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PARTNERSHIP, LLP
August 11, 2015
Town of Queensbury
742 Bay Road
Queensbury,NY 12804
Attn: Chris Hunsinger, Planning Board Chairman
Re: Lambrechts Residence
Russell Harris Rd.
Dear Chris:
Submitted for your distribution and review are 15 sets of Site Plan Review application
documents for the proposed Lambrechts residence on Russell Harris Road. Included herein is the
Site Plan Review application,the property deed,the Site Plan and Site Details prepared by EDP
and architectural elevation drawings prepared by Williams and Williams. The application fee
($100) is also included.
This proposal simply calls for the addition of a hardscape surface along the shoreline area of the
property. As it will be located within the 50' setback area it is required to go before your Board
for review. The area involved(225 sf)will be used as a seating area adjacent to a fire pit and will
be constructed of an'open celled'permeable block paver. This block configuration not only is
permeable but it also allows for the growth of vegetation(grass or moss)within the open cell
area. Being permeable,the Town's policy is to only count this surface as 50%impermeable area
thus 113 sf of new impervious surface. In order to offset this increase the Lambrechts are
proposing to also restore an existing 248 sf area of existing impervious surface (gravel)to a
grassed surface pervious area. The net result is an increase of permeable area on the property.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. We are hopeful of being placed on the agenda
of the first September meeting(17th).
Sincerely,
Dennis MacElroy, PE
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cc: Sandy&John Lambrechts
900 Route 146, Clifton Park, New York 12065 phone (518) 371-7621 -fax(518) 371-9540
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Site Plan Review Revised June 2009
General Information
Tax Parcel ID Number: 239.08-1-4
Zoning District: WR
Detailed Description of Project [include current& proposed use]:
Proposed addition of an approximate 225 sf hardscape area for seating using 'open celled'permeable paver block along
the shoreline area of an existing residential property. Hardscape within the 50'setback of the shoreline requires site plan
review.
Location of project:
32 Russell Harris Road - Cleverdale
Applicant Name: John & Sandy Lambrechts Address: 32 Russell Harris Road
Home Phone Ce1e 508 808-3430
Work Phone Fax
E-Mail:
Agent's Name: Dennis MacElroy Address:
4 GF Tech Park, Box 5 GF, NY 12801
Home Phone Cell: 518 376-4485
Work Phone 761-0317 Fax 761-0317
E-mail dmacelroY@ed II com
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Owner's Name Address
same as applicant
Home Phone Cell
Work Phone Fax
E-mail
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Site Development Data . 50%ar Foy AsPiur V GEST
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Area /Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed Total sq. ft.
Addition sq.
A. Building footprint ft.
940 940
B. Detached Garage
860 860
C. Accessory Structure(s)
0 0
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area
1770 225/ +(-248) 1733
E. Porches/ Decks
665 0 665
F. Other
0 0 0
G. Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F]
4235 (-135) 4100
H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. /acre]
12197 0 12197
I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H]
34.7% 1 .1 % 33.6%
Setback Requirements
Area Required Existing Proposed
Front [1] 30'
125' 125'
Front [2] 30'
21 ' 21 '
Shoreline 50'
42' 42'
Side Yard [1] 20'
7' 7'
Side Yard [2] 20'
1 .8' 1 .8'
Rear Yard [1] NA
Rear Yard [2] NA
Travel Corridor NA
Height [max] 28' •
26'-5" 26'-5"
Permeability o
75 /0 65.3% 66.4%
No. of parking spaces
2 2+ 2+
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Additional Project Information
1. Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? no
2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): SD 14-2006
3. Does this project require coverage under the NYS DEC Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Program? no
4. Estimated project duration: Start Date Sept.2015 End Date Sept.2015
5. Estimated total cost of project: $15o0
6. Total area of land disturbance for project: 60051
Floor Area Ratio Worksheet
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) -- The relationship of building size to lot size, derived by dividing the total
building floor area by the lot size in square feet, yielding a percentage.
Zoning District Symbol Floor Area Ratio [FAR]
Waterfront Residential WR 0.22
Commercial Moderate CM 0.3
Commercial Intensive CI 0.3
A. The combined area of all square footage, as measure from exterior walls of all structures on the property,
including all floors of the structures, garages, basements and attics with more than five (5) feet of ceiling height
and covered porches. Building square footage does not include: Open deck, docks and that portion of covered
docks extending over water and one storage shed of one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less. Any
additional sheds will be included. (See"FLOOR AREA RATIO").
B. Commercial or industrial: the total area in square feet as measured from the exterior of the outside walls of a
building or structure, and when applicable, the sum total of all floor areas of the principal and accessory
buildings or structures on the project site.
Parcel Area 12197 sq. ft.
