Staff Notes for 5/18/2021
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
May 18, 2021
Site Plan 35-2021 CHRIS RACICOT
20 & 18 ½ Newcomb Street / MS – Main Street / Ward 4
SEQR Type II
Material Review: site plan application, site plans, stormwater, architectural
Parcel History:SP 45-2008, 2009-039 Comm. Alt., SP 35-2009, 94663-4008 res. addition, 2005-494
partial garage demo, Disc 1-2021
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Requested Action
Planning Board seeks lead agency status with coordinated review for construction of a 14 unit two story
townhouse building of 12,740 sq. ft. footprint, 23,400 sq. ft. floor area.
Resolutions
1. PB Lead Agency
Project Description
Applicant proposes construction of a 14 unit two story townhouse building of 12,740 sq. ft. footprint, 23,400 sq.
ft. floor area. Each unit will have a garage and a patio area. Pursuant to Chapter179-3-040, 179-5-090, 179-5-
100, 179-7-070 & 179-8-050 of the Zoning Ordinance new residential building of 14 units shall be subject to
Planning Board and other department reviews.
Staff Comments
Location-The project site is located 20 Newcomb St and a portion of the parcel at 18 ½ Newcomb street.
The main lot is 1.04 ac and the other parcel is 0.43 ac.
Arrangement- The project site has an existing building that is to be used as an office. The remainder of the
site is vacant with access drive areas from the adjoining parcels.
Site Design- The arrangement on the lot is for the building to be placed along the south border meeting
setbacks. The drive area would be on the north property line side allowing access for tenants and for
emergency vehicles. A portion of the 18 ½ parcel include an emergency drive area. The townhouse
entrance will be from Newcomb Street. The southern portion of the property will have patio areas for each
unit.
Building – The building is to be two story. The south facing side would be the rear of the building and the
north facing side would be the entrance to the units. There is an existing 1 1.2 story building on the site that
is to remain. The building type will need to be confirmed as it is listed as a home and an office.
Traffic- The parking information indicates 32 spaces are required and provided. This include 2 spaces per
unit at 28 spaces and 4 spaces for the office building. (Note RPS records indicate the office is 1,034 sq ft
with ½ story blocked from use (no measurement provided)
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-The plans include a stormwater plan where there
is to be basins along the front property line and south property line.
Landscape plan- The Board should review 179-8-050 Multi-family landscaping requirements. The
applicant has provide a landscape plan with plantings along the front property line and to the southeastern
red b property line. On the north property line are some eastern red bud plantings (small tree/shrub)
Site lighting plan-Site Lighting was not provided – plans should be updated to provide site lighting.
Utility details-The project includes connecting to the existing municipal water and sewer lines. The
applicant is requesting an “out-of- district user” agreement with the Town Board. The project is subject to a
coordinated review with the Town Board
Signage-No signage information is provided –As the project is located in the Main Street zone any propose
signage will be subject to site plan review.
Elevations-The elevation plans indicate the building is 34 ft 10 inches in height. The rear elevations show
dividers between each patio. The dividers details should be updated with dimensions. The front elevation
shows the garages, entry porch areas. The plans do not indicate if there is to be porch lighting.
Floor plans-The floor plans have limited information. The floor plan needs to include dimension and details
on the room.
Waivers-Planning staff would suggest addition discussion on floor plans, lighting, 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 the following items: j.
stormwater, k. topography, l. landscaping n traffic o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor
plans, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal
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 project is subject to SEQR coordinated review. The Board will request Lead Agency. Planning Board may
request additional information for lighting, signage, floor plans.
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Meeting History: 1 Meeting
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