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Site Plan Review application – Revised October 2016
Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
General Information
Tax Parcel ID Number: ____________________
Zoning District: ____________________
Lot size: _____________________
Detailed Description of Project [includes current & proposed use]:
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Location of project:
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Applicant Name: Address:
Home Phone Cell:
Work Phone Fax
E-Mail:
Agent’s Name: Address:
Home Phone Cell:
Work Phone Fax
E-mail
Owner’s Name Address
Home Phone Cell
Work Phone Fax
E-mail
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Site Plan Review application – Revised October 2016
Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Site Development Data
Area / Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed
Addition sq. ft.
Total sq. ft.
A. Building footprint
B. Detached Garage
C. Accessory Structure(s)
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area
E. Porches / Decks
F. Other
G. Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F]
H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre]
I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H]
Setback Requirements
Area
Required Existing Proposed
Front [1]
Front [2]
Shoreline
Side Yard [1]
Side Yard [2]
Rear Yard [1]
Rear Yard [2]
Travel Corridor
Height [max]
Permeability
No. of parking spaces
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Site Plan Review application – Revised October 2016
Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Additional Project Information
1. Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? _______________
2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): _________________________
3. Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(SPDES) Permit Program ? _______________
4. Estimated project duration: Start Date __________ End Date __________
5. Estimated total cost of project: _______________
6. Total area of land disturbance for project: _______________
Floor Area Ratio Worksheet
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) -- The relationship of building size to lot size, derived by dividing the total
building floor area by the lot size in square feet, yielding a percentage.
Zoning District
Symbol Floor Area Ratio [FAR]
Waterfront Residential WR 0.22
Commercial Moderate/ Intensive
CM/ CI 0.3
A. The combined area of all square footage, as measure from exterior walls of all structures on the property,
including all floors of the structures, garages, basements and attics with more than five (5) feet of ceiling
height and covered porches. Building square footage does not include: Open deck, docks and that portion of
covered docks extending over water and one storage shed of one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less.
Any additional sheds will be included. (See “FLOOR AREA RATIO”).
B. Commercial or industrial: the total area in square feet as measured from the exterior of the outside walls of a
building or structure, and when applicable, the sum total of all floor areas of the principal and accessory
buildings or structures on the project site.
A. Parcel Area ___________________________ sq. ft.
B. Existing Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft. [see above definition]
C. Proposed Additional Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft.
D. Proposed Total Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft.
E. Total Allowable Floor Area ___________________________ (Area x _____) [see above table]
*If D is larger than E. a variance or revisions to your plan may be needed. Consult with Staff.
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Site Plan Review application – Revised October 2016
Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
§ 179-9-080 Requirements for Site Plan Approval.
The Planning Board shall not approve a Site Plan unless it first determines that such site plan meets the
following Standards. Please prepare responses to each of the following topics:
STANDARDS
A. The proposed project furthers or is consistent with the policies of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.
B. The proposed project complies with all other requirements of this Chapter, including the site plan review standards as set forth in Paragraph
F of this section, the dimensional, bulk and density regulations of the zoning district in which it is proposed to be located (Article 3 and
Table 1), the applicable requirements of all other Articles that apply.
C. The site plan encourages pedestrian activity internally and, if practicable, to and from the site with pedestrian paths or sidewalks connected
to adjacent areas.
D. The site plan must conform to Chapter 136 Sewage and Sewage Disposal, Chapter 147 Stormwater Management Local Law, and other
applicable local laws.
E. The proposed use shall be in harmony with the general purpose or intent of this Chapter, specifically taking into account the location,
character and size of the proposed use and the description and purpose of the district in which such use is proposed, the nature and intensity
of the activities to be involved in or conducted in connection with the proposed use and the nature and rate of any increase in the burden on
supporting public services and facilities which will follow the approval of the proposed use.
F. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed use will not create public hazards from traffic, traffic congestion or the
parking of vehicles and/or equipment or be otherwise detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the town. Traffic access and circulation, road intersections, road and driveway widths and
traffic controls will be adequate.
G. Off-street parking and l9oading facilities will be appropriately located and arranged and sufficient to meet traffic anticipated to be generated
by the new use. The establishment of vehicle links between parking areas of adjacent properties are provided where feasible. This furthers
the Town’s goal of reducing curb cuts and reducing congestion. A twenty-foot wide connection is required. If adjacent properties are either
undeveloped or previously developed without having made provision for future linkage, then a future connection must be identified and
provided for in the site plan under review for such future linkage when the time arises. The Planning Board may require proof that the
applicant has made contact with adjacent property owners for purposes of coordinating linkages with adjacent properties.
H. The project shall not have an undue adverse impact upon the natural, scenic, aesthetic, ecological, wildlife, historic, recreational or open
space resources of the town or the Adirondack Park or upon the adequate provision of supporting facilities and services made necessary by
the project, taking into account the commercial, industrial, residential, recreational or other benefits that might be derived from the project.
In making the determination hereunder, the Planning Board shall consider those factors pertinent to the project contained in the
development considerations set forth herein under § 179-9-080 of this Chapter, and in so doing, the Planning Board shall make a net overall
evaluation of the project in relation to the development objectives and general guidelines set forth in § 179-9-080 of this Article.
