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Application C\Pam Whi}ing\2008\toning Boartl Applicatt(,st}S1070MME rt�Rl,k�icE S;I .tloc Y q L L.. ci Y l 11 General Information Tax Parcel ID Number: 70a 4 - 76 Zoning District: Zj 12e SI d er1-baL .,;I Aa. LJ��T 5 Wz-�-- Detailed escription of Project [include current&proposed use]: skin" ' r 'ri dl e and h c n S le en c c I Lin . e- c ti FCncC . Location of project: 0 b u.I Ja rd A tre . _ Pe-el'S hu ry N `� rr`eA Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? t�© If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): I rMni-Jesse. l-fowur+h favc. Qsb rlq! - a703 (5r� a59- ay1& 1�, rlstlnhot,�urfv� Q NbtIma i I CD Q,Town of Queensbury• Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804 - 518-761-8238 ( I ) C\Pam Whifing\2008\Zoning Board-Applications010708\AREA VARIANCE 5 16-07.doc SITE DEVELOPMENT DATA Proposed Afda:/Type' . fxis#ing sq. ft. Additiof� Total sq. ft, sq.: ft.' A. Building Footprint ( 5 52s B. Detached Garage C. Accessory Structure(s) D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area `4W r E. Porches / Decks 80 S . F. Other /�pp ( 375 RL. G. Total Non-Permeable (Add A-F) �Zg017 _58F1_ H. Parcel Area (43,560 sq. ft./acre) N 8w S I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site (1=G/H) SETBACK REQUIREMENTS Area Pequired ` E�cisting. Proposed Front (1) Front (2) Shoreline Side Yard 1 Side Yard (2) Rear Yard (1) Rear Yard (2) Travel Corridor Height(max) Permeability No. of Parking Spaces QTown of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 ( 2 ) L:\Pam Whiting\P008\Zoning Board Applicotions_010]08\AREA VARIANCE 5-16-07.doc FLOOR AREA RATIO WORKSHEET Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is the relationship of building site to lot size dividing the total building square footage by the lot size in square feet, yieldin pe entage. The applicable ratios are as follows: Zoning pistrict2,Syffibol Floor Area.Ratio(FAR) Waterfront Residential l WR-3A 0.22 WR-lA 0.22 Professional Office PO 0.3 Highway Commercial Moderate C-Mod 0.3 Highway Commercial Intensive ',HC-Int 0.3 Neighborhood Commercial C-1 A .22 C-10 .22 Commercial Industrial I-1 A 0.3 Light Industrial LI 0.3 Heavy Industry HI 0.3 Enclosed Shopping Center ES -21 A See Zoning Administrator Building square footage includes all floors of the primary structur , covered porches, and basements that may be suitable for livin�_S � ac e s orage reater than 100 sq. ft. and detached garages a.rs-inc udT ed in the FAR calculations. Building qu footage does not include: open decks, docles"and that portion of covered docks extending ver the ater, and one shed 100 sq. ft. or less. AfI additional sheds are included in the FAR calculati ns. xisti Area Proposed Area p ype. ($q ft.),.` (sq.ftJ Primary Structure First Floor Second Floor Basement (living space) Covered or enclosed porches Covered docks Gue t House Apart ent Detached Garage(s) Shed (1 shed 100 sq. ft. or less exempt) Covered Dock or Boathouse (portion on land) Other (desc(be) A: Lot area: Acres x 43,560- B. Total Allowablei Floor Area = A x (see table for value) C. Existing Floor Area; Total from above lines D. Remaining Area: potentially developable = B minus C E. Proposed Area of Construction NOTE: If E is larger than D, a variance or revisions to your plan may be needed. Please consult with Staff. laTown of Queensbury •Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 ( 3 ) L\Pam Whiting\2008\Zoning Board-Applications 010708\AREA VARIANCE 516 07doc COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING ORDINANCE Requesting relief from SECTION: I r7 _I - 5 - ()6,,D Need relief from the requirement(s) listed below which can not be met bythe project as proposed. [Check all that apply] ❑ Setback Buffer Zone i, Lot Width VOtherhe16hf tt S The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them; use additional sheets if needed. l. Will an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties will be created by the granting of the area variance? IUD in f-aU- of Rncf- aimosU� is a ''taxi ►� � i�ad� � „ Sfvl� � lyl�IGi� is e5� {��fiCc� ( Iu vle S , 2. Can the benefit sought by the applicant be achieved by some method, feasible forfhe applicant to pursue, other than an area variance? Il --u r7C rra Y%/-) l- 1K b °tV1(;ZbiLC' IS & 116'i-LM Czocl SLLIk-f-q � SSUC' 3. Is the requested area variance is substantial? A 1,I)e ( t 1-ew eshn j e{ one lboy wvionCe t,lih-) nkY4r,�,� fP . 