Site Plan Application w/narrative
August 14, 2018
Stephen Traver, Chairman, Queensbury Planning Board &
Harrison Freer, Chairman, Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
plus Board Members
742 Bay Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
Re: ‘Buchanan’ Site Plan & Area Variance Review
66 Reardon Road (on Glen Lake)
Town of Queensbury
JE 18-013
Dear Chairmen Traver and Freer, plus Board Members,
Attached are area variance and site plan applications related to proposed improvements to the
Buchanan property on Reardon Road along Glen Lake. The elders of the Buchanan family, who
reside at the property, are in need of improvements that support their use of the property. One
improvement involves the conversion of an open deck to an enclosed screened porch, and the
other involves removing two sets of wheelchair “tracks” in favor of a safer wheelchair ramp that
can access the waterfront.
The existing deck to be converted to a screened porch is closer to the lake than allowed under
current zoning, but the porch will not be any closer to the lake than the existing deck. That
contrasts with the wheelchair ramp which replaces two sets of wheel tracks. The new ramp is
planned to be wider and longer, to be safer and easier to traverse, and thus it extends closer to the
lake than the existing tracks. The current plan is to connect the bottom of the new ramp to the
boat house using an “at grade” wooden sidewalk. The new sidewalk would terminate
approximately 4’ from the lakeshore, at the boat house. (note: the boat house where it extends
over land is considered a structure, and therefore it has a “0” foot setback).
When one visits this property, you are immediately struck by the fact that native landscaping is
dear to the family’s heart. Nearly the entire property is in a woodland setting, and along the
lakeshore they have endeavored to reduce lawn and construct a landscape buffer along the
lakeshore. To support this application, the family is willing to gradually expand the buffer and
we believe that a width of at least 10’ (expanded from the existing 6’) fits the site well.
Two waivers are requested with this application:
a)An updated survey – a formal site survey was completed in 2008, and boundary lines
were formally updated in 2016; updates to show paths and patios on the site were
documented by Jarrett Engineers, PLLC in May 2018, as noted on the “Existing
Conditions” plan.
b)Stormwater Management – the new wheelchair ramp will be constructed of wood and
permeable (slatted) construction, thus no formal stormwater management is needed. The
conversion of the open deck (slatted construction) to a covered porch will generate some
additional runoff, however the current and proposed expanded buffer will trap stormwater
runoff and allow it to seep into the area behind the buffer.
12 East Washington Street 518-792-2907
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Queensbury Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals August 14, 2018
Re: Buchanan Site Plan & Area Variance Review
We look forward to discussing this project with each board, and in the meantime, if you have any
questions, feel free to call our office at 518-792-2907, or email me directly at
tjarrett@jarrettengineers.com.
Sincerely,
H. Thomas Jarrett, P.E.
Principal
Encl:
Paper Copies:
Site plan application w/attachments (15)
Area variance application w/attachments (15)
Deed (15)
Photos (15)
11x17 Drawings by JARRETT Engineers, PLLC (1-6) entitled ‘Property
Improvements Buchanan Family’. Revision A dated 8-14-18 (30)
Our check #4045 in the amount of $100.00 for Site Plan Review
Our check #4046 in the amount of $50.00 for Area Variance
eCopies w/encl: John Buchanan
Bill Dean
F:\\DataFile\\2018 Proj\\2018 Resid\\18-013 Buchanan SP\\Work Docs\\18013 18xxxx Qsby SP AV\\Srce Files\\18013 180608 Cvr Ltr.doc
Page 2 of 2
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
Site Plan Review Application
Review Process:
1.Required Pre-submission meeting with staff to determine general completeness to be held no later than1
week prior todeadline day.Call (518) 761-8265or (518) 761-8220for an appointment.
2.Submittal of complete application: 1 original and 14 copies of the application package by monthlydeadline.
3.Determination of application completeness. All necessary information must be provided and appropriate
fee(s) paid for consideration for placement on an agenda for that month.
4.Incomplete applications will not be considered for placement on any agenda until all missing
informationhas been submitted.