Existing Floor Area 2511 sq. ft. [see above definition]
Proposed Additional Floor Area 0 sq. ft.
Proposed Total Floor Area 2511 sq. ft.
Total Allowable Floor Area 2683 Area x 0.22 see above table
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§ 179-9-080 Requirements for Site Plan Approval. The Planning Board shall not approve a Site Plan
unless it first determines that such site plan meets the following Standards. Please prepare responses to each of
the following topics.
STANDARDS
A. The proposed project furthers or is consistent with the policies of the Town's Comprehensive Plan.
B. The proposed project complies with all other requirements of this Chapter, including the site plan review standards as set forth in
Paragraph F of this section,the dimensional, bulk, and density regulations of the zoning district in which it is proposed to be located
(Article 3 and Table 1),the applicable requirements of all other Articles that apply. -{L*
C. The site plan encourages pedestrian activity internally and, if practicable, to and from the site with pedestrian paths or sidewalks
connected to adjacent areas. N.A
D. The site plan must conform to Chapter 136 Sewage and Sewage Disposal, Chapter 147 Stormwater Management Local Law, and
other applicable local laws.
E. the proposed use shall be in harmony with the general purpose or intent of this Chapter, specifically taking into account the location,
character and size of the proposed use and the description and purpose of the district in which such use is proposed, the nature and
intensity of the activities to be involved in or conducted in connection with the proposed use and the nature and rate of any increase in
the burden on supporting public services and facilities which will follow the approval of the proposed use. •-•{E-5
F. The establishment,maintenance and operation of the proposed use will not create public hazards from traffic,traffic congestion or the
parking of vehicles and/or equipment or be otherwise detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or
working in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the town. Traffic access and circulation, road intersections, road and
driveway widths,and traffic controls will be adequate.
G. Off-street parking and loading facilities will be appropriately located and arranged and sufficient to meet traffic anticipated to be
generated by the new use. The establishment of vehicle links between parking areas of adjacent properties are provided where
feasible. This furthers the Town's goal of reducing curb cuts and reducing congestion. A twenty-foot wide connection is required. If
adjacent properties are either undeveloped or previously developed without having made provision for future linkage, then a future
connection must be identified and provided for in the site plan under review for such future linkage when the time arises. The
Planning Board may require proof that the applicant has made contact with adjacent property owners for purposes of coordinating
linkages with adjacent properties.
H. The project shall not have an undue adverse impact upon the natural, scenic, aesthetic, ecological, wildlife, historic, recreational or
open space resources of the town or the Adirondack Park or upon the adequate provision of supporting facilities and services made
necessary by the project,taking into account the commercial, industrial, residential, recreational or other benefits that might be derived
from the project. In making the determination hereunder, the Planning Board shall consider those factors pertinent to the project
contained in the development considerations set forth herein under§ 179-9-080 of this chapter, and in so doing,the Planning Board
shall make a net overall evaluation of the project in relation to the development objectives and general guidelines set forth in§ 179-9-
080 of this Article.
I. The provision for and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and circulation, walkway structures, control of intersections with
vehicular traffic and overall pedestrian convenience shall be safe and adequate for pedestrian movement. Pedestrian connections
between adjacent sites shall be provided to encourage pedestrian use. Yt�
J. Stormwater drainage facilities will prevent an increase of post development drainage flows as compared to pre-development drainage
flows. Drainage of the site shall recharge ground water to the extent practical. Surface waters flowing off-site shall not degrade any
streams or adversely affect drainage on adjacent properties or public roads. Facilities shall be in conformance with the drainage
standards of Chapter 147 of the Town Code and the Town of Queensbury Subdivision Regulations where applicable. N.{ .=,
K. The water supply and sewage disposal facilities will be adequate and will meet all applicable and current requirements set forth by
Department of Health regulations and Chapter 136 of the Town Code. �{E�
L. The adequacy, type and arrangement of trees, shrubs and other suitable plantings, landscaping and screening shall effectively
provide a visual and/or noise buffer between the applicants and adjoining lands, including the maximum retention of existing
vegetation and maintenance, including replacement of dead or deceased plants.
M. Fire lanes, emergency zones and fire hydrants will be adequate and meet the needs and requirements of emergency service
providers. �(E�
N. The design of structures, roadways and landscaping in areas susceptible to ponding, flooding and/or erosion will minimize or avoid
such impacts to the maximum extent practicable.
O. The site plan conforms to the design standards,landscaping standards and performance standards of this chapter.
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§ 179-9-050 Application for Site Plan Review
Application for site plan approval shall be made to the Planning Board using forms supplied by the Board.Application materials
and the site plan shall include sufficient information for the Board to make its findings under§ 179-9-070 and 179-9-080 below.
