Debriefing Notes for 12/15/2020
PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
December 15, 2020
Members Present-
Traver, Hunsinger, Dixon, Magowan, Shafer,Deeb, Valentine
Members AbsentAlternate Members Absent-
–White,Jackoski,
Administrative Item:
SUB (P) 19-2020JP GROSS PROPERTIES, LLC, 748 Luzerne Road7:04
Ward 4.
SEQR: Request for lead agency. Applicant proposes a six lot residential subdivision. The project
includes shared driveways –Lots 2 & 3 and Lots 4 & 5. Lot 1 is a corner lot with access to Twin Mountain
Drive and Lot 6 will have access on Tuthill Road. Lot sizes: Lot 6 –33.44 acres and includes a small section
across from Luzerne Road; Lot 5 –3.06 acres; Lot 4 –2.80 acres; Lot 3 –2.0 acres; Lot 2 –5.01 acres; Lot 1 –
2.0 acres. Project is subject to water district extension triggering coordinated SEQR review. Project will
require stormwater management and is a Class Bsubdivision for APA. Pursuant to Chapter 183 of the Zoning
Ordinance, subdivision of land shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status:
The Board requested Lead Agency Status. Request 7-0.
Follow Up:
Board to review seqr and provide recommendation
SPDES:Y
SP 48-2020MARK PRENDEVILLE, 102 Ash Drive7:05
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes a two story addition with a basement to an existing home with associated site
work. The floor area of the new addition is 3,844 sq. ft. with a 1,518 sq. ft. footprint. Pursuant to Chapter 179-
3-040 & 179-6-065 of the Zoning Ordinance, new floor area and previous shoreline vegetation removal in a
CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Application was tabled to the firstmeeting in
December. [[378,1573,1306,1630][12][,I,][Times New Roman]]Request for further tabling to January 2021.
Status:
Applicant tabled to January meeting, January 19, 2021.
SP 3-2020GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK, LLC, 1172 St. Rt. 97:06-7:13
Ward 2.
Applicant proposes to construct a new ride “Adirondack Outlaw” that is to be 164 ft. in height, with
an attendant booth of 24 sq. ft. and operator booth of 42 sq. ft. The project includes removal of 6,190 sq. ft.
building area known as “The Saloon” café area of a larger building. The restroom area of 1,123 sq. ft. is to
remain with a canopy to be constructed. The area of building removed will be converted to a ride access plaza
for the “Steamin’ Demon”and the new “Adirondack Outlaw”. The project includes building demolition,
grading and cut for new ride area, new lighting, landscaping, stormwater and associated upgrades to site
features for Ghost Town. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, new commercial
construction shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Application approved with conditions the
ride to rest horizontal and lights to be offwhen park closes. [[1361,2263,2294,2320][12][,I,][Times New Roman]]Applicant requesting extension to July 2022.
Status:
Applicant granted a one year extension the end of July 2022. Extension approved 7-0
Planning Board Recommendations:
SP 57-2020ROCKHURST, LLC, Assembly Point Road7:14-7:31
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes to demolish existing buildings to construct a new single family home with 2,400
sq. ft. footprint and 4,300 sq. ft. floorarea with exterior patio areas. Project includes site work, fill and grading,
stormwater management, shoreline landscaping, new septic and water supply from Lake George. Pursuant to
Chapter 179-6-065 & 179-6-050 of the Zoning Ordinance, construction in a CEA and hard surfacing within 50
Variance:
ft. of shore shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Relief is sought for setbacks
and height. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status:
Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow up:
Applicant to appear before the board on December 17, 2020 pending ZBA review and decision of
December 16, 2020(Applicant requested to be tabled at the ZBA meeting pending a full board –tabled to
January20, 2021 for ZBA review.)
SUB (P) 18-2020JENNIFER BALL, 253 Pickle Hill Road7:32-7:40
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes a two lot subdivision of 7.98 acre parcel to Lot 1A of 5.89 acres with an existing
home and Lot 2A to be a 2.09 acre marketable building lot. Pursuant to Chapter 183 of the Zoning Ordinance,
Variances:
subdivision of land shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Lot 1A –Relief is
sought for lot width. Lot 2A –Relief is sought for size, width and road frontage. Planning Board shall provide
recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status:
Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow up:
Applicant to be tabled at preliminary stage.
