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Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
April 25, 2017
Site Plan 13-2017 Stephen, Carol & Andrew Bodette
10 Hemlock Road/WR—Waterfront Residential/Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: narrative, application, survey, site plan drawing, floorplan, and elevations
Parcel History: 1991, 1992 bath alt.; AV 13-2017
Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief sought for setbacks and FAR.
Resolutions
1. Planning Board recommendation
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes a second floor renovation removing existing 572 sq. ft. and constructing proposed 570 sq. ft.
second floor with office area and master bedroom. New construction does not meet shoreline setback and
expansion nonconforming. Project includes an existing porch renovation 98 +/- sq. ft. for new entryway and
open porch. Pursuant to Chapter 179-13-010 & 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, expansion in a CEA shall
be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks and FAR. Planning
Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
• Location-The home is located at 10 Hemlock Rd off of Glen Lake Rd
• Arrangement- The existing site will remain unchanged the major improvement is to the second floor area of
the home. There is also a 98 sq ft porch that will be renovated to allow for a new entryway and open porch
area.
• Building—The plans show the existing access to the basement area will be relocated for the updated
entrance area—to be located to a new hallway area. The first floor is adjusted for the existing covered porch
will now have an porch and new entry to the house that allows for entry into the garage. The first floor is
also maintaining both bedrooms on the first floor, two bathrooms access to the existing deck facing the
shore. The alterations on the first floor include the living area, 3-season porch, alcove area to be updated
with kitchen area, great-room and dining area in an open floor plan. The second floor to be removed
completely then replaced with a master bedroom, office area, bathroom area and relocated stairway.
• Site conditions- The applicant has indicated there is to be permeable pavers to be installed in front of the
existing garage and eave trenches all the west and east side of the home.
• Elevations —The applicant has provided elevations and photos showing the existing and proposed views of
the home.
• Floor plans —The submission shows the arrangement of each floor existing and proposed.
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, j. stormwater, k. topography, n
traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, r. construction/demolition disposal.
Nature of Variance
The second floor area is to be located 25 ft from the shoreline where a 50 ft setback is required. Relief is also
requested for floor area where proposed is 26.7% and required is 22%.
Summary
The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the request for relief from the
setback requirements and floor area of the WR zone.
Meeting History First PB meeting