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Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
November 15, 2016
Site Plan PZ 248-2016 LAKE GEORGE RV PARK
74 State Route 149 /RC—Residential Commercial/Ward 1
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: application, site sheets 1-16, aquatic area design sheets 9, architectural sheets 5,
photo shots of existing site, stormwater analysis summary
Parcel History: SP 56-14 3,600 sf maint. bldg.; SP 26-13 1,728 sf pavilion/dog wash/dog park;
2015-025 1,770 sf storage bldg.; 2014-244 replacement sign
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for alterations to an existing pool area. This includes two new buildings:
41) 1,269 sq. ft. with mechanical lower level and pavilion main level; 42) 1,764 sq. ft. main level bathrooms
and lower level mechanical. New pool area elements —zero entry pool, splash pad and warming tubs. Also, a
new 221 sq. ft. entryway at the existing indoor pool area.
Resolutions
1. SEQR
2. Planning board review and decision
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes alterations to an existing pool area. This includes two new buildings: 41) 1,269 sq. ft. with
mechanical lower level and pavilion main level; 42) 1,764 sq. ft. main level bathrooms and lower level
mechanical. New pool area elements —zero entry pool, splash pad and warming tubs. Also, a new 221 sq. ft.
entryway at the existing indoor pool area. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance,pool
improvements with accessory buildings shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The project parcel is located at 74 State Route 149 and the site is existing swimming pool area.
Arrangement- The project includes the upgrade of the existing pool area with a zero entry pool, splash pad and
warming tubs. The zero entry pool area is to be 36'x83' +/-with associated patron seating area. There are shade
system structures also to be installed near the pool. The applicant has also explained the pool area will contain
pole lights for safety requirements. The splash pad area is 75'x35'+/- and the warming tubs are 384.6 sq ft+/-.
The applicant has provided detail sheets for the water elements.
Site Design- The existing pool area renovation includes removal of the pool, grading, stormwater controls,
installation of enclosure fencing with stone/like wall elements, concrete pathways, asphalt roadways to access
mechanical areas of the new buildings.
Building—The project includes construction of two new buildings and an entryway area to the existing indoor
pool area. Building 41 is 24'x52' and will have a mechanical room on the lower level and a pavilion on the
upper level that opens to the pool area. The pavilion is enclosed but has two large doors that can be opened.
Building 4 2 is 80'x22' and will have mechanical on the lower level and restrooms on the upper level and is
accessible from the pool area only. The upper level will also contain a sitting area. The existing pool building
with the interior pool will have a new entry way 22'x 10' +/-. The applicant has explained the existing pool
building facade will be upgraded to be consistent with the new buildings. The building was designed to have
removable panels and the new facade will include stone like facing on the bottom.
Site conditions: The project involves the disturbance of 1.4 acres. The application materials have been
forwarded to the Town engineer for review and comment. The stormwater and erosion control measures are
provided on the site plan sheets 1-16. The applicant has received a waiver from NYSDEC from the
requirements to maintain stormwater permit.
Traffic- The existing parking arrangement that accesses the pool area will remain as is. An access pathway and
two drive areas are being added to access the pool area and buildings.
Elevations and Floor plans —the applicant has provided floor plans and elevations for each of the new buildings,
pool area elements and the new entryway.
Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the written
request of an applicant. The application form identified as "Requirements" outlines the items to appear on the
site plan or included as attachments. At the time of application the applicant has requested waivers from the
following items: n traffic, o. commercial alterations/construction details.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the renovation of the pool area.