SP 59-2020PENELOPE D. TOWNSEND, 32 Bean Road7:41-7:53
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes to remove an existing 573 sq. ft. detached garage to construct a 676 sq. ft.
footprint garage with storage above. Floor area of garage is 1,352 sq. ft., height to be 22 ft. The project
includes a covered walkway connecting house to new garage. The existing home is 4,332 sq. ft. footprint with
porches. New floor area is 7,220 sq. ft. Pursuant toChapter 179-6-065 of the Zoning Ordinance, new floor
Variance:
area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Relief is sought for height.
Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status:
Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow up:
Applicant to appear before the board on December 17, 2020 pending ZBA review and decision of
December 16, 2020
SP 58-2020BONNIE ROSENBERG, 73 Knox Road7:54-7:59
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes to construct two residential additions. Northside addition of 64 sq. ft. is on upper
level. Southside addition is two story, 370 sq. ft. footprint with 740 sq. ft. floor area. Project includes new
wastewater, stormwater management and reduction of decks and floor area. The site has one main house and
two cottages –1,855 sq. ft. footprint. No changes to existing cottages on site. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 &
179-6-065 of the Zoning Ordinance, new floor area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and
Variance:
approval. Relief is sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status:
Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow up:
Applicant to appear before the board on December 17, 2020 pending ZBA review and decision of
December 16, 2020
SUB (P) 16-2020HARRISENA CHURCH, 1616 Ridge Road8:00-8:05
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes a three lot subdivision of 3.8 acre parcel. Lot 1 to be 1.3 acre to maintain an
existing home 1,580 sq. ft. with decks (footprint); Lot 2 to be 1.3 acres and Lot 3 to be 1.2 acres for new homes
and associated site work. Pursuant to Chapter 183 of the Zoning Ordinance, subdivision of land shall be subject
Variance:
to Planning Board review and approval. Relief is sought for lot size. Planning Boardshall provide
a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status:
Planning Board recommended to the ZBA two lots instead of three.Recommended 7-0.
Follow up:
Applicant to appear before the board on December 17, 2020 pending ZBA review and decision of
December 16, 2020
New Business:
SP 53-2020MICHAEL ALFORD/BURCH BOTTLE, 428 Corinth Road8:06-8:15
Ward 4.
Applicant proposes to reuse an existing 75,000 sq. ft. building for warehouse, sales of assorted
containers and office area. Pursuant to Chapter 179-9-020 of the Zoning Ordinance, change of use and no site
plan within the past seven years shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status:
Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up:
Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES:N
SP 55-2020FOOTHILLS BUILDERS, Lot 9 Round Pond SUB8:16-8:29
Ward 1.
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 Chapter179-6-060 of the
Zoning Ordinance, construction within 50 ft. of 15% slopes shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval.
Status:
Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up:
Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES:N
SUB (S) 17-2020JENNIFER BALL, Pickle Hill Road8:30-8:35
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes a two lot subdivision and a boundary line adjustment. Parcel 266.1-1-9.1 is 16
acres –Lot 1 to be 12 acres and Lot 2 to be 3 acres. Boundary line adjustment with parcel 266.1-1-8 that is 0.64
acre and add 1.00 acre for total of 1.64 acres. Lot 1 was formerly commercial garage with proposal to renovate
garage and construct a new home. Lot 2 to be marketable building lot. Pursuant to Chapter 183 of the Zoning
Ordinance, subdivision of land shall be subject to Planning Board review.
Status
:The board did not identify any issues withthe proposed subdivision as it isto be compliant with the
code requirements.
SUB (M) 15-2020MICHAEL KOKOLETSOS, Montray Rd. & Pinecrest8:36-8:44
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes to modify an approved subdivision to now include installation of a fence. The
project will include clearing an area along the property line of 1,260 feet to install the fence. Also, a part of the
project is a forest thinning to remove unhealthy and undesirable trees and vegetation to allow for more
hardwoods and healthy tree species to grow. Pursuant to Chapter 183-17 of the Zoning Ordinance, modification
ofan approved subdivision shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status:
Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up:
Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES:N
Adjourn:8:46