Staff Notes Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
March 24, 2015 Revised for May 19. 2015
Subdivision 5-2015 Lynne Fish & Wendy Schmidt
Location/Zone Sunnyside Road North/Dream Lake Road/RR-3A & WR
SEQR Type Unlisted—long form
Material Review: AV,Preliminary & Final Stage applications, Basic stormwater pollution
prevention plan narrative dated 4-14-15, Maps S-1 (3-12-15), S-2 (3-12-15),
29815-01-S3 —S8 (dated 4-15-15)
Parcel History AV 21-15: Pending
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: Lot width & road frontage relief
5-21-15: Subdivision of land requires Planning Board review/approval
Project Description
Subdivision of a 14.65 acre parcel into three lots ranging in size from 4.5, 5.0 & 5.2 acres.
Staff Comments
The applicant proposes a 3-lot subdivision of a 14.65 ac parcel. The board reviewed the project as sketch plan
at the March 24th meeting. The applicant had indicated they were reviewing options for individual driveways
for each lot versus shared driveways. The revised plans show the lot arrangement with no shared driveways.
All three parcels are split zoned with the zone line for WR and RR-3A shown on the plans. The homes are
proposed to be located in the RR-3A portion of each parcel. The plans show spot areas of slopes greater than
20%. The plans show each parcel to have septic.
PRELIMINARY REVIEW:
Preliminary plat subdivision lot layout shows the three lot arrangement.
Layout plans -show the property lines and zoning for each parcel.
Construction details -confirm connection with existing utilities.
Landscape plans -Under 10 lots not required.
Clearing plan -Clearing limits are outlined for each parcel.
Grading and erosion plans -shown for each house site proposed.
Environmental report -Long Environmental assessment form submitted.
Statement of intent-Deed provided.
Stormwater Management -Sormwater management will be handled on each lot with rain gardens —future site
plan review for lots 1 and 3 as proposed house is within 50 feet of 15% slopes.
Fees -Per application.
Waivers -No waivers have been requested.
FINAL REVIEW:
Final plat—Lot layouts and building envelope shown on plan.
State/County agency—Planning Board review for three lot proposed subdivision; Zoning Board for the lot width
and road frontage; County for area variance.
Other plans / reports —Stormwater report and pollution prevention plan provided to the Town Engineer for
review and comment.
Protected open space—none proposed.
Streets, recreation...-only three new curb cuts proposed.
Fees—per application.
NATURE OF VARIANCE
The applicant is seeking relief for not maintaining 400 ft. for the average lot width and road frontage length.
Where Lot 2 is proposed to have 262 ft. lot width and 328.30 ft. or frontage. Then Lot 3 is to have a lot width
of 217 ft. and road frontage of 167.31 ft.
SUMMARY
The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the applicants request for
subdividing lots where two of the lots do not meet the required 400 ft. average width and road frontage. The
applicant is scheduled to be before the PB on May 21'pending ZBA review and decision. The PB may conduct
SEQR(un-coordinated) at that time as part of the review process.
Town of Queensbury
• Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
SEQR RESOLUTION—Grant/Deny Negative Declaration
Subdivision 5-2015 for Lynne Fish & Wendy Schmidt
Tax Map ID 279.17-1-1, 7/ Property Address Sunnyside Road North,Dream Lake Road
The applicant proposes <insert agenda description: Applicant pr6pgs s subdivision of a 14.65 acre parcel
into 3 lots of 4.4, 5.8 & 4.5 acres. Pursuant to Chapter A-183 of'the Zoning Ordinance Subdivision of land
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
The Planning Board has determined that the proposed; roject and Planning Board action is subject to review
under the State Environmental Quality Review
The proposed action considered by this Board is Unlisted in the Department of Environmental Conservation
Regulations implementing the State Environmental QualityReview pct and the regulations of the Town of
Queensbury;
No Federal or other agencies are involved;
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Part 1 of the Long EAF has been completed by the apphcat x ',�� i
Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, if is the='cone1usion of the Town of Queensbury
Planning Board as lead agency that this project wUF result in no'4`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 SUBDIVISION 6-2015
LYNNE'..FISH & WENDY SCHMIDT,,Introducedby`• who moved for its adoption, seconded by
Per the draft resolution prepared by staff.