5.Submittal to Warren County Planning, if applicable.
6.Planning Board meeting, generally the third & fourth Tuesday of each month. You will be advised in
writing as towhich meeting to attend.
7.Following the meeting you will be provided with a copy of the resolution stating the Board’s decision on
yourapplication. If your application was approved, the next likely step is a Building Permit. Final
drawings must beprovided for the next phase of review. If your application was denied, your projectcannot
proceed as submitted.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS (hard copy & electronic):
Please submit 1 original & 14 copies of the completed application package to include:
Completed Application pages 2-9,signed & dated
Pre-Submission Meeting Notes:signed by staff
Copy of Deed
Checklist & Plot Plan
Environmental Assessment Formfor any non-residential project
Fee:$100 (0 –10,000 sq. ft.); $250 (10,001 –30,000 sq. ft.); $500 (30,001 -100,000 sq. ft.);$1,000
(100,000+ sq. ft.)
Staff & Contact Information:
Craig Brown,Zoning Administratorcraigb@queensbury.net
Laura Moore, Land Use Plannerlmoore@queensbury.net
Sunny Sweet, Office Specialist –Planningsunnys@queensbury.net(518) 761-8220
Visit our website at www.queensbury.netfor further information and forms
Site Plan Review application –Revised October 2016
Town of QueensburyPlanning Office-742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
General Information
289.11-1-38
Tax Parcel ID Number: ____________________
WR
Zoning District: ____________________
0.75acres
Lot size:_____________________
Detailed Description of Project \[includes current & proposed use\]:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Currentuseisresidential.Enhancingpropertyforuseandaccessofelderlyresidence.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Location of project:
66ReardonRoad
________________________________________________________________________________
Address:
Applicant Name:
JohnBuchanan962BayRoad,Queensbury
Home PhoneCell:
610-909-7709
Work PhoneFax
E-Mail:
jayrb03@gmail.com
Address:
Agent’s Name:
12EastWashingtonSt.G.F.NY.
Home PhoneCell:
Work PhoneFax
E-mail
Address
Owner’s Name
962BayRoad
Home PhoneCell
610-909-7709
Work PhoneFax
E-mail
Site Plan Review application –Revised October 2016
Town of QueensburyPlanning Office-742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Site Development Data
SEEATTACHED
Area / TypeExisting sq. ft. Proposed Total sq. ft.
Addition sq. ft.
A. Building footprint
B. Detached Garage
C. Accessory Structure(s)
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area
E.Porches / Decks
F. Other
G. Total Non-Permeable \[Add A-F\]
H. Parcel Area \[43,560 sq. ft. / acre\]
I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site \[I=G/H\]
SEEATTACHED
Setback Requirements
AreaRequiredExistingProposed
(GARAGE)
Front \[1\]
(TOROADBYUSE)
(RESIDENCE)
Front \[2\]
(TOROADBYUSE)
Shoreline
Side Yard \[1\]
(NORTH)
Side Yard \[2\]
(SOUTH)
Rear Yard \[1\]
Rear Yard \[2\]
Travel Corridor
Height \[max\]
Permeability
(INCLUDINGROADBYUSE)
No. of parking spaces
Site Plan Review application –Revised October 2016
Town of QueensburyPlanning Office-742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
0
TOTAL SQ.FT.
SQ.FT.
PROPOSED
ADDITIONAL
808
1340134
42.1042.1
324643246432464
31.4%0.3%31.8%20.4%0.3%20.7%
SQ.FT.
