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10-22-2024 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) Q UEENSBUR YPTANNING BOARD MEETING SECOND REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 221' 2024 INDEX Site Plan No. 72-2022 Mark Prendeville 1. REQUEST FOR ONE YEAR EXT. Tax Map No. 2S9.13-1-5S Site Plan No. 36-2024 Stephen Haraden 2. REQUEST TO TABLE Tax Map No. 226.12-1-74 Site Plan No. 11-2024 Patten Property Development,LLC 3. Tax Map No. 2S9.11-1-23 Site Plan No. 4S-2024 Mountain Vista Properties/Chris Racicot 6. FURTHER TABLED Tax Map No. 315.6-2-12,315.6-2-15 Site Plan No. 60-2024 Bhomeshwarie Kemraj 6. Freshwater Wetlands 3-2024 Tax Map No. 252.-1-41 FURTHER TABLED Site Plan No.59-2024 Lowe's Home Centers,LLC 11. Tax Map No. 296.20-1-50.1 Site Plan No. 63-2024 Tamara Sutphin/3S4 Ridge,LLC 15. Tax Map No. 297.17-1-47 Site Plan 64-2024 Jennifer&David Luce 16. Tax Map No. 227.13-2-37 THESE ARE NOT OFFICIALLY ADOPTED MINUTES AND ARE SUBJECT TO BOARD AND STAFF REVISIONS. REVISIONS WILL APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING MONTH'S MINUTES(IF ANY)AND WILL STATE SUCH APPROVAL OF SAID MINUTES. 1 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING SECOND REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 22ND,2024 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT STEPHEN TRAVER,CHAIRMAN ELLEN MC DEVITT,VICE CHAIRMAN FRITZ STEFANZICK,SECRETARY WARREN LONGACKER DAVID DEEB BRADY STARK KIMBERLY BULLARD,ALTERNATE MEMBERS ABSENT BRAD MAGOWAN LAND USE PLANNER-LAURA MOORE STENOGRAPHER-MARIA GAGLIARDI MR.TRAVER-Good evening,ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Town of Queensbury Planning Board meeting for Tuesday, October 22 d 2024. This is our second meeting for the month of October and our 2211d meeting for the year thus far. Please make note of the illuminated exit signs. If we have an emergency, that's the evacuation route. If you have a cell phone or other electronic device,if you would either turn it off or turn the ringer off we'd appreciate that, so it doesn't interfere with taping of the meeting for our minutes,and we also ask that,during the meeting,if you wish to have a conversation amongst yourselves, if you would just go to the outer lobby for that,we'd appreciate that, again, so it doesn't interfere with the recording of the meeting for purposes of the minutes. With that,we have a couple of Administrative Items which we'll begin with. One is Site Plan 72-2022 for Mark Prendeville. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: SITE PLAN 72-2022 MARK PRENDEVILLE—REQUEST FOR A ONE YEAR EXTENSION MR. TRAVER-This is a request for a one year extension. Laura? MRS. MOORE-So at this point they're still trying to secure a builder and reviewing those plans with a builder at this time. MR. TRAVER-Okay, and I see we have a letter from him. Are there any questions,comments regarding that request for an extension? RESOLUTION GRANTING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION SP 72-2022 MARK PRENDEVILLE Applicant proposed to demolish an existing home and construct a new 1,144 sq. ft. footprint with a deck of 396 sq. ft. and a 32 sq. ft. porch. The new home is to be 2,440 sq. ft. floor area. The Planning Board approved Site Plan 72-2022 on November 15, 2022. The applicant was granted a one-year extension on October 24,2023. The applicant is requesting another one-year extension,valid until October 24,2025. MOTION TO APPROVE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR SITE PLAN 72-2022 MARK PRENDEVILLE. Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption, seconded by Ellen McDevitt. Duly adopted this 22 d day of October 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mrs.Bullard,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-All right, and the next Administrative Item is Site Plan 36=2024. This is for Stephen Haraden. 2 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) SITE PLAN 36-2024 STEPHEN HARADEN—TABLE TO DECEMBER 19,2024 MR. TRAVER-This is a request to table to the December 19,2024 meeting. Laura? MRS. MOORE-So they're still working with an engineer and that information has not come back yet. MR. TRAVER-Okay. So they have additional information that they're going to be providing the Town? MRS. MOORE-Yes. MR. TRAVER-All right. Thank you. Any questions,concerns with that? We have a draft resolution. RESOLUTION TABLING SP#36-2024 STEPHEN HARADEN 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 It with 232 sq It 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. Tabled until the December 19,2024 Planning Board meeting. MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 36-2024 STEPHEN HARADEN.. Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption,seconded by Ellen McDevitt. Duly adopted this 22 d day of October 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mrs.Bullard,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you, and the next item that we need to consider is that we have additional information that's been provided by the project at West Mountain, the Woods at West Mountain, and we're going to need to continue our special review of that project, and Staff are requesting that we site a third meeting for the month of November,either on Tuesday the 12`h of November or Wednesday,the 13`h of November, and we need to make a motion to approve that in a formal way. Does anyone have any preferences on either date? MR. LONGACKER-I can do either. I'd prefer Wednesday but I can do either. MR. TRAVER-You'd prefer Wednesday. Does anyone have any issues with having the third meeting on Wednesday the 13`h? Okay. MRS. MOORE-Fritz,you're not available either day. MR. STEFANZIK-Not a Tuesday and highly unlikely on Wednesday. MR. LONGACKER-Is Thursday a good day? MRS. MOORE-No,probably not. MR. TRAVER-That's not an option. Okay. So it looks like November 13 will be the third meeting for November. MRS. MOORE-Yes. I'm just curious,are the alternates both available that day as well? All right. Thank you. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Very good. All right. So then we need that motion,a draft resolution for the 13`h RESOLUTION TO HAVE A SPECIAL PLANNING BOARD MEETING ON NOVEMBER 13,2024 It has been proposed to add a third Planning Board meeting for the month of November 2024; 3 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) Available possible dates have been confirmed with the Activity Center; A meeting for Wednesday,November 13,2024 is requested to be added to the calendar; MOTION TO APPROVE A NOVEMBER 13,2024 PLANNING BOARD MEETING DATE.Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption,seconded by Ellen McDevitt. Duly adopted this 22 d day of October 2024,by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mrs.Bullard,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr.Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-All right. Thank you. So now we can move to our regular agenda. The first section is tabled items,and the first item is Patten Property Development LLC. This is Site Plan 11-2024. TABLED ITEMS SITE PLAN NO. 11-2024 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. PATTEN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, LLC. AGENT(S): RUCINSKI/HALL ARCHITECTURE. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: WR. LOCATION: 96 HALL ROAD. (REVISED) APPLICANT PROPOSES TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 2,267 SQ.FT.FOOTPRINT HOME WITH 47 SQ.FT.PORCH/DECK AR EA AND A 5,147 SQ. FT. FLOOR AREA . THE EXISTING HOME HAS BEEN DEMOLISHED. THE PROJECT INCLUDES A LOT MERGER, INCREASING THE PARCEL SIZE TO 0.76 ACRE. SITE WORK INCLUDES NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM, WELL, LANDSCAPING, STORMAWTE4R AND OTHER ASSOCIATED SITE DISTURBANCE. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO INCLUDE A NEW DOCK ON GLEN LAKE. