Staff Notes 12/15/2020
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
December 15, 2020
Site Plan 55-2020 FOOTHILLS BUILDERS
Lot 9 Round Pond Subdivision / MDR – Moderate Density Residential / Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: Application, architectural stormwater, site drawings
Parcel History:SUB 4-1993SUB 4-1993 Modification 6-15-06
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval to construct a 2,019 sq. ft. footprint single family home.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes to construct a 2,019 sq. ft. footprint single family home, single story with a full unfinished
basement. Project includes grading and new septic system. 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 site is located at Lot 9 of Highpointe Drive adjacent to 23 and 27 Highpointe Drive. The
parcel is 1.39 acres.
Arrangement- The parcel is located in the Subdivision from -Passarelli,/Paradise Lake/ Round Pond/Terre
Majestic. There was a modification in 2006 where parcels at 23 and 27 HighpointeDrive had a property line
adjustment for the driveway location. The Subdivision in completed in 1993 addressed the shared driveway
for lot 9 to Highpointe Drive with lot 10 at 23 Highpointe Drive – noted on the final plat.
Site Design- The project site has areas of 15% slopes and the home is located on the lot to minimize the
disturbance of slopes.
Building – The plans show a single story home with a basement area. The first floor is to have the garage, 3
bedrooms, kitchen and living area.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control- The plans show the disturbance area of 20,000 sq
ft including grading in the area for the home and septic. The application materials have been sent to the
engineer for review and comment.
Utility details-The home will have septic system and connect to municipal water.
Elevations- Plans show the views for the new home and basement area.
Floor plans- Plans show the first floor. The applicant has indicated there is a basement area.
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, 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.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the construction of a new home within 50 ft of 15%
slopes.
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Meeting History: 1 Meeting