EXISTING
SITE DEVELOPMENT DATA
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY SITE & ZONING REQUIREMENTS
\[43,560 sqft/acre\]
Garage581.20581.2Lean-to's452.20452.2Asphalt Roadway (Road by Use - Reardon Road)3581.503581.5Asphalt Ramp/Walkway519.80519.8Asphalt Parking Area2225.402225.4Flagstone Patio/Walkway143.30143.3
Paved, Gravel, or Other Hard Surfaced AreaPercentage of Impermeable Area of Site \[I=G/H\]Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site (excluding Road by Use - Reardon Road)Covered Structure
Area (sf)3279.892.33372.1Floor Area Ratio (Covered Struct / Site Area) (%)10.1%0.3%10.4%
House (footprint)1693.301693.3Additional Accessory Structure(s)Wood Walkways, Decks, Porch, Stairs815.2112.6927.8Other0Total Non-Permeable (sf)10196.0112.610308.6Total Non-Permeable
(sf) (excluding Road by Use - Reardon Road)6614.5112.66727.1Parcel Area
AREA/TYPE
Additional Project Information
no
1.Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? _______________
2.If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): _________________________
3.Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NO
(SPDES) Permit Program ? _______________
Sum2018Fall2018
4.Estimated project duration: Start Date __________ End Date __________
$50,000.00
5.Estimated total cost of project: _______________
<2000sq.ft.
6.Total area of land disturbancefor project: _______________
Floor Area Ratio Worksheet
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) --The relationship of building size to lot size, derived by dividing the total
building floor area by the lot size in square feet, yielding a percentage.
Zoning DistrictSymbolFloor Area Ratio \[FAR\]
Waterfront ResidentialWR0.22
Commercial Moderate/ IntensiveCM/ CI0.3
A. The combined area of all square footage, as measure from exterior walls of all structures on the property,
including all floors of the structures, garages, basements and attics with more than five (5) feet of ceiling
height and covered porches. Building square footage does not include: Open deck, docks and that portion of
covered docks extending over water and one storage shed of one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less.
Any additional sheds will be included. (See “FLOOR AREA RATIO”).
B.Commercial or industrial: the total area in square feet as measured from the exterior of the outside walls of a
building or structure, and when applicable, the sum total of all floor areas of the principal and accessory
buildings or structures on the project site.
32464
___________________________ sq. ft.
A.Parcel Area
3279.8
___________________________ sq. ft. \[see above definition\]
B.Existing Floor Area
92.3
___________________________ sq. ft.
C.Proposed Additional Floor Area
3372.1
___________________________ sq. ft.
D.Proposed Total Floor Area
7142
___________________________ (Area x _____) \[see above table\]
E.Total Allowable Floor Area
*If D is larger than E. a variance or revisions to your plan may be needed. Consult with Staff.
Site Plan Review application –Revised October 2016
Town of QueensburyPlanning Office-742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
§ 179-9-080 Requirements for Site Plan Approval.
SEEATTACHED
The Planning Board shall not approve a Site Plan unless it first determines that such site plan meets the
following Standards. Please prepare responses to each of the following topics:
STANDARDS
The proposed project furthers or is consistent with the policies of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.
A.
The proposed project complies with all other requirements of this Chapter, including the site plan review standards as set forth in Paragraph
B.
F of this section, the dimensional, bulk and density regulations of the zoning district in which it is proposed to be located(Article 3 and
Table 1), the applicable requirements ofall other Articles that apply.
The site plan encourages pedestrian activity internally and, if practicable, to and from the site with pedestrian paths or sidewalks connected
C.
to adjacent areas.
The site plan must conform to Chapter 136 Sewage and Sewage Disposal, Chapter 147 Stormwater Management Local Law, and other
D.
applicable local laws.
The proposed use shall be in harmony with the general purpose or intent of this Chapter, specifically taking into account thelocation,
E.
character and size of the proposed use and the description and purpose of the district in which such use is proposed, the nature and intensity
of the activities to be involved in or conducted in connection with the proposed use and the nature and rate of any increase in the burden on
supporting public services and facilities which will follow the approval of the proposed use.
The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed use will not create public hazards from traffic, traffic congestion or the
F.
parking of vehicles and/or equipment or be otherwise detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the town. Traffic access and circulation, road intersections, road and driveway widths and
traffic controls will be adequate.