1. Part II of the Long EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
2. Part III of the Long EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
Duly adopted this 21st day of May 2015 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Cc: Van Dusen & Steves; Hutchins Engineering
Phone: 518.761.8220 I Fax: 518.745.4437 1742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 I www.queensbury.net
Town of Queensbury
,�' Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
RESOLUTION—Grant/Deny Preliminary Stage approval
for Subdivision 5-2015_Lynne Fish & Wendy Schmidt
Tax Map ID 279.17-1-1, 7/Property Address Sunnyside Road North, Dream Lake Road
A subdivision application has been made to the Queensbury Plag`Board for the following: Applicant
proposes subdivision of a 14.65 acre parcel into 3 lots of 4.4, 5.8 &V,.acres. Pursuant to Chapter A-183 of
the Zoning Ordinance Subdivision of land shall be subject to:Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbt"Zoning Code-Chapter A-183, the Planning Board
has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning:„Code;
The requirements of the State Environmental Quality<Reyiew Act have been considered and the Planning
Board has adopted a SEQRA Negative Declaration "�� . ,
A public hearing was scheduled and held on 5 2:1 X015; kif_
This application is supported with all documentation,public comment;,and application material in the file of
record;
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MOTION TO GRANT / DENY PRELIMINARY STAGE APPROVAL FOR SUBDIVISION 5-2015
LYNNE FISH & WENDY SCHMIDT Introduce4 'who moved its adoption seconded by
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Per the draft resolution provided by staff. 4� i 4,;,,. ti;�R;�
Duly adopted this 21st day of May 2015 by the follbtving;vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Cc: Van Dusen & Steves; Nace Engineering
Phone: 518.761.8220 I Fax: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net
Town of Queensbury
Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury,NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
RESOLUTION—GRANT/DENY Final Stage approval
Subdivision 5-2015 Lynne Fish &Wendy Schmidt
Tax Map ID 279.17-1-, 7/Property Address: Sunnyside Road North,Dream Lake road
A subdivision application has been made to the Queensbury Planning Board for the following: Applicant proposes
subdivision of a 14.65 acre parcel into 3 lots of 4.4, 5.8 & 4.5 acres. Pursuant to Chapter A-183 of the Zoning
Ordinance Subdivision of land shall be subject to Planning Board review aiapproval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-:Chapter A-183, the Planning Board has
determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated it tl e:7.ontng Code;
A public hearing was scheduled and held on 5-21-2015;
This application is supported with all documentation,public comment,and application material in the file of record;
MOTION TO GRANT / DENY FINAL STAGE APPROVAL FOR,,SUBDIVISION 5 .2015 LYNNE FISH &
WENDY SCHMIDT,Introduced by who moved tts adopt seconded by
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Per the draft resolution provided by staff cond'itioned.upon the following;::-. .
1. Waiver requests granted/denied: stormwater mgmt,grading, landscaping& lighting plans;
2. 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; tff
3. Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Planring Board Chairman.
4. 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 or for
coverage under an individual SPDES prior to the start.of any site work.
b) The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project;and
5. The applicant must maintain on their project site;;.for review by staff:
a) The approved final that have been stamped*the Town Zoning Administrator. These plans must include the
project SWPPP(Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved;and
b) The project NOT and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General Permit, or an individual
SPDES permit issued for the project.
6. Final approved plans, in compliance with the Subdivision, must be submitted to the Community Development
Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel.
7. Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution
Duly adopted this 21' day of May 2015 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Cc: Van Dusen & Steves;Nace Engineering
Phone: 518.761.8220 Fax: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 128041 www.queensbury.net