Staff Notes for 2/15/2022
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
February 15, 2022
Site Plan 2-2022 Patrick Connors
95 Rockhurst Road/ Waterfront Residential/ Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, site plans, survey, photos
Parcel History:AV 1454-20953, SP 61-88, AV 3-2022
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for deck replacement and additional work on boat house structure.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
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 of a new
deck shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The parcel is located at 95 Rockhurst Road on Lake George. The parcel is 0.25 acres.
Arrangement- There is an existing home on the site that is to remain. The project involved removal of the
deck and building a new deck.
Building – The deck attached to the home to be removed is 644 sq ft and the new deck is to be 644 sq ft
Site conditions-The plans also shows a new septic system and an upgrade to the parking area due to the field
location.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-The applicant does not propose any grading for
the installation of the deck.
Landscape plan-There are no changes to the modifications to the proposed site the existing landscaping is to
remain. Below are the guidelines from the shoreline buffer code section
Shoreline Buffer - Section 179-8-040
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-Minimum width 35 ft (Lake George)
-For every 700 sqft of shoreline buffer area –one large tree minimum 3 inches in diameter
-For every 350 sq ft of ground cover -7 – 24 in native shrubs; 14 herbaceous plants
Project site
-90 ft of shoreline per survey
-Shoreline buffer 90 ft X 35 ft width is 3,150 sq ft
-Shoreline buffer area -3,150 /700 = 4.5 round up to 5–five large trees at 3 inch diameter
-Ground cover -3,150/350 = 9 round up to 9 (X7) =63 native shrubs and 9 (X14) herbaceous plants=126
Shoreline Cutting restrictions- Section 179-6-050
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Shoreline lots are allowed water access and beaches where 30% of the shoreline or maximum of 75
ft whichever is less
90 ft Shoreline X 30%= 27 feet of the shoreline buffer cut to allow a view, access and to reduce
runoff (such as angled across the lot).
Cross reference 179-8-040 ground cover of shrubs and herbaceous plantings are still applicable
within the 30%/75 ft cut area.
Site lighting plan-a waiver from lighting is requested
Utility details-The plans show a new septic system to be installed on the site.
Elevations, Floor plans-The applicant has provided site photos showing the existing deck to be removed and
the location of the new deck.
Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h.
signage, j. stormwater, k. topography, l. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction
details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal.
The waivers requested–Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver as the project involves removal of an
existing deck to construct a new deck in the same location and size.
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.
Nature of Variance
Granted 1/19/2022.The deck is to be 40.94 ft. from the shoreline and 8.39 ft. from the side property line. The
shoreline setback requirement is 50 ft. and the side setback requirement is 20 ft.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the construction of a replacement deck to the existing
home. There are no changes to the site as the deck will be in the same footprint as the previous deck.
Meeting History: 1/18/2022
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