Off-street parking and l9oading facilities will be appropriately located and arranged and sufficient to meet traffic anticipated to be generated
G.
by the new use. The establishment of vehicle links between parking areas of adjacent properties are provided where feasible. This furthers
the Town’s goal of reducing curb cuts and reducing congestion. A twenty-foot wide connection is required. If adjacent properties are either
undeveloped or previously developed without having made provision for future linkage, then a future connection must be identified and
provided for in the site plan under review for such future linkage when the time arises. The Planning Board may require proof that the
applicant has made contact with adjacent property owners for purposes of coordinating linkages with adjacent properties.
The project shall not have an undue adverse impact upon the natural, scenic, aesthetic, ecological, wildlife, historic, recreational or open
H.
space resources of the town or the Adirondack Park or upon the adequate provision of supporting facilities and services made necessary by
the project, taking into account the commercial, industrial, residential, recreational or other benefits that might be derived from the project.
In making the determination hereunder, the Planning Board shall consider those factors pertinent to the project contained in the
development considerations set forth herein under § 179-9-080 of this Chapter, and in so doing, the Planning Board shall make a net overall
evaluation of the project in relation to the development objectives and general guidelines set forth in § 179-9-080 of this Article.
The provision for and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and circulation, walkway structures, control of intersections with vehicular
I.
traffic and overall pedestrian convenience shall be safe and adequate for pedestrian movement. Pedestrian connections between adjacent
sites shall be provided to encourage pedestrian use.
Stormwaterdrainage facilities will prevent an increase of post development drainage flows as compared to pre-development drainage flows.
J.
Drainage of the site shall recharge ground water to the extent practical. Surface waters flowing off-site shall not degrade any streams or
adversely affect drainage on adjacent properties or public roads. Facilities shall be in conformance with the drainage standards of Chapter
147 of the Town Code and the Town of Queensbury Subdivision Regulations where applicable.
The water supply and sewage disposal facilities will be adequate and will meet all applicable and current requirements set forth by
K.
Department of Health regulations and Chapter 136 of the Town Code.
The adequacy, type and arrangement of trees, shrubs and othersuitable plantings, landscaping and screening shall effectively provide a
L.
visual and/or noise buffer between the applicants and adjoining lands, including the maximum retention of existing vegetationand
maintenance, including replacement of dead or deceased plants.
Fire lanes, emergency zones and fire hydrants will be adequate and meet the needs and requirements of emergency service providers.
M.
The design of structures, roadways and landscaping in areas susceptible to ponding, flooding and/or erosion will minimize or avoid such
N.
impacts to the maximum extent practicable.
The site plan conforms to the design standards, landscaping standards and performance standards of this chapter.
O.
Site Plan Review application –Revised October 2016
Town of QueensburyPlanning Office-742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Stephen Traver, Chairman, and Planning Board Members August 13, 2018
Re: Buchanan, Reardon Road on Glen Lake
§ 179-9-080 Requirements for Site Plan Approval. The Planning Board shall not
approve a Site Plan unless it first determines that such site plan meets the following
Standards. Please prepare responses to each of the following topics:
Standards
A.The proposed project furthers or is consistent with the policies of the Town’s
Comprehensive Plan.
Modifications to the existing residence and site are necessary to accommodate
aging owners.
B.The proposed project complies with all other requirements of this Chapter,
including the site plan review standards as set forth in Paragraph F of this
section, the dimensional, bulk, and density regulations of the zoning district in
which it is proposed to be located (Article 3 and Table 1), the applicable
requirements of all other Articles that apply.
The existing site is non-compliant because the house and existing wheelchair
ramp are located closer to Glen Lake than allowed by current zoning. The
residence pre-dates current waterfront residential requirements, and is
consistent with many/most other residences along the lake. The proposed
project would: 1) convert an existing deck to an enclosed screen porch, no
closer to the lake, and, 2) would upgrade and extend an existing wheelchair
ramp for access to the waterfront, albeit closer to the lake. Both aspects of the
project require zoning variances.
C.The site plan encourages pedestrian activity internally and, if practicable, to
and from the site with pedestrian paths or sidewalks connected to adjacent
areas.
