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Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
August 22, 2017
Site Plan (Mod.) 56-2017 Magical Shore Acres, LLC
10 Woods Point Lane/WR—Waterfront Residential/Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, Sheet S-1 to Sheet S-4, and five elevation drawings.
Parcel History: AV 20-2017, SP 20-2017
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval of two main modification totaling 573 sq. ft. One is 348 sq. ft. to include a
covered parking area and entry area and second is a 225 sq. ft. addition to the upper level living area on
westerly side of the residence. Project also includes a 172 sq. ft. green roof access bridge.
Resolutions
1. Planning Board decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes two main modification totaling 573 sq. ft. One is 348 sq. ft. to include a covered parking
area and entry area and second is a 225 sq. ft. addition to the upper level living area on westerly side of the
residence. Project also includes a 172 sq. ft. green roof access bridge. The home with previous approvals and
proposed modifications, is to be 5,546 sq. ft. (footprint) with 437 sq. ft. of porch/decks. The floor area is to be
11,853 sq. ft. Pursuant to Chapter 179-9-120 of the Zoning Ordinance, amendment of an approved site plan
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location-The project is located on a 2.58 ac parcel at 10 Woods Point Lane, off Lockhart Mountain Road
and Route 9L.
• Arrangement- Applicant proposes two main modification totaling 573 sq. ft. One is 348 sq. ft. to include a
covered parking area and entry area and second is a 225 sq. ft. addition to the upper level living area on
westerly side of the residence. Project also includes a 172 sq. ft. green roof access bridge. The previous
approved additions fill in areas of the existing building, a new garage, a new 6 ft wide gravel path, and a
new covered entryway.
• Site Design- The exterior areas of the site included a 6 ft wide path that extends from the existing driveway
to an existing entry area to the home. There is a revised to 348 sq ft carport area and front entry way
previous approval was for a 336 sq ft car port associated with the new access path and a new entry way 336
sq ft grading the existing entry. The existing carport is to be removed and a 960 sq ft garage is to be
constructed as previously decribed.
• Building—The applicant had shown two areas of the home that will be filled in for additional space in the
home. One is the court yard infill where 197.3 sq ft is within the 75 ft setback with total infill is 447.3 sq ft;
then there is 187 sf addition where 91 sq ft is within the 75 ft setback. The main change is the 225 sq ft
addition to the North side of the home near the driveway. The variances were approved previously 3/29/17
for setbacks and second garage.
• Site conditions-the project occurs within 50 ft of 15% slopes.
• Grading and drainage plan/Sediment and erosion control—the plans show the grading to occur and the
retaining walls to be installed.
• Landscape plan- The applicant has shown the existing vegetation on the site trees on the existing site to
remain or removed.
• Elevations/Floor Plans —The applicant has provided elevation and floor plans. The interior alterations are
shown where the fill in area are located
Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the written
request of an applicant. No waivers have been requested.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for modification to the previously approved plans. The
modifications include a carport covered area, new entryway area, ramp area to green roof and an upper level
addition. The previous approvals for the site remain as shown.
Meeting History: PB: I" meeting;