ApplicationArea Variance [ZBA approved: September 2120161
239.17-1-15
Tax Parcel ID Number:
WR
Zoning District:
General Information
Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use]:
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Current Use:
Applicant is proposing renovations to the existing 3 cabins (7,9, 13) single family residence. 7
Proposed Use: Nutley- Constructed without SPR proposed 8' x 23' deck. 9 Nutley- deck rebuilt (440 SF)
without bVR and interior renovations propose Nutley- proposed interior renovations only.
Shoreline plantings and landscaping improvements are also proposed.
Location of Project: Nutley Lane, Queensbury NY
Applicant Name:
Reds LG, LLC
Mailing Address
100 Overlook Lane
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Altamont NY 12009
Work Phone
Cell Phone
518-316-4533
E-Mail:
jgriner83@)yahoo.com
FAX No.
Agent's Name:
EDP (Nicholas Zeglen)
Mailing Address
900 Route 146
Home Phone
518-371-7621
City, State, Zip
Clifton Park NY 12065
Work Phone
518-383-8345
Cell Phone
E-mail
nzeglen@edpllp.com
FAX No.
Owner's Name
Same as applicant
Mailing Address
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Work Phone
Cell Phone
E-mail
FAX No.
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 2120161
Site Development Data
Area / Type
Existing sq. ft.
Proposed
Additions . ft.
Total sq. ft.
A. Building footprint
1,208 (13 Nutley)
0
1,208
B. Detached Garage
0
0
0
C. Accessory Structure(s)
704 (9 Nutley)
330 (7 Nutley)
1,034
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area
5,166
-1,404
3,762
E. Porches / Decks (Proposed 7 Nutley & Rebuilt 9 Nutley decks
both considered proposed addition SF)
360
+654
1,014
F. Other
G. Total Non -Permeable [Add A-F]
7,438
7,018
H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre]
23,087
23,087
L Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H]
32.22%
30.40%
Setback Requirements
Area
Required
Existing
Proposed
Front Yard [ 1 ]
30
117
117
Front Yard [2]
Shoreline
75
13 Nutley - 43'
9 Nutley - 99'
7 Nutley - 194'
13 Nutley - 43'
9 Nutley - 99'
Side Yard [1]
20
13 Nutley - 7'
9 Nutley - 12'
13 Nutley - 7'
9 Nutley - 4'
Side Yard [2]
20
13 Nutley 7'
9 Nutley - 12'
13 Nutley - 7'
9 Nutley - 12'
Rear Yard [ 1 ]
Rear Yard [2]
Travel Corridor
Height [maximum]
28
24.75 (13 Nutley)
13 Nutley - 24.75'
7 Nutley - 19.27'
Permeability
75%
67.78%
69.60%
Number of parking spaces
NA
5
5
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Area. Variance [ZBA approved: September 2120161
Additional Project Information
1. Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? Nc) 0
2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): q4-4q4 R7-9n91 0
3. Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit
Program? _ Yes / )UNo
4. Estimated project duration: Start Date: 1 n/1 /9n90 End Date: F/1 /9n9R0
5. Estimated total cost of project: gqn nnn o
6. Total area of land disturbance for project: 9 snn SF 0
Floor Area Ratio Worksheet
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) -- The relationship of building size to lot size, derived by dividing the total building floor
area by the lot size in square feet, yielding a percentage.
Zoning District
Symbol
Floor Area Ratio [FAR]
Waterfront Residential
WR
0.22
Commercial Moderate / Commercial
Intensive
CM / Cl
0.3
A. The combined area of all square footage, as measure from exterior walls of all structures on the property, including all
floors of the structures, garages, basements and attics with more than five (5) feet of ceiling height and covered
porches. Building square footage does not include: Open deck, docks and that portion of covered docks extending
over water and one storage shed of one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less. Any additional sheds will be
included. (See "FLOOR AREA RATIO").
B. Commercial or industrial: the total area in square feet as measured from the exterior of the outside walls of a building
or structure, and when applicable, the sum total of all floor areas of the principal and accessory buildings or structures
on the project site.
