Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: LC-10A & RR-5A
Tax ID No. 252.-1-41 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 147, 179-6-065, Chapter 94
Cross Reference SUB 8-1993 Warren Co. Referral October 2024
Public Hearing October 15, 2024 Site Information CEA, Wetlands, LGPC
Project Description: Applicant proposes construction of a new single-family home with a 2,379 sq ft footprint. The project work includes 0.98 acre of
disturbance. The new 425 ft long driveway will be at 10% slopes. The new home will be built within 50 ft of 15% slopes, is located in the Critical
Environment Area and will include site work within 100 feet of wetland (stream). Pursuant to Chapters 179-3-040, 147, 179-6-065 & Chapter 94, site
plan for new floor area in a CEA, work within 100 ft of wetlands and 50 ft of 15% slopes, and stormwater permit shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval.
Applicant(s) RANDY GROSS Application Type Site Plan 62-2024
Owner (s) New Beginnings Community Church, Inc. SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size 15.29 acres
Location 487 Dix Avenue Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CM
Tax ID No. 303.16-1-33 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SP 19-2005; SP 10-08; SP 25-2009; SP 21-2010;
SP 17-2011; SP 6-2019
Warren Co. Referral October 2024
Public Hearing October 15, 2024 Site Information
Project Description: Applicant requests approval of the placement of an outdoor woodfire pizza oven covered by an 8 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft high post beam
frame and adding a 25 ft x 45 ft custom patio frame awning cover. The project also includes erecting a metal frame for a 20 ft x 45 ft awning cover for a
seasonal outdoor dining enclosure and installation of a 9 ft by 7 ft walk in cooler. There is an existing 1,100 sq ft home and 408 sq ft garage that will
remain unchanged. The site also has a 9,600 sq ft building used for religious services with a 1,100 sq ft portion containing an existing dining operation
with a kitchen an indoor seating. During the seasonal seating the outdoor seating would be limited to 27 seats and indoor seating totaling 18 and the
maximum would not exceed 45. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for site work, adding outdoor seating and accessory structures shall be subject
to Planning Board review and approval.
- Any further business which may be properly brought before the Board -