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040 &z 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. CROSS REFERENCE: AV 9-2010, SP 14-2010,AV 15-2024. WARREN COUNTY REFERRAL: N/A. LOT SIZE: 0.76 ACRE. TAX MAP NO.289.11-1-23. SECTION: 179-3-050,179-6-050,179-6-065. ETHAN HALL,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT;CHRIS PATTEN,PRESENT MR. TRAVER-Laura? MRS. MOORE-So this applicant is proposing a new single family dwelling, a combination of lots, and at the Zoning Board meeting they were granted their height relief and setback relief, and number of garages and size of the garage ultimately. So they have completed a site plan application for the construction of the new home and associated site work. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening. Welcome back. MR. HALL-Good evening. For your records,my name is Ethan Hall. I'm a principle with Rucinski Hall Architecture. Here tonight with Chris Patten,the owner of the property. As Laura stated,we were at the Zoning Board last week. We had been in front of this Board and gotten a recommendation. We got to the Zoning Board and they had some issues with the two lots and developing both lots together. So we went back and looked at things and made modifications and rather than do two lots,we combined the two lots together to make one lot. Dropped the second house off of it so that we now have a much larger piece of property to work with. It took away a bunch of the variances that we were looking for,floor area ratio, permeability, those types of things. Pretty much we got a unanimous at the Zoning Board. They were happy with the modifications that we had made,and we're back here tonight to discuss the modifications that we're doing to that and hopefully get an approval from you folks. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Well thank you for the update. Questions,comments from members of the Board? MR. STEFANZIK-I did notice that when you combined both lots, that the floor area went from 4,639 square feet to 5,147 square feet. MR. HALL-Upstairs on the second floor, there's a space that's up on the second floor. When we were looking at the two lots together, two lots separately,it was a small lot. So we took a chunk out of that. Because now we have the larger lot,we just added that piece back. MR. STEFANZIK-So what did you add on the house? 4 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) MR. PATTEN-We took the original bonus room from the original plan,we listened to your advice for our second time here in front of you guys,and we actually shrunk that bonus room size down,but then when we got declined,we added that whole space back to conform. MR. STEFANZIK-And I also noticed that the site disturbance went from 17,453 square feet to 19,515. MR.HALL-Because we took the septic system and turned it the opposite direction,pushed it farther away from the lake,closer to Hall Road. We had it before so it was here kind of running parallel to the driveway. We've now turned it so that it's running parallel to Hall Road. MR. STEFANZIK-That increased it by 2,000 square feet? MR. HALL-Based on the grading,yes. MR. STEFANZIK-Okay. All right. That's what I was trying to figure out. It looks like it's going to be the biggest house on the lake. MR. HALL-Actually it's a pretty small footprint. It's just because of the way it tiers up the hill. It adds some numbers to it. MR. TRAVER-There is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the audience that wants to comment to the Planning Board on Site Plan 11-2024? I'm not seeing anyone in the audience. Laura's checking for written comments. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments. MR. TRAVER-All right. Thank you. Then we will open and close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MR. TRAVER-One of the things that I noticed was because the property was basically completely cut of vegetation,there is not a plan for the shoreline buffering? MR. HALL-The plan that Laura has up here is our planting plan,and because of the access from the lake, with Chris' airplane,we've put a lot of the shoreline buffering in this little alcove right here, and in this portion,the dock actually extends all the way across here, so that's connected from the dock to the land, and then we've buffered it on both sides. So there is a good sized planting there in this corner and we've added a bunch of plantings down here, and then the rest of the plantings run all the way around the property and all the way around here and then back down. We added plantings along this side as well. So I think there's a total of 60 some odd trees that we've,and shrubs. MR. TRAVER-Okay,and is that compliant? MR. HALL-I believe it is. MR. STEFANZIK-Is that part of the engineering review? MRS. MOORE-No,so it may be compliant in the numerical value,but just remember that's within 20 feet of the shore is our buffer area,and as explained that part of that area that he needs to move the airplane in and out is a grassed grid area. So that's why there's no,obviously no plantings in that area. MR. TRAVER-That can't be buffered because of. MRS. MOORE-You have to balance that. MR. HALL-The geogrid,that's part of the submission. It's completely permeable. It allows you to drive on it. It's the same materials that they use at Pebble Beach. MR. TRAVER-Understood. All right. Are there any other questions, comments from members of the Board? MR. STEFANZIK-The agreement that's in place with Donald Kruger,that's all formalized? MR. PATTEN-Don was at the meeting last week as well. MR. TRAVER-All right. Well if there's nothing further,I guess we can entertain a motion. 5 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#11-2024 PATTEN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT,LLC (Revised)Applicant proposes to construct a new 2,267 sq ft footprint home with 255 sq ft porch/deck area and a 5,147 sq It floor area. The existing home has been demolished. The project includes a lot merger, increasing the parcel size to 0.76 acre.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. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO,the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 7/17/2024-1 the ZBA approved the variance requests on 10/16/2024-1 The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 4/23/2024 and continued the public hearing to 10/22/2024 when it was closed, The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 10/22/2024-1 The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval, MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 11-2024 PATTEN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption. According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following: 1) Waivers requested granted: h. signage 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal as these items are typically associated with commercial projects; 2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the expiration date of 10/22/2025; 3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff, b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater Department for its review,approval,permitting and inspection; c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office; d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans; e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site improvements,-- If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town: a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current 'NYSDEC SPDES General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work. b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project; c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff: i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved; ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required. g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel; h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work; i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; j) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 22n'day of October 2024 by the following vote: 6 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) AYES: Mr. Stark,Mrs. Bullard,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-You are all set. MR. HALL-Thank you very much. I appreciate your time. MR. TRAVER-The next item on our agenda is Mountain Vista Properties. SITE PLAN NO 48-2024 SEQR TYPE: UNLISTED. MOUNTAIN VISTA PROPERTIES/CHRIS RACICOT. AGENT(S): EDP. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: MDR. LOCATION: 3-21 FOOTHILLS ROAD/CORINTH ROAD. (REVISED) APPLICANT PROPOSES CONSTRUCTION OF 2 APARTMENT BUILDINGS,EACH WITH 5 UNITS„FOR A TOTAL OF 10 UNITS. SITE WORK WILL INCLUDE SEPTIC SYSTEMS, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND CONNECTION TO MUNICIPAL WATER. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO MAINTAIN THE EXISTING 8 UNITS, MAKING 18 TOTAL UNITS FOR THE SITE. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES THE MERGER OF TWO LOTS, TOTALING 9.17 ACRES. MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS REQUIRE 2 ACRES PER LOT WITHOUT SEWER AND WATER. PURSUANT TO CHAPTERS 179-3-040, 179-5-100 &z 179-8-050, SITE PLAN FOR A MULTI-FAMILY PROJECT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 64-88, AV 15-1989, DISC 1-2024, AV 46-2024. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: AUGUST 2024. SITE INFORMATION: TRAVEL CORRIDOR OVERLAY. LOT SIZE: 5.5 ACRES, 3.53 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 315.6-2-12,315.6-2-15. SECTION: 179-3-040,179-5-100,179-8-050. MR. TRAVER-And I understand this has been tabled and is going to be on our December 19 schedule, Planning Board agenda? MRS. MOORE-Yes. So the Zoning Board of Appeals tabled the application at their meeting. So therefore this Board can't hear that this evening. You will need to open your public hearing and table it further until December 19`h MR.TRAVER-Okay. All right. We have a draft resolution to that effect and I will open the public hearing. We will leave it open until this project is again heard by the Planning Board on December 19. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED RESOLUTION TABLING SP#48-2024 MOUNTAIN VISTA PROPERTIES/CHRIS RACICOT Applicant proposes construction of 3 apartment buildings, each with 4 units, for a total of 12 units. Site work will include septic systems, stormwater management, and connection to municipal water. The project will also maintain the existing 8 units,making 20 total units for the site. The project also includes the merger of two lots,totaling 9.17 acres. Multi-family buildings require 2 acres per lot without sewer and water. Pursuant to chapters 179-3-040,179-5-100&r 179-8-050,site plan for a multi-family project shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Table until the December 19,2024 Planning Board meeting. MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 48-2024 MOUNTAIN VISTA PROPERTIES/CHRIS RACICOT. Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption,seconded by Ellen McDevitt: Duly adopted this 22 d day of October 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Mrs.Bullard,Mr. Stefanzick, Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR.TRAVER-All right. The next item on our agenda,also under Tabled Items,is the Kemraj application. This is Site Plan 60-2024 and Freshwater Wetlands Permit 3-2024. SITE PLAN NO. 60-2024 FRESHWATER WETLANDS 3-2024 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. BHOMESHWARIE KEMRAJ. AGENT(S): ABD ENGINEERS. OWNER(S): BHOMESHWARIE KEMRAJ &z GUYADAT KEMRAJ. ZONING: LC-l0A&z RR-5A. LOCATION: 1747 BAY ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOME WITH A 2,379 7 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) SQ. FT. FOOTPRINT. THE PROJECT WORK INCLUDES 098 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 ENVIRONMENTAL AREA AND WILL INCLUDE SITE WORK WITHIN 100 FEET OF WETLAND (STREAM). PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040, 147, 179-6-065 &z 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. CROSS REFERENCE: SUB 8-1993. WARREN CO.REFERRAL: OCTOBER 2024. SITE INFORMATION: CEA,WETLANDS,LGPC. LOT SIZE: 6.22 ACRES. TAX MAP NO.252.- 1-41. SECTION: 179-3-040,147,179-6-065,CHAPTER 94. LUIGI PALLESCHI,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT MR. TRAVER-Laura? MRS. MOORE-So this application is construction of a new single family home with a 2,379 square foot footprint. The project work includes approximately.98 acres of disturbance. The new driveway is to be approximately 425 feet long with a 100/o slope area. The new home is within 50 feet of 150/o slope and located in the Critical Environmental Area and has work within 100 feet of a wetland triggering Site Plan Review. The Board tabled the application in reference to not receiving engineering. We now have engineering comments and no additional information. So there's approximately 12 comments. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening. Welcome back. MR. PALLESCHI-Good evening. Thank you. Luigi Palleschi with ABD Engineers and Surveyors. So we were here last week. I kind of gave an introductory on this proposal. Since then,like Laura said,we did receive the engineering comments, and I'm happy to walk through them and have the Board feel comfortable on how we could respond to them. We had a chance to go through them. So I'll quickly go through them and obviously if there's further discussion,just let me know and we can discuss it in more detail. MR. TRAVER-Okay. MR.PALLESCHI-So the first item,basically following Town Code regarding stormwater. We've certainly looked at that and feel that we do comply. So that should be okay. Number Two was adding an erosion control plan, which is very similar to the plan that you see. We just need to insert this into our final SWPPP document which is not a problem. Number Three,the Town Engineer had recommended a larger pipe size and that's the pipe that goes underneath the driveway. We had originally designed it with a six inch, and they were a little concerned with clogging. They're recommending 12 inch,which we're okay with. So we'll certainly increase that on the final site plan. Number Four,providing cross sections of the two infiltration basins on either side of the road,which,it's a detail that can be added to the plan,which we're happy to do. Number Five was regarding the 10 year results, and the consistence of HydroCad, which our design is actually up to the 25 year storm. So 10 year is not a problem. So,again,Number Five can be resolved. Number Six is labeling the infiltration basins according to how we had it modeled on the HydroCad report. They just want that similar labeling on the plan, again,which we can certainly add it to the final plan. Number Seven, similar HydroCad between the two infiltration basins and interconnecting with the new 12 inch pipe. So we can update that, not a problem. Number Eight, infiltration testing to be performed. We did several test pits on site,both for stormwater and the septic system,and,you know,we'll certainly add that information on the plan. Number Nine,the top contours, he's looking for just some further clarification of the width of the berm at the top of the stormwater and the septic areas,which we can add. Not going to change anything to the plan that we have proposed here Number Ten,drainage swales along the uphill sides of the driveway with culverts to convey. So another words,the way we have it designed,the driveway does go to the stormwater basins,but I think he's looking for a further defined swale along the sides of the driveway,which we can add. Number Eleven,the house finished floor elevation and the garage floor elevation does not seem to agree with the contours. I did look at that again, and that was a typo on our site plan. The elevation should be 238 not 258, and the same thing for finished floor,239 not 259. So again,we'll update that on the final plan. And then lastly,Number Twelve is in regards to the slope behind the house. The engineer is looking for a greater flat yard in the back of the home in order to provide a proper swale at the bottom of that slope in between the bottom of the slope and the back of the home. In order to do that,we will have to add an additional retaining wall. So we talk about this one here. We're going to have to add another one about halfway up right here in order to increase this slope behind the home itself. So by adding a wall here will allow this grading to come back and then that can get a swale that goes around between the toe of slope and the back of the house. So,you know,none of these are major issues in my opinion. I think we can resolve them on the final plan and we hope for final approval with condition or if there's further discussion I'd be happy to answer any questions. