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Application.Preliminary �Z H4'� • • O L07�3 z D ORIGINAL LAND SURVEY & LAND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, PC. PARADE GROUND VILLAGE • P.O. BOX 2140 • MALTA, N.Y. 12020 (518)899-7339• FAX: (518) 899-7340•nsurvey@verizon.net February 15,2007 Via Hand Delivery Town of Queensbury Planning Office 742 Bay Road Queensbury,NY 12804 RE: Subdivision Application—Preliminary State Lands of Brennan 751 Corinth Road Town of Queensbury,New York NLS Project No.05/200 Dear Planning Staff. On behalf of our client, Mr. Thomas Brennan, and his attorney, Mr. Jonathan Lapper, we are submitting herewith fifteen(15)submittal packages containing the following materials: ❑ A completed Subdivision Application—Preliminary Stage ❑ A copy of the deed for the two parcels which make up the total lands of Brennan ❑ A completed Full Environmental Assessment Form ❑ Subdivision plan bearing our Drawing No.06-144,Sheets 1 through 11 of 11 ❑ Preliminary Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (includes stormwater runoff calculations) ❑ Check in the amount of$50.00 for preliminary review fees. ❑ Statement oflntent. Our stormwater management report is stamped"Preliminary". Test pits on the subject property were conducted by this office on May 30, 2006. Due to weather conditions, we have not conducted percolation tests to determine the actual infiltration rate. We have compared the soil characteristics and topography as depicted on the adjoining subdivision"Quincy Lane"and find them similar in nature to our site. Our calculations are based on the percolation test information as depicted on said"Quincy Lane" subdivision plans. We will be conducting percolation tests in the areas of our drywells in the very near future. For that reason,we have identified our report as"Preliminary". If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance,please do not hesitate to contact me. Qv gards, a L Vice President DHB/jd Enclosures cc: Mr.Thomas Brennan Revised: 5/4/05 60te Plan-Review- PRE—APPLICATION CONFERENCE FORM Please note that the Town of Queensbury Zoning and Subdivision of Land Codes contain many requirements that potentially affect a project. Effective immediately all applicants must meet with staff for a Pre-Application Conference prior to completing your application and submitting it to the Community Development Department for processing. Please call (518) 761-8220 to make an appointment. The intent of this requirement is to assist applicants in meeting the minimum submission requirements, and to address any other issues or recommendations identified by staff. Applications must be complete to be placed on an agenda. When you meet with staff, we will initial and date this form. When you submit your application, please attach this completed form. The completed form is considered part of your application. Thank you for your cooperation. Our goal is to help you! Applicant Name F � ` > Tax Map No. 315 _ I _ /Z . I ) z . 2— Zoning Classification 1A— APA, CEA Zoning Ordinance Compliance Section: a 18 3 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: —1_1, L-e-r ef", PRE-APPLICATION MEETING NOTES: ._. ouGF��.A tfK-;- ,— s�lkti. 'J Jt Pc g c 7rJ /a l 3 ® 7 Date(s) of Pre-Application Conference Applicant Initials P� Staff Member Initials Nothing stated in this meeting is to be constwed as an approval or disapproval. The sole intent of the pre- applica(ion meeting is to address submission requirements and to identify potential concems All content of submissions is the responsibility of the applicant or authorized designee. 03/02/2004 Preliminary Stage Subdivision Application — Preliminary Stage The subdivision process consists of three phases or presentations to the Planning Board, Sketch Plan, Preliminary Stage and Final Stage. The application provides information that is required for each stage. The following is a brief description of each stage: • Sketch Plan: This stage provides the applicant an opportunity to present a concept plan of the subdivision to determine requirements of SEQRA, NYSDOH, NYSDEC and other state agencies, requirements of local county and town agencies, clustering per Article IX and the proposed layout with regard to goals and objectives of the Town Master Plan and other Articles of these regulations. • Preliminary Stage: This stage is the first step following sketch plan to ensure that the subdivision meets all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, Article VIII, Design Standards, to receive public comments, to ensure the proposed subdivision addresses all issues raised during sketch plan,and finally to initiate formal review of the proposed subdivision. • Final Stage: This is the second step of the two step review process to ensure the proposed subdivision meets all state and local regulations related to provision of public services,to ensure all issues raised during preliminary have been addressed, to receive additional public comment if necessary and to facilitate the orderly approval of phases of the proposed subdivision. This application was designed to solicit the information