Pedestrian pathways on the site would be extended toward the waterfront to
make access more efficient.
D.The site plan must conform to Chapter 136 Sewer and Sewage Disposal,
Chapter 147 Stormwater Management Local Lay, and other applicable local
laws.
A new wastewater system is planned by the Buchanan’s, to be developed
concurrently with the overall site improvements.
The existing deck is planned to be converted to a screened porch, and
although technically the conversion is from a permeable deck (stormwater
perspective) to an impermeable roof, in reality there will only be a small
increase in runoff. Runoff from the covered porch roof will be retained in the
landscaped buffers between the house and lake.
E.The proposed use shall be in harmony with the general purpose or intent of
this Chapter, specifically taking into account the location, character and size
of the proposed use and the description and purpose of the district in which
such use is proposed, the nature and intensity of the activities to be involved
in or conducted in connection with the proposed use and the nature and rate
Page 1 of 3
Stephen Traver, Chairman, and Planning Board Members August 13, 2018
Re: Buchanan, Reardon Road on Glen Lake
of any increase in the burden on supporting public services and facilities
which will follow the approval of the proposed use.
No changes to the character of the neighborhood, and no impacts on
supporting services are expected; the project is also in keeping with
Queensbury goals.
F.The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed use will not
create public hazards from traffic, traffic congestion or the parking of vehicles
and/or equipment or be otherwise detrimental to the health, safety or general
welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood or to the general
welfare of the town. Traffic access and circulation, road intersections, road
and driveway widths, and traffic controls will be adequate.
No changes to vehicular traffic flow or parking are proposed.
G.Off-street parking and loading facilities will be appropriately located and
arranged and sufficient to meet traffic anticipated to be generated by the new
use. The establishment of vehicle links between parking areas of adjacent
properties are provided where feasible. This furthers the Town’s goal of
reducing curb cuts and reducing congestion. A twenty-foot wide connection
is required. If adjacent properties area either undeveloped or previously
developed without having made provision for future linking, then a future
connection must be identified and provided for in the site plan under review
for such future linking when the time arises. The Planning Board may require
proof that the applicant has made contact with adjacent property owners for
purposes of coordinating linkages with adjacent properties.
No changes to vehicular traffic flow or parking are proposed.
H.The project shall not have an undue adverse impact upon the natural, scenic,
aesthetic, ecological, wildlife, historic, recreational or open space resources
of the town or the Adirondack Park or upon the adequate provision of
supporting facilities and service made necessary by the project, taking into
account the commercial, industrial, residential, recreational or other benefits
that might be derived from the project. In making the determination
hereunder, the Planning Board shall consider those factors pertinent to the
project contained in the development considerations set forth herein under §
179-9-080 of this chapter, and in so doing, the Planning Board shall made a
net overall evaluation of the project in relation to the development objectives
and general guidelines set forth in § 179-9-080 of this Article.
The screened porch will blend well with the existing residence, and further,
the entire site will have little impact on the character of the neighborhood and
the Town in general.
I.The provisions for and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and
circulation, walkway structures, control of intersections with vehicular traffic
and overall pedestrian convenience shall be safe and adequate for pedestrian
movement. Pedestrian connections between adjacent sites shall be provided
to encourage pedestrian use.
Page 2 of 3
Stephen Traver, Chairman, and Planning Board Members August 13, 2018
Re: Buchanan, Reardon Road on Glen Lake
No changes to vehicular traffic flow or parking are proposed, and this project
will increase the efficiency of pedestrian access on the property.
J.Stormwater drainage facilities will prevent an increase of post development
drainage flows as compared to pre-development drainage flows. Drainage of
the site shall recharge ground water to the extent practical. Surface waters
flowing off-site shall not degrade any streams or adversely affect drainage on
adjacent properties or public roads. Facilities shall be in conformance with
the drainage standards of Chapter 147 of the Town Code and the Town of
Queensbury Subdivision Regulations where applicable.
