Staff Notes for 12/13/2022
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
December 13, 2022
Subdivision Preliminary 16-2022, SEAN STUMVOLL
Preliminary Final 17-2022 & 1917 Ridge Road / Rural residential 3A, Land Conservation 42 A / Ward 1
Freshwater Wetlands 19-2022
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: subdivision application, freshwater wetland permit, subdivision plans
Parcel History: SUB (S) 10-2022
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for a two lot subdivision of a parcel of 107.63 acres.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes a two lot subdivision of a 107.63 acre parcel. Lot 1 would be 12.71 acres and maintain the
existing residence and outbuildings. Lot 2 would be 94.57 acres for a new home and site work that would
include tree clearing, wetlands crossing, well and septic installation, and improvements to the existing
driveway. The property is a split zone between LC 42 and RR 3A. Work for the new home is in the RR3 one.
The parcel contains Critical Environmental Area for the portion of the parcel near the stream and is not within
the development area. A waiver is requested for stormwater management. Pursuant to Chapter 183 and Chapter
94, subdivision for two lots, wetlands permit, and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning
Board review and approval.
Sketch Plan Stage
Applicant completed a sketch plan stage SUB 10-2022 9/27/2022. The project was proposed for 2 residential
lots.
Preliminary Stage
• Preliminary Plat
o The overall plans shows the two lot subdivision where Lot 1 of 12.71 acres would maintain the
existing residence and out building then Lot 2 of 94.57 acres would be for a new proposed home.
• Layout plans –
o The plans show the location of the existing home and the proposed home. The new lot would have
improvements including tree clearing, wetlands crossing, well and septic installation, and
improvements to the existing driveway.
• Construction details –
o The plans identify the house, well, and septic system locations.
• Landscape plans –
o The landscaping plan not required for lots less than 10 parcels.
• Clearing plan
o The plan shows the proposed clearing limits for the subdivision with 40,600 sq ft of area for
clearing.
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• Grading and erosion plans –
o Grading Plans have not been provided.
• The Environmental report –
o A long EAF was provided.
• Statement of Intent- A statement of intent shall be submitted by the applicant
o A deed was provided
• Stormwater management –
o A Stormwater management waiver has been requested. The project is located Lake George Basin
and triggers the Chapter 147 review.
• Fees –
o per application $50 for preliminary
• Waivers –
o The applicant has requested a waiver from providing stormwater management report
• Open Space –
o No open space provided.
• Streets –The proposed roadway and construction details have been provided to the highway department for
review and comment.
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Final Stage Review –
• Final Plat-subdivision for 2 lots for residents
• State/County agency –Planning Board and Adirondack Park Agency
• Other plans reports –Stormwater management –SWPPP, Major Stormwater Permit, Maintenance agreement
• Protected open space –none proposed.
Freshwater Wetlands Permit
The wetland area is shown as 12.94 ac in the Rural Residential 3 ac zone and 2.18 ac in the Land Conservation
42 ac zone. The work for the new home is to be in the RR3A zone. The existing home is also located in the
RR3 ac zoning area. The project is located in the Adirondack Park where a wetlands permit has already been
issued for the driveway area. The plans indicate 136 sq ft of disturbance.
Summary
The applicant has completed the preliminary stage and final stage for subdivision with 2 residential lots. Staff
would suggest a stormwater management plan be provided for the project due to the location being in the Lake
George Basin
Meeting History: 1st Meeting