Parcel Area
9,inR7
s . ft.
Existing Floor Area
R 491
s . ft. [see above definition]
Proposed Additional Floor Area
R.-An
0 s . ft.
Proposed Total Floor Area
R 7q1
0 s . ft.
Total Allowable Floor Area
I snRn
0 Area x n 90see above table
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 2120161
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Requesting relief from SECTION: 179-3-040A(5)(b)[31
Need relief from the requirement(s) listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed.
[Check all that apply] M Setback ❑ Buffer Zone ❑Lot Width ❑Other
The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them; use additional sheets if
needed.
1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to
nearby property will be created by the granting of this area variance?
No, an undesirable change will not be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to the nearby property.
The buildings are consistent with the waterfront residential community and are seasonal.
2. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the applicant
to pursue, other than an area variance?
No, the benefit sought can not be achieved by some other method, the existing house(s) are to remain and the decks are
installed off the house footprints therefore they cannot be relocated. The orientation of the lot makes the construction of a
we mg meeting side yard selbacks not economica y easi e.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial?
No, the requested variance is not substantial. The existing side yard setback is lawful nonconforming at 7' and is being
increased 3'.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district?
No, the proposed variance will not have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the
neighborhood. The additional structures are small in relation to the lot and neighboring structures.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created?
No the existing building setbacks were not self-created. The proposed 7 Nutley structure and 9 Nutley deck are a
self-created difficulties as they were built without Town approval.
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Area. Variance [ZBA approved: September 2120161
Section 179-14-030 —Application materials
Application materials and site plan drawing is to include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a decision. The
applicant is to provide a site plan drawing(s) — a survey showing existing conditions, a proposed conditions map (see page 00 for
specific criteria) and include any other attachments that address A - D as applicable to the proposed project.
A.
General
Shown on Sheet #
1
Title, Name, Address of applicant & person responsible for preparation of drawing
q
2
Deed
attarhpri
3
North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet
2-3
4
Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary
5
Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions
6
Site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing &
proposed
3
7
Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing & proposed
11
8
Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures
B.
Water & Sewer
Shown on Sheet #
1
Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of
bedrooms proposed
NA
2
Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or
proposed on -site water supply and septic
3
3
Separation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies
4
Existing public or private water supply [well, lake, etc.]. Method of securing public or private
water, location, design and construction of water supply including daily water usage
3
5
Percolation test location and results
C.
Parkin / Permeable Areas
Shown on Sheet #
1
Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing &
proposed
NA
2
No. of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing
material [e.g., gravel,paved]
NA
3
Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking: existing & proposed
NA
4
Design details of ingress, egress, loading areas and cutting: existing & proposed
NA
5
Location and character of green areas [existing and proposed], modification to green area, buffer
zone to remain undisturbed
NA
6
Lighting, location and design of all existing and proposed outdoor lighting
D.
Additional Site Development and Miscellaneous
Shown on Sheet #
1
On -site & adjacent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and wetlands
2-4 Im
2
Utility / energy distributions stem as, electric, solar, telephone]: existing & ro osed
2-4
3
Location, design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements
including: drains, culverts, retaining walls, fences, fire & emergency zones and hydrants, etc.
2-4
4
Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial
activities: existing & proposed
3
5
Si na e: Location, size, type, design and setback: existing & proposed
6
Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference
specific items
NA
7
Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater
Mana ement, Grading & Lighting Plans
3-4
8
Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record
of application for all necessary permits
NA
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Area Variance Pre -Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040
Applicant Name: Reds LG, LLC
2. Tax Map ID
239.17-1-15 Location: 7,9,13 Nutley Lane 0.53 ac
3. Zoning Classification WR
4. Reason for Review: New building with deck at 7 Nutley Lane, New deck at 9 Nutley Lane and interor renovations for 13 Nutley L
5. Zoning Section #• 179-3-040 WR dimensions, 147 stormwater, 179-13-010 Expansion in a CEA,
6. Pre -Submission Meeting Notes:
Deed
General Information complete
Site Development Data Complete
Setback Requirements Complete
Additional Project Information Complete
FAR addressed
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Checklist items addressed
Environmental Form completed
Signature Page completed
Provided Outstanding; Please provide by
X
X add square footage of building footprints and porches on plans
height needs to be shown with grade
add Septic 37-2021
floor area for each building should be detaile
X
X note stormwater and lighting from SP
NA
complete signature page
The applicant proposes to complete alterations to two existing dwelling units on the site and complete
construction of third dwelling unit on the site. Site work had started on all three buildings prior to review.
