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Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
January 16, 2018
Site Plan 4-2018 DAVID COHEN & MICHELLE KAPLAN
18 Crooked Tree Drive/WR—Waterfront Residential/Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: narrative, application, site drawings, elevations, floor plan
Parcel History: BP 098355 Res. Alt.(summer kitchen); 428-2016 septic alt.; AV 3-2018
Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief for setbacks, height & expansion of a non-
conforming structure.
Resolutions
1. Planning Board recommendation
Project Description
Applicant proposes to renovate a 352 sq. ft. shed to a game room with a bathroom, 192 sq. ft. screened-in porch,
168 sq. ft. front porch and to raise a portion of the roof. Pursuant to Chapter 179-13-010, 179-5-020 & 179-3-
040 of the Zoning Ordinance, expansion of a non-conforming structure shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks, height & expansion of a non-conforming
structure. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
• Location-The project site is at 18 Crooked Tree Drive off of State Route 9 L
• Arrangement- The project site currently has an existing single family home, two guest cottages, and two
sheds —one is to be removed and the other is to be converted to a game room.
• Site Design- The area of the new game room is to be graded and pathway improved to access the current
walkway.
• Building—The game room is a 352 sq ft shed that is to be renovated with a 192 sq ft screen-in porch area
and a 168 sq ft open porch. The interior is to be renovated with a new bathroom and to raise a portion of the
roof from 16 ft 1 in to 19 ft 10 in.
• Site conditions-The project involves site work around the building footprint and porch areas. The existing
path is to be regraded and connect to the existing walkway to the main home.
• Site layout and utility plan—The building will be connected to the existing electric and septic system. (the
septic system was installed in 2016).
• Grading and drainage plan and Sediment and erosion control—A rain garden is proposed on the south east
side of the building.
• Landscape plan—landscaping is proposed in the rain garden area, the upgraded pathway is to be leveled and
seeded.
• Elevations —The plans show the renovated building with the existing new roof line.
• Floor plans —The building interior plans show the main floor to be the game room and a stairway to an open
loft area. Also shown are the two deck areas.
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 additions require relief from setbacks for the new construction, height and expansion of a nonconforming
structure.
Summary
The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the request for relief.
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