PB Staff Notes SP 78-2018 Davis & Sons_12 18 18
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
December 18, 2018
Site Plan 78-2018 C. RAYMOND DAVIS & SONS, INC.
197 Assembly Point Road / WR – Waterfront Residential / Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, survey, site plan drawings, elevations, and floor plans.
Parcel History: 2008-61 4 decks; 2009-346 dock repair;
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Requested Action
Planning Board recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief for setbacks and expansion of a non-
conforming structure.
Resolutions
1. Recommendation
Project Description
Applicant proposes 176 sq. ft. of new floor area involving new rooflines of home, and dormer feature on second
floor. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & 179-13-010 of the Zoning Ordinance, expansion of a non-conforming
structure in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for
setbacks and expansion of a non-conforming structure. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
Location-The project is located a 197 Assembly Point Road
Arrangement- The applicant has an existing home on the site and intends to add some exterior roofline
features to mitigate exterior house damage.
Site Design- There are no plans to change the existing site.
Building – The rooflines along the house are being upgraded in certain areas of the home. On the south side
there is an existing roof line that is to be extend 12 in further this also includes sections on the west and
north side of the home. The east side of the home also has roof line extension and will be adding a new
peaked roofline closest to the south property line. The photo included shows the front of the existing home –
from the tax record for this property.
Site conditions- There are no plans to change the existing site.
Site layout and utility plan -There are no plans to change the existing site.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control
Landscape plan – There are no plans to change the existing site landscaping.
Site lighting plan -There are no plans to change the existing site lighting
Elevations – The elevations included are for all sides of the home and show only the proposed conditions.
Included in staff notes is photo taken in 2017 of the front of the home facing the lake.
Floor plans –The floor plans shows the main floor with a series of new windows and doors. The second
floor also shows new windows. Foundation plan indicates new pad location for garage –confirm intent is
there a new garage or just a new pad being poured for the interior.
Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h.
signage, j. stormwater, k. topography, l. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction
details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal.
The applicant has identified site lighting. –The applicant is to be reminded it is recommended to have
cutoff light fixtures.
The remaining waivers requested–Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver as these items are
typically associated with commercial projects.
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 Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be
granted.
Nature of Variance
The applicant proposes a 12.7 ft new roof line side setback on the front of the home and a 9 ft new roofline side
setback on the garage roof area to the south property line where a 20 ft setback is required.
Summary
The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board in regards to the relief requested for
setbacks and expansion of a non-conforming structure.
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Meeting History: 1 Meeting
5/30/17
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