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Typically when there are these many engineering concerns and it does require a change in your site plan,we usually have you work the details out with,we usually table the item, have 8 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) you work it out with the engineer,get signoff,and come back with all of these,particularly Number Twelve that requires a fundamental change in your plan,but let's see what other members of the Board have to say. Questions,comments from members of the Board? MR. STEFANZIK-I look at all these and it's hard,I mean how can you figure out what the runoff is going to be after you do all your clearing. You don't really have your basins in there,your berms. It just seems like there's a lot of items on here that could lead to re-design,and I don't see anything on here,like impact on the stream that's over there,how is the stream protected. I don't know,it just seems like there's a lot of open items here. MR. TRAVER-Yes, the issue, and this comes from our experience in dealing with somewhat similar situations, is that sometimes it could actually lengthen the amount of time it takes to get a project fully approved because you try to address these and then it turns out that the engineer is still not quite satisfied and you come back and there's still some open items, and we're not, we don't allow ourselves to make judgments equivalent to the Town Engineer in terms of impacts and changes that you might have to make. Your expertise and that of the Town Engineer is generally assumed to be greater than our own. So the one thing we do require and we are quite concerned about,because of stormwater and the steep slopes and so on is that the engineering design be solid and compliant with the engineer. So,yes, so there are a lot of open items. The one that I was most concerned with was that Number Twelve, but other questions, comments from members of the Board? MRS. MC DEVITT-I agree with that. I would like to see the descriptions right on the revised plans,but as outlined here. I also,it seems to me,especially down at the base of the driveway,is there enough buffer between the driveway and the stream? MR. PALLESCHI-That driveway is actually existing today and we want to utilize that curb cut that's currently there. MR. TRAVER-Yes,and there is buffering down there I believe. MR. PALLESCHI-Absolutely. So the stream is here,right? We talked about that at the last meeting,and then there's actually a culvert right here that crosses the existing driveway curb cut that's there. MR. TRAVER-I think what is of concern is that what we're looking at is not what the final plan will because of the changes that need to be made to accommodate the engineering demands. MR.PALLESCHI-I slightly disagree with that. I mean we're not looking to change any of the disturbance areas. That's going to remain at the.9S,and,you know,that's why all you're going to see as a change really is this retaining wall that's going to be set here in order to flatten out the backyard that the engineer's recommending,and that's going to allow us to get the swale. The water still goes to these two stormwater basins. My stormwater report won't change because the drainage area stays exactly the same. Sol understand like from a Planning Board perspective when you see 12 comments from another engineer, it may seem like a lot,but believe it or not,like I've been in this before with many more comments than this and actually received conditional approval. I feel 1000/o confident that we can get this resolved with the engineer. MR.TRAVER-As have we. And I must say in some respects I agree with you in terms of it isn't necessarily the number of comments, because quite often they can be typographic or technical in nature and a difference in a compute program,a Hydro Cad or something,but when they result in fundamental changes in the layout of the property and the design,especially when you have the steep slopes,I think that's what makes this different that some other situations where we may have a bunch of comments that can be, they're a phone call basically,but you're going to have to submit updated designs and,you know,it's going to have to be re-reviewed by the engineer. MR.PALLESCHI-Right,but if it's between engineers at this point,as long as we satisfy the engineer,why can't this Board condition? MR. TRAVER-Well we do have something to do with it. MR. PALLESCHI-I agree. MR. DEEB-I agree with the applicant,and I've said this before. He cannot get final approval until he gets engineering signoff. If he doesn't work that out,then he's going to have to comeback here and do it again, and I'm not an engineer. I think Warren understands a lot more of this than I do. I can look at these comments and say,uh huh,uh huh,but my head will be spinning. So we have to trust our Town Engineer. MR. TRAVER-So you don't feel we need a revised plan? 9 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) MR. DEER-I think we can condition it,and I think it would be fine. As long as he gets engineering signoff, and he has to have that to get the finality of it. MR. PALLESCHI-And believe me, if we go through this with the engineer and something does change drastically, then I understand we will have to come back before this Board and show you what those changes are. MR. DEEB-We've got to put our trust in our engineer. That's what we do. MR. TRAVER-What do you think,Warren? MR. LONGACKER-Well my engineering hat on,you know, I do agree that looking at these,you show a detail,a cross section of easement,you change a pipe from six inches to twelve inches,that's easy. Just the two comments I had when I went through this,I looked at it last week when they brought it up here,was Number Eight,the infiltration tests. As you know,it's a little bit more than just doing the deep hole perc test,you have to actually do an infiltration test. MR. PALLESCHI-Yes,with the pipe. MR. LONGACKER-With a pipe. So that does take time and you have to really modify your design. Second thing,I didn't look at your stormwater report,but last week I noticed the wall in the back is pretty high. Your details aren't showing me, the ready rock wall,it does extend further back than I think what you show in your disturbance line, and if you were to extend that line back, disturbance line,would you be over an acre? Which could modify your stormwater report. I don't know. Again,I didn't look at your report so I don't know what kind of volumes you have for your 25 year storm,can you attenuate those or not, but that was a concern I had there. Also the underdrain for that wall, too. Again, this is my engineering hat,maybe it's not my place to say it,but I don't see the underdrain shown for that wall. I just don't want to see that coming through or connecting to the septic system obviously or running across the septic system either. It's