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Special Use Permit Narrative Special Use Permit: 94, Ash Drive Glen Lake Access Easement Project liescimii tion The project is the increase of non-commercial recreation use to the roster property,by the addition of the four non-waterfront properties being deeded an easement that the iloster's granted for access to Glen Lake to the non-wwuaterfrornt property owners,guests and invitees as listed In the Stipulation, Settlement, Easement and Malntenance Agreement Order.Access to,the lakefront is limited to the use of ai 4" wide pedestrian pathway, a IV grassy area along the shoreline from the western boundary line and 10° in depth in a northerly direction along the western,boundary Vine to be used as a beach area for swimming and'sunbathing and a seasonal use of a 4' by 40'dock located at the terminus of the 4' access pathway. The dock is a permitted) residential use in the Waterfront District for use,of those resiidl'ing and or living on the property and for use by a non-resident, not residing and/or living on the waterfront property, This was once the site of the Casino a commercial business open to the public as a restaurant/bar with a beach for swimm Ing, boating and re°creatirng. in 19$2 after the commercial business was,closed it was transformed into apartments for residential use, The four, multi-dwelling, now 169 shoreline feet lakefront property and the 2 current docks existing today are in compliance with,town regulations,. Harmony with Comprehensiwre Plan Increase puubillc access to other recreational areas. Theproject provides access to+Aero Lake to Bauer non-wnwnaterfront owners. Amend all loco/storm water management regulations to address the impacts of both post-development run-off volumes and types. The project wwurilll not create any newly developed areas, only the new use granted to,the non-waterfront properties, and therefore will not create any new,sources of runoff.The pedestrian pathway will continue to be a grassy surface and the (buffer of existing trees and shrubs to the adjacent 7'mnwullti- d ellling property to the west Will remain so as to mitigate arny stormwater that could develop as half of the easement Is located in the flood zone. Conduct research to re-evolunote the environmental heolth of Glen and S raruyWe takes, Determine fiscally prudent course of Taction to correct any problems. The project does not change a Isting conditionsand does not include any provision r,wastewater, The existing setbacks for the dock remain unchanged and the natural buffer between the beach access and the adjacent property,owner will remain as the existing condition. gqm,patibiiFtwr The project Iprovidles for an access to the lakefront, beach and dock located at the terrnlnus olf the '' pedestrian pathway, and is therefore compatible with the adjacent andl nearby properties which are-also residential with docks and beach areas.The west dock location has been set by prior existence 10' from the western (property Ilene as depicted in pictures from 1990 on file in the Town of Queensbury'Ta Assessor's office and from the Duster's granting an easement as set forth in the Stipulation,Settlement, Easement and Maintenance Agreement Order to four noon-waterfront properties,located in close proximity to the lakefront property.The Stipulation,,Settlement, Easement and Maintenance Agreement. Order states the west clock,to be placed in the same locatiorn (ups it al ays has been) and as depiicted ion the Doster"s survey Mop prepared by David l Bolster dated 7/29/'11 and sealed 3wl5/13.A grassy area 1. along the shoreline from the western boundary line of the Doster"s property, also containing a buffer- to the ad.iacernt pro pertyto the west, by 1(" in depth,In a northerly dlirection along the western property Bine to be used as a beach area for swimming and sunbathing to the fouir non-waterfront property Special Use Permit. 94 Ash Drive Glum Lake Access Easement owners,guests and invitees,as well as,the,continued use by the roster's,,their tenants,guests and invitees other than the new use by the non-waterfront properties.This Ilocation:courrnphlles with,the same uses on the 7 multi-dwelling adjacent property to the wrest and is,separated by a vegetative buffer. Access,C'rculationand Parkin Parking its prohibited as part of the Stipulation,Settlement, Easement and Maintenance Agreement Order. It Is entirely designed for pedestrian access only via the f"r foot path to the diock and beach, area. Infrastructure andl SerOms Maintenance to be completed by the non-waterfront prop"owners.There are no infrastructure or services related to this pur9ject except the reruovable dock which,will continue to be owned by the propertyr owner„ Environment and Natwalfeat9i Environnnental