Staff notes for 6/23/2022
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
June 23, 2022
Site Plan 41-2022 ROBERT & JEAN TARRANT
308 Cleverdale Road/ Waterfront Residential/ Ward 2
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, narrative, site plans, elevations, floor plans
Parcel History: AV 28-2022
Warren Co Referral Sent: June 2022 / Comments: Concur w/local board.
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Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Resolutions
1. Recommendation
Project Description
Applicant proposes to demolish an existing home and to construct a new home with a footprint of 1,005 sq ft
including the porch/deck areas. The new floor area is to be 2,266 sq ft. The project includes a new septic
system, site work for stormwater and landscaping. The existing garage of 365 sq ft and 220 sq ft shed are to
remain. Site Plan for new floor area in a CEA, hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shore. Pursuant to Chapter 179-
3-040, 179-6-065, 147, shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for
setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
• Location-The project is at 308 Cleverdale Road on a 0.24 ac parcel.
• Site Design- The project is for demolish of the existing home and alteration to the site for stormwater,
plantings, and septic system to construct a new home.
• Building – The home is be 640 sq ft with 365 sq ft of porch/deck area. The existing garage of 365 sq ft shed
of 220 sq ft would remain. The new floor area is 2,266 sq ft.
• Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control- The project is a minor stormwater project
disturbing less than 15,000 sq ft . The plans indicate shallow vegetated detention areas near the shoreline.
The information has been provided to the Town Designated Engineer for review and comment.
• Landscape plan- The project site is located on Lake George and is subject to the shoreline buffer review.
The applicant has provided information for planting areas at the shoreline include a 240 sq ft area and a 140
sq ft area. Below are the guidelines from the shoreline buffer code section
o Shoreline Buffer - Section 179-8-040
-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
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Project site
-61 ft of shoreline per survey
-Shoreline buffer 61 ft X 35 ft width is 2135 sq ft
-Shoreline buffer area -2135 /700 = 3.1 round up to 4 –four large trees at 3 inch diameter
-Ground cover -2135/350 = 6.1 round up to 7 (X7) =49 native shrubs and 7 (X14) herbaceous plants=98
o Shoreline Cutting restrictions- Section 179-6-050
- Shoreline lots are allowed water access and beaches where 30% of the shoreline or maximum of 75
ft whichever is less
- 61 ft Shoreline X 30%= 18.3 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-Lighting was not identified on the elevations. The applicant is reminded lighting fixtures
are to be down cast.
• Site details-The project work includes site grading with the installation stone steps and permeable paver
walkway from the house to the dock access area.
• Utility details-The project includes lake water supply and a new septic system approved by variance
• Elevations-The elevations also included height assessment indicating the new home to be 27.8 ft. The
elevations also show the view of the home from the exterior.
• Floor plans-The floor plans show the crawl space area and the first and second floor. The first floor has one
bedroom, great room, kitchen and screened porch. The second floor includes the two bedrooms.
• Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h.
signage, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, , 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: j. stormwater, k. topography, l.
landscaping, p floor plans, q. soil logs.
• 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
The porch stairs are to be 37.5 ft from the shoreline where a 50 ft setback is required. The house is to be 16.3 ft
from the north side and the garage is to be 1.0 ft where a 20 ft setback is required. The house is to be 15.8 ft
from the south side and the existing shed is to be 1.5 ft where a 20 ft setback is required. The garage is to be 6.5
ft from the front setback where a 30 ft setback is required.
Summary
The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the relief requested for setbacks.
Meeting History: 1st Meeting