Debriefing Notes for 2/22/2022PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
February 22, 2022
Members Present- Traver, Deeb, Dixon, Magowan, Molloy, Longacker, Valentine
Alternate Members Present- LaSarso
Recommendation:
SUB (P) 2-2022 CERRONE BUILDERS INC, Upper Sherman Ave 7:01-7:25
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: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 2/23/2022.
SPDES: Y
New Business:
SP 5-2022 HENSSGEN HARDWARE, 43 Everts Ave 7:26-7:40
Ward 2. Applicant proposes construction of a one story 3,000 sq ft addition to an existing 7,300 sq ft building.
The additional space is for an expanded storage area. The existing building is used for the distribution facility
for commercial and industrial hardware; the facility is not open to the public. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040, a
site plan for an addition to an existing building in the commercial light industrial zone shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 6-0-1. Molloy Abstain
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
SP 6-2022 NATIVE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, 24 Native Dr Lot 1 7:41-7:51
Ward 4. Applicant proposes to construct a 19, 320 sq ft one story addition on the west side of the existing
117,000 sq ft building. Site work includes development of 34 parking spaces and alterations to a portion of the
access drive. Improvements to the building will update the existing office area as well. Pursuant to Chapter 179-
3-040, site plan for an addition to existing industrial building and associated wok shall be subject to Planning
Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved with condition the applicant provide information for Stormwater management.
Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to provide stormwater management specific to addition area based on subdivision
SWPPP for review then final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: Y
SP 8-2022 KEN BROWN/CHAMP’S CHIMNEY, 845 State Rt 9 7:53-8:00
Ward 2. Applicant proposes to reuse an existing 1, 322 sq ft building to operate a sales store for wood and gas
stoves and retractable awnings. The plans indicate spaces for 9 vehicles and a loading area. A new sign
replacement is proposed at 32 sq ft. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-9-020, site plan review for a site plan
approved longer than 7 years ago shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved condition the camp wood storage be located on the final plans and to be no larger
than 3x6x4 ft area/unit. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans with camp wood storage update.
SPDES: N
Old Business:
SP 51-2022 BRETT & PAMELA WEST (MAIN HOUSE), 106 Bay Parkway 8:01-8:05
Ward 1. (Revised 1/18/2022) Applicant proposes to demo existing home plus shed and construct a new 2 story
home with a 5,436 sq. ft. footprint with a garage. Also, included is installation of permeable pavers for patio and
driveway areas, a covered walkway between the two properties. The new floor area will be 8,670 sq. ft. where
the maximum allowed is 8,687 sq ft. The project includes site work for new landscaping shoreline and
residential house, septic, stormwater management. Project includes a lot line adjustment but no change to lot
size. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 147, site plan for new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing
within 50 ft. of the shoreline are subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application tabled to March 22, 2022 pending ZBA. Tabled 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the Planning Board pending ZBA
SPDES: N
SP 52-2021 BRETT & PAMELA WEST (GUEST HOUSE), 108 Bay Parkway 8:06-8:43
Ward 1. (Revised 1/18/2022) Applicant proposes construction of a new home with 3,210 sq. ft. floor area and
2,160 sq. ft. footprint. The home is two story with an attached garage. The project includes a covered walkway
from the home to the proposed adjoining home and installation of permeable paver for patio and driveway
areas. Site work includes stormwater management with a rain garden, new site plantings, new septic, and new
line for drinking water. Project includes a lot line adjustment but no change to lot size. Pursuant to chapter 179-
3-040, 179-6-065, 147, site plan for new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved with the condition with no construction elements associated with the main house
will begin until final approval (on the main house) is given. Approved 7-0
Follow Up: Applicant to submit plans for engineering review sign-off then final plans for Zoning Administrator
signature.
SPDES: N
SP (M) 70-2021 FRANCIS & ERIN STEINBACH, 211 Assembly Point Drive 8:44-8:51
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. with a new floor area of 2,632 sq ft (28.8 %). The project includes a removal of a
444 sq ft rear deck to construct a 356 sq ft deck; site has previous approval for 154 sq ft addition. The front deck
of 220 sq ft has been removed and the proposed new deck is 260 sq ft to coincide with the new entry landscape
steps. The project also includes converting the driveway to permeable pavers. Pursuant to 179-3-040, 179-6-
095, 179-13-010 site plan for new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing within 50 feet of the shoreline shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature
SPDES: N
SP (M) 4-2022 ADIRONDACK TRUST COMPANY, 79 Main Street 8:52-8:59
Ward 4. Applicant proposes a modification to an approved plan by installing a 45 sq ft free standing monument
sign for the Adirondack Trust Bank under construction at 79 Main Street. The sign materials are acrylic and the
colors are green, white and black with a stone base. There are to be no changes to the existing 3,860 sq ft
building. Pursuant to Chapter 179-9-040, 140 of the Zoning Ordinance, site plan for sign installation in the
Main Street zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature
SP 7-2022 FRITZ & MARY STEFANZICK, 43 Hanneford Road 9:00-9:03
Ward 1. Applicant proposes a 233 sq ft second story addition to an existing 1,434 sq ft home. There are no
changes to the site. All work alterations are interior. The existing floor area is 3,337 sq ft and the new floor area
is to be 3,570 sq ft. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040, 179-13-010, 179-6-065, a site plan for new floor area in a
CEA and expansion of a non-conforming structure shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature
Adjourn: 9:04