I. The provision for and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and circulation, walkway structures, control of intersections with vehicular
traffic and overall pedestrian convenience shall be safe and adequate for pedestrian movement. Pedestrian connections between adjacent
sites shall be provided to encourage pedestrian use.
J. Stormwater drainage facilities will prevent an increase of post development drainage flows as compared to pre-development drainage flows.
Drainage of the site shall recharge ground water to the extent practical. Surface waters flowing off-site shall not degrade any streams or
adversely affect drainage on adjacent properties or public roads. Facilities shall be in conformance with the drainage standards of Chapter
147 of the Town Code and the Town of Queensbury Subdivision Regulations where applicable.
K. The water supply and sewage disposal facilities will be adequate and will meet all applicable and current requirements set forth by
Department of Health regulations and Chapter 136 of the Town Code.
L. The adequacy, type and arrangement of trees, shrubs and other suitable plantings, landscaping and screening shall effectively provide a
visual and/or noise buffer between the applicants and adjoining lands, including the maximum retention of existing vegetation and
maintenance, including replacement of dead or deceased plants.
M. Fire lanes, emergency zones and fire hydrants will be adequate and meet the needs and requirements of emergency service providers.
N. The design of structures, roadways and landscaping in areas susceptible to ponding, flooding and/or erosion will minimize or avoid such
impacts to the maximum extent practicable.
O. The site plan conforms to the design standards, landscaping standards and performance standards of this chapter.
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RUCINSKI HALL ARCHITECTURE
Ronald Richard Rucinski
Ethan Peter Hall
627 Maple Avenue
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
Voice 518 580 1905
Fax 518 584 5012
Email ephall@nycap.rr.com
Response to A-O Standards – Ogden Residence – 17 Fitzgerald Road
The following are responses to questions A thru O of the site plan review standards.
A. The project is an existing single-family residence which will have an attached garage with living space above
added and therefore the project is consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan
B. The project requires variances from the requirements of 179-3-040 including side yard setback, maximum lot
coverage, maximum allowable height for accessory building and floor area ratio. These variances have been
applied for though the Town Zoning Board of Appeals.
C. The site is a single-family residence and therefore pedestrian activities are limited.
D. The current sewage disposal system is in the location where the proposed garage addition will be located and
must be relocated. The location of the existing wells on the subject parcel as well as the adjoining parcels provide
a limited area where the new sewage disposal system can be located. It is the intent to provide a new compliant
disposal system as indicated in the area of the current and proposed driveway. The new system will be by
infiltrator and will utilize disposal units designed to be used under driving and parking surfaces.
E. The proposed use is a single-family residence in the WR zone and is in keeping with the surrounding area and
will have similar aesthetic features to the surrounding homes in the area.
F. The property driveway access is existing and therefore little additional traffic is anticipated in or around the subject
parcel.
G. Off street parking is provided as depicted and the existing driveway is in conformance with the Town
requirements.
H. Steps have been taken to minimize any adverse effects on the environment. The garage addition is being done
over the existing parking area and on the end of the building away from the lake. The proposed storage building
is proposed on the lot as far away the lake as possible and will be designed to compliment the existing residence
and the proposed addition.
I. The site is accessed from Fitzgerald Road, a Town Road.
J. Steps have been taken to manage the roof and pavement drainage through stone infiltration trenches on the drive
areas and eave trenches placed at the drip lines of the proposed structures. The percolation rate of the soil is
very good, and the soil make-up is mainly medium sands and gravel and the ground water location is at least 60”
below existing ground surface at the proposed infiltration devices.
K. Existing water supply is drawn from the well location indicated near the proposed storage building.
As discussed, great lengths are being gone through to provide a compliant sewage disposal system for the
proposed project.
L. The existing lot is well planted with trees and shrubs and will be maintained and enhanced in the area where the
proposed storage building will be placed.
M. The existing site is on a Town Road, Fitzgerald Road, and is adequate for emergency vehicle access.
N. All proposed work will prevent ponding, flooding and/or erosion.
O. The site plan takes as many steps as possible to conform to all design standards and reduce the environmental
impact as much as possible for the project. Proposed lighting will be recessed downcast fixtures with cut-off
lenses mounted at the personnel entrances to the proposed single-family residence and storage building.
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Site Plan Review application – Revised October 2016
Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
§ 179-9-050 Checklist-Application for Site Plan Review.
Application materials and site plan shall include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a
decision. The applicant is to provide a site plan drawing and all attachments that address items A-V. The
applicant may request a waiver from A-V and is to provide reasons for waiver(s) requested. Please label
information to be submitted.
REQUIREMENTS Sheet #
A. A vicinity map drawn at the scale that shows the relationship of the proposal to existing community facilities which affect
or serve it, such as roads, shopping areas, schools, etc. The map shall also show all properties, identify owners,
subdivisions, streets and easements within 500 feet of the property. Such a sketch may be superimposed on a United States
Geological Survey map of the area.
