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TOWN OF QUEENSSURY
July 17, 2017 PLANNING OFFICE
Town of.Queensbunj
742 Say Road
Queensbuni, NY 12804
Atin: Stephen Traver, Planning Board Chairman
Attn: Steve Jaokos-ki, Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman
Re. Area Variance and Site Plan Review Application Submission
S eel ye— 14 Crooked Tree Drive
Dear Mr. Traver:
Dear Mr. Jackoski:
Su bm itted for your distri but loji and review are 15 sets of the appi 1ca bl e Area Variance and 8 Ite Plan
Review application documents for the referenced project located off of Rt, 9L. The subject property
consists of a I'awf u I nonconforming single family residence (s h ore!i no setback). T he proposed project
Invo Ives an a p p rox i'mate 225 sf expa ns 1 o n of the residence.
We wi I I be seeking a n area variance for t h e expansion of the lawful, nonconforming residence wh 1 c h
will res u It ire a shoreline setback of 50' (75' required). Note that the s h ore 11 n e setback for the existing
structure is 33% All required application documents including s[ta plans, architectural plans, AV
app]i cat lo n, deed, s a ry ey a n d application fee have been compiled in the AV package.
A wavier frown Area Variance s u b rn ittal raq u i ramenis for n o n-res i de nti a] items {;quare footage
building us e breakdown, signage, I ig hti n g, etc) and pert test info is herein requested.
Site Plan Rev lew vvi I I he re q u i re d as deve I opme nt iAri 11 i n1i olve expansion of the nonconforming
residence which is within a CEA. All required application documents including site plans,
architectural plans, SPR applIcation, a copy of the dood and survey and the application fee have been
compiled in the SPR package.
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ThaD t YOU for your consideration and review of M056 aPPECatiOns Cid we loot:forujard to
prose MAW s to Hour Boarde at upcGming meet!ngs,
Sincerely,
Dennis i adiroy, PE
attachments
cc: Katharine Seelye
General Information
Tax Parcel ID Number: 239.15-1-10
Zoning District~: WR
Lot size: 0.62 ac.
Detailed Description of Projeet [includes current&proposed use):
Proposed em=szon of Iawful nonconforming residence in the WRzone with a 225 S>~addition.
Location of project:
14 Crooked gree Drive-off ofRi.9L west of Dunhams lBay
Applicmnt Name: Katharine Seelye Address: 10 McTernan St.Czmbridge, NU 021
Home Phone Cell: 9>7-84603 )
Work Phone Fax --
E-mail: kseelye(c�nytimcs_cQm
Agent's Name: Dennis A4acEfroy, PE Address- 4 OF Tech Park,Box 5 GF,NY 12801
Dame Phone 792-8200 Cell: 376-4485
Work Phone Fax
761-0317
E-mail
dmacelroyedplip. m
Owner's Name Address
same as applicant
Home Phone Cell
Work Phony Fax
E-mail
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Site Plan Review application—Revised October 2016
Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804
Site Development Data
Area/Type - - Fxisting sq, ft, Proposed Total sq. ft.
Additions . ft.
A. Building footprint 1064 225 11289
B. Detached Garage -- 0 0 0
C. ACCessoryStructure(s) 0 30 30
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area 506 0 506
E. Porches I Decks 700 0 700
F. Other 0 0
G. Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F] 2270 255 25-25
H, Parcel Area [43,560 sq, ft./acre] 14810 14810 14810
I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [Jf GIH] 15.3% 13% 17-0%
Setback Requirements
Area Required Existing Proposed
- Front [1] 30 41 41
Front [2.] 30 NA NA
Shoreline 15 33 33 (50'-Addition)
Site Yard [1] L, 48( 33(E)
Side Yard [2] 20 19(E) 19(W)
Rear'Yard [1] D NA NA
Rear Yard [2] 30 NA NA
Travel Corridor N-A NA NA
Heigh[ [niax] IQ, 8' <28'(<16 addition)
Permeability ,5Mr, 84.7°x6 83-0%
No. of parking spaces 2 2 2
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Site Plan Review application—Revised October 2016
Town ofQncensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804
Additional Proieet Information
L WiII the proposal requiN a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? yep
2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s):
3. Does this project require overage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
( PDES) permit program ?
