Staff Notes for 12/14/2021
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
December 14, 2021
Subdivision Sketch Plan 15-2021 DANIEL MANNIX
552 Bay Road/ Zoning Classification –O, Office/ Ward 2
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: application, draft subdivision plan
Parcel History:AV 48-2006
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Requested Action
No action required.
Project Description
Applicant proposes a 3 lot subdivision with lot 1 to be 1.1 acres and lot 2 to be 1.3 acres, both for future office
use. Lot 3 to be 4.5 acres with existing residential use and buildings to remain; for Subdivision Sketch plan
review. Lots would have access to Bay Road and Bayberry Drive. Site has existing wetlands with some project
work for parking area to occur. Project activities may be subject to future review for site plan, freshwater
wetlands, and variances. Pursuant to Chapter 183-11, Subdivision Sketch Plan shall be subject to Planning
Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
The plans show a 3 lot subdivision. One of the lots is an existing home to remain; the other two lots would be
sold for uses allowed in the Office zone where additional review is required.
Code excerpts for review purpose:
Office.
The Office District encompasses areas where professional offices are encouraged. These are located along
arterials adjoining residential areas where compatibility with residential uses is important. The Town desires to
see development of high-quality offices where structures and facilities are constructed with particular attention
to detail, including but not limited to architecture, lighting, landscaping, signs, streetscape, public amenities,
and pedestrian connections. The Office District can function as a transition zone protecting residential zones
from more intensive commercial uses, while providing convenient professional services to residential
neighborhoods. Office and residential facilities should be sited and built to demonstrate compatibility with
adjoining uses and to minimize any negative impacts on adjoining land uses.
§ 179-7-060 Bay Road Office District
This district includes all parcels having road frontage on Bay Road that are within the Office Zoning District as
well as those adjacent parcels as shown on the official Town Zoning Map.
Site Organization
Site Design
Site Lighting
Sidewalks
Chapter 94 Freshwater Wetlands and Article 9 -Site Plan
The project identifies wetland areas of 0.67 ac. Site Plan review will be triggered for work within 100 ft of the
wetland. Area Variance will also be triggered for setbacks to the buildings to the wetlands where a 75 ft
setback would be required. This appears to be on both proposed lots. The board may consider discussion due
to the trigger of variances.
Summary
Chapter 183 Article 4 provides an outline of the review procedures for sketch plan –
The Planning Board shall study the sketch plan in conjunction with the maps and information as may be
appropriate to determine if the proposed subdivision includes areas where there are severe limitations to
development. The Planning Board shall make advisory recommendations which shall be applicable to the
proposed subdivision.
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Meeting History: 1 Meeting
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