PB Staff Notes SP 76-2018 Stonewood_12 20 18
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
December 20, 2018
Site Plan 76-2018 STONEWOOD DEVELOPMENT OF NENY, INC.
154 Cleverdale Road / WR – Waterfront Residential / Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, site drawings, elevations, floor plans, stormwater
Parcel History: 2011-628 demo of residence
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for a two story 1,274 sq. ft. (footprint) home.
Resolutions
1. PB Decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes a two story 1,274 sq. ft. (footprint) home. Project occurs within 50 ft. of 15% slopes,
requiring site plan review. Project includes a shared driveway proposal. Project includes some grading, new
septic and new well. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-060 of the Zoning Ordinance, construction within 50 ft. of 15%
slopes shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The project site is located a 154 Cleverdale Road, nearest crossroads are Hillman Rd and
Sunnyfields Lane.
Arrangement- The parcel is currently vacant where the demolition of the existing home occurred in 2011.
Site Design- The applicant proposes to construct a single family dwelling utilizing an existing well,
installation of a new septic system and associated grading with stormwater management. The design also
includes a shared driveway with the adjacent property to the north.
Building – The single family dwelling is to be two-story with a basement. The building is to be 28 ft in
height.
Site conditions-The parcel is 1.1 ac in size and has areas with slopes greater than 15%.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control – The plan shows grass depressions, and eave
trenches for the home for stormwater management, The site grading occurs in the area within 86 ft of the
front property line
Landscape plan – The applicant has indicated there will be typical residential landscaping installed around
the home.
Site lighting plan – The applicant has indicated there will be typical residential lighting installed for the
driveway and home. The residential lighting should be cutoff fixtures as well
Elevations – The plans show the elevations of each side of the home.
Floor plans – The floor plans show the basement area, first floor and second floor of the home.
Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h.
signage , l. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, s. snow removal.
The applicant has identified site lighting and has indicated typical residential lighting is to be installed -
staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver from submitting a lighting plan.
The applicant has identified landscaping and has indicated typical residential landscaping is to be
installed -staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver from submitting a landscaping plan.
The remaining waivers include signage, traffic, construction details and snow removal –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.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan review application for the construction of a single family home that
occurs within 50 ft of 15% slopes.
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Meeting History: 1 Meeting
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