Staff Notes 1/19/2021
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
January 19, 2021
Site Plan 2-2021 JAMES & KIM OGDEN
17 Fitzgerald Road / WR – Waterfront Residential / Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: Site plan application, existing and proposed site plan, floor plans and elevations, survey.
Parcel History:AV 28-1995, AV 33-1995, 95407-4260 sf home, 2002-463 dock replacement, AV 2-
2021
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Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals to merge two parcels to construct a two story addition to the
existing home to include a garage then also construct a pole barn to be 1,500 sq. ft., two stories.
Resolutions
1. Recommendation
Project Description
Applicant proposes to merge two parcels to construct a two story addition to the existing home to include a
garage then also construct a pole barn to be 1,500 sq. ft., two stories. The existing floor area is 2,626 sq. ft. and
proposed is 5,770 sq. ft. The existing home is 1,286 sq. ft. footprint with deck area of 336 sq. ft. Pursuant to
Chapter 179-5-020 & 179-13-010 of the Zoning Ordinance, expansion of a nonconforming structure shall be
Variance:
subject to Planning Board review and approval. Relief is sought for setbacks, height, second garage
and permeability. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
Location-The project is located at 17 Fitzgerald Road and includes two parcels that are to be combined for a
0.71 ac parcel.
Arrangement- The site has an existing two story home on an irregular shaped parcel.
Site Design- The project includes a 2 story addition to the existing home and construction of a new pole
barn with an upper story portion for a workshop storage area.
Building – The two story addition is to be 679 sq ft foot print and a floor area of 1,358 sq ft. A portion of the
addition is a two car garage. The applicant has indicated any residential lighting will be cutoff fixtures.
The pole barn 1,500 sq ft with a portion of the upper level to be a workshop and storage loft. The floor area
is about 1786 sq ft.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-The plans show the location of eave trenches for
the new drive area and the pole barn. The plans show eave trench for the addition to the existing home. The
plans indicate each structure is to be constructed on level ground no fill or grading to occur where the
structures are to be built.The application has been provided to engineering for review and comment.
Landscape plan-The project site is located on Glen Lake and is subject to the shoreline buffer review. The
plans indicate existing shoreline vegetation to remain and includes several large trees at the south end of the
shoreline, the area between the house and shore is lawn area and is to remain, there are also some shrubs and
annual planting beds. Below are the guidelines from the shoreline buffer code section, Section 179-8-040
-Minimum width 20 ft (Glen Lake)
-For every 700 sqft of shoreline buffer area –one large tree minimum 3 inches in diameter
-For every 350 sq ft of ground cover -7 – 24 in native shrubs; 14 herbaceous plants
Project site
-115.3 ft of shoreline per survey
-Shoreline buffer 115.3 ft X 20 ft width is 2306 sq ft
-Shoreline buffer area -2306 /700 = 3.3 round up to 4 –four large trees at 3inch diameter
-Ground cover -2306/350 =6.6 round up to 7 (X7) =49 native shrubs and 7 (X14) herbaceous plants=98
Utility details- The project includes installation of a new septic system and to use the existing well.
Elevations-The elevations for the addition show the exterior views of the addition to the existing home. The
pole barn elevations show the location of the garage doors and the exterior views. The addition is to be 18 ft
11 inches.
Floor plans-The addition floor plans show the mudroom addition and garage on the main floor then the
upper floor bedroom and loft space
Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include item h. signage, k.
topography, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, 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 two garages where only one is allowed. Relief is requested for the pole barn height
where an accessory structure is limited to 16 ft and proposed is 18 ft 11 inches. Relief is requested for side yard
setback 16 ft 1 inch is proposed on the south side and 7 ft 5 inches is proposed on the north side where a 20 ft
setback is required. Permeability is proposed to be 70.36% where 75% is required.
Summary
The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the relief requested for two
garages, setback, height and permeability.
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Meeting History: 1 Meeting
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