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Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
January 23, 2018
Site Plan 1-2018 WILLIAM MASON(SAMUEL LIGHTBODY)
13 Tuscarora Drive/WR I —Waterfront Residential 1 Acre/Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, narrative, survey, elevations, floor plans, and septic information
Parcel History: SP 52-97, AV 52-97, SP 52-97, AV20191, BP 098010 addition, BP 992576 alteration,
AV 1-2018
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for256 sq. ft. of new second floor area on south side and includes raising
roof area on north side. Also proposed is a 32 sq. ft. entry deck.
Resolutions
1. Planning Board decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes 256 sq. ft. of new second floor area on south side and includes raising roof area on north
side. Also proposed is a 32 sq. ft. entry deck. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & 179-13-010 of the Zoning
Ordinance, expansion of a non-conforming structure shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location-The project location is 13 Tuscarora Drive off of Cleverdale Rd and within Taekundewide
Cottages.
• Site Design- The parcel is 2,288 sq ft with the existing 768 sq ft home. The lots within Taekundewide are
arranged the home locations. The information indicates the septic system was installed in 1998 and has the
option to connect to the community system.
• Building - The applicant proposes 32 sq ft landing for the front entry and the reminder of the construction is
on the second floor of the home. The roof is to be raised from 20 f to 26 ft. The north side of the home will
increase the living area by 256 sq ft(chimney side). The second floor is to have two bedrooms and a study
area-septic is for 3 bedrooms.
• Site conditions-There are no changes proposed to the property.
• Elevations —The elevations show the existing roof line and proposed. The height of the home is currently 20
ft and raising the roof will bring it to 26 ft.
• Floor plans —The floor plans show the first floor to remain as is and the second floor to
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
Variance granted 1/17/18. The additions require relief from setbacks for the new construction,permeability
floor area ratio and expansion of a nonconforming structure. The applicant has explained the parcel is part of an
existing HOA where a majority of the 18.7 acres is common area for the association members in addition the
master plan indicates the 18.7 ac is to be considered during the request for a house expansion with the HOA.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the additions to an existing home. In 2003 the Planning
Board adopted an MOU with Takundewide HOA outlining activities for future development. The project is
consistent with the Takundewide HOA master plan and if needed the home can connect to the community septic
system. (There are 8 current connected and maximum is 13 as information provided by the applicant)
Meeting Hg istory: PBR 1/16/18; ZBA 1/17/18;