4. Estimated project duration: Mart Daze Ock.117 End Date Dec,'17
5. Estimated total cost of project: S45,0DO
. Total area of land disturbance for project: 600 sf+}-
Floor Area Ratio Worksheet
FLOOR AkEA RATIO (FAR) -- The relationship of building size to lot size,'derived by dividing the total
building floor area by the lot size in square feet, yielding a percentage.
Zoning District Symbol Floor Area Ratio [FAR]
Waterfront residential WR 0.22
Commercial Moderate/ Intensive Clod Cl 0.3
A. The combined area of all square footage, as measure from exterior walls of all structures on the property,
including all floors of the structures, garages, basements and atlics with more than five (5) feet of ceiling
height and covered porches. Building square footage does not include: Open deck, docks and that portion of
covered docks extending over water and one storage shed of one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less.
Any additional sheds will be included. (See "FLOOR AREA RATIO").
B. Commercial or industrial: the total area in square feet as measured from the exterior of the outside walls of a
building or structure, and when applicable, the sum total of all floor areas of the principal and accessory
buildings or structures on the project site.
A. Parcel Area 14810 sq. ft.
H. Existing Floor Area 2533 sq. ft. see above definition
C. Pro sect Additional Floor Axes 255 59. ft.
1). Pro owd Total Flour Area 2788 sq. ft.
E. Total Allowable Floor Area 3258 (Area x 0-22 see above table]
*If D is larger than E. a variance or revisions to your plan may be needed. Consult with Staff.
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Site Plan Review appl icaaon—Revised October 2016
Town of Quearsbury Planning Office-742 Ray Road,Queensbury,NY 12804
179- - 8 oui�ements for Site Plan Al2jarov 1.
The Planning Board shall not approve a Site Plan unless it first determines that such site plan meets the
following Standards. Please prepare responses to eachof the following topics:
STANDARDS
A. The proposed projact furthers or is consistent with she policies of the Town's Cornprehcnsivc Plan. %6,o
B. The proposed project complies with all other requirements of this Chapter,including the situ plan review standards as sot forth m ParagWh
F of this section,the dimemionai,bulk and density regulations of the zoning district'n which it is propo d to 6c IcLuated fir#icle 3 anL
Table 1),the applicable requircrnents of all other Articles that apply. Efi� �+�- *'� �L1►1
C. The silt plan wmuragcs pedestrian activity intcrnally and,if pract6b ,to alad7wrn the rile with pe- sW an paths or sidewalks conoecW
to 48ccnt areas. TLA
D. The silo plan must conform to Chapter 136 Scwagc and 5cwagc Dispusal,Chapter 147 5tormwater Marogement Local Law,and other
applicablc]Mal laws. �7�tw''c7'�'�T�G.. �{� tip
E. 'llie proposed use shall be in harmony with the general purpose or intent of this Chapter,specifically taking into account the Notation,
character and size of the proposed use and the description and purposc of the district in which such use is proposed.tate nature and intensity
of the activities to be involved in or conducted in wrinection with the proposed use and the nature and rate of any increase in the burden On
supporting public services and Facilities which will fallow the approval of the proposed use. *-Ar
F. The establishment.maintenance and operation of tho proposed use wiil not crape public hazw*from traffic,tragic coreeslion of she:
parking ofvehWes andlor equiprnern or be otherwim detrimental to the health,safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood or to the general veelfam of the town_ Traffic access and circulation,road intersections,mad and drivcway widths and
traffic controls will be adequate. -(M , r #rhe �-LVILC ,&Al C +A%A , Test", E—A"'7TC
Off drat#parking and 19oading facilities vdll be appropriiatcly located and arranged and sufficient lc meet traffic anticipated to be generated
by the;now use. The establishment of vcbicic links botwom parking totes of adjacent properties are provided where feasible_ This furthers
the•Town's gDal ofreduaing curb outs and rcduoing umigcstion. A twenty-foot wide oc mection is required, If adjacent properties are either
undtvclopml or previously developed without having made provision fbr future linkage,then a future connection mast be identified and
provided for in the silt phut under review for such future listkW wMn lite time arises_ The Planning Board may require proof that the
applicant has made contact with adjacent property owners for purposes of coordinating linkages with adjacent pr9wrtics. �
jay The:"*t shall not have an undut adverse impact upon the natural,seenic,serAfK ic,ecolo&4,wild]ife,historic,recreational of open
space resources of the town or the Adirondack Park or upon the adequate provision of supporting facilities and services madc neoessary by
the project,taking into afccoW the comnwcial,industrial,residential,recreational or other benefits that might be derived fi:arn the pmjcd.
