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Staff Notes SP 33-2018 Community Chapel_5 15 18 et Town of Queensbury Planning Board Community Development Department Staff Notes May 15, 2017 Site Plan 33-2018 COMMUNITY CHAPEL OF WEST GLENS FALLS 55 Main Street/MS —Main Street/Ward 4 SEQR Unlisted Material Review: application, carport drawings, survey Parcel History: n/a Requested Action Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief for setbacks. Resolutions 1. PBR recommendation to Zoning Board Prosect Description Applicant proposes to complete a 20 x 20 sq. ft. carport addition to an existing church to be used for covered access to church building. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, addition to existing building in Main Street zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief requested for setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Staff Comments • Location-The project site is at 55 Main Street it is a corner lot and has frontage also on Newcomb Street. • Arrangement- The project activity occurs on the Newcomb Street side with an existing paved area that allows for parked cars and access to the Church. • Building—The existing church is 3,596 sq ft and the existing carport frame addition is 400 sq ft. The carport is proposed to be completed with a roof to provide a covered parking area. • Site conditions-The area the carport is covering is an existing paved area. • Site plan overall • Drainage plan- The applicant has indicated the pitch of the carport is to the existing grass area along the edge of the property. • Landscape plan no changes to the site landscaping are proposed • Site lighting plan no changes to the site lighting are proposed. • Elevations —the plans show the structure under construction. 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 applicant proposes to complete a carport addition. The addition is located 1.0 ft from Newcomb Street where a 20 ft setback is required and 1.6 ft from the rear property line where a 10 ft is setback. Summary The planning board is to provide a recommendation to the zba in regards to the relief requested for a partially completed carport addition. Meeting History: PB: I"meeting;