Application Cover Letter to Town - Nov.'20 ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
PARTNERSHIP LLP 900 Route 146 Clifton Park,NY 12065
IP)518.371,7621 (P)518.371 9540 eopllp.com
November 15, 2020
Town of Queensbury
742 Bay Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
Attn: Stephen Traver, Planning Board Chairman
Attn: Mike McCabe, Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman
Re: Area Variance and Site Plan Review Application Submission
Rosenberg —73 Knox Road
Dear Mr. Traver:
Dear Mr. McCabe:
Submitted for your distribution and review are 15 sets of the applicable Area
Variance and Site Plan Review application documents for the referenced project
located at 73 Knox Road. The subject property consists of a lawful nonconforming
(shoreline setback, FAR) single-family residence and two small cabin structures on
a 0.48-acre parcel. The proposed project involves revisions/ additions to the
existing two-story main house structure. Along with the improvements to the
residence will be a new replacement wastewater system employing an Enhanced
Treatment Unit (ETU) as well as a stormwater management system for the new
impervious areas. I have attached Project Descriptions and a Variance Request
narrative herein to help better explain this proposal.
We will be seeking area variances for the expansion of the lawful, nonconforming
residence which will result in an increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 24.8%. The
design has removed approximately 450 sf+/-of qualifying floor area but there is
still an increase of approximately 390 sf. The existing shoreline setback for the
main house is 39'. The proposed design increases that to 41'. The standard
shoreline setback requirement of 50' has been adjusted to be 83' The 83' setback
is derived from the average setback from the adjoining properties. The applicant
is also proposing a slight encroachment into the side yard setback. This
encroachment is shown graphically on the Variance Plan by a red shaded area.
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All required application documents including site plans, architectural plans, AV
application, deed, survey and application fee have been compiled in the AV
package. Note that the survey provided is from Coulter & McCormack with a copy
signed and sealed by Tom McCormack in 1985. This was a survey completed for
the Rosenbergs when they purchased the property. If necessary, a waiver is
requested for the survey requirement.
A wavier from Area Variance submittal requirements for non-residential items
(square footage building use breakdown, signage, lighting, etc.) info is herein
requested.
Site Plan Review will be required as development will involve expansion of the
nonconforming residence which is within a CEA. All required application
documents including site plans, architectural plans, SPR application, a copy of the
deed and survey and the application fee have been compiled in the SPR package.
As noted, a new enhanced treatment wastewater system is proposed along with the
house improvements as well as stormwater management for the new impervious
areas. The existing shoreline buffer will be supplemented with some additional
plantings to further address the buffering requirements.
Thank you for your consideration and review of these applications and I look
forward to presenting these applications at the December meetings.
Sincerely,
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Dennis MacElroy, PE
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cc: Bonnie & Stuart Rosenberg
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