Staff Notes
Department of
Community Development
Queensbury Planning Board
Staff Notes
July 24, 2012
APPLICATION: Special Use Permit 39-2012
APPLICANT: Karen & Peter Bogert
REQUESTED ACTION: Class A Marinas in the WR zone requires Planning Board review and
approval.
LOCATION: 133 Seelye Road, Cleverdale
EXISTING ZONING: WR-Waterfront Residential
SEQRA STATUS: Type II
WARREN CO. REFERRAL: Yes
PARCEL HISTORY: SUP 16-08 Class A Marina Approved 5/20/08
SP 33-00 780 sq. ft. sundeck Approved 8/22/00
AV 39-00 Sundeck setback relief Approved 5/17/00
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Applicant proposes to continue use of a Class A Marina for the berthing of
2 boats on parcel owned by applicant.
Staff Comments: This application is reviewed under the auspices of a Special Use Permit and will require the
same level of review as Site Plan Review with the General Criteria for the following to be applied by the
Planning Board as per §179-10-060:
1.Harmony with the Comprehensive Plan
2.Compatibility
3.Access, circulation and parking
4.Infrastructure and Services
5.Environment and natural features
6.Long-term effects
Note: Specific standards for Class A Marinas shall comply with the standards for Class A marinas as adopted
by the Lake George Park Commission as per §179-10-070F. Please see attached description for the General
Criteria for this project.
Additional comments:
1.Compliant parking is denoted on plan.
This application is reviewed under the requirements of a Special Use Permit and will require one
2.
of the following terms of validity: Permanent, Temporary, or Renewable.
Special Use Permit General Criteria
Before issuing any special use permit, the Planning Board shall consider the public health, safety and general welfare as
well as potential environmental impacts. A special use permit shall not be granted until the Planning Board finds that the
following criteria have been met:
A. Harmony with Comprehensive Plan. The proposed use shall be in harmony with and promote the general purposes and
intent of the Comprehensive Plan, and this chapter and the health, welfare and safety of the Town and its residents.
B. Compatibility. The proposed use shall be compatible with the character of neighborhood, the area, the zoning district,
and the community surrounding the location of the proposed use and will not unduly prohibit or discourage future planned
growth in the area.
C. Access, circulation and parking. The proposed use shall have safe and efficient access for pedestrians and vehicles,
and shall provide for appropriate off-road parking and loading areas. The interior circulation system must be adequate to
provide safe accessibility to all parking spaces and ensure that adequate and safe integration of pedestrian and vehicular
movement is provided.
D. Infrastructure and services. There shall be sufficient infrastructure and services, including utilities, public facilities
and services, available for the proposed use or the project shall extend or provide infrastructure and services for the area
where the proposed use is located. There shall also be facilities and services implemented by the applicant to
appropriately control any potential nuisances from the operation of the use, such as control of litter or trash, loitering and
crime prevention, and any other features or aspects of the operation of the proposed use that may affect the public safety,
health, and general welfare.
E. Environment and natural features. The proposed use shall be compatible with and appropriately protect
environmental and natural resources, including the environmental and physical suitability of the site for development, and
the general landscaping, screening and buffering shall be in character with the surrounding areas, and the risk of fire,
flood or erosion and impacts such as emissions of electrical charges, dust, light, vibration or noise detrimental to the
public health, safety and welfare shall be minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
F. Long-term effects. The proposed use shall provide positive or beneficial effects on the long-term economic stability,
environmental integrity, and community character of the Town and surrounding properties, districts and uses.
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