B. The site plan shall be drawn at a scale of forty feet to the inch (1” = 40 feet) or such other scale as the Planning Board may
deem appropriate, on standard 24” x 36” sheets, with continuation on 8 l/2 “x 11” sheets as necessary for written
information. The information listed below shall be shown on the site plan and continuation sheets.
C. Name of the project, boundaries, date, north arrow, and scale of the plan.
D. Name and address of the owner of record, developer, and seal of the engineer, architect or landscape architect. If the
applicant is not the record owner, a letter of authorization shall be required from the owner.
E. The location and use of all existing and proposed structures within the property, including all dimensions of height and
floor area, all exterior entrances, and all anticipated future additions and alterations.
F. The location of all present and proposed public and private ways, off-street parking areas, driveways, outdoor storage areas,
sidewalks, ramps, curbs, paths, landscaping, walls and fences. Location, type and screening details for all waste disposal
containers shall also be shown.
G. The location, height, intensity and bulb type (sodium, incandescent, etc.) of all external lighting fixtures. The direction of
illumination and methods to eliminate glare onto adjoining properties must also be shown in compliance with § 179-6-020.
H. The location, height, size, materials and design of all proposed signs.
I. The location of all present and proposed utility systems including:
1. Sewage or septic system;
2. Water supply system;
3. Telephone, cable and electrical systems; and
4. Storm drainage system including existing and proposed drain lines, culverts, catch basins, headwalls, endwalls,
hydrants, manholes and drainage swales.
J. Plans to prevent the pollution of surface or groundwater, erosion of soil both during and after construction, excessive runoff
and flooding of other properties, as applicable. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for all land development
activities (excluding agricultural activities) on the site that results in land disturbance of one acre or more. A SWPPP shall
comply with the requirements of the DEC SPDES MS-4 General Permit and Chapter 147 of the Town of Queensbury
Code. It shall be at the discretion of the Planning Board as to whether a SWPPP or an erosion and control plan shall be
required for a site plan review project land disturbance of less than one acre.
K. Existing and proposed topography at two-foot contour intervals, or such other contour interval as the Planning Board shall
allow. All elevations shall refer to the nearest United States Coastal and Geodetic Bench Mark. If any portion of the parcel
is within the 100-year floodplain, the area will be shown and base flood elevations given. Areas shall be indicated within
the proposed site and within 50 feet of the proposed site where soil removal or filling is required, showing the approximate
volume in cubic yards.
L. A landscape plan showing all existing natural land features than may influence the design of the proposed use such as rock
outcrops, stands of trees, single trees eight or more inches in diameter, forest cover and water sources and all proposed
changes to these features, including sizes and types of plants. Water sources include ponds, lakes, wetlands and
watercourses, aquifers, floodplains and drainage retention areas.
M. Land Use District boundaries within 500 feet of the site’s perimeter shall be drawn and identified on the site plan, as well
as any Overlay Districts that apply to the property.
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Site Plan Review application – Revised October 2016
Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Sheet #
N. Traffic flow patterns within the site, entrances and exits, loading and unloading areas, as well as curb cuts on the site and
within 100 feet of the site. The Planning Board may, at its discretion, require a detailed traffic study for large developments or
for those in heavy traffic areas, which shall include:
1. The projected number of motor vehicle trips to enter or leave the site, estimated for weekly and
annual peak hour traffic levels;
2. The projected traffic flow pattern including vehicular movements at all major intersections likely
to be affected by the proposed use of the site;
3. The impact of this traffic on levels of service on abutting public streets and at affected
intersections. Existing and proposed weekly and annual peak hour traffic levels and road capacity
levels shall also be given.
O. For new construction or alterations to any structure, a table containing the following information shall be included:
1. Estimated area of structure to be used for particular purposes such as retain operation, office,
Storage, etc.;
2. Estimated maximum number of employees;
3. Maximum seating capacity, where applicable; and
4. Number of parking spaces existing and required for the intended use.
P. 1. Floor Plans.
2. Elevations at a scale of one-quarter inch equals one foot (1/4” = 1 foot) for all exterior facades of the proposed structure(s)
and/or alterations to or expansions of existing facades, showing design features and indicating the type and color of materials
to be used.
Q. Soil logs, water supply well and percolation test results, and storm water runoff calculations as needed to determine and
mitigate project impacts.
R. Plans for disposal of construction and demolition waste, either on-site or at an approved disposal facility.
S. Plans for snow removal, including location(s) of on-site snow storage.
T. An Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”) as required by the SEQRA regulations, with Part 1 completed by the Applicant
shall be submitted as part of the application. If the proposed project requires a special use permit and an EAF has been
submitted in conjunction with a special use permit application, a duplicate EAF is not required for the site plan application.
U. If an application is for a parcel or parcels on which more than one use is proposed, the applicant may submit a single
application for all such uses, provided the proposed uses are accurately delineated on a site plan drawn pursuant to the
requirements set forth above. The Planning Board may grant the application with respect to some proposed uses and not
others. For purposes of reviewing an application (and for SEQRA compliance) all proposed uses on a single parcel or on
contiguous parcels shall be considered together.
V. A brief narrative statement on how the project proposed for review furthers or is consistent with the vision, goals and policies
in the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.