Debriefing Notes for 9/21/2021
PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
September 21, 2021
Members Present-
Traver, Hunsinger, Magowan, Shafer,Deeb, DixonWhite
MembersAbsent:
Valentine,
Administrative Item:
SP 33-2021 & SUP 2-2021333 CLEVERDALE, LLC/SAN SOUCI, 333 Cleverdale Rd.7:01
Ward 1.
Revised: Applicant requests approval of outdoor seating area of 24 seats for the restaurant but
occurring on the adjacent parcel (337 Cleverdale Rd.). The restaurant (333 Cleverdale Rd.) had previous
approvals for 105 seats –that is to remain with no changes. Seating location to occur on the main floor and
outdoors –area on the first floor to be used for waiting area of 10 people maximum –no seating on first floor.
Restaurant parcel subject to area variance for permeability (333 Cleverdale Rd.). Adjacent parcel (337
Cleverdale Rd.) subject to area variance for permeability, density and setbacks. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040,
179-4-090 & 179.10 of the Zoning Ordinance, food service in a WR zone shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval. [[593,1070,1247,1127][12][,I,][Times New Roman]]Request for additional tabling.
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Status:
Applicationtabled to December 14, 2021 with information to be submitted by November 15. Tabled
7-0.
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Follow Up:
Applicant to submitinformation by November 15.
SPDES:N
Queensbury Masonic Historical Society Petition for Zone Change recommendation toTown Board and
consent to Town Board as lead agency. 7:02-7:23
Town-Wide:
Queensbury MasonicHistoricalSocietyhas submitted a petition for zone change to the
Queensbury Town Board to allow for the addition Day-Care Center as allowed by Site Plan Review. The
Queensbury Town Board has forward the petition for Zoning Change to the Queensbury Planning Board for
review, report and recommendation. Pursuant to Chapter 179-15-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Town Board
may refer any proposed amendment to the Planning Board for recommendation. The Planning Board shall
provide a recommendation to the Town Board.
Status
:The Board consented to the Town Board for Lead Agency. Consented 7-0. The Board recommended a
positiverecommendation with the condition the minimum lot size is 2 ac. Positive Recommendation 4-3.
Follow-up:
The Boardgeneral consensus was to have a minimumlotsize to allow a buffer between a
residential use and abusinessuse. Theboard was split whetherthe minimum lot size would be 1 ac or 2 ac.
The Town Board will be provided with Staff Notes, lot size information in the Neighborhood Residential zone,
minutes if available and resolution.
SUB (M) 6-2019BARRY & JACQUELINE LASHINSKY, Moon Hill Rd.7:24-7:27
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes to modify an existing subdivision “Imperial Acres” (April 1990). Theapplication
has been revised to show 8 lots where seven lots are residential and one lot is for stormwater management. The
stormwater management has been updated in regards to grading and adding basins. The project has been further
revised to address lot line adjustment with adjoining properties. Pursuant to Chapter 183 of the Zoning
Ordinance, modification of an approved subdivision shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
[[148,2623,875,2680][12][,I,][Times New Roman]]Request for extension of approval.
Status:
Application was extended for one-year. Extension granted 7-0.
Follow Up:
SPDES: Y / N
SP 35-2021CHRIS RACICOT, 20 Newcomb Street7:28
Ward 4.
Planning Board may proceed with SEQRA review. Applicant proposes construction of 14 units
consisting of three buildings where two buildings will have six units and one building will have two units. The
buildings are to be two-story with garage and exterior patios. Project includes sewer connection agreement and
construction. Project site work includes lighting, landscaping and stormwater controls. Pursuant to
Chapter179-3-040, 179-5-090,179-5-100, 179-7-070 & 179-8-050 of the Zoning Ordinance new commercial
construction shall be subject to Planning Board and other department reviews.[[1735,553,2389,610][12][,I,][Times New Roman]]Request for additional tabling.
Status:
Tabled to a futurePlanning Board meeting pending resolve with the Town Board –Water/Wastewater
Department district extension for sewer project. Tabled 7-0.
Follow Up:
Applicant to submit information accordingly when District Extensionitem is resolved.
SPDES: Y/N
Site Plan 27-2017 & SUP 7-2017Seaton Property Holdings, Corinth Road7:29
Ward 4.
Applicant proposes operation of a wood processing facility with a new 15,000 sq. ft. enclosed pole
barn for wood products and to install two 1,200 sq. ft. kiln units onthe site.Project includes merger of lots
308.16-1-55,-56,-58 & 61. Project includes continued auto facility for C& J automotive and current use of
expanded material storage area. Project includes maintaining 4 existing buildings on the merged properties,
additional clearing, installation of a gravel parking area and material storage area (logs, woodchips etc.).
Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 and 179-10-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, light manufacturing –wood products,
logging company, and Special Use Permit for wood product facility shall be subject to Planning Board review
and approval.Variance: Relief requested from minimum lot size requirements for the firewood processing
facility in the CLI zoning district were 100 ac is required.Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to
the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status:
Applicationwas denied without prejudice. Denied without prejudice 7-0.
Follow Up:NA
SPDES: Y / N-NA
Planning Board Recommendations:
SP 58-2021STEVE MCDEVITT, 32 North Lane7:30-7:41
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes a 1½ story addition to an existing home. The addition is to be a 320 sq. ft. great
roomon the first floor with a 128 sq. ft. open deck. The addition includes a 448 sq. ft. basement area and a 224
sq. ft. bedroom on the second floor. The existing floor area is 2,721 sq. ft. and the proposed is 3,755 sq. ft.
Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-065 & 179-13-010 of the Zoning Ordinance new floor area is a CEA and
Variance:
expansion of a non-conforming structure shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Relief is sought for setbacks, permeability, floor area and expansion of a non-conforming structure. Planning
Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status:
Planning Board recommended to the ZBA a concern withcurrent project proposalinregards torelief
requested for size of the addition in relation to the small lot size. Recommended7-0.
Follow Up:
Applicant to appear before the board on September 28, 2021 pending ZBA decision of September
22, 2021.
SPDES: N
SP 55-2021 & FWW 1-2021ANTONIO & MARIA CIVITELLA, 104 Knox Rd.7:42-7:54
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes a tear-down of an existing home to construct a new home with a footprint of 2,924
sq. ft. and a floor area of 5,465 sq. ft. The project includes installation of a patio area on the lake side, new
driveway area of permeable patio product, new steps to future sundeck and dock, retaining walls for patio and
driveway, new septic, new well, new site plantings and new shoreline plantings. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040
& 179-6-065 of the Zoning Ordinance, new floor area in a CEA, hard-surfacing within 50 ft. of shoreline,
shoreline vegetation removal, steep slopes within 50 ft. and work within 100 ft. of wetland shall be subject to
Variance:
Planning Board review and approval. Relief is sought for setbacks, floor area, permeability and
infiltrationpractice setback. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status:
Application tabled fur revised plans to be re-reviewed for recommendation. Tabled 7-0.
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Follow Up:
Applicant to submit revised plans by October1or sooner.
SPDES:N
SP 49-2021 & FWW 2-2021LESTER H. CHASE III, 3219 St. Rt. 9L7:55-8:05
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes to construct a 1,650 sq. ft. detached garage as a replacement garage of 1,596 sq.
ft. The site has an existing 1,582 sq. ft. (footprint) home, and 378 sq. ft. shed and both are to remain. Pursuant
to Chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-060 & Chapter 94 of the Zoning Ordinance, new construction within 50 ft. of 15%
Variance:
slopes and work within 100 ft. of wetlands, shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Relief is sought for setbacks, size and number of garages. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to
the Zoning Boardof Appeals.
Status:
Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended7-0.
Follow Up:
Applicant to appear before the board on September 28, 2021 pending ZBA decision of September
22, 2021.
SPDES: N
New Business:
SP 47-2021 & SUP 3-2021 TED ARNSTEIN/DEVIL RAY WATERSPORTS, 52 Boathouse Rd.8:06-
8:35
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes a Class A marina for the offering of instruction for a fee of a paddle-board type
watercraft on Lake George. The project includes the reuse of a 792 sq. ft. portion of the existing home –432 sq.
ft. garage will be converted to storage for sales item and 360 sq. ft. addition converted to an office area. The
project also includes use of the u-shape dock for training and instruction for use of the device. Operations will
be seasonal. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & 179-10 of the Zoning Ordinance, reuse of an existing building
and establishing a Class A marina shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status:
Application approved as submitted with a three year renewable term for the Special Use Permit.
Approved 7-0.
Follow Up:
Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
SP 56-2021RAYMOND & LINDA SHIRVELL, 31 Assembly Pt. Rd.8:36-8:49
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes to construct a one story, 1,067 sq. ft. residential home. The project includes
clearing the lot, installing well, septic holding tanks, stormwater management and driveway area. An existing
100 sq. ft. shed is to remain. Pursuant to Chapter 179-6-065 of the Zoning Ordinance, new floor area in a CEA
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status:
Application approved with the condition plantings be included in the basin areas. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up:
Applicant to submit plans for engineering sign-off then final plans for Zoning Administrator
signature.
SPDES:N
SP 57-2021ROBERT GLENNING, 5 Duncan Cove8:50-8:57
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes a renovation on the second floor for removal of two dormers to construct a single
dormer of about 78 sq. ft., new floor area added is 45 sq. ft. Theexisting home is 2,676 sq. ft. (footprint) and to
remain with no changes. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-065 of the Zoning Ordinance, new floor area
in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status:
Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up:
Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES:N
Adjourn:8:58