In determining the content of the site plan and supporting documentation, the Planning Board may waive certain requirements if
the Planning Board deems such requirements or information unnecessary for the type of project proposed. Any such waiver
shall be made in writing, and shall contain statements of the reasons why the waived information requirements are not
necessary for an informed review under the circumstances. The Planning Board may grant such waivers on its own initiative or
at the written request of an applicant. Such request shall set forth the specific requirements that are requested to be waived and
the reasons for the requested waiver. Absent any waiver or waivers, an application for Site Plan Review shall include the
following:
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REQUIREMENTS on Sheet
A A vicinity map drawn at the scale that shows the relationship of the proposal to existing community facilities which affect or
serve it, such as roads, shopping areas, schools, etc. The map shall also show all properties, identify owners, subdivisions, S-1
streets, and easements within 500 feet of the property. Such a sketch may be superimposed on a United States Geological
Survey map of the area.
B The site plan shall be drawn at a scale of forty feet to the inch (1"=40 feet)or such other scale as the Planning Board may
deem appropriate, on standard 24"x 36"sheets,with continuation on 8'/z"x 11"sheets as necessary for written information. S-1
The information listed below shall be shown on the site plan and continuation sheets.
C Name of the project,boundaries,date, north arrow,and scale of the plan.
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D Name and address of the owner of record,developer,and seal of the engineer,architect,or landscape architect. If the
applicant is not the record owner, a letter of authorization shall be required from the owner S-1
E The location and use of all existing and proposed structures within the property, including all dimensions of height and floor
area,all exterior entrances,and all anticipated future additions and alterations. S-1
F The location of all present and proposed public and private ways, off-street parking areas, driveways, outdoor storage areas,
sidewalks, ramps, curbs, paths, landscaping, walls, and fences. Location, type, and screening details for all waste disposal S-1
containers shall also be shown.
G The location, height, intensity, and bulb type (sodium, incandescent, etc.) of all external lighting fixtures. The direction of
illumination and methods to eliminate glare onto adjoining properties must also be shown in compliance with§179-6-020. S-1
H The location, height,size,materials,and design of all proposed signs. NA
I The location of all present and proposed utility systems including:
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1. Sewage or septic system;
2. Water supply system;
3. Telephone,cable,and electrical systems; and
4. Storm drainage system including existing and proposed drain lines, culverts, catch basins, headwalls,
endwalls, hydrants,manholes,and drainage swales.
J Plans to prevent the pollution of surface or groundwater, erosion of soil both during and after construction, excessive runoff,
and flooding of other properties, as applicable. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for all land development S-1,
activities (excluding agricultural activities) on the site that results in land disturbance of 1-acre or more. A SWPPP shall S-2
comply with the requirements of the DEC SPDES MS-4 General Permit and Chapter 147 of the Town of Queensbury Code. It
shall be at the discretion of the Planning Board as to whether a SWPPP or an erosion and control plan shall be required for a
site plan review project land disturbance of less than 1-acre.
K Existing and proposed topography at two-foot contour intervals, or such other contour interval as the Planning Board shall
allow. All elevations shall refer to the nearest United States Coastal and Geodetic Bench Mark. If any portion of the parcel is S-1
within the 100-year floodplain, the area will be shown, and base flood elevations given. Areas shall be indicated within the
proposed site and within 50 feet of the proposed site where soil removal or filling is required,showing the approximate volume
in cubic yards.
L A landscape plan showing all existing natural land features that may influence the design of the proposed use such as rock
outcrops, stands of trees, single trees eight or more inches in diameter, forest cover, and water sources, and all proposed S-1
changes to these features including sizes and types of plants. Water sources include ponds, lakes, wetlands and
watercourses,aquifers,floodplains,and drainage retention areas.
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M Land Use District boundaries within 500 feet of the site's perimeter shall be drawn and identified on the site plan, as well as
any Overlay Districts that apply to the property. S-1
N Traffic flow patterns within the site,entrances and exits, and loading and unloading areas,as well as curb cuts on the site and
within 100 feet of the site. The Planning Board may,at its discretion, require a detailed traffic study for large developments or NA
for those in heavy traffic areas,which shall include:
1.The projected number of motor vehicle trips to enter or leave the site, estimated for weekly and annual peak hour
traffic levels;
2.The projected traffic flow pattern including vehicular movements at all major intersections likely to be affected by the
proposed use of the site;
3.The impact of this traffic on levels of service on abutting public streets and at affected intersections. Existing and
proposed weekly and annual peak hour traffic levels and road capacity levels shall also be given.
O For new construction or alterations to any structure,a table containing the following information shall be included:
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1. Estimated area of structure to be used for particular purposes such as retail operation,office,storage,etc.;
2. Estimated maximum number of employees;
3. Maximum seating capacity,where applicable;and
4. Number of parking spaces existing and required for the intended use.
P 1. Floor Plans.
