Staff Notes Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
May 19, 2015 &May 21, 2015
Site Plan 31-2015 Thomas Kubricky
Location/Zone 53 Rockhurst Road in the WR zone
SEQR Type Unlisted -Short Form
Material Review: Cover letter, application, Map, SEQR Short Form
Parcel History: AV 22-15: Permeability relief,pending
AV 1-15: 454 sq. ft. deck to existing 360 sq. ft. camp. Side& shoreline setback
relief& relief for expansion of a nonconforming structure in a WR zone, 1-22-15
SP 53-14: 450 sq. ft. deck to existing 360 sq. ft. camp. Hard-surfacing within
50 feet of the shoreline, 9-23-14
AV 67-14: Shoreline &north side setback relief, 9-17-14
Requested Action
5-19-15: Recommendation to ZBA concerning the relief requested in the variance application as well as the
potential impacts of this project on the neighborhood and surrounding community
5-20-15: Variance -Relief requested from permeability requirements of the WR zone.
5-21-15: Site Plan—Filling within 50 ft. of shoreline in a WR zone requires Planning Bd. review and approval.
Project Description
Applicant proposes installation of parking and sidewalk areas on a 5,587 sq. ft. parcel. A portion of the
installation is within 50 feet of the shoreline.
Staff Comments
The applicant proposes to complete installation of a sidewalk and parking area. A portion of the 1,062 sq. ft. is
within 50 ft. of the shoreline. The sidewalk areas include 420 sq. ft. with segment being 4 ft. wide all within 50
ft. of the shoreline. The parking area is approximately 600 sq. ft. and currently exists where about 150 sq. ft. is
within 50 ft. of the shoreline. The 2013 aerial photo does not indicate a paved parking area. The survey and
aerial show a portion of Rockhurst Road is on the applicant's property; there is about 320 sq. ft. on the
applicant's property.
The applicant was previously before the board for the construction of a 454 sq. ft. deck addition to an existing
360 sq. ft. camp also for hard surfacing within 50 ft. of the shoreline. The applicant has indicated when there
are guests on the property that it would be easier for them to walk from the boat dock to the deck with a
sidewalk area. The applicant also had prepared the parking area so guests did not park on the road and would
have access to the sidewalk area. The applicant has completed the installation of the deck and plantings as part
of the SP 53-2014. This can be seen in the photos provided by the applicant.
Nature of the Variance
The applicant requests relief from permeability for the installation of sidewalks and parking area. The WR zone
requires 75% permeable, the existing site is 69% (this includes Rockhurst portion), 61% is proposed —also
including the Rockhurst Portion—values differ from applicant's data sheet due to Rockhurst.
SUMMARY
The PB is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the applicants request for permeability relief
Town of Queensbury
Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
SEQR RESOLUTION—GRANT/DENY Negative Declaration
THOMAS J. KUBRICKY
Tax Map ID 227.13-2-24/Property Address 53 Rockhurst Road
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Site Plan: Applicant proposes installation of parking and sidewalkareas on a 5,587 sq. ft. parcel. A portion
of the installation is within 50 feet of the shoreline. Pursuant to chapter 179-6-050 of the Zoning Ordinance
Filling within 50 feet of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board;review and approval. Variance:
Relief requested from permeability requirements of the WR zone. i';Planning Board shall provide a
recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Planning Board has determined that the proposed project and Planning Board aeon is subject to review
under the State Environmental Quality Review Act;
The proposed action considered by this Board is Unlisted m the Department of Environn tal Conservation
Regulations implementing the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the regulations of the Town of
Queensbury;
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No Federal or other agencies are involved;
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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 / DENY A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THOMAS KUBRICKY,
Introduced by who moved for its adoption, seconded by
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 has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
Duly adopted this 21st day of May 2015 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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Town of Queensbury
Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
RESOLUTION—Grant/Deny Site Plan Approval
Site Plan 31-2015 Thomas Kubricky
Tax Map ID 227.13-2-24/Property Address 53 Rockhurst
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board for Site Plan'approval pursuant to Article 9 of the
Town zoning Ordinance for: Applicant proposes installation of parking.and`sidewalk areas on a 5,587 sq. ft. parcel.
A portion of the installation is within 50 feet of the shoreline. Pursuant,to Chapter 179-6-050 of the Zoning Ordinance
Filling within 50 feet of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board'reviewand approval.
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m theiteplan applicatio0as referred to the Warren County
Planning Department for its recommendation; ' ?..
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury:Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-080..:;the Planning Board has
determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements atated in the Zoning Code,
On 5-19-2015 the PB made a recommendation'to.the ZBA; on 5-2020l5 the ZBA approved the vAance request(s);
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 opened a public hearing on the' Site plan application:on 5-21-2015 and continued the public
hearing to 5-21-2015 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 5-21-2015;
The Planning Board determines that the application complies wrth the review considerations and standards set forth in
Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval;
MOTION TO.GRANT / DENY SITE PLAN::APPROVAL FOR SITE PLAN 31-2015 THOMAS KUBRICKY,
Introduced by who moved for its option, seconded by
Per the draft resolution provided by staff conditioned upon the following:
1) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution
Duly adopted this 2151 day of May 2015 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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