4. Will the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district? Np 5. Is the alleged difficulty self-created? This consideration shall be relevant to the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, but shall not necessarily preclude the granting of the area variance. i110 Q,Town of Queensbury• Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 7 ( 4 ) LAPam Whiting\2008\Zoning Boartl Applicafions_010708\AREA VARIANCE 5-16�7.doc DO NOT WRITE ON THIS PAGE: ITEMS TO BE IDENTIFIED BY STAFF DURING PRE-SUBMISSION MEETING You should use this page for guidance when drafting your application; however, it will be completed by a staff member. Submittal of a stamped and signed SURVEY MAP depicting existing and proposed conditions shall include the items as noted below. Failure to include all required information may result in a determination of incompleteness and a delay in the processing of your application. Legend:R(Required);NA (Not Applicable) R NA 'GENERA Title, name, address of applicant & person responsible for preparation of drawing Deed North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale (minimum I in. = 40 ft.) Boundaries of the property plotted to scale,zoning boundary Location of principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions Location of site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways (existing & proposed) parking areas, etc. Setbacks for all structures and improvements Elevations and floor plans of proposed structures -WATER-,-k SEWER Location of on-site sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of bedrooms proposed Location of water supply (i.e.,well) and septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or proposed on-site water supply and septic XSeparation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies Location and description of existing public or private water supply (well, lake, etc.). Method of securing public or private water, location, design and construction of water supply including daily ! water usage Percolation test location and results `PARKING./?P£RM£ABLE AR£AS Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification Number of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing material (e.g., gravel, paved) Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking Location and design details of ingress, egress, loading areas and cutting Location and character of green areas (existing and proposed), modification to green area, buffer zone to remain undisturbed Lighting, location and design of all existing or proposed outdoor lighting Q,Town of Queensbury -Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 ( 5 ) C\Pam wh t ng\2008\ZoNng Board-Applications 070708\AREA VARIANCE 516-07.doc ADDITIONAL'SITE DEW LOPMENTAND MISCELLANEOUS Location of on-site & adjacent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and wetlands Location of proposed & existing: utility/energy distribution systems (gas, electric, solar, telephone) Location, design and construction of all existing and proposed site improvements including: drains, culverts, retaining walls, fences, fire & emergency zones and hydrants Location and amount/portion of building area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial activities Signage: Location,size, type, design and setback Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of a Landscaping Plan, Stormwater Management Plan, Grading Plan and a Lighting Plan The Board may request other elements as considered necessary. Identify any Federal, State or County permits required for the project. Please submit record of application for approval status of all necessary permits required from Federal,State and County officials. Date: Staff Member: QTown of Queensbury• Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 ( 6 ) LA Pam Whifing\2008\Zoning Board_Applicafions 010708\AREA VARIANCE 5-16-07.doc 141641 4111951—Test 12 PROJECT I.D.NUMBER 617.20 SEOR Appendix C State Environmental Ouallty Review SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only PART 1—PROJECT INFORMATION (To be completed by Applicant or Project sponsor) 1. APPLICANT ISPONSOR 2. PROJECT NAME J. PROJECT LOCATION: Municipality County x. PRECISE LOCATION(Street address and road Intersections,prominent landmarks,etc.,or provide map) 5. IS PROPOSED ACTION: ❑New ❑Expansion ❑Modiflutlodafterslion 6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY: 7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED: Initially acres Ulthr4t.tv acres S. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS? ❑Yes ❑No If No,describe briefly 9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PR ECT? ❑Residential ❑Industrial ❑C lmeroial ❑Aprloulture ❑ParUForeaVOpen space ❑Otter Deacruse: 10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL,OR FUNDING,NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY(FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAIJ? ❑Yes ❑No If Yes,list ag.ocyl.)and permlUapprovals 11. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL? ❑Yes ❑No If yes,list agency name and Permit/approval 12. AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMITIAPPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION? ❑Yea ONO 1 CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor name: Data: Signature: If the action is In the Coastal Area, and you ere a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment OVER 1 Q,Town of Queensbury• Zoning Office •742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 ( 7 ) L\Pam Whiting\20D8\Zoning Boartl Applications_010708\AREA VARIANCE 5-16-07.doc • PART 11—ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT(To be completed by Agency) ' A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR PART 617.4? If yes,coordinate the review process and use the FULL EAF. ❑Yes ❑No S. WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6 NYCRR,PART 617.6? If No.a negativetrdeclaration may be superseded by anolhwr Involved agency. ❑Yes ONO G. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING:(Answers may ba handwritten,if legible) Cl. Existing air quality, surface ot groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion,drainage or flooding problems?Explain briefly: CZ Aesthetic agricultural.archaeological,historic,or other natural or cultural resources;or community or neighborhood character?Explain briefly: CS. Vegetation or fauna,fish,shellfish or wildlife species,Significant habitats,or threatened or endangered sp8cles7 Explain briefly: C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted,or a change m use or internally of use of land or other natural resources?Explain briefly CS. Growth,subsequent development,or related activities likely to be Induced by the proposed action?Explain briefly. 06. Long term,short term,cumulative,or other effects not Identified In ClL ?Explain briefly. C7. Other Impacts(Including Changes In use of either gyantfty or type of energy)?Explain briefly. D. WILL THE PROJECT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRCINIME PL CHARACTERISTICS THAT CAUSED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CEA? ❑Yes ❑No E IS THERE,OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE,CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS? ❑Yea ONO If Yes,explain briefly PART III—DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE(To be completed by Agency) INSTRUCTIONS: For each adverse effect identified above,determine whether his substantial,large,important or otherwise significant. Each effect should be assessed In connection with he (a) setting (i.e. urban or rural); (b) probability Of occurring; (c)duration;(d) Irreversibility,(a)geographic scope;and(Q magnitude.If necessary,add attachments or reference supporting materials.Ensure that explanations contain sufficient detail to Show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately addressed. If question D of Part It was checked yes,the determination and significance must evaluate the potential Impact of the proposed action on the environmental characteristics of the CFA. ❑ Check this box If you have Identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY occur.Then proceed directly to the FULL FAF andifor prepare a positive declaration. ❑ Check this box If you have determined, based on the information and analysis above and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action WILL NOT result in any significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide on attachments as necessary, the reasons supporting this determination: Name at lead Agency tint or Type Name Of Fr'Wmi a Icer m Lea Agency It]-of Ranicinalble,Office, ig„ature Of e Pbyflbia hicarm Lead Agwic, Signal...1 Prepare,(it d,ffwht fminn remo,nsi e o ice. Date 2 Q,Town of Queensbury• Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 ( 8 ) L\Pam Whiting\2008\Zoning Board-Applications 010708\A REA VARIANCE 5-I6-07.doc SIGNATURE PAGE This page includes the Authorization to Act as Agent Form, Engineering Fee Disclosure, Authorization for Site Visits, Other Permit Responsibilities and Agreement to provide documentation required. OWNER'S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant Owner: Designates: As agent regarding: Variance _Site Plan _Subdivision For Tax Map No.: Section Block Lot Deed Reference: Book Page Date OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE: APPLICANT'S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the meeting or wishes to be represented by another party: Owner: Designates: As agent regarding: Variance _Site Plan _Subdivision For Tax Map No.: Section Block Lot OWNER SIGNATURE: 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. AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE VISITS: By signing this page and submitting the application materials attached herein, the Owner, Applicant and his/her/their agent(s) hereby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter the subject properties for the purpose of reviewing the application submitted. 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 minutes transcribed from those tapes constitutes 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 and agree to the submission requirements. I acknowledge no construction activities shall be commenced prior to issuance of a 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 l/we 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. I have read and agree to the above. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: 1,oAI') 44 -Y) , Date49-� O IGNATURE OF AGENT: Date Q,Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road • Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 ( 9 )