Debriefing Notes for 1/25/2022
PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
January 25, 2022
Members Present
-Traver, Deeb, Dixon, Magowan, Molloy, Longacker, LaSarso
Members Absent-
Valentine
Administrative
SP 2-2022PATRICK CONNORS, 95 Rockhurst Road7:01-7:02
Ward 1.
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 existinghome 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 of a new deck shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
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Status:
Application tabled to the February 15meeting as applicant had conflict for meeting dates in January.
Tabled 7-0.
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Follow Up:
Applicant to appear before the board February 15.
SPDES: N
SP (M) 70-2021FRANCIS & ERIN STEINBACH, 211 Assembly Point Drive7:03-7:04
Ward 1.
(Revised) Applicant proposes to raise an existing 1,352 sq ft home footprint to install a full basement
with a footprint of 1,550 sq ft. The project includes a removal of a 444 sq ft rear dock to construct a 356 sq ft
deck; site has previous approval for 154 sq ft addition. The front deck of 220 sq ft is to be removed to construct
a 458 sq ft deck. The existing floor area of 1,949 sq ft increased to 2,786 sq ft. Site plan for new floor area in a
CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status:
Application tabled as project includes hard-surfacing within 50 ft of the lake and variance for shoreline
setbacks was identified.Tabled 7-0.
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Follow Up:
Applicant to appear before the board on February 15
SPDES: N
Recommendation:
SUB (P) 2-2022CERRONE BUILDERS, INC, Upper Sherman Avenue7:05-7:11
Ward 3.
Applicant proposes a 45 lot subdivision of a 49.5 acre parcel. The lots range in size from 0.47 acre to
1.57 acres. The project includes a homeowner’s association property. There is to be two access points to
Sherman Avenue. The sites would have on-site septic and be connected to municipal water supply. The project
includes a 20 ft no cut buffer on the North property lines. Waivers requested for clearing plan and landscape
plan. The project site was at one time the leaf dump area for the City of Glens Falls. Pursuant to Chapter 183,
review for a subdivision shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for
lot size and setbacks. Planning Board will make a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status:
The Board requested Lead Agency status. Approve 7-0. The Board tabled the Planning Board
recommendation pending coordinated review. Tabled 7-0.
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Follow Up:
Application to be reviewed at February 22meeting.
SPDES: Y
New Business:
SUB (M) 1-2022SHARON & MICHAEL SERINI, Cleverdale Off Road7:12-7:27
Ward 1.
Applicant proposes a subdivision modification in regards to a setback to the shoreline. The subdivision
modification of SUB 2-2008 (March 2010) indicates a 75 foot shoreline setback. Pursuant to Chapter 183, 179-
3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, changes to a previously approved plan shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval.
Status:
Application for modification to subdivision approved. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up:
Applicant to submit mylar for signature then Final plans for submission.
SPDES: N
Old Business:
SP 55-2021 & FWW 1-2021ANTONIO & MARIA CIVITELLA, 104 Knox Road7:28-7:30
Ward 1.
(Revised) Applicant proposes a tear-downof 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, steep slopes within 50 ft. and work within 100 ft. of wetland shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
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Status:
Application tabled to February 15pending ZBA. Tabled 7-0.
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Follow Up:
Applicant to appear before the board February 15.
SPDES: N
SP 3-2022 & FWW 1-2021GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK, 1172 State Route 97:31-7:46
Ward 1.
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 Planning Board review and approval.
Status:
Application approved with information submitted at the meeting to be part of the final plans.
Approved 7-0.
Follow Up:
Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrators signature.
SPDES: N
SP 1-2022DAN SLOTE, 20 Burnt Ridge Road7:47-7:56
Ward 1.
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 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.
Status:
Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0
Follow Up:
Applicant to submit information for engineering sign-off then Final Plans for zoning administrator
signature.
SPDES: N
Adjourn:7:57