necessary for the applicant to comply with the Town of Queensbury Subdivision regulations. A Pre-Application meeting with the Planning Staff is required. Staff members are available by appointment during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Town of Oueensbury Plannin Staff Chris Round Director of Community Development Marilyn Ryba Senior Planner Craig Brown Zoning Administrator,Code Compliance/Zoning Board Bruce Frank Code Compliance George Hilton Planner/GIS Specialist Submission Requirements: Please submit fifteen copies: one (1) original and fourteen (14) copies of the completed application,one(1)copy of deed, and the appropriate fee to the Planning Office by the specified date(see Meeting Date Information). Town of Queensbury Planning Office 742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 Phone: (518)761-8220 Fax: (518) 745-4437 E-mail: plannimy1&gueensbury.net www.queensbury.net 03/02/2004 Subdivision—Preliminary Stage General Information Application No.(office Use only) Pre-Application Mtg.Date: (office Use Only) Application Stage Submitted(Check one): (To be determined at Pre-Application Meeting) Sketch Plan Stage Preliminary Stage Final Stage Indicate the following: Number of lots proposed Ity Residential - R or Commercial -C Lot acreage � iviTal i CIVk. 1 Of ZQ 1 . Project Location: CorIF-41 VZIQ ,C t, C;>uaer\X ikN NY 1�`2',q Tax Map No.: ->y� c'L-i -12.r Z . L Zone Classification: Lot size: Ac.rc rDetailed Description of Project(include current and proposed use): C t(r(Q ,t U"C. I- -tCrc�rl� raw c4r„cG ��tzsorl l'��1 _ ,S tS c.ddii-rested Srt�cle �r.,+-,dv '11Cay1�S AApplicant: Address: •.n 1 1VY Home Phone: `:Wr Work Phone/Fax: Applicant's Agent: Address: x Zi � �cr�� FCtUs NY r�>ca -�iVi>S Home Phone: — Work Phone/Fax: Property Owner: Address: Work Phone/Fax: Directions to Site: 03/02/2004 Preliminary Stage §A 183-9. Preliminary Stage Review-Plat Details and Requirements The applicant shall submit fifteen (15) copies, one original and 14 copies, of the preliminary plat application. The application shall include the following documents and/or information: Check each box to indicate the information has been provided A. Preliminary plat. The preliminary plat shall be laid out by a licensed professional engineer and/or a licensed professional land surveyor with a properly executed New York State Education Department Exemption N. Such preliminary plat shall be prepared at a scale of one(1) inch equals fifty(50)feet zero(0) inches,clearly showing: ® The location of all existing and proposed property lines, buildings, watercourses and other important topographic features. ® Existing and proposed contours showing elevations at two-foot contour intervals and extending at least one hundred(100)feet off site. aThe location, names and widths of all existing and proposed streets, easements, lots and building lines, wells and septic tanks and fields and similar facts regarding property immediately adjacent or opposite the proposed subdivision. WA location map showing: 0 The zoning district or districts in which the land to be subdivided is located; and 0 The property included in the proposed subdivision and all contiguous properties of the proposed subdivision and all properties within five hundred (500) feet in each direction from the boundary line of the proposed subdivision along any contiguous street or highway. All properties shall be identified by lot and parcel number and names of owners. Q'The location and size of any existing sewers, water mains, culverts and drain pipes, electric,telephone and cable television lines and proposed sewers, water mains, culverts and drain pipes on the property or immediately adjacent to the property to be subdivided. 11"fhe proposed arrangement and approximate area,width and length of street frontage and setback requirements of each lot for the purpose of demonstrating to the Planning Board that the proposed location of streets makes possible a layout of lots in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for the district or districts in which the subdivision is located. {i-All parcels of land proposed to be dedicated to the public use. Q Me date,north arrow and scale. IrThe title under which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded, with the names of the owner and the engineer or land surveyor who prepared the preliminary plat; the license number and seal of the engineer or land surveyor shall be affixed to the drawing. 03/02/2004 Preliminary Stage B. Layout Plan. Layout plans shall he prepared by a professional licensed engineer or professional licensed land surveyor. Such construction drawings shall show the following: The exact layout and dimensions of proposed streets, including stationing and tie-in to the center line distances of existing streets with monuments and other points, as required. ®"The location and widths of all streets, pavements, curbs, sidewalks, easements, parks and other open spaces. The proposed names of all streets,and the radii of all curves in the street line. 