Staff Notes for 10/25/2022
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
October 25, 2022
Site Plan 50-2022 Brian Hogan
33 Holly Lane / Waterfront Residential / Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: site plan application, stormwater, pavilion plan, site plan
Parcel History: AV 68-2021
Warren Co Referral Sent: August 2022 / Comments: Concur w/local board
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for completion of a 361 sq ft pavilion.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes to complete a 361 sq. ft. pavilion with a height of 15ft 2 inches to be constructed near the
vicinity of the cottage that has been demolished. The existing home of 1,460 sq. ft. footprint is to remain with
no changes. The existing floor area is 1,648 sq ft and the new floor area will be 2,009 sq ft. Pursuant to chapter
179-3-040, site plan review for a pavilion in the Waterfront Residential zone shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location-The project is located at 33 Holly Lane located in the Waterfront Residential zone on a 0.79 ac
parcel.
• Arrangement- The site has an existing home, bocce court, garden area, pickle ball court.
• Site Design-The site was part of a project where the applicant had demolished the existing house and
converted a portion of the garage to living space with a garage.
• Building – The existing home is 1,480 sq ft and proposes to complete the pavilion of 361 sq ft. The
applicant had started the piers. The pavilion concrete piers were present in photos in 1/25/2022 and the
concreted pad had also been installed.
• Site conditions-The plans show the lot line adjustment that includes a portion of the road that occurred
between the applicant and the town highway.
• Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-The applicant has provided information on
stormwater management with a raingarden to be constructed. The materials have been forwarded to the
Town Engineer for review and comment. Engineering response of 10/19/2022 requires additional
clarification to a couple of the items on the plan.
• Landscape plan-The plans show some of the existing landscaping on the site and the installation of the rain
garden area for stormwater management.
• Site lighting plan-The plans do not indicate lighting and the applicant is reminded any new lighting to be
downcast cut off fixture.
• Utility details-There are no changes to the existing septic and well.
• Elevations-The plans provided show the piers and the pavilion to be placed on top of the piers.
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• Floor plans- The floor plan shows the existing fireplace from the demolished home
• Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h.
signage, l. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, q. soil logs, 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 provided -j. stormwater, k. topography, p floor
plans
• 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.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application to complete the construction of an open sided pavilion.
Meeting History: PB: 8/25/202, 9/20/2022