Debriefing Notes for 8/16/2022PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
August 16, 2022
Present- Traver, Deeb, Dixon, Magowan, Stark, Longacker,
Members Absent- LaSarso Alternate Members Absent- Etu
Tabled Items:
SP 51-2021 & FWW 10-2022 Brett & Pamela West, 106 Bay Parkway 7:01-7:12
Ward 1. (Revised 6/15/2022) Applicant proposes to demo existing home and shed to construct a new two story
home with a 5,436 sq ft footprint with a garage. Also included is installation of permeable pavers for patio,
driveway areas and 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, and stormwater management. Additionally, work to be done is within 100 feet of a
designated wetland. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-065, Chapter 94, Chapter 147, site plan for a new
floor area in a CEA, work adjacent to wetland, and hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline shall be subject
to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks to wetland. Planning Board shall
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 6-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 9/2022 then the Planning Board 9/2022 pending ZBA
SPDES: N
SP 27-2022 Foothills Builders/FHB Apartments, 78-80 Main Street 7:13-8:16
Ward 4. (Revised) Applicant proposes removal of existing structures and to construct a new building with a
footprint of 8,663 sq ft and floor area of 25,989 sq ft. First floor office/retail with a second and third floor
containing 24 apartment total. Site work to include parking/drive area, lighting, landscaping and stormwater.
Site plan for new uses and multi-story building in the Main Street zone. Revised building elevations and traffic
information. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for a new commercial use in a main street zone shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved with conditions - ground level building transparencies facing the road to be 64%
on ground level, Proposed lighting as demonstrated on proposed plan without any alteration-any changes would
need additional Town approval, Test pits or infiltration pits must be part of the final submission and on the
plans, Maintenance plan for the infiltration system to be provided with the final plans, Documentation of
merged lots provided with final Site Plan, Snow removal plan to be on final plans, Fence detail to be included
on the final plans and will be approximately 475 feet of fencing, Applicant to update parking information to
include retail space.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit for engineering review then final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
Approved 5-1 Magowan
SPDES: N
Tabled Item: Unapproved Development:
SP 35-2022 Morgan Gazetos/Greg Francis, 2930 State Route 9L 8:17-8:23
Ward 1. (Revised) Applicant requests approval for construction of a deck addition not constructed per
approval. Additionally, the applicant has completed additional work without approval including deck area near
shoreline, shoreline pathway decking, and a reconstructed shed/changing accessory structure near the shore. The
existing house footprint of 1,285 sq ft to remain the same. The existing decking area today is 1,508 sq ft. where
a previous approval was for 1,116 sq ft. The site work with the additional wooden walkway has an existing
square footage of 2,384 where the proposed is 2,074 sq ft. Updated plans show overlay of existing and
previously approved. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-13-010, site plan for hard surfacing within 50 ft of the
shoreline and expansion of a non-conforming structure shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall 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 6-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 8/24/2022 then the Planning Board 8/25/2022 pending ZBA
SPDES: N
Recommendations:
SP 54-2022 James Brown, 1918 Ridge Road 8:24-8:29
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to construct a new single family home with a 1,936 sq ft footprint. The access
drive to the new home is from an existing private road (“Shop Road”) through an adjoining property to the new
home. The remaining driveway area is located on the applicant’s property using some portions of previous
logging roads. The project includes disturbance of an acre and will require a major stormwater permit. Pursuant
to chapter 179-3-040, 179-4-050, Chapter 147, 179-6-060, site plan for construction of a new home within the
LC10 zone in the APA, a new structure within 15% slopes shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval. Variance: Relief is sought for access to a public right-of-way from the property. Planning Board shall
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 6-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 8/24/2022 then the Planning Board 8/25/2022 pending ZBA
SPDES: N
SP 51-2022 Jeffrey Randles, 42 Old Assembly Point Road 8:30-8:40
Ward 1. Applicant proposes alterations to an existing single family home with removing of the first story down
to the foundation and to reconstruct the first floor with a second story addition and an attached garage. New
floor area to be 6,968 sq ft and the total footprint of the new house to be 3,348 sq ft. The additions include
additional basement area. The main floor would alter the north side with a new dining area and a new garage.