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2. Elevations at a scale of one-quarter inch equals one foot(1/4"=1 foot)for all exterior facades of the proposed structure(s) d
and/or alterations to or expansions of existing facades,showing design features and indicating the type and color of materials
to be used.
Q Soil logs, water supply well and percolation test results, and storm runoff calculations, as needed to determine and mitigate
project impacts, S-1
R Plans for disposal of construction and demolition waste,either on-site or at an approved disposal facility. S-1
S Plans for snow removal,including location(s)of on-site snow storage.
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T An Environmental Assessment Form ("EAF"), as required by the SEQRA regulations,with Part 1 completed by the Applicant
shall be submitted as part of the application. If the proposed project requires a special use permit and an EAF has been NA
submitted in conjunction with a special use permit application,a duplicate EAF is not required for the site plan application.
U If an application is for a parcel or parcels on which more than one use is proposed, the applicant may submit a single
application for all such uses provided the proposed uses are accurately delineated on a site plan drawn pursuant to the NA
requirements set forth above. The Planning Board may grant the application with respect to some proposed uses and not
others. For purposes of reviewing an application (and for SEQRA compliance) all proposed uses on a single parcel or on
contiguous parcels shall be considered together.
✓ A brief narrative statement on how the project proposed for review furthers or is consistent with the vision, goals and policies
in the Town's Comprehensive Plan. NA
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Pre-Submission Conference Form 1179-4-0401
1. Tax Map ID 239.08-1-4
2. Zoning Classification WR
3. Reason for Review: Hardscape within 50'setback
4. Zoning Section#: l7 1— 6-oc0 7'‘.0, 6n- ,� \ UC 1/4_er1. Civ _
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5. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes; Outstanding Items To Be Addressed Include:
Deed ✓Yes No
General Information complete Yes No
Site Development Data Complete --7 Yes No
Setback Requirements Complete —7 Yes No
Additional Project Information Complete 1-Yes No
FAR Worksheet complete ✓ Yes No
Standards addressed Yes No
Checklist items addressed V Yes No
Environmental Form completed /JA Yes No
Signature Page completed ✓Yes No
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Signature Page
This page includes the 1.)Authorization to Act as Agent Form: 2.) Engineering Fee Disclosure; 3.) Authorization for
Site Visits; 4.) Other Permit Responsibilities; 5.) Official Meeting Disclosure and 6.) Agreement to provide
documentation required.
OWNER'S AGENT FORM:
Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant
Owner:
Designates:
As agent regarding: Variance Site Plan Subdivision
For Tax Map No.: Section Block Lot
Deed Reference: Book Page Date
OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE:
APPLICANT'S AGENT FORM:
Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the meeting or wishes to be represented by another
party:
Owner: John Lambrechts
Designates: Dennis MacElroy
As agent regarding: Variance X Site Plan Subdivision
For Tax Map No.: 239.08 Section 1 Block 4 Lot
Deed Ref' '•' 14 9 Book 234 Page Date
OWNER SIGNATURE: ,- �� DATE:
2.) ENGINEERING F DISCLOSURE: Applications may be referred to the Town consulting engineer for review of septic
design, storm drainage, etc. as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department. Fees for engineering review services will be
charged directly to the applicant. Fees for engineering review will not exceed$ 1,000 without notification to the applicant.
3.) AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE VISITS: By signing this page and submitting the application materials attached herein, the
Owner, Applicant, and his/her/their agent(s) hereby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter the
subject properties for the purpose of reviewing the application submitted.
4.) OTHER PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIES: Other permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to
approval by the Zoning Board or Planning Board. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain any additional permits.
5.) OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES DISCLOSURE: It is the practice of the Community Development Department to have a
designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application, and minutes transcribed from
those tapes constitutes the official record of all proceedings.
6.) AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: I, the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand
the instructions for submission and agree to the submission requirements, I acknowledge no construction activities shall be
commenced prior to issuance of a valid permit. I certify that the application, plans and supporting materials are a true and
complete statement/description of the existing conditions and the work proposed, and that all work will be performed in
accordance with the approved plans and in conformance with local zoning regulations. I acknowledge that prior to occupying
the facilities proposed, I or my agents, will obtain a certificate of occupancy as necessary. I also understand that I/we may be
required to provide an as-built survey by a licensed land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy
I have read and a. ee to the above.
Ale&. /�`�1 John Lambrechts 8-6-2015
.nature [Applicant] Print Name [Applicant] Date signed
r, _ Dennis MacElroy 8-6-2015
^,Nature [Agent] Print Name [Agent] Date signed
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