Staff Notes for 8/17/2021
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
August 17, 2021
Site Plan 50-2021 FOOTHILLS BUILDERS
Lot 9 Round Pond Subdivision / MDR – Moderate Density Residential / Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, survey, stormwater management, site plans, elevations
Parcel History:SUB 4-1993, SP 55-2020
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for a modification of an approved plan to construct a new home of 2,122
sq. ft. footprint,
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes a modification of an approved plan to construct a new home of 2,122 sq. ft. footprint, 200
sq. ft. deck/porch, 2,050 sq. ft. of hard surfacing, installation of a septic system and well along with associated
site work for grading and stormwater. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-060 & 179-9-120 of the Zoning Ordinance,
construction within 50 ft. of 15% slopes and modification of an approved site plan (SP 55-2020) shall be subject
to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The site is located at Lot 9 of Highpointe Drive adjacent to 23 and 27 Highpointe Drive. The
parcel is 1.39 acres.
Arrangement- The parcel is located in the Subdivision from -Passarelli,/Paradise Lake/ Round Pond/Terre
Majestic. There was a modification in 2006 where parcels at 23 and 27 Highpointe Drive had a property line
adjustment for the driveway location. The Subdivision in completed in 1993 addressed the shared driveway
for lot 9 to Highpointe Drive with lot 10 at 23 Highpointe Drive – noted on the final plat.
Site Design- The project site has areas of 15% slopes and the home is located on the lot to minimize the
disturbance of slopes.
Building – The plans show a single story home with a basement area. The first floor is to have the 3 car
garage, 4 bedrooms – 3 upstairs and 1 on the first floor, kitchen living area and a basement.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control- The plans show the disturbance area of 20,000 sq
ft including grading in the area for the home and septic. The application materials have been sent to the
engineer for review and comment.
Utility details-The home will have septic system and connect to municipal water.
Site lighting – the board may request additional information on lighting reminding the applicant lighting
fixtures need to be code compliant with downcast fixtures.
Elevations- Plans show the views for the new home and basement area. Plans also show the deck area to the
rear of the home.
Floor plans- Plans show the each level of the proposed home.
Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items, h. signage, l.
landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, 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.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the construction of a new home within 50 ft of 15%
slopes. The applicant had present a similar plan in 2020 for SP 55-2020 where this project presents a 2-story
structure with a basement (3 levels) and moving the building further from the north property line.
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Meeting History: 1 Meeting
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