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Staff Notes for 3/22/2022 Town of Queensbury Planning Board Community Development Department Staff Notes March 22, 2022 Site Plan 9-2022 RONALD SEGULJIC 32 Forest Road/ Waterfront Residential/ Ward 1 SEQR Type II Material Review: site plan application, elevations and floor plans, site plans Parcel History:AV 8-2022 __________________________________________________________________________________________ Requested Action Planning Board review and approval for alterations and additions to existing home. Resolutions 1. PB decision Project Description Applicant proposes to alter the existing home to construct a 276 sq. ft. addition, a 156 sq. ft. patio area at the rear, an 84.5 sq. ft. covered front porch, and a lower level for a garage and living area of1,237.83 sq ft. The project includes a new septic system, well, driveway area, and swale areas. The existing home footprint of 965 sq. ft. with a 190 sq. ft. porch/deck. The existing floor area is 965 sq. ft. and the proposed is 2,592.71 sq. ft. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-065, site plan for a new floor plan shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Staff Comments  Location-The project is located at 32 Forest Road and is an interior lot of 11,250 sq ft.  Arrangement- There is an existing residence on the site with an attached deck and shed.  Site Design- The project includes an addition to the home, a new patio area and a new front porch area.  Building – The existing home is 965 sq ft foot print with a 190 sq ft porch. The new footprint is 1,241 sq ft with a 70 sq ft porch area.  Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-The plans show the grading for the site to for the septic area, driveway area, walkway area. The plans also show two shallow grass areas for stormwater management on the site. The project has been referred to the Town Designated Engineer for review and comment.  Landscape plan-The plans show the existing trees on the site and is unclear if the trees are to remain. Staff would encourage additional information about landscaping or information of site vegetation existing and to remain.  Site lighting plan-The plans do not identify lighting, Staff recommends reminding the applicant light fixtures are to be down cast cutoff fixtures including residential lighting.  Site details- The applicant has indicated there is a patio to be added to the rear of the home but it is separate from the home to be 16 ft from the property line. Noting this not subject to a variance but should be included in the hard surfacing on the site.  Utility details-The site has a new septic system that had received septic variance in 2021. A new well is proposed for the site.  Elevations-The plans show the existing home as one story and the proposed home with a new garage and living space under the existing home.   Floor plans-The floor plans show the first floor with a three season room, sun porch and 2 bedrooms; the foundation floor plan indicates a third bedroom and living space.  Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h. signage, l. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, , q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal.  The waivers requested–Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver as these items are typically associated with commercial projects. The applicant has provided information on j. stormwater, k. topography, p floor plans.  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 3/16/2022The applicant proposes additions to an existing home where the covered porch to the front of the home is to be located 26 ft where a 30 ft setback is required; the rear addition is to be 26 ft from the rear property line where a 30 ft setback is required. The floor area is to be 2,592.71 (23%) where 2475(22%) is the maximum allowed. Summary The applicant has completed a site plan application for additions and alterations to an existing home including front and rear additions, and ground level garage and living space improvements. The board may request supporting information for the landscaping and lighting. Meeting History: PB: 3/15/22; ZBA: 3/16/2022 - 2 -