Staff Notes for 11/15/2022
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
November 15, 2022
Subdivision Modification 13-2022 ROCKHURST, LLC.
10 Polk Drive / Waterfront Residential / Ward 1
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: final stage application, survey, site plan
Parcel History: SUB 12-1992, SUB 5-1993, AV 22-2020, AV 49-2020, AV 20-2021
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for modification of a previously approved 2 lot subdivision.
Resolutions
1. reaffirm seqr
2. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes to modify a 2 lot subdivision (Subdivision 5-1993) to a 50 ft setback versus the 75 ft
setback as noted on the plat. The applicant has indicated that the Town code requirement has been revised from
a 75 ft setback to a 50 ft setback. The Lot 1 site has construction of a previously approved single family home.
The Lot 2 parcel would be proposed to be redeveloped with a single family home and associated site work for
septic, stormwater controls, shoreline plantings. Pursuant to chapter 183, subdivision modification shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Modification of Final Stage Review –
Layout plans –The project area was an approved subdivision in SUB 5-1993 for a two lot subdivision. There is
one existing home that was recently constructed on Lot 1 which received an area variance for setback. The
applicant proposes to modify the subdivision for lot 2 for a shoreline setback of 50 ft to be consistent with
current shoreline setback standards..
Construction details – The plans show proposed house location on lot 2 and the existing home on lot 1, with
septic, and water source.
Landscape plans –The project for a two lot subdivision is not subject to landscaping requirement however when
the new home is proposed the project will be subject to site plan review and related items such as shoreline
buffer as part of the review process..
Clearing plan –There is no proposed clearing plan at this time
Grading and erosion plans –There is no proposed grading or erosion control plans at this time
The Environmental report – The previous SEQR negative declaration completed in 1993 is to be reaffirmed.
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Stormwater management –The modification to the setback to be consistent with the Town’s requirements does
not trigger stormwater management, however as previously noted Lot 2 will be subject to site plan review dues
Fees –per application.
Waivers –the applicant has not requested waivers
Open Space –there is no proposal for open space .
Streets –the plans show no new streets.
Summary
The applicant has completed a final stage application to complete the modification of the subdivision. The
project is to amend the shoreline setback line from 75 ft to 50 ft on Lot 2.
Meeting History: 1st Meeting