got to be,if not distributed,at least sent out in a different direction. MR. PALLESCHI-Yes,no,we want those underdrains away from the septic for sure. MR. LONGACKER-Right. MR.TRAVER-So,Warren,I guess my question in trying to address the issue tonight is do you feel that we should see an engineer's signoff before we,with all these comments, should we get an engineer's signoff before we do an approval,or is a condition? MR. LONGACKER-I guess the one thing I'm concerned about, Mr. Chairman, is again, the one acre disturbance or more with that wall, I guess,you know,myself when I design for the State, I work for the DEC and we follow our own rules. When I do a campground work I have to do a stormwater,a SWPPP report, I have to hold that acre of disturbance,which may modify that with that wall detail. MR. PALLESCHI-And if this makes you feel comfortable, I can certainly look at pulling that wall a little bit more forward to give me more buffer for disturbance. MR. LONGACKER-Make it lower. Yes. That would be, I'd be comfortable with it,but I'd just like to see,I guess,to make sure that it works. MR. TRAVER-So you'd like to see a revised plan and/or engineer's signoff? MR.LONGACKER-I'd like to see engineer's signoff on this one I think,yes. I know it's hard. I understand it. I've been in your situation. I've been on that side of the table,too,I really have. I know. MR. TRAVER-And,David,we appreciate your comments earlier. Fritz,what do you say? MR. STEFANZICK-I think, I know Warren has a couple of few substantial comments, engineer here is saying these comments may result insubstantial design change. I think to your point if we get it all done upfront and make sure it works. MR.TRAVER-Right. Yes,I mean that's been our experience is it's actually quicker to get a signoff. What do you think? MRS. MC DEVITT-I agree with all that. Mr. Longacker just confirmed what my gut said. MR. TRAVER-Brady? MR. STARK-Yes,same here. I'm kind of in the same boat as Warren. 10 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) MR. TRAVER-Okay. Kimberly? MRS. BULLARD-I agree with them,the two people who should know are saying there's work to be done. So there's work to be done. MR. TRAVER-Yes,okay. All right. MRS. MOORE-Can I just offer some comments,just quickly. In the sense of Item Twelve and now you're adding a second retaining wall,that's,to me,I agree. I think you're going to push the walls further back to do that,and I think your disturbance is going to ultimately change,and I agree with Number Eight,with the infiltration. I just wanted to confirm that you said you took some tests already,that those infiltration tests area actually in the infiltration areas. MR. PALLESCHI-Yes. MRS. MOORE-Because I know that'll be a comment from the engineer. If it's not there,then they're going to ask you to do it for the amount of area out there. MR. PALLESCHI-I was personally out on the site. I did the tests. MR.TRAVER-So it looks as though,and I again,I understand,I sympathize with your position,especially since we had to table you once already because we didn't get this report,but this is kind of why this is so important, and from our perspective, and I understand also you explained your experience, but our experience has shown that a project like this can get through the approval process quicker if we have you go away and address all these issues with the engineer,get a signoff and come back to us with an updated plans and these comments have all been addressed. Then we will all feel very comfortable with these site conditions,that you've addressed them all and you're not going to have any problem getting the engineer's signoff and so on. So it looks like the majority of the Board feels like that's what we should do in this case. So how long do you think that would take you to do? MR. PALLESCHI-Well,I already started the response letter. So I've just got to add a few more details to the plan. MR. TRAVER-And revising the walls and so on. MR. PALLESCHI-Yes,that doesn't take long. MR. TRAVER-Okay. MR. PALLESCHI-I forget. When are the next meetings? MRS. MOORE-So that's a good question. I'm curious if you'd be able to get information done by this Friday, October 25`h, only because I have the second set of meetings for November. I have probably just enough room to add,squeeze one more item on.. MR. TRAVER-Okay. That would be good,yes. MRS. MOORE-I'd rather not,but that depends on our ability to provide information so I can get it to the Town Engineer. MR. TRAVER-So again we're going to want an updated plan and a letter from the engineer saying these conditions have been met or whatever. MR.PALLESCHI-Yes,I mean I can certainly provide what I can. My hands are tied when it's out my door like we saw last week right. We didn't get the engineering comments in time and who knows if we'll get them in time before the next meeting. MR. TRAVER-Well,okay,if you feel that you can,there's a chance that you can do that,why don't we do that provisionally and hope that you can. MR. PALLESCHI-Yes,I would appreciate that. MR.TRAVER-And as far as the response time on the engineer,I mean,he's already given us what he wants. So if you say,all right,here they are,give me a signoff,and they've done that for us before. MR. PALLESCHI-Yes. A lot of times,too,when there's this tight timeline,if it's okay with everybody,like I usually call the engineer, have a quick conversation,make sure we're on the same page, and then I can submit and hopefully you can turn it around when we need it. 11 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) MR. TRAVER-Yes. Good. Okay. So then we'd be looking at the third meeting in November, which would be the 21"? MRS. MOORE-I would do the 19`h. Because then the application would be placed first because it would be a tabled item,and if everything goes accordingly,then this should not be a long application. MR. TRAVER-Okay. All right. So then we'd be looking at November 19`h tabling,pending. MR. STEFANZICK-Target information by this Friday,10/25. MR. TRAVER-Yes,updated site plan and engineering signoff. And before we vote on that,let me make sure I open the public hearing and we will leave the public hearing open pending your return with an updated plan. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN RESOLUTION TABLING SP#60-2024 FWW 3-2024 BHOMESHWARIE KEMRAJ Applicant proposes construction of a new single-family home with a 2,379 sq It footprint.The project work includes 0.95 acre of disturbance. The new 425 It long driveway will be at 100/o slopes.The new home will be built within 50 It of 150/o 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 &r Chapter 94, site plan for new floor area in a CEA,work within 100 ft of wetlands and 50 It of 150/o slopes,and stormwater permit shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Tabled until the November 19,2024 Planning Board meeting with information which includes updated plans for engineering signoff due by October 25,2024. MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 60-2024 &z FRESHWATER WETLANDS 3-2024 BHOMESHWARIE KEMRAJ. Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption,seconded by Ellen McDevitt. Duly adopted this 22 d day of October 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Mrs.Bullard,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-You're off to the engineer. Good luck. MR. PALLESCHI-Allright. Thankyou. MR. TRAVER-The next section of our agenda is Old Business,and the first item is Lowe's Home Centers, LLC. This is Site Plan 59-2024. OLD BUSINESS: SITE PLAN NO.59-2024 SEQR TYPE: UNLISTED. LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,LLC. AGENT(S): PETRILLO ARCHITECTS. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: Cl. LOCATION: 251 QUAKER ROAD. 