PB Staff Notes SP 6-2018 Schneider_2 13 18 et
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
February 13, 2018
Site Plan 6-2018 JAMES SCHNEIDER
14 Ladd Lane/WR—Waterfront Residential/Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, survey, site plans, elevations,photos
Parcel History: 2017 septic alt., RCA678-2017 addition, AV 7-2018
Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief for expansion of a non-conforming structure,
setbacks &permeability.
Resolutions
1. Planning Board recommendation
Project Description
Applicant proposes renovation of a front entry and infill porch. Project includes a 58 sq. ft. addition to develop
kitchen area, then a 59 sq. ft. front entry porch with a 46 sq. ft. porch area. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & 19-
6-050 of the Zoning Ordinance, expansion of a non-conforming structure shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for expansion of a non-conforming structure, setbacks and
permeability. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
• Location-The site is located at 14 Ladd Lane off of Lockhart Loop and Route 9L
• Arrangement- The existing 1,300 sq ft home (footprint)is currently under interior renovations and the two
exterior renovations will complete the total work on the home. The home is located 41 ft from the
shoreline.
• Site Design- There is no changes proposed to the site only changes are to the building.
• Building—The additions are to be located on the road side of the home where the home is an existing non-
conforming structure. The additions as shown on the drawing do not meet the shoreline setback
requirements. On the first floor of the home there is a preexisting enclosed washer/dryer area and a covered
porch area that is to be an expanded kitchen area. Adjacent to this area would be the addition of a
mechanical room area. On the second floor over the mechanical room area would be a new entry room area
with the addition of an open porch 46 sq ft connected to the existing walkway.
• Site conditions-The applicant received a septic permit in September 2017.
• Elevations —Elevations show the exterior renovated areas and new construction.
• Floor plans —Floor plans show the first and second floor interior arrangement.
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
Applicant proposes the additions to be 69.16 ft from the shoreline as the existing home does not meet the
shoreline setbacks were a 75 ft setback is required. Relief requested for permeability where 73.64% is proposed
and 75%is required. Relief is also expansion of a non conforming structure.
Summary
The planning board is to provide a recommendation to the zba in regards to the relief requested shoreline
setback and expansion of a non-conforming structure.
Section 179-13-010 Continuation—Expansion of a non-conforming structure within a critical environmental
area
Meeting_ History: First Meeting