Application900 Route 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065
(P) 518.371.7621 edpllp.com
April 15, 2021
Attn: Stephen Traver, Planning Board Chairman
Attn: Mike McCabe, Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman
Town of Queensbury
742 Bay Road
Queensbury, New York 12804
Regarding: Area Variance and Site Plan Review Application Submission
Graziano Residence – 195 Assembly Point Road
Dear Mr. Traver & McCabe:
Submitted for your distribution and review are 15 sets of the applicable Area Variance and Site
Plan Review Application documents for the referenced project located at 195 Assembly Point
Road. The subject property consists of a lawful nonconforming (side yard setback, pervious
area) single-family residence. The project involves the addition of an attached garage, a
master bathroom addition, and a covered deck over the existing deck on the front of the
dwelling. In addition to the house improvements, the applicant is proposing a new septic
system with a clarus enhanced treatment unit, a decrease in overall site impervious area
through the use of permeable block pavers, and on-site stormwater management.
We will be seeking area variances for the expansion of the lawful, nonconforming residence
which will result in a decrease in side yard setback to 5’ vs. the 6.7’ existing. This decrease is
generated from the proposed garage addition and covered deck, both extending along the
north side of the existing house.
All required application documents including Site Plans, Architectural Plans, Area Variance
Application, deed, survey, and application fee have been complied in the Area Variance
Package.
A waiver from Area Variance submittal requirements for non-residential items (square footage
building usage breakdown, signage, lighting, etc.) info is herein requested.
Site Plan Review will be required as development will involve expansion of the nonconforming
residence which is within a CEA. All required application documents including site plans,
architectural plans, Site Plan Review Application, deed, survey, and application fee have been
compiled in the Site Plan Review package.
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900 New York 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065
(P) 518.371.7621 (F) 518.371.9540 edpllp.com
Mr. Stephen Traver & Mike McCabe
April 15, 2021
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Thank you for your consideration and review of these applications and I look forward to
presenting these at the May meetings.
Regards,
Environmental Design Partnership
Nicholas Zeglen, P.E.
Project Engineer
Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 2120161
General Information
226. 19-2-1
Tax Parcel ID Number:
WR
Zoning District:
Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use] :
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Current Use:
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Proposed Use:
195 ASSEMBLY PT ROAD QUEENSBURY NY
Location of Project:
Applicant Name : John Graziano Mailing Address 7Old English Rd
Home Phone City, State, Zip Slingerlands NY 12159
Work Phone 518-463-8644 ext. 8477 Cell Phone
E-Mail: John@caphill.com FAX No.
Agent's Name: EDP (Nicholas Zeglen) Mailing Address 900 Route 146
Home Phone 518-371 -7621 City, State, Zip Clifton Park NY 12065
Work Phone 518-383-8345 Cell Phone
E-mail nzeglen@edplip.com FAX No.
Owner's Name Same as applicant Mailing Address
Home Phone City, State, Zip
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-mail FAX No,
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Area Variance IZoA appmv d: September 2120161
Site Development Data
Area / Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed Total sq. ft.
Additions , ft.
A. Building footprint 11909 + 1 , 199 31108
B. Detached Garage
C. Accessory Structure(s) 125 0 125
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area 5 ,532` -1 ,265' 4,267
ss7SF
E. Parches / Decks m r 716 - 1 FOFM 565
F. Other
G. Total Non-Peneable [Add A-F] 89282 -197 81085
H. Parcel Arco [43,560 sq. ft. / acre] 22*835 22,835
1. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H] 36.3% 35.4%
Setback Requirements
Area Required Existing Proposed
Front Yard [ 1 ]
Front Yard [2]
Shoreline 50 125 131
Side Yard [ 1 ) 20 6.7 5
Side Yard [2] 20 24 23
Rear Yard [ I ] 30 79 52
Rear Yard [2]
Travel Corridor
Height [maximum] 28 18, 17 A22,67Permeability 75% 63.7%Number of parking spaces NA 4
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Area Variance [ZOA approved: September 2120161
Additional Project Information
I , Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? NO
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? _ Yes / X. No
4. Estinraled project duration: Starl Date: A/1 /popi End Dale: i Iit 12npi
5 . Estimated total cost of project: tlnn nnn
6. Total area of land disturbance for project: A non BF
Floor Area Ratio Workshee[
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 / Commercial CM / CI 0.3
Intensive
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.