Alterations include 7 Nutley Lane new building of 540 sq ft of one bedroom and kitchen, 288 sq ft open
porch, 24 sq ft covered entry area; Alterations to 9 Nutley Lane 704 sq ft footprint with two bedrooms and
kitchen (floor area of 1,408 sq ft, new open deck of 440 sq ft - walkout area below; interior alterations for
13 Nutley Lane existing floor area 2,134 with four bedrooms. Project includes grass depression areas,
shoreline plantings, construction of a retaining wall of 72 ft in length at 1.8 ft in height. Project subject to
site plan for new floor area for 7 Nutley Lane, expansion of non conforming structure for 9 Nutley Lane,
hardsurfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline; Project subject to area variance for setbacks for 7 and 9 Nutley
Lane, expansion of non conforming, stormwater devices less than 100 ft from the shoreline, adding a third
dwelling unit- kitchen, and permeability.
Items reviewed - site plan and area variance application, deed, site plans, architectural plans, survey
(needs to be stamped for submission)
Items to be updated or provided
1) EDP sheet 3 add square footages to match architectural
2) additional height information needs to be provided from grade
3) additional project information add Septic permit 37-2021
4) reconfirm floor area for each building and note on plans
5) checklist - your plans have information for both stormwater and lighting - update checklist
6) signature page needs to be completed.
Staff Representative:
Applicant / Agent: Date:
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 2120161
This page includes the 1.) Authorization to Act as Agent Form: 2.) Engineering Fee Disclosure; 3.) Authorization for Site Visits; 4.)
Other Permit Responsibilities; 5.) Official Meeting Disclosure and 6.) Agreement to provide documentation required.
OWNER's AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant:
Owner: John Griner
Designates: Environmental Design PartnM+i as Agent regarding the following:
Variance X Site Plan X
For Tax Map No.: 239.17-1-15
OWNER SIGNATURE:
Subdivision
Deed Reference: Book
DATE:
Page Date
APPLICANT'S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the
meeting or wishes to be represented by another party:
Owner: John Griner
Designates: Environmental Design Partnership LLP as Agent regarding the following:
Variance X Site Plan X Subdivision _
For Tax Map No.: 239.17-1-15 Deed Reference: Book Page Date
OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE:
2.) ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE: Applications may be referred to the Town consulting engineer for review of septic
design, storm drainage, etc. as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department. Fees for engineering review services will be
charged directly to the applicant. Fees for engineering review will not exceed $ 1,000 without notification to the applicant.
3.) AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE VISITS: By signing this page and submitting the application materials attached herein, the
Owner, Applicant, and his/her/their agent(s) hereby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter the subject
properties for the purpose of reviewing the application submitted.
4.) OTHER PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIES: Other permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to
approval by the Zoning Board or Planning Board. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain any additional permits.
5.) OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES DISCLOSURE: It is the practice of the Community Development Department to have a
designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application, and minutes transcribed from those tapes
constitutes the official record of all proceedings.
6.) AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: I, the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand
the instructions for submission and agree to the submission requirements, I acknowledge no construction activities shall be
commenced prior to issuance of a valid permit. I certify that the application, plans and supporting materials are a true and complete
statement/description of the existing conditions and the work proposed, and that all work will be performed in accordance with the
approved plans and in conformance with local zoning regulations. I acknowledge that prior to occupying the facilities proposed, I or
my agents, will obtain a certificate of occupancy as necessary. I also understand that I/we may be required to provide an as -built
survey by a licensed land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
I have read and agree to the above.
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