Staff Notes
Department of
Community Development
Queensbury Planning Board
Staff Notes
February 21, 2012
APPLICATION: Subdivision 1-2012 Preliminary and Final
APPLICANT: George Ryan
REQUESTED ACTION: Subdivision of land requires Planning Board review and approval
LOCATION: 955 State Route 149
EXISTING ZONING: NC-Neighborhood Commercial
SEQRA STATUS: Type Unlisted
PARCEL HISTORY: SP 56-07 4,320 sq. ft. retail structure Approved 11/27/07
SP 41-93 720 sq. ft. barn Denied 9/28/93
SP 35-93 (3) 3,200 sq. ft. farm structures Approved 7/20/93
SP 17-88 Green House Approved 5/17/88
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Applicant proposes subdivision of a 4.9 acre parcel into two lots of 3.2 & 1.7
acres.
STAFF COMMENTS: The applicant has requested a waiver from the Sketch Plan requirements. Further,
the applicant is seeking both preliminary and final subdivision approval at this time. The proposed
subdivision is located along Farm to Market Road State Route 149 and consists of a commercial parcel and
residential parcel. The residential parcel (Lot 1) to be 1.7 acres in size and has an existing single family
dwelling located on site. The commercial parcel (Lot 2) to be 3.2 acres in size and has an existing
agricultural/nursery business by the name of Ryan Country Farms. The applicant requests waivers from
sketch plan, grading, contours, stormwater, and lighting requirements of the application.
Review:
Survey/Preliminary Plat
1.Although a location map was submitted, map to be placed on final Mylar. The requirements of the
location map are as follows:
a.)The zoning district or districts in which the land to be subdivided is located: and
b.)The property included in the proposed subdivision and all contiguous properties of the proposed
subdivision and all properties within 500 feet in each direction of the property line of the
proposed subdivision along any contiguous street or highway. All properties shall be identified
by lot and parcel number and names of owners.
Long Form EAF
1.The EAF will need to be updated to include the following items addressed:
A2-Wetlands
A2-Existing roads, building and other paved surfaces quantified
B25-
C7-HC1A Zoning is not classified within ¼ mile radius of subdivision. This should be
updated to reflect LC-10A, RR-5A, RR-3A, MDR and NC.
2.Date omitted under E.
Survey/Final Plat
1.Statement of approval
of a resolution adopted _____________ by the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury, New
York.
___________________________, Mylar.
Additional comments:
Although both proposed parcels to be retained by the owner, formalized inter-connect easements
1.
should be explored prior to final approval.
2.The applicant, when consulting with the surveyor of record, to pay close attention to the
requirements for subdivision as stated in pre-submission meeting notes and application itself. If
there is any ambiguity, please contact staff immediately.
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