Staff Notes et
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
February 14, 2017
Site Plan 6-2017 STEPHEN & CARYN LAFLECHE
12 Waters Edge Drive/WR—Waterfront Residential/Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: narrative, site drawings S-1 to S-3, elevation and floor plans, site photos
Parcel History: AV 11-2017
Requested Action:
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for area variance required relief requested for setbacks.
Resolutions:
Planning Board recommendation.
Prosect Description:
Applicant proposes to renovate the second floor of an existing home. Floor area existing on second floor is 474
sq. ft. and existing garage storage is 232 sq. ft. Proposed second floor with addition (36 +/- ft. x 5 +/- ft.)is 697
sq. ft. with removal of floor area storage above garage. The 2nd floor addition allows for 2nd floor bedroom
expansion and 1st floor bedroom expansion—total 3 bedrooms. Project includes site work to install permeable
pavers. Pursuant to Chapter 179-13-010 of the Zoning Ordinance, expansion of non-conforming structures shall
be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The site is located at 12 Waters Edge Dr access from Cleverdale/ Seelye Rd.
Site conditions-The project involves renovations to the second floor and replacement of a slate walkway and
install permeable pavers. The applicant has indicated the lawn area to be disturbed during construction will be
restored and supplemental plantings to be installed. There is existing site lighting at the doorway entries,
driveway and walkway areas that are to remain. The applicant received a septic variance in December of 2016.
Building—The plans indicate the floor area in the garage 232 sq ft is to be removed and the renovation to the
second floor will be expanded from 474 sq ft to 697 sq ft. The renovation to the second floor will expand the
two bedrooms. The second floor removes the dormers facing the shore with an addition that is flush to the
dormer edge location. The plans show two dormers to be installed on the garage side of the home. The first
floor alterations are shown changing a study area to a walk-in closet area.
Sediment and erosion control—the plans show the location of silt fencing
Elevations The elevations show the second floor to be consistent with the existing home.
Floor plans —The plans show the existing and proposed floor plans for each floor.
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 either requested waivers,
indicated the item not applicable or has not addressed the item/ left check box blank. This includes the follow
items listed under Requirements of the applicant's application: h. signage, o. commercial alterations/
construction details, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal. Stormwater information
on Sheet S-1 should indicate the existing stormwater controls ie. eave trench and to confirm the proposed
stormwater controls.
Nature of Variance
The applicant requests relief for shoreline setback where 50 ft is required and 29.5 ft is proposed, side setback
8.1 ft proposed on east side where a 12 ft setback is required. Relief is also requested for expansion of a non —
conforming structure in a CEA.
Summary
The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to setback and expansion relief
requested.
Meeting_ History:
First PB Meeting