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Site Plan Application5 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. C:\Users\lmoore\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\ECA78J01\Response to A-O standards.doc 1 RUCINSKI HALL ARCHITECTURE Ronald Richard Rucinski Ethan Peter Hall 134 Dix Avenue Glens Falls NY 12801 Voice 518 741 0268 Fax 518 741 0274 Email ephall@nycap.rr.com Response to A-O Standards – Loughrey Residence – 11 Sign Post 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 additional 169 Sq. Ft. square footage of living space being added to second floor for the purpose of adding a new den/study and therefore the project is consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan B. The project requires variances from the requirements of 179-3-040 side yard setback. 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. Existing septic to remain as is in accordance to resolution approving Michael Loughrey’s application for sanitary sewage disposal variance – Resolution no: BOH 1, 2021 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. Property does not currently have off street parking and will not. All Parking to remain the as is. H. Steps have been taken to minimize any adverse effects on the environment. The proposed addition will not extend over current roof height. Existing building envelope will not be altered, and roof runoff will not be increased. Preexisting site conditions also benefit lake for runoff as well. I. The site is accessed from a fairly long driveway off of Sign Post road. J. Current roof runoff has been addressed in past submissions through approvals for new dock application. Proposed location of new addition is to the rear of the property away from lake and will runoff above existing retaining wall. Existing site conditions with tier landscaping also provides lake protection from runoff. K. Existing water supply is drawn from the lake and will remain as such. L. The existing lot is well planted with trees and shrubs and will be maintained. M. The existing site is on a Town Road, Sign Post 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.