Staff Notes for 12/13/2022
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
December 13, 2022
Subdivision Preliminary 12-2022 & PAUL NASRANI
Freshwater Wetlands 17-2022 790 Bay Road / Moderate Density Residential / Ward 1
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: Subdivision application, area variance application, freshwater
wetland, subdivision drawings
Parcel History: SUB (S) 14-2021, AV 54-2022
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Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Resolutions
1. Recommendation
Project Description
Applicant proposes a 3 lot subdivision of a 6.29 acre parcel. Lot 1 will be 2.13 acres with house, lot 2 will be
2.08 acres and lot 3 would be 2.27 acres. Two new houses to be constructed on the remaining lots. The project
includes a new shared driveway for the second and third lots. The new sites will have onsite septic and connect
to the existing municipal water. Pursuant to chapter 183, 179-3-040 and 94, subdivision of 3 lots and site work
within 100 ft of freshwater wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is
required for lot frontages. The Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Sketch Plan Stage
Applicant completed a sketch plan stage SUB 14-2021 12/14/2021. The project was proposed for 3 residential
lots.
Preliminary Stage
• Preliminary Plat
o The plans show a three lot subdivision. Lot 1 will be 2.13 acres with the existing house, lot 2 will be
2.08 acres and lot 3 would be 2.27 acres.
• Layout plans –
o The plans shows the arrangement of the lots with the existing home and two proposed homes. The
project includes a shared driveway for lots 2 and 3.
• Construction details –
o The plans identify the septic system locations. The plans show a water line connection and a new
hydrant. The project requires the Water Department approval for the type of line and proposed
hydrant.
• Landscape plans –
o Not required for subdivision of less than 10 lots
• Clearing plan
o The plan shows the proposed clearing limits for the subdivision and lots.
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• Grading and erosion plans –
o A waiver for grading has been requested due to the minimal slopes on the site.
• The Environmental report –
o A long EAF was provided.
• Statement of Intent-
o A deed was provided
• Stormwater management –
o A Stormwater management has been provided. The information has been provided to the Town
designated engineer for review and comment.
• Fees –
o per application $50 for preliminary
• Waivers –
o The waivers requested:
• Open Space –
o No open space is proposed.
• Streets –
o No new roads are provided. The applicant may
Final Stage Review –
• Final Plat-subdivision for 3 lots for residents
• State/County agency –Planning and Zoning Board
• Other plans reports –Stormwater management for a 25 year storm
• Protected open space –none proposed.
• Fees –
o per application $100 for final and $50 per lot
Freshwater Wetlands
The project identifies wetland areas of 0.26 ac. The site work for the new homes and driveway are within 100 ft
of the wetland. The wetlands have been delineated by the applicant and are to be confirmed by Army Corp.
Nature of Variance
Lot 1 to be 2 acres with existing residential use and buildings to remain. Lot 2 will be 2.05 acres and lot 3 will
be 2.23 acres, both for future residential house. Relief is being requested for lot frontage for Lot 1 where 132 ft
is proposed and 200 ft is required. Relief is requested for creation of two flag lots. Relief is also requested for
Lots 2 lot frontage of 78 ft proposed and Lot 3 frontage proposed of 26 ft where 100 ft is required.
Summary
The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the relief requested for Lot
frontages and creation of two flag lots.
nary stage for subdivision of a 6.29 acre parcel with 3 residential lots.
Meeting History: 1st Meeting