Staff notes for 3/29/2022
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
March 29, 2022
Site Plan 17-2022 Foothills Builders (Terre Majestic Holdings)
Highpoint Drive/ Moderate Density Residential/ Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: site plan application, site plan, septic, narrative
Parcel History:SUB 4-1993, SUB 4-1993 Mod. (2006)
Warren Co Referral sent: March 2022, County comments: Concur w/local board.
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for installation of driveway on deeded easement.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
The applicant owner of lot 9 of Highpoint Drive proposes to install a 3,200 sq ft driveway within the deeded
easement area on the parcel of 23 Highpoint Drive, lot 10. The driveway to be 10% plus grade. There will be
two driveways located at 23 Highpoint Drive, lot 10, the proposed driveway to be adjacent to the existing
driveway. Lot 9 is currently under construction for a single family home. The project includes stormwater
management along the new driveway area. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-9-020, 179-6-060, development
of the driveway at a 10% grade shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The project activity is located on Lot 10 at 23 Highpoint Drive to install a 3,200 sq ft driveway
within an easement area identify for access to Lot 9
Arrangement-There is an existing home and driveway at 23 Highpoint Drive Lot 10.
Site Design- The new driveway will be located in a designated easement area/designated right-of-way on
Lot 10 specifically for Lot 9 access
Building – There is an existing home on Lot 10 that is to remain and then on Lot 9 there is a home under
construction.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-The applicant has proposed stormwater
management for the new driveway area with trench areas. The information has been forwarded to the Town
Designated Engineer for review and comment.
Site details-The project area was subject to a subdivision in 1993 for 23 Lots on 18.9 acres where 15 of the
lots would be developed on a culdesac. The filed plat shows Lot 9 and Lot 10 with a common driveway;
notes on the plat “ 1) common access drives for Lot 9 and 10 have a minimum of a12 ft width travel area, 24
ft wide cleared area, room to pass two vehicles along access at approximate point and room for a turn-
around area near the houses.” The owner of Lot 10 had a subdivision modification in 2006 where the
driveway that had been constructed was partially on Lot 11, so the Planning Board granted a lot line
adjustment. The plat for the lot line adjustment has noted “easement for the benefit of Lot 9.”
Utility details-There are no changes to the utilities on either site.
Elevations, Floor plans-Not applicable.
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, 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 is for the construction
of a driveway. The applicant has provided information j. stormwater, k. topography. Also noting the
application materials for the house and the driveway
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.
Summary
The application had been tabled from the 3/22/2022 meeting. The applicant has completed a site plan
application for the construction of driveway of 10% grade. The plans show the location and the details of the
construction.
Meeting History: March 22, 2022
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