Staff Notes et
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
February 21, 2017
Site Plan 9-2017 RONALD & CYNTHIA MACKOWIAK
9 Glen Hall Drive/WR—Waterfront Residential/Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, survey, site plan drawing, elevation with retaining wall
Parcel History: SP 9-2014 garage/addition/septic; 74-2014 garage; PZ 59-2016 garage
Requested Action:
Planning Board review and approval for construction of a 440 sq. ft. garage with overhead storage.
Resolutions
Planning Board decision.
Prosect Description:
Applicant proposes construction of a 440 sq. ft. garage with overhead storage. The project includes removal of
155 sq. ft. shed, site grading and a retaining wall. Project occurs within 50 ft. of 15% slopes. Pursuant to
chapter 179-3-040 & 179-5-020 of the Zoning Ordinance, construction within 50 ft. of 15% slopes shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The project is located at 9 Glen Hall Road where the applicant proposes a 440 sq ft garage over an
existing gravel area. The parcel contains areas of 15% slope and a portion of the property is in the Critical
environmental area.
Arrangement- The parcel contains a recently renovated single family home and previous site work for
stormwater and septic system.
Site and Building Design- The applicant proposes to remove a 155 sq ft temporary canvas shed and to construct
a 440 sq ft single story garage. The site will maintain an existing 290 sq ft canvas shed that is used for storage
of boating items. The new garage will be located on the existing gravel surface and orient so the garage doors
are facing the western direction. A boulder wall is proposed on the north side and east side. Stormwater
management includes a stone filled trench on the south side. The applicant does not propose any new
landscaping or lighting on the site.
Elevations —This plan has been revised to show a new location. The height to be 15 ft 11 in. The plans include
information for the garage.
Floor plans —The floor plans show an open area for the garage floor and rafters.
Waivers requested include g. site lighting, h. signage, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/
construction details, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal
Nature of Area Variance
Granted 2/15/17. The new garage is to be located 5 ft. on the north and the south side and where a 20 ft. setback
is required and 12 ft on the east where a 30 ft setback is required.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the construction of a second garage where the project
site is within 50ft of 15 slopes.
Meeting Hg istory: PB 2/14/17, 2/21/17; ZBA 2/15/17