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Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
February 16, 2016
Site Plan PZ 57-2016 RONALD & CYNTHIA MACKOWIAK/9 Glen Hall Drive/
Waterfront Residential -WR
SEQR Type II
Material Review: Application, site plan, survey, elevations
Parcel History: House renovations SP 9-14, SP 74-14, AV 8-14, AV 58-15
Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief requested for height, second garage and setback.
Resolutions
1. PBR recommendation to Zoning Board
Project Description
Applicant proposes a new 530 sq. ft. garage to be 23.6 ft. high with a two car garage on the main level and the
second floor to be an open storage area, located on existing gravel area. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-060 of the
Zoning Ordinance, work within 50 feet of 15% slope shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Site plan overall—The applicant proposes to construct a 530 sq ft detached garage as a second garage. The
garage is to have two floors where the first floor is to be vehicle storage and the second floor is open storage
area. The project includes the removal of small canvas shed rear the location of the new construction and to
maintain an existing 290 sq ft canvas shed storage for boats.
Site details—the applicant proposes two infiltration trenches with chambers to accommodate stormwater from
the garage and sidewalk areas around the garage. The garage is over crushed stone driveway area.
Elevations—the elevations show each side of the garage including the exterior stair way.
Floor plans—the floor plans show two open areas of 530 sq ft
The applicant has requested waivers for the following items: h. signage, k. topography, 1. landscaping, n traffic,
o. commercial alterations/construction details,r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal
Nature of the Variance
The applicant requests relief from the height requirement of accessory structures in the Waterfront zone and
setbacks. The applicant proposes a 23' 6" garage height, setback on the north side proposed to be 2.9 ft
(exterior stairs) and south side proposed at 6 ft where a 20 ft setback is required on each.
Summary
The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the applicants request for relief
from height and setback requirements.
Town of Queensbury
Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
RESOLUTION -Planning Board Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals
Area Variance PZ-0059-2016 Ronald & Cynthia Mackowiak
Tax Map ID 289.11-1-33 /Property Address: 9 Glen Hall Drive, Glen Lake/Zoning: WR
The applicant has submitted an application for the following: Applicant proposes a new 530 sq. ft. garage to be
23.6 ft. high with a two car garage on the main level and the second floor to be an open storage area, located on
existing gravel area. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-060 of the Zoning Ordinance, work within 50 feet of 15%
slope shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is requested for height, second
garage and setback. Planning Board shall provide recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance, per Section 179-9-070 J 2 b. requires the Planning Board to
provide a written recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for projects that require both Zoning Board
of Appeals & Planning Board approval;
The Planning Board has briefly reviewed and discussed this application, the relief request in the variance
application as well as the potential impacts of this project on the neighborhood and surrounding community,
and found that:
MOTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AREA VARIANCE NO. PZ-0059-2016 RONALD & CYNTHIA
MACKOWIAK: Introduced by who moved its adoption, seconded by ; and
a) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has not identified any significant adverse impacts that
cannot be mitigated with current project proposal -
OR
b) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has identified the following areas of concern:
1)
Duly adopted this 16th day of February, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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