'The location of all proposed utilities, including the proposed water supply, sanitary sewers, stormwater drainage system and any other proposed underground utilities. ® Proposed lot lines(approximate dimensions). © The date,north arrow and scale. 0 The title under which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded, with the names of the owner and engineer who prepared the layout details; the license number and seal of the engineer shall be affixed to the drawing. C. Construction Details. Construction details shall be prepared by a licensed professional engineer or a licensed professional land surveyor with a property executed New York State Education Department Exemption N. Such details shall include: ® The proposed sanitary sewer system, including pipe sizes, bedding and profiles. © The proposed storm drainage system, including pipe sizes, bedding, catch basin and manhole details,profiles and method of disposal of collected stormwater. Q The proposed water supply system Any other proposed underground utilities. A typical cross section of the roadway, including the right-of-way width, pavement width and depth of pavement materials and subbase, the location of utilities, character and dimensions of curbs and sidewalks and side slope grading. Profiles, showing the original ground surface and finished street surface at center lines of all streets, percentage of grades of streets, stationing and elevations of all points of curvature, points of intersection, points of tangency and of proposed sewers, drains, culverts, manholes and other features. Invert elevations and slopes of sewers and drains and both surface and invert elevations of manholes shall be indicated. Profiles shall be drawn to scale of four (4) feet to the inch vertical and forty (40) feet to the inch horizontal. The stationing shall show accurate center-line distances. The elevations of the original ground surface shall be to the nearest tenth of a foot and of fixed points to the nearest hundredth of a foot. The location and elevation of all proposed monument locations. ® The date and scale. The title under which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded, with the names of the owner and engineer who prepared the construction details, the license number and seal of the engineer shall be affixed to the drawing. 03/02/2004 Preliminary Stage D. Landscape Plan. A landscape plan shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect for subdivisions greater than twenty(20)lots. Such landscape plan shall include: 0 The location and species of street trees, if retained within the right-of-way or proposed to be planted by the subdivider. ❑ Details of methods of tree protection and tree planting. 0 Plans and details of any site improvements related to park or recreation planning, including layout, grading,planting and details of any improvements. 0 Plans and details of any other public amenities provided in the subdivision. ❑ The date and scale. 0 The title number which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded, with the names of the owner and landscape architect who prepared the landscape plan, the license number and seal of the landscape architect shall be affixed to the drawing. E. Clearing Plan. A clearing plan shall be prepared at a scale of one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet zero(0) inches. Such plan shall show the following details: Existing vegetation prior to any clearing of the site for site investigation purposes. ® Areas of vegetation removed from the site for investigation purposes. 0 The location of roadways, underground or overhead utilities not in roadways, limits of grading, proposed location of any buildings, septic systems, wells and driveways and any other improvements which might require clearing. Areas where slopes are greater than twenty-five percent(25%). Limits of proposed clearing of trees. Measures to be taken to protect remaining trees, including details. F. Grading and Erosion Control Plans. A grading plan and erosion control plan shall be prepared at a scale of one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet zero (0) inches. Such plan shall show the following: A generalized grading and drainage plan (does not require spot grades or slope designation). Any phasing of tree removal and/or construction Proposed erosion control measures, including scheduling and phasing during the site preparation,site construction and post construction. ® Details of all erosion control measures. G. Drainaize Report. AIJ drainage report shall be prepared by a licensed professional engineer and/or a licensed landscape architect. Such drainage report shall be prepared in accordance with the design standards established under Article VIII,Design Standards,of these regulation. 03/02/2004 Preliminary Stage H. Environmental Report. LYAn environmental report shall be prepared in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act describing the potential environmental impact of the proposed subdivision as required by the Town Planning Board. I. Statement of Intent. A statement of intent shall be submitted by the applicant. Such statement shall include: Q1 Proof of ownership of the land to be subdivided, in a form approved by the Town Attorney. © The nature and extent of proposed street improvements. 