Staff Notes 1/26/2021
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
January 26, 2021
Site Plan 6-2021 JASON WALKER
3 West Mountain Road / MDR – Moderate Density Residential / Ward 4
SEQR Type II
Material Review: site plan application, building plans, survey, topo map, site plan
Parcel History:AV 3-2021
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval to construct a 40 ft. x 80 ft. (3,200 sq. ft.) enclosed pole barn to store farm
equipment, materials, etc.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes to construct a 40 ft. x 80 ft. (3,200 sq. ft.) enclosed pole barn to store farm equipment,
materials, etc. The site has an existing residence of 1,128 sq. ft., barn/greenhouse of 3,648 sq. ft., and
greenhouse of 3,768 sq. ft. There are no changes to the existing structures on site. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-
040 of the Zoning Ordinance, produce stand greater than 100 sq. ft. shall be subject to Planning Board review
and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The project is located at 3 West Mountain Road. The parcel is 2.98 acres.
Arrangement- The project site has an existing home with a pool area, greenhouse, workshop and barn area.
The project site is a pre-existing pumpkin farm including the sale of pumpkins from the site.
Site Design- The applicant proposes a 3,200 sq ft pole barn on the south side of the property
Building – The pole barn is to be 3,200 sq ft to be enclosed with garage doors facing the north (note the
elevations show the doors on either end- the doors will be actually located on the long side facing north.
Site conditions-The project site is an existing farm. The new building will allow existing equipment and
materials to be stored inside to be protected from the weather.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-The plans indicate there is stormwater eave
trenches.
Landscape plan-There are no changes to the landscaping on the site.
Site lighting plan-The applicant has indicated there is no outside lighting proposed.
Utility details-The barn is to be used for cold storage no electric connection is planned.
Elevations-The elevations show each side of the building – there are two garage doors at either end.
Floor plans-The floor plan shows an open floor plan.
Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h.
signage, k. topography, 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 from these items as the site contains
similar buildings and there is no change of use on the property.
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 Area Variance
Granted 1/20/2021The barn is to be located 18.7 ft where a 25 ft setback is required.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the construction of a new enclosed pole barn on the
parcel.
Meeting History: PB: 1/19/21; ZBA: 1/20/21;
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