Staff Notes SP 54-2017 Lawler_8 22 17 et
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
August 22, 2017
Site Plan 54-2017 Daniel & Timothy Lawler
19 Reardon Road Ext. /WR—Waterfront Residential/Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: narrative, application, survey, septic information
Parcel History: AST-000291-7017 Deck; AV 52-2017
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for a 12' x 24' new open deck with 8'x10' proposed stairs addition to an
existing 1,100 sq. ft. home.
Resolutions
1. Planning Board approval
Project Description
Applicant proposes a 12' x 24' new open deck with 8'x10' proposed stairs addition to an existing 1,100 sq. ft.
home. Pursuant to Chapter 179- 10-13 of the Zoning Ordinance, expansion of non-conforming structures shall
be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location-The project site is at 19 Reardon Road Extension off Tee Hill Rd.
• Arrangement- The project occurs on an existing single family home on a 0.74 acre parcel
• Site Design- The site contains the existing 1,100 sq ft residence, a retaining wall, concrete walkway, and a
gravel driveway loop.
• Building—The applicant has indicated the new 288 sq ft open deck would be an addition to the shoreline
side of the home. The deck is to be added to a 192 sq ft covered porch and the new open porch will have
stairs that are flared.
• Site layout - There are no changes proposed to the site for drainage, or lighting.
• Landscaping—the applicant has indicated there will be native plantings installed around the porch addition.
• Elevations and Floor plans —The applicant has provided different views of the proposed porch addition.
Note the steps are to be flared and not straight.
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, q. soil logs, r.
construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal.
Nature of Variance
Granted 8/16/17. The applicant proposes a 288 sq ft open porch addition to the house facing the shoreline that
does not meet the 102.5 average adjoining building setback requirement where 63 ft is proposed.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the expansion of a non-conforming structure. The
project includes a 12' x 24' new open deck with 8x10 proposed stairs addition to an existing 1,100 sq. ft. home.
Meeting Hg istory: PB: PBR 8/15/17; ZBA: 8/16/17;