The existing deck is planned to be converted to a screened in porch, and
although technically the conversion is from a permeable deck (stormwater
perspective) to an impermeable roof, in reality there will only be a small
increase in runoff. Runoff from the covered porch roof will be retained in the
landscaped buffers between the house and lake.
K.The water supply and sewage disposal facilities will be adequate and will
meet all applicable and current requirements set forth by Department of
Health Regulations and Chapter 136 of the Town Code.
A new wastewater system is planned by the Buchanan’s, to be developed
concurrently with the overall site improvements.
L.The adequacy, type and arrangement of trees, shrubs and other suitable
plantings, landscaping and screening shall effectively provide a visual and/or
noise buffer between the applicants and adjoining lands, including the
maximum retention of existing vegetation and maintenance, including
replacement of dead or deceased plants.
The Buchanan property is extremely well landscaped with ground covers, and
other perennials, plus woody shrubs and trees (see photos). Further, the
current landscaped buffer strip along the lake will be widened.
M.Fire lanes, emergency zones and fire hydrants will be adequate and meet the
needs and requirements of emergency service providers.
No changes affecting emergency access are proposed.
N.The design of structures, roadways and landscaping in areas susceptible to
ponding, flooding and/or erosion will minimize or avoid such impacts to the
maximum extent practicable.
No changes to the site are proposed that should impact the potential for
flooding.
O.The site plan conforms to the design standards, landscaping standards and
performance standards in this chapter.
We believe so.
F:\\DataFile\\2018 Proj\\2018 Resid\\18-013 Buchanan SP\\Work Docs\\18013 18xxxx Qsby SP AV\\Srce Files\\18013 180412 SP Quest.doc
Page 3 of 3
§ 179-9-050Checklist-Application for Site Plan Review.
Application materials and site plan shall include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a
decision. The applicant is to provide a site plan drawing and all attachments that address items A-V. The
applicant may request a waiver from A-V and is to provide reasons for waiver(s) requested. Please label
information to be submitted.
Sheet #
REQUIREMENTS
A vicinity map drawn at the scale that shows the relationship of the proposal to existing community facilities which affect
A.
cvr
or serve it, such as roads, shopping areas, schools, etc. The map shall also show all properties, identify owners,
subdivisions, streets and easements within 500 feet of the property. Such a sketch may be superimposed on a United States
Geological Survey map of the area.
The site plan shall be drawn at a scale of forty feet to the inch (1” = 40 feet) or such other scale as the Planning Board may
B.
deem appropriate, on standard 24” x 36” sheets, with continuation on 8 l/2 “x 11” sheets as necessary for written
C1
information. The information listed below shall be shown on the site plan and continuation sheets.
Name of the project, boundaries, date, north arrow, and scale of the plan.
C.
all
Name and address of the owner of record, developer, and seal of the engineer, architect or landscape architect. If the
D.
all
applicant is not the record owner, a letter of authorization shall be required from the owner.
The location and use of all existing and proposed structures within the property, including all dimensions of height and
E.
EX/C1
floor area, all exterior entrances, and all anticipated future additions and alterations.
The location of all present and proposed public and private ways, off-street parking areas, driveways, outdoor storage areas,
F.
sidewalks, ramps, curbs, paths, landscaping, walls and fences. Location, type and screening details for all waste disposal
EX/C1
containers shall also be shown.
The location, height, intensity and bulb type (sodium, incandescent, etc.) of all external lighting fixtures. The direction of
G.
na
illumination and methods to eliminate glare onto adjoining properties must also be shown in compliance with § 179-6-020.
The location, height, size, materials and design of all proposed signs.
H.
na
The location of all present andproposed utility systems including:
I.
EX/C1
1. Sewage or septic system;
2. Water supply system;
3. Telephone, cable and electrical systems; and
4. Storm drainage system including existing and proposed drain lines, culverts, catch basins, headwalls, endwalls,
hydrants, manholes and drainage swales.
