Staff Notes SP 22-2019 Spath_4 16 19
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
April 16, 2019
Site Plan 22-2019 ROBERT SPATH
60 Russell Harris Road / WR – Waterfront Residential / Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: site plan application, photos, elevations, and floor plans.
Parcel History: AV57-2008 dormer, 2006-599 alt., 2007-232 dock & boathouse repairs, 2011-042 dock
repairs,
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Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for two residential additions to either side of an existing
home.
Resolutions
1. Recommendation
Project Description
Applicant proposes two residential additions to either side of an existing home. Addition one on the shoreline
side is to raise the existing roof of the 240 sq. ft. area, still to remain one story open ceiling. The second
addition on the road side is to remove 98 sq. ft. and rebuild same living area. Project includes new 33 sq. ft.
entry with cover on North side and a 32 sq. ft. awning roof on the shoreline side of home. Pursuant to Chapter
179-13-010 of the Zoning Ordinance, expansion of a nonconforming structure shall be subject to Planning
Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks, permeability and FAR. Planning Board
shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
Location-The project site is located at 60 Harris Road off of Cleverdale.
Arrangement- The existing parcel 0.22 acres with an existing 899 sq ft footprint home.
Site Design- The applicant does not propose changes to the site.
Building – The existing home is 899 sq ft footprint with additions to either side of the main home. The
shoreline side of the home additions include to remove the existing roof of 240 sq ft and replace with the
same footprint but raised to meet the existing pitch of the main home. The shoreline side also includes
relocating the entrance more towards the road side and adding a 33 sq ft entry area. The portion of the home
facing the shoreline will have a 32 sq ft awning roof added to the area above the basement. The road side of
the home addition includes removal of a 98 sq ft living area and reconstructing the same in kind still to
remain one story.
Site conditions-The applicant has explained there are four stormwater catch-basins on the site. Further the
stormwater system is to reduce the runoff into the neighborhood.
Landscape plan – The applicant has shown an area of trees that are to be replanted on the site.
Elevations –The applicant has included photos and elevation drawings of the new additions.
Floor plans –the applicant has included the first floor of the home.
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 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 additions to an existing home. Where the new addition on the shoreline side includes the
new raised roof at 2.9 ft and the new awning 4.8 ft where a 20 ft setback is required. The road side addition is to
be 7.8 ft where a 20 ft setback is required. Relief is also requested for floor area were 23% is proposed and
22% is allowed.
Summary
The planning board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the relief requested setbacks and
floor area.
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Meeting History: 1 meeting;
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