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PROJECT NARRATIVE
Proposed Single Family Dwelling
at
40 Dark Bay Lane
Town of Queensbury
DATE: March 8, 2022
APPLICANT: Dark Bay Lane, LLC
60 Masters Common So
Queensbury NY 12845
The applicants are proposing modification to the existing site including removal of the existing
single-family dwelling and construction of a new single-family dwelling in the same footprint but
including a second story and an attached garage. The project site is an approximately 0.44-acre
parcel location at 40 Dark Bay Lane in the Town of Queensbury, NY. The existing property
currently contains an existing single-family dwelling along with a shared access road for the
neighboring parcels, a private driveway and associated parking areas.
The proposed site modifications will include an new single family structure with attached garage
and deck, driveway and parking area realignment and grading, and a new septic system With the
installation of permeable pavers in the parking areas, portions of the driveway, walkway and patio
the overall impervious area on the site will actually decrease from existing. Overall, the proposed
soil disturbance on the site will be under 15,000 sf and therefore requires a minor stormwater
permit from the Town of Queensbury and does not require a NYSDEC SPDES Permit.
As summarized below the proposed project will be compliant with section 179-9-080 of the Town
of Queensbury Code.
A. The proposed project does not propose any change in use or intensity of use and therefore
remains consistent with the Towns Comprehensive Plan.
B. The proposed site will require variances for setbacks and floor area ratio to fully comply
with Chapter 179.
C. Typical residential pedestrian pathways such as walkways to entry and paths to lakefront
are proposed.
D. The proposed project includes a new septic system that was granted Board of Health
approval for setbacks to the neighboring well and property lines. Stormwater management
on the site has been developed in accordance with the Towns requirements for a minor
project.
E. The proposed project does not propose any change in use or intensity of use and
therefore remains in harmony with the general purpose of the Town Code.
F. The proposed project will not increase the intensity of the proposed use and therefore will
not increase traffic volume. The proposed site modification will be consistent with the
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existing traffic access and circulation.
G. The residential project will include guest parking areas off the access road and additional
parking in the garage.
H. The proposed project will have no impact on the natural, scenic, aesthetic, ecological,
wildlife, historic, recreational or open space resources of the town.
I. The proposed project will not result in any changes to the existing pedestrian access and
circulation.
J. The proposed project will incorporate stormwater management including shallow grassed
depressions, rain gardens and permeable pavers in order to control stormwater runoff from
the site. The stormwater management was designed in accordance with the requirements
for a minor project.
K. A new septic system has been proposed to service the project. The applicant is proposing
a lake water supply for the house.
L. Tree clearing on the site will be kept to a minimum.
M. The proposed site modification will not result in the increased demand for emergency
services or fire protection. The proposed project will not restrict any existing fire lanes and
access to the site.
N. Grading and drainage plans have been developed to ensure there is not standing water on
site between storm events.
O. The proposed project conforms to all applicable design and performance standards of
Chapter 179 of the Town Code.