Plans to prevent the pollution of surface or groundwater, erosion of soil both during and after construction, excessive runoff
J.
EC1
and flooding of other properties, as applicable. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for all land development
activities (excluding agricultural activities) on the site that results in land disturbance of one acre or more. A SWPPP shall
comply with the requirements of the DEC SPDES MS-4 General Permit and Chapter 147 of the Town of Queensbury
Code. It shall be at the discretion of the Planning Board as to whether a SWPPP or an erosion and control plan shall be
required for a site plan review project land disturbance of less than one acre.
Existing and proposed topography at two-foot contour intervals, or such other contour interval as the Planning Board shall
K.
EX/C1
allow. All elevations shall refer to the nearest United States Coastal and Geodetic Bench Mark. If any portion of the parcel
is within the 100-year floodplain, the area will be shown and base flood elevations given. Areas shall be indicated within
the proposed site and within 50 feet of the proposed site where soil removal or filling is required, showing the approximate
volume in cubic yards.
A landscape plan showing all existing natural land features than may influence the design of the proposed use such as rock
L.
na
outcrops, stands of trees, single trees eight or more inches in diameter, forest cover and water sources and all proposed
changes to these features, including sizes and types of plants. Water sources include ponds, lakes, wetlands and
watercourses, aquifers, floodplains and drainage retention areas.
Land Use District boundaries within 500 feet of the site’s perimeter shall be drawn and identified on the site plan, as well
M.
na
as any Overlay Districts that apply to the property.
Site Plan Review application –Revised October 2016
Town of QueensburyPlanning Office-742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Sheet #
REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
Traffic flow patterns within the site, entrances and exits, loading and unloading areas, as well as curb cuts on the site and
N.
na
within 100 feet of the site. The Planning Board may, at its discretion, require a detailed traffic study for large developments or
for those in heavy traffic areas, which shall include:
1. The projected number of motorvehicle trips to enter or leave the site, estimated for weekly and
annual peak hour traffic levels;
2. The projected traffic flow pattern including vehicular movements at all major intersections likely
to be affected by the proposed use of the site;
3. The impact of this traffic on levels of service on abutting public streets and at affected
intersections. Existing and proposed weekly and annual peak hour traffic levels and road capacity
levels shall also be given.
For new construction or alterations to any structure, a table containing the following information shall be included:
O.
na
1. Estimated area of structure to be used for particular purposes such as retain operation, office,
Storage, etc.;
2. Estimated maximum number of employees;
3. Maximum seating capacity, where applicable; and
4. Number of parking spaces existing and required for the intended use.
1. Floor Plans.
P.
ELEV
2. Elevations at a scale of one-quarter inch equals one foot (1/4” = 1 foot) for all exterior facades of the proposed structure(s)
and/or alterations to or expansions of existing facades, showing design features and indicating the type and color of materials
to be used.
Soil logs, water supply well and percolation test results,and storm water runoff calculations as needed to determine and
Q.
na
mitigate project impacts.
Plans for disposal of construction and demolition waste, either on-site or at an approved disposal facility.
R.
na
Plans for snow removal, including location(s) of on-site snow storage.
S.
na
An Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”) as required by the SEQRA regulations, with Part 1 completed by the Applicant
T.
na
shall be submitted as part of the application. If the proposed project requires a special use permit and anEAF has been
submitted in conjunction with a special use permit application, a duplicate EAF is not required for the site plan application.
If an application is for a parcel or parcels on which more than one use is proposed, the applicant may submit a single
U.
na
application for all such uses, provided the proposed uses are accurately delineated on a site plan drawn pursuant to the
requirements set forth above. The Planning Board may grant the application with respect to some proposed uses and not
others.For purposes of reviewing an application (and for SEQRA compliance) all proposed uses on a single parcel or on
contiguous parcels shall be considered together.
A brief narrative statement on how the project proposed for review furthers or is consistent with the vision, goals and policies
V.
Included
in the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.
Site Plan Review application –Revised October 2016
Town of QueensburyPlanning Office-742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804