impacts are limited to the incidental use and enjoyment of the lakefront thro>ugh swimming and boating.These activities currently exist and Will continue. NYSDEC reports there are no sensitive habitats or endangered species identified In this area.There may be wetlandplants in the area that are,yet to be Identified. Lopwurirrr ffects The project represents a newly granted land use to the non-waterfront,paropertles.Minus the additiionsal use,these carne uses will now continue!into the future.The,project will therefore not have any long- term effects. Mating IRe uirernernts This provision is not applicable.The Cdass A Marina and associated uses were el;ther removed or terms were added prohibiting uses in the Final Stipulation,Settlerne6t, IEasement and Maintenance Agreement Order when the use sof a beach was granted. 1.. Restroorms,including toilet facilities,,for the use by c>r ustomeirs,which shall be avallable at alll times from l#ilay 1 to,October 91of each Year. Sewerage dispuosaI is prohibited. Use of restroom would fa,lll under this term so restroomns are not provided. The project is the estabiishment of a non-cornmerclal use being granted to 4 non- waterfront raterfront propertle.s. It represents the residential, non-commercial recreation use of thne Doster property b the addition of the four nearby non�vwaterfront properties busing deeded an easement that.the Doster's granted for access to filen Lake to the non-waterfront property owners.guests and invitees as listed In the October 13,2016 Std,pudation,Settlement, Easement and Maintenance Agreement Order. 2. One on-site parking space or adequate off-site paeking for each,vessel berthed.Where the Class A marina offers dales,instruction or water-based recreation for ai fee,adequate parking must be provided for customers o 'the Class A marina. Parking Is prohibited as part of the Stipulation Settlement, Easement and Maintenance Agreement Order. It it entirely designed for pedestrian access only moria the four footpath to the dock and beach area. Speciall Use Permit: 94 Ash, Drive Glen Lake Access Easement 3. An adequate storage area for trainers or the,storage of trailers shall he prohl bited. Driving, taunchling, parking and storage of items on,the property is prohibited as part of the Stipulation,Settlement, Easement and Maintenance Agreement Order. 4. Where applicable, proof of compliance with New,York State fire code standards and DEC bulk storage standards for the storage of,gasoline and hazardous materials. if applicable,no permit application s�hall,be complete until proof of compliance Is submitted-to the Commission. There is no storage of, asoline or hazardous materials on the site except for those supplies carried on individual boats. No speciall compliance is required. S. For each Class A marina with a petroleum,sales facility,a plan relative to the,Inspection and maintenance of'petroleurn storage facilities and all associated equipment,and appropriate measures;relative to spill prevention,a n4l countermeasu res. There is,no petroleurn,sales facility involved in this project. 6. Adequate garbage and debris disposal facilities withi[eak.proof containers,which must be! properly maintained. This site is carry-in,carry-out for any garbage generated at the site. 7. Facilities for the disposal of sanitary wastes,from vesse Is vAth,on-board sanitary equipm, "it Including:oin�site pum pout facilities,or proven access to pumpout facilities,for use by vessels ,which,use the services of,the Class A madna;and facifities for the disposal of waste from portable marine toilets, or proven access to,such,facilities,,for use by,vessels which use the services of the Class A marina., There are no purnpolut facilities on Glen,Lake. Iin addition,the Stipulation,Settlement, Easement and Maintenance Agreement Order provides that there will be no portable sewerage device or sewerage disposal permitted within the Easement Area. 8. A boat cleaning area that is designed, operated and maintained in such a,manner to prevent contamination of the,water,s,of the,park shall be provided,or boat cleaning shall be prohibited. The property is,not located in the"Park". The Stipulation,Settlement, Easement and Maintenance Agreement Order prohibits any boat washing activities at this site. 9. All Class A marina owners or,operators engaged in the rental of'persoinal watercraft(P`WQ as, that term Is defined In Section 646-2.3(a)(3)of,this Title upon the waters of Lake George shall comply in addition to the,regulations governing PWCcoritained in Subpart 646-2 of this Title comply with the following regulations. 'The. property is located upon the waters Of Glen Lake,The Stipulation,Settlement, Easement and Maintenance Agreement Order prohibits any commercial activities or purpose at this site.