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Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
June 20, 2017
Site Plan 40-2017 WILLIAM ROURKE
21 Jay Road/WR—Waterfront Residential/Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: survey, floor plan, elevation, aerial
Parcel History: 1995 Septic Alt.; AV 38-2017
Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief requested for setbacks, permeability and expansion
of non-conforming structure.
Resolutions
PB recommendation
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes a 1,935 sq. ft. addition to existing 494 sq. ft. camp to include crawl space for mechanicals
and an attached garage. Project includes removal of 300 sq. ft. detached garage and 60 sq. ft. porch. Project
includes permeable pavers for driveway. Pursuant to Chapter 179- 13-010 of the Zoning Ordinance, additions
to structures shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is requested for
setbacks, permeability and expansion of non-conforming structure. Planning Board shall provide a
recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
• Location- The project site is located at 21 Jay Road on Glen Lake off of Glen Lake Rd.
• Arrangement- The applicant proposes to maintain the existing 494 sq ft camp and to construct a 1,935 sq ft
addition.
• Site Design- The existing site contains a detached garage and deck area to be removed (-360 sq ft) and an
existing gravel driveway. The project includes the removal of the gravel driveway and the installation of a
pervious pavement(750 sq ft). The applicant has indicated the intent to leave the existing trees and shrubs
on the site.
• Building—The addition is to be 1935 sq ft and will maintain a 3 bedroom dwelling. The addition includes
an attached garage.
• Site layout and utility plan—The site contains on-site septic and a drilled well. The applicant has supplied
information on the septic system compliance.
• Grading and drainage plan and Sediment and erosion control --The applicant has indicated gravel will be
installed for stormwater drainage on the new addition.
• Elevations and Floor plans —the plans show the layout of the proposed addition with the garage and
bedroom spaces. The addition height is to be 18 ft and the home is to have a five ft crawl space for utilities.
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, k. topography, o. commercial
alterations/ construction details, q. soil logs, s. snow removal. The project is residential addition and the
waivers requested are typical commercial related.
Nature of Variance
The proposed building is to be located 1.6 ft from the south property line where a 12 ft setback is required. In
addition relief is requested for permeability where 71%is proposed and required is 75%.
Summary
The planning board is to provide a recommendation to the zba in regards to the relief requested for setback and
permeability requirements for the Waterfront zone.
Meeting_ History: First meeting