Parcel Area P2 AAA s . ft.
Existing Floor Area A 127 s . ft4 see above definition
Proposed Additional Floor Area 1 AAp s . ft.
Proposed Total Floor Area a AAA s . ft.
Total Allowable Floor Area A ma Area x n pp race above table
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Area Variance 1].aAappmvM: scPmmber21 2a161
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Requesting relief from SECTION: 179-3-040A(5)(b) t31
Need relief from the requirement(s) listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed.
[Check all that apply] OBSetback ❑ Buffer Zone ❑Lot Width ❑Other
The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them; use additional sheets if
needed.
I . Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to
nearby property will be created by the granting of this area variance?
No, an undesirable change will I not be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to the nearby property.
The existing side yard setback is lawful nonconforming at 6.7' and is on y being incveesed 1 .T.
2. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the applicant
to pursue, other than an area variance?
No, the benefit sought can not be achieved by some other method, the existing house is to remain and the existing side yard
set ac is lawful nonconfomm�g at 6.T. It is not feasible to move t e house location.
3 . Whether the requested area variance is substantial?
No the requested variance is not substantial The existing side yard setback is lawful no forming at 67 and is only
being increased 1 .7 (to 9).
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district?
No, die proposed variance will not have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the
neighborhood. The variance is not significant.
5 . Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created?
No this difficulty was not self-created. The house location is a lawfid, nonconforming setback.
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Area Variance [zaA approved: September 212016]
Section 179- 14-030 —Application materials
Application materials and site plan drawing is to include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a decision. The
applicant is to provide a site plan drawing(s) — a survey showing existing conditions, a proposed conditions map (see page 00 for
specific criteria) and include any other attachments that address A - D as applicable to the proposed project.
A. General Shown on Sheet #
1 Title, Name Address of anplicant & poison responsible I'm pmparatiowd drawing _
2 Deed
attached
3 North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale minimum: I inch = 40 feet
4 Boundaries of the property plotted to scale zoning boundary
5 Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions
6 Site improvements inc1 , outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc. : existing & 3-4
proposed
7 Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing & proposed
8 Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected stnrcmres
B . Water & Sewer Shown on Sheet #
I Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of 316
bedrooms proposed
2 Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or 23
proposed on-site water supply and septic
3 Separation distances for pm2osed sewage disposal s tem to well and water bodies
4 Existing public or private water supply [well, lake, etc.] . Method of securing public or private g
water, location design and construction of water supp!Y including daily water usage
5 Percolation test location and results
C. Parking/ Permeable Areas Shown on Sheet #
I Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification : existing .& NA
proposed
2 No. of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing NA
material e. . , gravel, paved]
3 Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking: mistin & proposed NA
4 Design details of ingress, Mess, loading areas and cutting: existing & proposed NA
5 Location and character of green areas [existing and proposed] , modification to green site, buffer NA
zone to remain undisturbed
6 Lighting, location and design of all existing and prapposed outdoor lighting
D. Additional Site Development and Miscellaneous Shown on Sheet #
1 1 On-site & adjacent watercourses streams, rivers lake and wetlands _
2 Utili / enerdy distributions stem as electric, solar, tele hone : existing & ro osed 9.61
3 Location, design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements 2-3
including: drains, culverts retaining walls, fences, fire & emergency zones and hydrants, etc.