The south side bedroom areas to be added to the footprint of the structure. The second floor would include
additional living space and storage. The project includes stormwater management and shoreline plantings.
Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 147, site plan review for a new floor area and alterations to the existing home
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.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 6-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 8/24/2022 then the Planning Board 8/25/2022 pending ZBA
SPDES: N
SP 58-2022 Dark Bay Lane, LLC, 40 Dark Bay Lane 8:41-8:44
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to demolish an existing 2,000 sq ft home to construct a new home with a footprint
of 2,658 sq ft. The new floor area is to be 4,378 sq ft. The project includes a new septic system, update to
parking and shared access arrangement, shoreline planting areas, and stormwater management. Pursuant to
chapters 179-3-040, 179-6-050, 179-4-010, 179-6-065, new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing within 50 ft
of shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks and
floor area. Planning Board shall provide 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 6-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 8/24/2022 then the Planning Board 8/25/2022 pending ZBA
SPDES: N
New Business:
SP 49-2022 & SUP 3-2022 Tim Scialabba/West Mtn Ski Area, 59 West Mtn Rd 8:45-9:12
Ward 4. Applicant proposes to utilize a portion of the existing 365 acre parcel to host outdoor events. The
events include, but aren’t limited to, community and family events for mountain biking, outdoor
concerts/festivals, endurance races, and other outdoor recreational activities. The intent is to host 10 single day
events and 8 multi-day events outside the normal operating season for a renewable 5 year period. Additionally,
local, DOH, and NYS approvals/services will be obtained as needed for each event, hours of music will be
limited to be during 8 am to 11 pm only, and all tents and/or stages will be temporary per event arrangement.
Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040, 179-10-040, site plan and special use permit for outdoor concerts shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved with conditions – 5 year renewable, music allowed from 8am-10pm, use methods
to mitigate noise levels when possible (ie reposition speakers). Approved 6-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
SP 56-2022, FWW 11-2022 & SUP 5-2022 Northern Gateway Renewables,
443 Queensbury Ave 9:12-9:41
Ward 2. Applicant proposes to utilize 31 acres of a 510 acre parcel for a 5.0MW solar farm of 8.3 acres on the
Warren County Airport land. Project site work is within 100 ft of designated wetland and there will be
disturbance of existing wetland areas for the placement of solar panels. Project work includes fencing,
stormwater management and equipment areas. The increase in hard surfacing is 0.86 acre with equipment pads.
Site work proposed in the wetland is in three specific areas and other site work is adjacent. Total site
disturbance is 34.10 acres. Panel height is 16.5 to 19.5 ft. Pursuant to chapter 179-5-140, 179-10-040, 179-3-
040, 94, site plan and special use permit, freshwater wetlands permit, and work on slopes greater than 15% shall
be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application tabled to the October 18th meeting with information due by September 15th. Planning
Board seeks lead agency for project work.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit updated materials by September 15th.
SPDES: Y
SP 55-2022 & SUP 4-2022 Southern Gateway Renewables, West Side of Qsby Ave 9:12-9:51
Ward 2. Applicant proposes to utilize 27+ acres of an 80 acre parcel for a 5.0MW solar farm of 8.25 acres of
land at the Warren County Airport. Project work includes fencing, stormwater management, and equipment
areas. The hard surfacing total with existing and proposed is 1.07 acres with equipment pads. Panel height is
16.5 to 19.5 ft. Pursuant to chapter 179-5-140, 179-10-040, 179-3-040, site plan and special use permit shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application tabled to the October 18th meeting with information due by September 15th. Planning
Board seeks lead agency for project work.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit updated materials by September 15th.
SPDES: Y
Adjourn: 9:55