01 18 2022
Queensbury Planning Board Agenda
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
First Regular Meeting: / Time 7 – 11 pm
Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road
Approval of Minutes
Dates- November 16, 2021 and November 18, 2021
Recommendations:
Applicant(s) ANTONIO & MARIA CIVITELLA Application Type Site Plan 55-2021
Freshwater Wetlands Permit 1-2021
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Studio A Lot size .37 acre
Location 104 Knox Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 239.7-1-20 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065
Cross Reference AV 62-2021 Warren Co. Referral September 2021
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, LGPC, APA
Project Description: (Revised) Applicant proposes a tear-down of an existing home to construct a new home with a footprint of 2,477 sq. ft. and a floor
area of 4,091 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,
Variance:
steep slopes within 50 ft. and work within 100 ft. of wetland shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Relief is sought for
setbacks, floor area, permeability and infiltration practice setback. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) DAN SLOTE/EDP Application Type Site Plan 1-2022
Owner (s) Dan Slote SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Chris Keil, EDP Lot size 1 acre
Location 20 Burnt Ridge Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 239.16-1-19 Ordinance Reference 179-5-020, 179-3-040, 179-6-060
Cross Reference SP 45-2002 sundeck, AV 2-2022 Warren Co. Referral January 2022
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, LGPC, APA
Project Description: Applicant proposes to construct a 1,205 sq ft bunkhouse, two new septic tanks sharing a leach field area, retaining wall, and new
stormwater management for bunk house area. The existing home is 804 sq ft. Pursuant to Chapter 179-5-020, 179-3-040, 179-6-060, site plan review
Variance:
for a new floor area in a CEA and a new building within 50 feet of 15% slopes shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Relief sought for an accessory structure size.
Applicant(s) PATRICK CONNORS Application Type Site Plan 2-2022
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Daniel Ryan, PE Lot size 0.25 acres
Location 95 Rockhust Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 227.9-1-1 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-13-010, 179-4-080
Cross Reference AV 1454-20953, SP 61-88, AV 3-2022 Warren Co. Referral January 2022
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, LGPC, APA
Project Description: Applicant proposes to remove an existing deck of 644 sq ft to construct a 644 sq ft deck in the same location. The deck is attached
to the existing house and has a patio area underneath. The steps from the deck to the lower patio area will remain in the same place. The existing home
is 1,890 sq ft minus the deck. There is additional work on the boat house structure. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040, 179-13-010, 179-4-080, construction
Variance:
of a new deck shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Relief is sought for setbacks.
Applicant(s) GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK LLC. Application Type Site Plan 3-2022 & Freshwater Wetlands 1-
2022
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Frank Palumbo, CT Male Lot size 237.64 acres
Location 1172 State Route 9 Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: LC-42A
Tax ID No. 288.20-1-20 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-050
Cross Reference SP 3-2019 new ride, SP 54-2019 stream Warren Co. Referral January 2022
stabilization, SP 67-2019 & SP 3-2020 new ride,
AV 6-2022
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Wetland, Travel Corridor
Project Description: Applicant proposes to remove the existing ticket entrance structure and alter the access area. The project includes construction of a
1,150 sq ft ticket building and a 2,750 entrance staging building. The project improves the green space of the project area. There will not be any changes
to the park rides or parking area. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-050, site plan review for new developments/structures and are in the recreation
commercial zone, hard surfacing within 50 feet of a shoreline, and freshwater wetlands permit for work within 100 feet of a shoreline shall be subject to
Variance:
Planning Board review and approval. Relief is sought for setbacks and light pole height.
Old Business:
Applicant(s) MOUNTAIN VISTA PROPERTIES, LLC. Application Type Site Plan 35-2021
(FORMERLY CHRIS RACICOT)
Owner (s) Aldrich, LLC SEQR Type Unlisted – Lead Agency PB 6/15/21, Negative
Declaration 8/17/2021
Agent(s) Nicholas Zeglen, EDP Lot size 1.04 acres, .43 acres
Location 20 Newcomb Street Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: MS
Tax ID No. 309.10-1-60 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-5-090, 179-5-100, 179-7-070,
179-8-050
Cross Reference SP 45-2008, 2009-039 Comm. Alt., SP 35-2009, Warren Co. Referral May 2021 (Discussion)
94663-4008 res. addition, 2005-494 partial garage
demo, Disc 1-2021
Public Hearing May 18, 2021, June 15, 2021, August 17, 2021, Site Information Main Street Zoning
January 18, 2022
Project Description: 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. 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 construction shall be subject to Planning Board and other department reviews.
Applicant(s) DAVID HOWARD/BRENNAN ESTATES Application Type Subdivision Modification 13- 2021
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Unlisted (reaffirm)
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size 22.72 acres
Location 23 Elsies Way Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: MDR
Tax ID No. Road 315.10-1-35 Ordinance Reference Chapter 183
Cross Reference SUB 13-2006 Warren Co. Referral n/a for subdivision
January 18, 2022
Public Hearing December 14, 2021,Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes to modify a 16 lot subdivision to include removal of the boulevard entrance and revision of the stormwater
management plan. There is no change to the number or arrangement of the lots. Subdivision modification required for the update to the subdivision
entrance roadway and stormwater plan. Pursuant to Chapter 183 of the Zoning Ordinance, SEQR review for the updated project shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
New Business:
Applicant(s) CVE NORTH AMERICA, INC. Application Type Site Plan 66-2021, Freshwater Wetlands 3-
2021, Special Use Permit 4-2021, PZ 0720-
2021
Owner (s) Forest Enterprises Management SEQR Type Unlisted
Agent(s) n/a Lot size 80 acres/6.39 acres
Location 53 Quaker Ridge Blvd/East County Line Rd Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CLI, CI
(National Grid)
Tax ID No. 303.11-1-4.1, 303.15-1-25.2, 303.11-1-5 Ordinance Reference 179-5-140, 179-9-040
Cross Reference Disc 3-2021, PZ 720-2021 Warren Co. Referral November 2021
Public Hearing January 18, 2022 Site Information Wetlands
Project Description: Applicant proposes a solar farm on site 303.11-1-4.1, with access by right of way through parcel 303.15-1-25.2. The project will
include over 13,000 panels on a 30 plus acre portion of the site. The project work includes panel placement, drive areas, equipment boxes and
stormwater management. The project involves a petition of zone change for parcel 303.15-1-25.2 from CI to CLI. Project subject to site plan, special
use permit and freshwater wetlands permit. Pursuant to Chapter 179-15-050, Town Board referred to the Planning Board to review for SEQR and
recommendation. Site plan, special use permit, and freshwater wetlands review after the Town Board completes Petition of Zone change.
- Any further business which may be properly brought before the Board -