in making the determination hereunder,the Planning Dowd shall consider Chase factors pertinent to the prajcct contained in the
development opnsiderations set forth herein under§ 179-9-00 of this Chapter,and in so doing,fe Planning Board shall makc a net overall
evaluation of the project in relation to the development objectives and general guidelines set forth in§ 179-9-080 of this Arttcic. -fir--5
1_ The provision for and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and circulation,walkway structures,control of int--motions with vehicular
traffic end overall pedestrian convenience shall be safe.and adequate for pedestrian movement. Pedestrian ronnections between adimerA
sites shall be provided to encourage pedestrian use_ _
J Stormwatcr drainage facilities will prevcnt an incrcase of post development drainage flows as compared to pre-developmcnt drainage flows_
DrainW or the site shall redmge ground water to the extent practiced. Surfun wafers flowing off-site shall not degrade any streams or
adversely affect drainage an adjacent properties orpub]io roads. Facilities strap he in conformance with the drainage standards of Chapter
147 of the Town Code acrd the Town o F Queensbury Subdivision Regulatiprrts where applicable_
. The water supply and sewage disposal facilities will be adequate and will meet all applicable and cumcnt roquiremcnts set forth by
Department of Health regulations and Chapter 136 of the Town Code. �
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L. The adtqueu;y,type and a nngemont of trees,shrubs and outer suitable plantings,la scoping and smve,ing shall effectively provide a
visual and/or noise buffer between the applitunts and adjoining lands,including the maximum rctcntion of cxiating vcgetation and
maintenance,i noluding replacement of dead or deceased ptants, lklfetn
M. Fara lancs,cmcrgency zones and frrc hydrants wil i be adequate and meet lfre needs and requirements of ertwrgency service providers_
NJ Tho dcsign ofstructums,roadways and landscaping in arras suwupliblo to ponding, flooding and/or erosion will minimize or avoid such
impacts to the mWdMum.cxtcnt pmwcabic. 15 1
O. The site plan conforms to the design 9mWatds,landscaping standards and performance standards ofthis chapter.
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Site Plan Review application—Revised October 2016
Town of ueenshury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804
179-9-050 Checklist-Application for Site Plan Review.
Application materials and site plan shall include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a
decision. The applicant is to provide a site plan drawing and all attachments that address items A-V. The
applicant may request a waiver from A-V and is to provide reasons for waiver(s) requested. Please label
information to be submitted.
REQUIREMENT Sheet#
A. A vicinity map drawn at the scale drat shows the relationship of ft proposal to o d5ting community facilities which affect S-1
or serve it,such as roads,shopping areas,schools,etc. The map shall also show ali properties,identify owners,
subdivisions,streets and casements within 504 Fact of the property. Such a sketch imy be superimposed on a United States
Cools ical Survcy Map ofthearce.
&. The site pWn shall be drawn at a scale of forty feet to the inch(I"=40 feet)or such other scale as the Planning Board may
deem appmpriste,on standard 24"x 36"sheets,with continuation on 8112`fie l l"sheets as necessary for written -1
information. Tho information listed below shall be shown on the site plan and aoirtinuation shcc
C. Name ofthe project, boundaries,date,north arrow,and scale of the plan, 1
D. Name and address of the owner ofrcoard,dcvcloper,and seal of the engineer.anhiWa or landscape architect. Ifthe �-1
Iicant is not the record owner,a letter of authorization shall be aired fi-om the owner_
E. The location and use of all existing and proposed structures within the property,including all dimensions of height and 1�—
floor area,all exterior entrances and al I ankipand ftmrre additions and aitmutions.