4 Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial NA
activities: existin & in osed
5 Si a e: Location sizetype, design and setback: existin & proposed MA
6 Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference Nq
specific items
7 Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater Np
Management, Grading & Lighting Plans
8 Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the In together with a record NA
of application for all necessary emits
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Area Variance Pre-Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040
1 . Applicant Name: John craeann
I Tax Map ID 226,19-2-1 Location : 195 Assembly Point Road
3. Zoning Classifleation WR
4. Reason for Review:
5. Zoning Section #: 79a�040womaoei, 179-13 014menoe .eerem5es .wnee, 17u6.065 eoe aoo„e,. n9-54)20snm
6. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes: Provided Outstanding; Please provide by
Deed x
General Information complete .1W - Ww.N with Mw Iermm6on
Site Development Data Complete x w fnnlW m
Setback Requirements Complete x' maamr lot
Additional Project Information Complete need toaccomdtornonoemgiam shed also
FAR addressed x
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance x
Checklist items addressed x mUnRing wamnr mialms
Environmental Form completed RA
Signature Page completed x
The applicant proposes residential additions to an existing home. There is to be 2 story addition of 866 sq ft
footprint, a single story124 sq ft foot print Master bathroom addition, and 344 +/- sq ft roof area over the
existing front porch ( confirmation of porch square footage is needed). The site also has an existing 125 sq ft
shed that is non compliant and doesn't have a building permit. Area variance is required due to setbacks
where the new garage is to be located 8 ft from the property line where a 20 ft setback is required, the
covered deck is to be located 5 ft from the property line where a 20 ft setback is required, the floor area is
dependent on the parcel size - real property has the parcel noted as 0,48 ac/ 20909 sq ft then 22% is 4,599.98
sq ft and proposed is 4,699 sq ft or 22.47 %. The shed will need to be located to a compliant location or
relief requested. Site Plan is required due to expansion of a non conforming structure in a CEA and new
floor area in a CEA.
Reviewed application, site drawings, survey, elevations and floor plans, parcel history
Items to be updated or provided
1 ) Parcel size seems to be off due to the survey including the road. Confirmation of parcel size is needed to
calculate floor area and percent permeable
2) Shed - current there is no building permit for the shed that shows up on the survey - will either need to
relocate to a compliant location or request relief. Confirm size 179-5-020. . .over 100 sq ft needs to be
compliant setbacks, greater than 120 sq ft needs a building permit
3) page 5 Checklist - retaining wall information is needed, stornrwater capacity for rain garden and eave
trench needed (if submitting same plan for site plan)
4) signatures needed.
Parcel size should be discussed with staff prior to copies being provided.
Staff Representative: raemmooremaomsliO4/1sn021
Applicant / Agent: Date: II /SIa� I
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Area Variance [MAapprovod: Seplembw212016]
This page Includes the l.) Authorization to Act as Agent Form: 2.) Engineering Fee Disclosure; 3.) Authorization for Site Visits; 4.)
Other Permit Responsibilities; 5.) Official Meeting Disclosure and 6.) Agreement to provide documentation required, _
ONMER'SAr.ENTFORav Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant:
Owner: John Graziano
Designates: Bnvlronmenlal Design Partner as Agent regarding the following:
Variance Site Plante Subdivision _
For Tax Map No.; 228.19-2-1 Deed Reference: Book Page _ Data _
OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE:
APPLICAa is ACENT FORM: Complete the following If the APPLICANT Is unable to attend the
meeting or wishes to be represented by another party:
Owner: John Graziano
Designates: Environmental Design Partnership LLP as Agent regarding the following:
VarianceX Site Plan Subdivision _
For Tax Map No. : 228. 19-2-1 Deed Reference: Book_ Page _ Date
OWNER SIGNATURE : DATE:
2.) ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE: Applications may be released to the Town consulting engineer for review of septic
design, storm drainage, etc. as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department Fees for engineering review services will be
charged directly to the applicant. Fees for engineering review will not exceed $ 1,000 without notification to the applicant.
3.) AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE VISITS: By signing this page and submitting the application materials attached herein, the
Owner, Applicant, and his/her/their agents) hereby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter the subject
properties for the purpose of reviewing the application submitted.
4.) OTHER PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIE& Other permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to
approval by the Zoning Board or Planning Board. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain any additional permits.
9 ) OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES DISCLOSURE: It is the practice ofihe Community Development Department to have a
designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application, and minutes transcribed from those tapes
constitutes the official record of all proceedings.
6.) AGRREMENT TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REOUIRED: L the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand
the instructions for submission and agree to the submission requirements, 1 acknowledge no construction activities shell be
commenced prior to issuance are valid permit. I certify that the application, plans and supporting materials are a true and complete
statement'description of the existing conditions and the work proposed, and that all work will be performed in accordance with the
approved plans and in conformance with local zoning regulations. I acknowledge that prior to occupying the facilities proposed, I or
my agents, will obtain a certificate of occupancy as necessary. I also understand that Uwe may be required to provide an as-built
survey by a licensed land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to Issuance of a certificate of occupancy
Alavo,u. gree to the above, Print Neme [Appicant] Dates]Nick Zealen EDPt] PrinlName [Agent] D lesi ned
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