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 NAD 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&z 179-9- 120, SITE PLAN MODIFICATION OF AN APPROVED PLAN FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE CONDITIONS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 29-1997,SP(M) 29-1997;SUB 11-1998;AV 52-2024. WARREN CO.REFERRAL: OCTOBER 2024. SITE INFORMATION: WETLANDS. LOT SIZE: 24.13 ACRES. TAX MAP NO.296.20-1-50.1. SECTION: 179-3-040,179-9-120. 12 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) PERRY PETRILLO,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT;SCOTT POWELL,PRESENT MR. TRAVER-Laura? MRS. MOORE-So this applicant requests approval of outdoor storage areas, and I'll just quickly mention that the Fire Marshal had provided some comments in regards to where storage is. They were asking for some drive aisle widths. The applicant has provided that information. The Fire Marshal has seen that updated information and is satisfied with that. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Terrific. Good evening. Welcome back. MR. PETRILLO-Good evening. Just for the record,Perry Petrillo. Perry M. Petrillo Architects with Mr. Scott Powell. He's the Store Manager. We were before you last Tuesday, got recommended to the Zoning Board. Was before the Zoning Board on Wednesday, and they approved the variance for the parking. As mentioned we did get Fire Marshal comments last week also. We've noted on the plan we are maintaining a 26 foot wide drive aisle in the back. He had also asked about I believe maintaining the drive over here technically,if it was parking spaces,the drive aisle is an even 26,but if we use it as storage, we will maintain the 26 because we have the width we can work with there. The other comment was in the truck spin circle,he asked that we remove anything stored here so that a fire truck could use that as a spin if needed because it's considered a fire lane,and that's no problem MR. TRAVER-Yes,the FDC is really critical. MR. PETRILLO-Correct. I'll get to that. So this Mr. Powell already removed 900/o of what was here. There are a couple of large concrete retaining blocks that were used to house the salt for winter. So whoever maintains the snow removal is coming to remove those. The pallets that were along the front of the trailers on either side have all been removed. So that aisle is clear and it's actually wider than 26 feet, and the FDC which sits right over here has been cleared out and that is clean also. MR. TRAVER-And I noticed, too, in your response, that you have painted some marks in the area as a reminder to keep that area clear,which is very helpful. MR. PETRILLO-We're proposing that just so that the store associates and everybody kind of has that in mind when they're placing material there. MR. TRAVER-Understood. Well thank you for doing those updates and providing us with that additional information. Were there any other changes to your plan other than these adjustments to accommodate the Fire Marshal's concern? MR. PETRILLO-That were the only changes. The Zoning Board had no changes or comments to that. MR. TRAVER-Okay. MRS. MOORE-Do you want to touch base on the landscaping plan. MR. TRAVER-Yes,that's right. MR. PETRILLO-I can touch base on that to the best of my knowledge. MRS. MOORE-Yes,that's fine. MR. PETRILLO-So there was a site assessment done,and I believe that was provided to the Board. MR. TRAVER-And we spoke about that last week. MR. PETRILLO-Yes, and they went through and basically did an entire site assessment. So they took I don't know how many photos. There must be 50 or 60 photos there,but there's only certain areas that are getting new planting where the new plantings were either dead, gone or need help so to speak, and the ones that are being addressed are the ones in yellow. MR. TRAVER-Okay. MR. PETRILLO-And if you look at there was one sheet, I believe there's 20 new specimens being added along with mulch and clean up and so on and so forth and that will be done early spring. MR. TRAVER-Right Very good. All right Thank you for that update. Questions,comments from the Board? There is a public hearing on this application as well. And this is also an Unlisted SEQR. Is there 13 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) anyone in the audience that wants to address the Planning Board on the Lowe's Site Plan update? Written comments,Laura? PUBLIC HEARING OPENED MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments. MR.TRAVER-Okay. I guess the SEQR is the first item of concern we need to address. Does anyone have any environmental impact concerns regarding this update? I think it's actually, the improvements that they're making with regard to the Fire Marshal, I think they're actually improving the environmental impacts. If there are no concerns,we'll entertain a SEQR resolution. And did I close the public hearing? MS. GAGLIARDI-No. MR. TRAVER-So I will do that now. I'll close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RESOLUTION GRANTING A NEGATIVE SEQR DEC. SP#59-2024 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,LLC The 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. The proposed action considered by this Board is Unlisted in the Department of Environmental Conservation Regulations implementing the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the regulations of the Town of Queensbury; No Federal or other agencies are involved; Part 1 of the Short EAF has been completed by the applicant; Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, it is the conclusion of the Town of Queensbury Planning Board as lead agency that this project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment,and,therefore,an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly,this negative declaration is issued. MOTION TO GRANT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SITE PLAN 59-2024 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,LLC.Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption. As per the resolution prepared by staff. 1. Part II of the Short EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board. 2. Part III of the Short EAF is not necessary because the Planning Board did not identify potentially moderate to large impacts. Motion seconded by Kimberly Bullard. Duly adopted this 22n'day of October 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mrs. Bullard,Mr.Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-And next is the Site Plan approval. I think everybody is okay with it. MRS. MOORE-I would suggest adding that planting plan as part of a condition. And if it's supposed to be installed by Spring of 2025 then that be part of a condition. Because I know that will help our Code Compliance Officer. MR. TRAVER-Okay. So we'll make sure we add that as a condition. 14 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#59-2024 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,LLC 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. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO,the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; The Planning Board has reviewed the potential environmental impacts of the project,pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and adopted a SEQRA Negative Declaration Determination of Non-Significance; The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 10/15/2024-1 the ZBA approved the variance requests on 10/16/2024-1 The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 10/22/2024 and continued the public hearing to 10/22/2024when it was closed, The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 10/22/2024-1 The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval, MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 59-2024 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS,LLC.Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption. According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following: 1) Waivers requested granted: items g. site lighting, h. signage, j. stormwater, k. topography, 1. landscaping,n traffic,o. commercial alterations/construction details,p floor plans, q. soil logs,r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal. 2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the expiration date of 10/22/2025-1 3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff, b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater Department for its review,approval,permitting and inspection; c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office; d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans; e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site improvements; f) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town: a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current "NYSDEC SPDES General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work. b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project; c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff: i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved; ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required. g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel; 15 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work; i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; j) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans 1) Planting plan to be completed by Spring of 2025. Motion seconded by Ellen McDevitt. Duly adopted this 22n'day of October 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr.Stark,Mrs.Bullard,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-You are all set. MR. PETRILLO-Thank you. I appreciate it. MR. TRAVER-The next item on our agenda, also under Old Business, is Tamara Sutphin. This is 384 Ridge,LLC. This is Site Plan 63-2024. SITE PLAN NO. 63-2024 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. TAMARA SUTPHIN/384 RIDGE, LLC. OWNER(S): 384 RIDGE,LLC. ZONING: MDR. LOCATION: 384 RIDGE ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO REPLACE A 941 SQ. FT. LEAKING FLAT ROOF WITH A PEAKED ROOF. THE EXISTING BUILDING IS ABOUT 12 FT. IJN 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 FACADE ON AN EXISTING BUILDING SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: AV 83- 1992; UV 77-1992; AV 8-2011; AV 59-2024. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: OCTOBER 2024. LOT SIZE: 0.23 ACRE. TAX MAP NO.297.17-1-47. SECTION: 179-3-040. TAMARA SUTPHIN,PRESENT MR. TRAVER-Laura? MRS. MOORE-So the applicant proposes to replace the 941 square foot roof with a peaked roof and the applicant received the variances from the Zoning Board last week MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening. Welcome back. So you received your variance for your updated roof design. Were there any changes in your plans as a result of your discussion with the ZBA or are they same as we reviewed before? MS. SUTPHIN-None. Correct. MR. TRAVER-Okay. All right. Fairly straightforward,but I'll ask if there are questions,comments from members of the Board? Okay. There is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the audience who wants to address the Planning Board regarding Site Plan 63-2024? I'm not seeing any takers. Are there any written comments,Laura? PUBLIC HEARING OPENED MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments. MR. TRAVER-All right. Then we will close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MR. TRAVER-If there's no further discussion,it's been approved by the ZBA,and we've already looked at it on Tuesday,so I guess we're ready for that resolution. RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#63-2024 TAMARA SUTPHIN/384 RIDGE,LLC 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 16 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) and trusses will be placed on top, and the siding will be vinyl shake. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new facade on an existing building shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO,the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation; The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 10/15/2024-1 the ZBA approved the variance requests on 10/16/2024-1 The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 10/22/2024 and continued the public hearing to 10/22/2024 when it was closed, The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 10/22/2024-1 The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval, MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 63-2024 TAMARA SUTPHIN/384 RIDGE,LLC.Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption; Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions: 1) Waivers request granted:items,h. signage,j. stormwater,k. topography,1. landscaping,n traffic, o. commercial alterations/construction details, q. soil logs,r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal as the project is for a roof change and no other building or site elements are to change; 2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the expiration date of 10/22/2025-1 3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. a) If application was referred to engineering,then engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans; b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey,floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site improvements, c) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel; d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work; e) Subsequent issuance of further permits,including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; f) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy; g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible. Motion seconded by Ellen McDevitt. Duly adopted this 22n'day of October 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mrs.Bullard,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-You are all set. MR. DEEB-Good luck. MS. SUTPHIN-Thank you. MR. TRAVER-And the next item on our agenda, also under Old Business,is Jennifer&David Luce. This is Site Plan 64-2024. SITE PLAN NO.64=2024 SEQR TYPE: TYPE 11. JENNIFER&z DAVID LUCE. AGENT(S): SD ATELIER ARCHITECTS. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: WR. LOCATION: 91 ROCKHURST ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING HOME BY 17 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) REMOVING CURRENT DECK,INSTALLING A LARGER ONE,AND USING A PORTION OF THE SPACE UNDERNEATH 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 &z 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. CROSS REFERENCE: AV 41-02,SP 14-2002,SP 72-2017,AV 60-2024. WARREN CO.REFERRAL: OCTOBER 2024. SITE INFORMATION: CEA,PAPA,LGPC. LOT SIZE: 0.22 ACRE.. TAX MAP NO.227.13-2-37. SECTION: 179-3-040,179-6-065,179-6-050. SUSAN DAVIS,REPRESENTING APPLICANTS,PRESENT MR. TRAVER-Laura? MRS. MOORE-So this application is alteration of an existing home,removing a current deck,installing a slightly larger one, and using a portion of the space underneath as storage as it was previously done. The proposed deck is 339.19 square feet with 107 square feet for the portion for the storage. Project includes new gable roofline near the center of the home towards the roadside as well as the shoreline, and the applicant did receive the variances at their Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. MR. TRAVER-Okay. And it looks like you have an updated planting plan for us. MS. DAVIS-1 do,yes. And these are copies for 10 copies. MR. TRAVER-We received that electronically,but if you want to hand those out,that's fine. MS. DAVIS-It's the same plan. I just blew it up because it was a little hard at this scale to read. MR. TRAVER-And just state your name again for the record. MS. DAVIS-Sure. I'm Susan Davis with SD Atelier Architecture. I'm actually the architect for the project. And Jeff Anthony from Studio A who I've been collaborating with