F. The location of all present and proposed public and privato ways,off-street parking areas,driveways,outdoor storage areas,
sidewalks,tamps,curbs,paths,landscaping,walls and know Location,type and screening details far al I waste disposal 5-1
containers shell also be shown_
{j Tho location,hoighl, intensity and bulb type(sodium,incandescent,ctc.)of all external lighting fixtures. The direction of =1
illumination and methods to ei iminatc 91mt onto Odoining properlies most also be shown in compliance with§ 179-6-020. _
H. The location,height,size,materials acrd design of all proposed signs_ NA
1 The location of all present and proposed utility systems including: S ,
1. Sewage or septic system:
2. water supply system;
3. Telephone,cable and electrical systems;and
4. Storm drainage system including existing and proposed drain lines,culverts,catch basins,hcadwaalls,endwalls,
hydrants,manholes and drainage swales_
J Plans to prevent the pollution ofsurfam or groundwater,erosion of sail both during and after construction,excessive runoff S-1
and flooding ofother properties.as applicable. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)far all land development
activities(excluding ugt•imitural activities)on the site t3lstt results in Inst disturbance of one acre or more. A S PPP shall
oomply with the reauirmtlmis of the DEC SPDES MS-4 General permit and Chapter 147 of the-town of Queensbury
Code, It shall be at the discmtkm of the Planning Board as to whether a S FPP or an erosion and control plan shall be
required for a site plan review project l and dlsturbrutw of less than one acre.
K. Existing and proposed topography act two-faot cununu intervals,or such other contour interval as the Planning Board shall NA
allow_ All elevations shall refer to the nearest United Stases Coastal and Geodetic Bench Mark. If any portion of the parcel
is within the 100-year floodplain,die area wil I be shown and base flood elevations given Areas shell be indicated within
the proposed site and within 50 feet of the proposed site when soil removal or filling is rcquirc d,sl vAng the app=imate
volume in cubic yards.
[� A landwapo plan showing all existing natural land features than may influence the design oftho proposed use such as rack NA
outcrops,slands of trees,single trees night or n-mre inches in diameter.forest oover and weeper sources and all proposed
changes to these features.including sites and types ofplants. Water sources include ponds,lakes,wetlands and
watercourses,aqui fern,floociplains and drainW relaenticra areas.
M. L nd Uw District boundaries within 500 feet of the site's perimeter shall be drawn and identified on the site plan,as well
as any overlay Districts that apply too the property. S�1
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Site Pian review application—Revised October 2016
Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804
REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Sheet#
N. Traffic flow patterns within Ute site,entrances and exits,loading and unloading areas,as well as curb cuts on the rile and
within 100 feet of Ute site_ The Planning Board rnay,at its discretion,require a detailed traffic study for large developments or `1
for those in heavy traffic areas,which shall include-
I. The projected number of motor vehicle trips to enter or!cave the site,cstimaled for weekly and
annual peak hour=ffic levels;
2. The projedcd traffic flaw pattern including vahkuhtr movements at all major intersections likely
to be affcctod by the proposed use of the ale;
3. The impact of this traffic cn Icvols of service on abutting public streets and at affected
interseviions. Existing and proposed weekty and annual peak hour traffic levels and road cWacity
lovols shall also be givers,
0. For new construction or alterations to any structure,a table containing the following information shall be includod: N A
1. Estimated arca of slnrcture to be used for particular purposes such as retain operation,office,
Storage,elc„
2. Estimated maximum number ofemployees;
1 Maximum seating capacity,where applicable;and
4_ Number of parking spaces existing and required for the ittterKled use.
p I. Floor Plans. attached
2. ElevaEions at a scale of one-quarter inch equals one foot(1/4"=1 loot)for all exim for facades ofllse proposed structure(s)
and/or allermians to or expansCDns ofexisting facades,showing design features and indicating tho type and pplor of materials
to be used.
Q. Soil logs,water supply well and percolalion lest results,and sinrm water runoff calculations as needed to dcicrmiite wW
mitigatc project impacts, NA
Plea for disposal of Construction and demolition waste,either on-site or at an approved disposal facility_ S-1
S. Flans for show removal,including locations)of on-site snow storage, NA
T. An Znvironfmntal Assessment Porm CTAF")as required by the SEQRA rcgulatiom with Part I completed by the Applicant NA
shall be submitted as part of the application If the proposed project requires a spedal use permit and an EAF has boom
subm itted in conjunction with a special use permit applicatiM a duplicate EA.F is not required for the site plan application.
