Staff Notes 3/16/2021
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
March 16, 2021
Site Plan 56-2021 JOSEPH LEUCI
277 Chestnut Ridge Road / MDR – Moderate Density Residential / Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: site plan application, site drawings, floor plans and elevations, stormwater
Parcel History:AV 60-2017, AV 15-2021
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Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for construction of a single family home and a detached
second garage of 780 sq ft. Relief is sought for a second garage.
Resolutions
1. Recommendation
Project Description
Applicant proposes construction of a single family home. The home is 2,796 sq. ft. footprint first floor, 1,700
sq. ft. floor area. Second floor is 1,580 sq. ft. floor area. Foundation/basement plan includes both unfinished
and finished basement areas, 1,700 sq. ft. floor area. Project will include new on-site septic and well. Project
also includes a second garage 780 sq. ft. with two bays and storage above. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-060 &
179-5-020 of the Zoning Ordinance, construction within 50 ft. of 15% slopes shall be subject to Planning Board
Variance:
review and approval. Relief is sought for a second garage. Planning Board shall provide a
recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
Location-The project is located at 277 Chestnut Ridge Road on a 34.20 acre parcel
Arrangement- The project is to construct a new single family and associated site work.
Site Design- The new home is to be located closest to the road with a second garage, and the remaining
property to be left as is. The project occurs within 50 ft of 15% slopes.
Building – The new home is to be 2,796 sq footprint. The fire floor is to be 1,700 sq ft and the second floor
is to be 1,580 sq ft. The basement area have finished and unfinished area and to include 1,700 sq ft of floor
area. The second garage is to be 26 ft x 30 ft.
Site conditions-The project site and adjoining parcel where part of AV 60-2017 for a boundary line
adjustment and the adjoin parcel to utilize a shared drive with the project site. The plans show the driveway
access easement area.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-The plans show infiltration areas for stormwater
management. The plans shows the limits of disturbance of 20, 400 sq ft and silt fence is shown for erosion
control measure during construction. The submission has been provided to the engineer for review and
comment.
Utility details-The project is to have on-site septic and a well.
Elevations, Floor plans- The submission includes views of the home exterior. The floor plan shows the
interior floors. The garage is also shown.
Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h.
signage, l. landscaping, 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 project is for a new house with an attached garage and to construct a second garage. Relief is requested for
two garages.
Summary
The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the relief requested for two
garages.
Meeting History: PB: 12/22/2021;
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