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DANIEL W. RYAN P.E.
Licensed Professional Engineer
P.O. Box 596 • Glens Falls, NY • 12801 • (518) 792-9264
www.dwrpe.com
Town of Queensbury December 15, 2021
742 Bay Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
Attn: Laura Moore, Town Planner
RE: Patrick M. Connors – 95 Rockhurst Road
Existing Non-Conforming Deck Repair/Reconstruction Project
DWRPE represents the above Applicant regarding required project-related Town approvals. More specifically, the
Applicant is planning to perform repairs to an existing boathouse and an attached deck structure at the rear and side of
the existing dwelling. In accordance with Zoning Section 179-13-010 (F) reconstruction of an existing non-conforming
structure requires an area variance, and the zoning administrator has referred this project to the Planning Board for site
plan review. Since the project includes removal of the existing attached deck structure in its entirety, this work has been
classified as new construction, reconstruction, or replacement, rather than repairs. The intent of the project is simply to
remove deteriorated elements of the deck and boathouse, then to replace those deteriorated components in-kind to
match the existing conditions and configuration. The boathouse will receive a replacement roof, upper deck, new
railings/guards, and new access stairs. The rear attached elevated deck will be removed entirely and replaced with new
posts, structural framing, decking, railings/guards, and access stairs. No modifications are proposed for either structure
as the intent is to maintain the existing structures with replacement components as deemed necessary. In addition, due
to significant settlement of existing deck components resulting from inadequate foundations and/or piers, several deck
column foundation elements (sonotube piers) will be replaced.
No site work or site modifications are proposed. The boathouse will receive new components to replace deteriorated
elements of the structure to address long overdue maintenance. The attached deck will be removed and reconstructed
in-kind, to match existing conditions. Only very minor land disturbance will occur as a result of the project at several
sonotube piers supporting deck posts that have settled and require replacement. The balance of the deck structure is
supported on an existing concrete mat slab to remain.
Because no site changes or deck or boathouse alterations, expansion, or reconfiguration are proposed, waivers are
requested regarding the following application submission requirements since the project is residential in nature and
considered in-kind replacement or repairs;
Existing Site Plan with Water/Sewer/Utility/Grading Information
Erosion and Sediment Control
Lighting Specifications
Boundary or Topographic Survey (existing boundary survey is included without topography)
Landscaping Specifications
Architectural Floor Plans and Elevations
Drainage and/or Stormwater Management
Due to the nature of the application in that it is residential and falls within the definition of a Type II SEQRA Action
(617.5(c)(1), 617.5(c)(2), & 617.5(c)(17)), from the perspective of SEQRA the project is believed to be exempt from
review relative to the potential for resulting adverse impacts.
Enclosed please find the following documents in support of the project and area variance application;
1. Site Plan Review Application
2. Owner/Applicant Authorizations
P.O. Box 596 • Glens Falls, NY • 12801 • (518) 792-9264
www.dwrpe.com
3.Deed
4.Existing Boundary Survey & Sewage Utility Plan
5.Property Photos
6.Existing Deck Measurement Schematic
7.Deck/Boathouse Repair and Reconstruction Drawings
We request that the Application, if deemed complete, be placed upon the upcoming Planning Board agendas for the
January 2022 meeting dates if possible. Upon your initial review of the documentation, please contact me at your earliest
convenience if you have any questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Daniel W. Ryan, P.E.