Staff Notes for 8/17/2021
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
August 17, 2021
Site Plan 43-2021 FOOTHILLS BUILDERS
11 Moon Hill Place / RR3A – Rural Residential 3 Acres / Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, site plan, elevations, floorplans, stormwater and survey
Parcel History:2012-311 Alt. due to fire, AV 45-2021
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for demolition of an existing 1,045 sq. ft. footprint home to construct a
1,957 sq. ft. footprint home.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes demolition of an existing 1,045 sq. ft. footprint home to construct a 2,319 sq. ft. footprint
home. The project includes disturbances of about 19,786 sq. ft. for site work. The project includes installation
of a new on-site septic system and well. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-060 of the Zoning Ordinance,
construction within 50 ft. of 15% slopes shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The project is located at 11 Moon Hill Place on a 0.96 ac parcel. The property is located in the
Rural residential 3 acre zoning.
Arrangement- The site has an existing home 1,045 sq ft that is to be removed and a 1,957 sq ft (footprint)
home is to be constructed with associated site work.
Site Design- The new building is located further from the property lines than the original home.
Building – The new homes is to be 1,957 sq ft foot print and utilize the existing driveway area for. There is
to be a basement area, with a first and second floor.
Site conditions-The existing home on site was involved in a fire and a new home and site work are
proposed.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-The plans show location of the infiltration basin
and the driveway area with some upgrades for access. The information was provided to Chazen for
engineering review and comment.
Landscape plan-The plans do not indicate information on the landscaping for the new home.
Site lighting plan- The plans do not indicate information on the lighting for the new home.
Utility details-The plans indicate there is well and septic system to be installed on the site.
Elevations-The plans show the elevation views of the home but there are no dimensions as part of the
elevations.
Floor plans-The plans show the basement area, the first floor with the garage and the second floor with the
bedrooms.
Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h.
signage, , k. topography, 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. The applicant has provided information on j. stormwater
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
Granted 7/28/2021. The applicant proposes a new home that is to be located 73 ft from the front and 100.3 from
the rear where 100 ft setback is required; then 89 ft from the North side , 37.5 ft from the South side where a 75
ft setback is required. Relief is also requested for a lot not having direct access to a public highway (Moon Hill
Place is a private drive accessed from Moon Hill Road). [[1285,964,2382,1021][12][,I,][Times New Roman]]The deed and survey reference a right of way from the
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Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the construction of a new home. Within 50 ft of 15%
slopes. The project includes associated site work for septic, well, access and placement of the home.
Meeting History: PB: 7/27/21; ZBA: 7/28/21;
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