unfortunately couldn't be here tonight. Neither could Stefanie Bitter. They both had conflicts. So I've been in touch with Jeff and talked to him about the concerns about the requirements for the planting plan. So that's kind of what I wanted to talk about tonight. We went to the Zoning Board, received favorable reaction to the project, which was encouraging to hear, but I think it's important to notice, too, that the existing shoreline, you'll see the contours,there's a pretty steep embankment with rocks on it. If you haven't seen the pictures,we could pull them up,but what Jeff told me was that he specified these plantings to meet the guidelines. There's a number calculation out there. I'll just run through it if need be. There's existing trees already that are pretty substantial and there's five of them that we counted. So I went back to him, I said we should be aware of those,and we have pictures that we submitted,too. So there's five trees. According to Jeff five is the number that's required for trees. I was told that we are required to have 63 required shrubs. We have two existing. There's two big rhododendrons. I submitted some pictures that are out by the edge of the wall and he's,for the shrubs,he's proposing artic fire dogwood,northern bush honeysuckle,northern spice bush,maple viburnum. He said he took a lot of his plant material out of the DEC guidelines. So at any rate those are pretty much going up against the stonewall. So it'll act as a buffer. The other thing he told me was along the edge of the contours you'll have the stone that comes up,I should call it riprap stone, really, that's there. He has some low lying plants to be able to absorb any sort of chemicals or any possibility of any fertilizing. I'm not saying that the client's going to do that,but he said that sometimes there's a concern with runoff into the lake. So these herbs,grasses,groundcovers are going along the top of the stone wall. So there's like a couple of terraces here. So the first,the part that's down closest to the lake, would become a lower lying sort of ground covers and for that he said that 126 is required. He's proposed 126. It's going to be bearberry,blue flag iris,Scarlett bee balm and wild sienna. I also sent over to Laura later today some images of what those plants look like if there's any questions about that,but I just wanted to let you know that that's kind of the idea is that there would become a low lying at the top of the first zone,kind of where you see where the boat storage deck is I'll call it,and then there's the other stone wall which, you know, proposing some kind of landscape there as a buffer, plus you can see that there are some large trees which of course are going to remain. So I just wanted to comeback and kind of reiterate that we had taken a closer look at the planting plan based on the comments from last week, and everything else I think is pretty straightforward. Nothing else has changed. MR.TRAVER-Okay. So you received your variances. Were there any changes,any other changes to your plan,other than updating the planting plan? MS. DAVIS-No. MR. TRAVER-No. Okay. Questions,comments from members of the Board? 18 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) MR. STEFANZIK-It's a nice plan. Very nice plan. MR. DEEB-Well done. MS. DAVIS-Thank you. MR. TRAVER-There is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the audience that wants to address the Planning Board on Site Plan 64-2024? I'm not seeing any takers. Are there written comments,Laura? PUBLIC HEARING OPENED MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Then we will close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MR. TRAVER-=If there are no additional comments, questions or concerns from members of the Board, then we'll entertain a motion. RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#64-2024 JENNIFER&DAVID LUCE 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 It with 107 sq It 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. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO,the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation; The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 10/15/2024-1 the ZBA approved the variance requests on 10/16/2024-1 The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 10/22/2024 and continued the public hearing to 10/22/2024 when it was closed, The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 10/22/2024-1 The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval, MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 64-2024 JENNIFER &z DAVID LUCE. Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption. According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following: 1) Waivers requested granted:items h. signage,j. stormwater,k. topography,n traffic, q. soil logs,r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal as these items are typically associated with commercial projects; 2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the expiration date of 10/22/2025; 3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff, b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater Department for its review,approval,permitting and inspection; c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office; d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans; 19 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site improvements; f) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town: a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current 'NYSDEC SPDES General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work. b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project; c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff: i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved; ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required. g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel; h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work; i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; j) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans Motion seconded by Ellen McDevitt. Duly adopted this 22n'day of October 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mrs.Bullard,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr.Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-You are all set. Thank you. MR. DEEB-Good luck. MS.DAVIS-Thank you so much. I'm a little unfamiliar with the process. In order to submit for a building permit,is there,I just get the notice of decisions? MR. TRAVER-You should reach out to Staff,reach out to Laura. She'll give you all the information. MS. DAVIS-Okay. MR. TRAVER-That is the last item on our agenda for this evening. Is there any other business before the Planning Board this evening? MARK PRENDEVILLE MR. PRENDEVILLE-I apologize. I was five minutes last. The first time I was ever the first person on the agenda. I'm Mark Prendeville and we had a request for a one year extension. MR. TRAVER-Yes,and you sent us a letter as well. MR. PRENDEVILLE-I did. Yes. I was wondering if anybody had any questions? MR. TRAVER-No,but we've actually already granted your request. MR. PRENDEVILLE-Thank you very much. MR. TRAVER-All right. So if there's nothing further,we'll entertain a motion to adjourn. MOTION TO ADJOURN THE QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 22ND 2024,Introduced by David Deeb who moved for its adoption,seconded by Ellen McDevitt: Duly adopted this 22n'day of October,2024,by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mrs.Bullard,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE 20 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/22/2024) ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-We stand adjourned. Thank you,everyone. On motion meeting was adjourned. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Stephen Traver,Chairman 21