U. Iran application is for a parcel or parcels on which mon~than one use is proQoscd,titre appficarA may suwit a single A
application for all such uses,provided the proposed uses we accurately delineated on a silo plan drawn pursumn to the
requi remenis set Forth shove. The P lanning Board may grant the application with respect to some proposed uses and not
others, For purposes of revievring an application(and for SEQRA compliance)all proposed uses on a single parcel or on
contiguous parcels shall be onrrsi lered together.
V. A briefrrarradve statement on[cow th!eZoJeal proposed for review furtbcn or is consislent with the vision,goals and policies
in the Town's Comprehensivc Plan PAW0%*"%%L etmf K% 7T% C%
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Site Plant Review apps icattion—Revised October 20 15
Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Say Road,f ueensbM,NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Site Plan Pre-Submission Conference Form f Section 179-9-040
1. Applicant Name. K.atharino Se41ye -- -
2. 'fax Map ID 239,15-1-10 Location- 14 Crooked Tree Drive.
3. Zoning classification WR_
4. Reason for Review: . � - � �� f � � - �
5. Zoning Section#: 179-3.040 A(5)(b) [5]
G. Pre-Submission Meeting Nates: Provided Outstanding; Please provide by
Deed
fieneml Information complete ti
Site Development Data Complete
Setback Requirements C<ompiete
Additional Project Information Complete
FAR addressed i
Requiremenu for Site Plan-Standards t
Checklist items addressed ,
Environmental Form completed
Signature Page completed
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Site Plan Review application-Revised October 2016
Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,TAY 12804
Signature Page
This page includes the 1.) Authorization to Act as Agent Form, 2.] Engirmu ing Fee Disiclosme; 3.) Authorization for Site Visits; 4.)
Other Permit Responsibilities;5.)Official Meeting Disclosure and G.)Agreement to provide documentation required
OWNER'S AGENT FORM:
Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant
Owner:
Designates.
As agent regarding= Variance Site Plan Subdivision
For'Fax Map No.: Section Block Lot
Deed Reference: Book Page _--mate
OWNERSIGNATURE- DATE,
APPLICANT'S A{,ENT FpRm,
Complete the following of t A ICANTos unable ter7d t n or wishes to be represented by another party:
Owner: - ,
Designates:
As agent regarding: + Variance v"' Site plan _Subdivision
For Tax Map No,, Section ; Block IC> Lot
Deed Re ti [30 Page tl- Date
OWNER SIGNATURE. � � DATE- ��`
2.1 ENCxIIYEERING FEE DISCLOSURE- Applications may be referred to the Sown consulting engineer far review of septic design, storm
drainage,etc_as determined by the.7,a4ing or Plam►ing DepartmenL Fees for engineering review services will I e cbarged directly to the,appIi=L
Fees for engineering review will not exceed 3 1,000 without notification to the applicant.
3.1.A U.TRQRIZATIf}l►�E R SITE YI,SITS; By signing This page and submitting the aippl ication materials attached herein,the Owner,Applicav�
and his(herhWr agent(s) hcrcby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter elle subject properties for the purpose of
rcvicwing the appIkation submiticd.
4.) OTHFR PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIES, Other permits may be required fox construction or alteration activity subsequent to approval by the
Zoning Board or Planning Board, It is tbo appiimfe responsibility to obtain eriy additional permits_
5.1 DFFFCIAL MEETING MINUTES DISCLO$CiFlE. It is the practice of the Community Development Depmtmcut to have a designated
stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application, and minutes tanscribcd frorn those tapes omstitartcs the official
record of all proceedings_
6.1 AGREEMENT 11`0 PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: 1,the undersigned,have thoroughly read and understand tete imstntctioes
for subrnissiam and agree to the submission rcqu l ots, i aQknowlcdgc no construction activities shall be cmmmced prior to isswaoc of a valid
permit. I certify that the application,Flans and supporting materials are a true and complete Statcmontldescriptiort of the existing conditions and the.
work proposed, and that all work will be perfomud in aecardaum with tho approved plans and in confommme with local caning regulations_ I
acknowledge that prior to occupying the facilities proposed,I or my agents,will obtain acertifwate ofaccupamy as necessary. I also understu:td that
Ilwe may be requ ired to provide an as-built survey by a liaorrscd land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy
I hav read and agree to the above.
ardor [Applicant] nt.Narrte [Ap 1it t I]ate si ed
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tare [Ag it] FYmt Dame [Agemtl Dane signed
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Site Plan Review application—Devised October 2016
Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804