0 The nature and extent of any recreational features, parks, playgrounds, water supply, sewerage and drainage rights-of-way and easements, retention basins and other land to be dedicated to public use and the condition under which dedication of these features is .,t to be made to the town. L� A statement that the applicant will install all improvements in accordance with the standards prescribed by the departments of the town having jurisdiction, and set all monuments as shown on the final plat thereof in such manner as the Board may designate. J. Proof of Service. 0 Proof of service shall be done by the Planning Office. The Planning Office shall show proof that it has attempted to notify by certified mail all property owners of land contiguous to the proposed subdivision or within five hundred (500) feet in each direction from the boundary lines along a common roadway. Such notification shall indicate the subdivider's intent to subdivide and the date, location and time of the public hearing to be held by the Planning Board [See Art. IV, § A183-1O1)(2)]. Notice to be provided to Planning Staff prior to the meeting. K. F s. UThe application for preliminary plat approval shall be accompanied by a fee listed on the correct schedule of fees for the Town of Queensbury posted in the Planning Office [Amended 6/3/91]. The fee for preliminary review is$50. 0 In addition to the fee listed on the schedule of fees, the Planning Board may charge a fee to developers of projects requiring legal and technical review, provided that the fee charged reflects the actual cost of the legal and technical assistance to the Planning Board. ❑ A Recreation Fee of$500 per lot / dwelling unit is required to be paid at the time a building permit application is submitted. Date: (1 Signature: yL. (P s responsible for providing the above information) JIF03/02/2004 Signature Page Subdivision—Sketch Plan This Page includes the Authorization to Act as Agent Form, Engineering Fee Disclosure, Other Permit Responsibilities and Agreement to provide documentation required. Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant Owner's Agent Form Owner. Designates: As agent regarding _Variance_Site Plan _Subdivision For Tax Map No.: _Section _Block _Lot Deed Reference: _Book Page _Date SIGNATURE: (Owner) (Date) Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the meeting or wishes to be represented by another party: Applicant's Agent Form Owner: 11�of11 M1. Designates: As agent regarding: _Variance _Site Plan V Subdivision For Tax Map No.: Bj5L on L—Block 12.1412.21,ot SIGNATURE: i+t (Owner) ' 13 L (Date) Engineering Fee Disclosure: Applications may be referred 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. Please Note: 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. Official Meeting Minutes Disclosure: It is the practice of the Community Development Dept. to have a designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application,and that minutes transcribed from those tapes constitute the official record of all proceedings. If there is a discrepancy between such record and the handwritten minutes taken by the designated stenographer, the handwritten minutes shall be deemed the official record. I, the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand the instructions for submission,agree to the submission requirements and completed the c klist. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: YV, -Date Qb SIGNATURE OF AGENT: Date "l ° t? U Z � � y LAND SURVEY & LAND DEVELOPNI12,Ir CONSULTANTS, PC. PARADE GROUND VILLAGE• P.O. BOX 2140 • MALTA, N.Y. 12020 (518) 899-7339 • FAX: (518) 899-7340• nsurvey@verizon.net STATEMENT OF INTENT BBENNAN SUBDIVISION 1. The proof of ownership of this property is demonstrated by the deed that is an attachment of the application being submitted herewith. 2. The roads that are being proposed within this subdivision will be constructed to Town specifications so that the road can be dedicated to the Town of Queensbury. 3. The property will be serviced by municipal water and individual septic systems. The applicant is proposing a 30 foot wide parcel to be conveyed to the Town of Queensbury so that the public will have access to the existing bike path and the lands owned by the Town of Queensbury. 4. The applicant intends to install all improvements in accordance with the standards prescribed by the departments of the town having jurisdiction, and set all monuments as shown on the final plat thereof in such manner as the Board may designate. WAIVER The applicant is seeking a waiver from the Landscaping Plan requirement which is to be incorporated in this submission which is seeking preliminary review for the enclosed subdivision. The applicant would like the Board to waive this requirement for this portion of its review, with the understanding that the applicant will submit a Landscaping Plan for Final. It is the applicant's hope that he can take the comments and suggestion made by the Board during its preliminary review of this project to produce a Landscaping Plan for final.