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Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
April 18, 2017
Site Plan 24-2017 DAVID P. DISCENZA
3 Stevens Road/MDR—Moderate Density Residential/Ward 4
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, septic information, floor plan for basement area and upper level area,
elevations, survey include in file packet
Parcel History: SP 35-1991, SP 4-1992, AV 23-2017
Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief requested to maintain a 4-unit apartment building
where 3 units received approval.
Resolutions
1. Planning Board recommendation
Project Description
Applicant proposes to maintain a 4-unit apartment building where 3 units received approval. Previous approval
in 1991 for a duplex and in 1992 for a third unit. No changes are proposed to the site or building. Pursuant to
Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, request to maintain a 4t' apartment unit to existing structure shall
be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is requested for density in a MDR zone of
2 acres per unit. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
• Location-The existing building is located at 3 Stevens Road off of Corinth Road south side.
• Arrangement- The existing building is located at the end of Stevens Road and the site contains existing site
development. There is a 1887 +/- sq ft existing garage and a parking area for the existing tenants.
• Building—The existing building is approximately 2,530 sq ft (foot print)with a 3060 sq ft floor area for the
4 units that are existing
• Signage-There is no signage at this time
• Site conditions-The applicant has indicated there is no plans to alter the existing site or building.
• Traffic- The site already has existing tenants that access the building through Stevens Rd and no new traffic
is anticipated.
• Site layout and utility plan—the applicant has provided the site plan information showing the location of the
existing septic system arrangement. Confirm septic system compliance for the number of units.
• Grading and drainage plan and Sediment and erosion control—there are no changes for the site and should
confirm existing tree line area to remain as part of project.
• Landscape plan- to be reviewed for compliance
• Site lighting—to be reviewed to confirm compliance
• Elevations —The plans provided are from the 1992 materials and is the same as the recent photo in real
property.
• Floor plans —The plans are provided from the 1992 submission materials and is as described by the applicant
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: g. site lighting, h. signage, j. stormwater, k.
topography, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r.
construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal.
Nature of Variance
The applicant proposes to maintain a 4 unit apartment building where current regulations of the MDR zone
require a minimum of 2 ac per unit if not connect to Town sewer and water. The existing building is only
connected to water and the site is 2.28 ac where 8 ac's would be required.
Summary
The planning board is to provide a recommendation to the zba in regards to the relief requested for density of an
existing 4 unit apartment building.
Meeting_ History: First meeting