Debriefing Notes for 11/15/2022PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
November 15, 2022
Members Present- Traver, Deeb, Dixon, Magowan, Longacker, Etu, Stark
Alternate Members Present- Stefanzick, McDevitt
Administrative Items:
Disc 2-2022 Cannabis Legislation Referral from Town Board 7:07-7:40
Town wide: The Town Board wishes to amend Chapter 179 of Queensbury Town Code to regulate specific
cannabis businesses and amend use requirements related to agriculture. The amendments are necessary and
desirable to protect the public health, safety, welfare, and environmental resources, provide a consistent
regulatory pathway for the cannabis industry consistent with state regulations, foster a healthy, diverse and
economically viable cannabis industry that contributes to the local economy, and ensure that environmental,
public health, safety and nuisance factors related to both the cannabis industry and agriculture are adequately
addressed. Local law needs to be reviewed pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
before adoption and enactment. Town Board will act as lead agency to review proposal to amend Chapter 179
‘Zoning’ of Queensbury Town Code to regulate specific cannabis businesses and amend use requirements
related to agriculture.
Status: The Planning Board made a positive recommendation with a suggestion to include decommissioning as
part of the review process. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: No further action from the Planning Board.
Old Business- Town Board Referral:
SP 62-2022 & RZ 4-2022 JP Gross Properties, 84 Eagan Rd/27 Silver Circle 7:41-7:47
Ward 4. Applicant proposes a lot line adjustment of a 6.03 acre parcel which would reduce the parcel’s size to
2.00 acres in the WR zone. The remaining 4.03 of the parcel would be merged with the adjoining CLI parcel.
The project includes a request to rezone the 4.03 acre parcel from WR to CLI. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,
site plan review for development of the 4.03 acre portion of the property for outside gravel storage and
stormwater management shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to chapter 179-9-
040, referral from the Town Board where the Planning Board is to complete the SEQR and provide a
recommendation to the Town Board. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new use in an industrial zone
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval upon completion of rezoning. The Planning Board will
accept lead agency, review SEQR, and provide recommendation.
Status: Planning Board accepted Lead Agency, granted negative dec., and provided a positive recommendation.
Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to complete zone change request with Town Board then return to Planning Board for site
plan review.
SPDES: Y
Recommendations:
SP 76-2022 3 Sons and Holly LLC, 28 Holly Lane 7:48-7:55
Ward 1. Applicant proposes alterations to an existing home and site. The project includes a 416 sq ft addition
to an existing home with a 1,275 sq ft footprint. There is to be a new 72 sq ft porch and a new 200 sq ft porch
with a new floor area of 3,225 sq ft. Site work includes installation of an on-grade paver patio area with stone
slab patch and enlarging the fire pit area. Additionally, there is to be a raingarden and shoreline plantings added
to the site. There is no change to the existing 1,152 sq ft footprint of the garage and living space. Pursuant to
chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 147, and 179-4-080, site plan for new floor area in a CEA, expansion of a non-
conforming structure, and hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review
and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for permeability, and setbacks.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 11/16/2022 then the Planning Board 11/29/2022 pending ZBA
SPDES: N
SP 75-2022 Loreen Harvey/Kasselman Solar, 1516 Ridge Road 7:56-8:05
Ward 1. Applicant proposes a South facing ground mounted solar project for 25.92 kW (54 panels),
approximately 1,348 sq ft. The existing 5,035 sq ft home is to remain unchanged. The project will be located on
the North property line where no vegetation will be removed. Pursuant to chapter 179-5-140, site plan for a
residential ground mounted solar project shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance:
Relief is sought for setbacks. The Planning Board shall make a recommendation to the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA concerns with the project as proposed with the request to be
extensive and 75 ft to be maintained. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 11/16/2022 then the Planning Board 11/29/2022 pending ZBA
SPDES: N
SP 74-2022 Steve & Tracey Bureau, 5 Chestnut Road 8:06-8:13
Ward 1. Applicant has constructed a 45 sq ft mudroom and a 22.1 sq ft addition/closet to an existing home that
has a footprint of 1,110 sq ft and deck/porch of 463 sq ft. In addition, applicant replaced a garage with a 228 sq
ft shed. The home has a floor area of 1,338 sq ft. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 179-5-020 & 179-
13-010 site plan for new floor area in a CEA, shed installation and expansion of a non-conforming structure
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks and expansion
of a non-conforming structure. The 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 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 11/16/2022 then the Planning Board 11/29/2022 pending ZBA
SPDES: N
New Business:
SP 72-2022 Mark Prendeville, 102 Ash Drive 8:14-9:00
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to demolish the existing home and construct a new 1,144 sq ft footprint with a
deck of 396 sq ft and a 32 sq ft porch. The new home is to be 2,440 sq ft floor area. Site work includes updating
the driveway area, grading for the house site, new septic, shoreline plantings and stormwater management.
Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-065, site plan for new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing within 50
ft of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved with condition an eave trench be installed around the patio to assist with
stormwater management. Approved 6-1. Magowen abstained
Follow Up: Applicant to submit plans for engineering review and then final plans for Zoning Administrator
signature.
SPDES: N
SUB (M) 13-2022 Rockhurst, LLC, 10 Polk Drive 9:01-9:18
Ward 1. 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.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit mylar for signature.
SPDES: N
Adjourn: 9:20