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Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
February 13, 2018
Site Plan 9-2018 KEN & VICTORIA GIORDANO
119 Seelye Road/WR—Waterfront Residential/Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application narrative, site drawings, elevations, shoreline photos
Parcel History: AV 31-1997, P2004-935 dock repair, 95578-4487 garage, demo 12-2017 & 13-2017
home &boathouse, AV 6-2017 lot line adj.
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval to remove existing 635 sq. ft. garage to construct a new home — 6,477 sq.
ft. (3,042 sq. ft. footprint).
Resolutions
1. Planning Board decision
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes to remove existing 635 sq. ft. garage to construct a new home—6,477 sq. ft. (3,042 sq. ft.
footprint). Project includes site work for permeable paver driveway area, new well, new septic and rain
gardens. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-060 of the Zoning Ordinance, construction within 50 ft. of 15% slopes and
hard surfacing within 50 ft for the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location- The project is located at 117 Seeley Rd off of Cleverdale and Route 9L.
• Arrangement- The applicant proposes removal of the existing garage and completing associated site work
for driveway access, septic location, well location, and construction of a new home with an attached garage.
• Site Design- The applicant proposes installation of permeable pavers in the driveway and patio areas along
with some shallow grass depression areas.
• Grading and drainage plan and Sediment and erosion control - The proposed disturbance 13,940 sq ft
excluding areas for stormwater and septic area. The stormwater information for the pavers and shallow
grass areas has been provided to the Town engineer for review and comment. The driveway is 1,840 sq ft
and is to be constructed of permeable block where 50% credit is given to the driveway area when
calculating site permeability. The plans show the patio areas and pathway from the home to the shore area.
• Landscape plan—The applicant plans on installing shallow grass areas and leaving the existing natural
vegetation at the shoreline. The photos show the existing trees along the shoreline.
• Elevations —The elevations show the building to be 28 ft in height with all four views of the building.
• Floor plans —The Floor plans show a walkout basement area, first and second floor 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.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the construction of a new single family home and associated site
work.
Section 179-6-060 —Construction on slopes project occurs within 50 ft of 15% slopes.
Section 179-6-050 —Fill or hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline.
Meeting History First Meeting