Debriefing Notes for 2/14/2023PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
February 14, 2023
Members Present- Traver, Dixon, Deeb, Etu, Longacker, Stefanzik, McDevitt
Members Absent- Magowan
Tabled Items:
SP 66-2022 ALISHA & MICHAEL GRIFEY, 26 Tall Timbers Road 7:04-7:53
Ward 1. (Revised) Applicant proposes a new driveway configuration to have access from an adjoining lot from
Assembly Point Road. Project work includes 5,470 sq ft of new driveway surface with stormwater management
and stone retaining walls. Updates to the North side of the new driveway and on the lake side. Site disturbance
is less than 15,000 sq ft. Additional stormwater controls are being added for existing hard surfaces. The existing
residence and outbuildings to remain unchanged. The project includes merging two lots. Pursuant to chapter
179-3-040, site plan for site development in the WR zone for a new driveway and major stormwater shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved with condition the driveway to never be gated, stormwater controls for the
driveway installed as part of the construction of the driveway, engineer certification when constructed.
Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit stormwater maintenance agreement and final plans for Zoning administrator
signature
SPDES: N – Major stormwater
Recommendations:
SP 8-2023 QUEENSBURY REALTY PARTNERS, 920 State Route 9 7:54-8:02
Ward 1. Applicant proposes a demolition of the existing building to construct a new single story 3,516 sq ft
medical building. The site work includes a new parking and access to Sweet Road. The plans include new
landscaping, lighting and stormwater management. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-7-050, 179-8-050, site
plan for new construction and site work in a CI zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks. The Planning Board shall provide 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 2/15/2023 then the Planning Board 2/21/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
Tabled Items Un approved Development:
SP 33-2021&SUP2-2021 333 CLEVERDALE LLC/SAN SOUCI, 333 Cleverdale Road 8:03-9:26
Ward 1. (Revised) Applicant requests approval of outdoor seating of 12 seats for three tables. Project includes
new arrangement for refuse, installation of turf area and permeable pavers. The outdoor eating area also
includes a 4 ft privacy fence. The lower floor remains as a waiting area with the main floor and outdoor seating
being used for dining. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-010, 179-4-090 & 179.10, food service in a WR zone shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved with the following conditions the Special Use Permit is renewable in three years
starting May 1 2023 (applicant would need to apply for renewal to attend April 2026 meeting)- specific to
outdoor dining, dumpster area of cardboard and oil and the garbage totes area, hours of operation outdoor
dining to 9 pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends, hours of operation indoor not to exceed 1am Memorial
day to Columbus day and to not to exceed 12 am all other days, no outdoor music, exterior doors to remain
closed at all times, dumpster will be relocated so there will be two arborvitae closest to the road. Approved 5-2
(Dixon, Etu)
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.SPDES: N
Recommendations:
SP 7-2023 MARC & BETSY FUCHS, 19 Wood Point Lane 9:52-9:33
Ward 1. Applicant proposes a partially open carport addition with a footprint of 272.25 sq ft to be added to the
existing 509 sq ft garage. The carport will be on the North side of the garage. The existing 2,910 sq ft home to
remain. The floor area will be 3,686 sq ft. The project is an expansion of a non-conforming structure. Pursuant
to chapters 179-3-040, 179-6-065 & 179-5-020, site plan for new floor area in a CEA and expansion of a non-
conforming structure shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for
setbacks and permeability. The Planning Board shall provide 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 2/15/2023 then the Planning Board 2/21/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
SP 5-2023 GERALDINE EBERLEIN, 12 Seelye Road North 9:34-9:36
Ward 1. Applicant proposes demolition of an existing home and guest cottage to construct a new home with a
footprint of 2,411 sq ft, an outdoor kitchen of 234 sq ft and a new floor area of 3,343 sq ft. The project includes
associated site work for new permeable driveway, stormwater management, and shoreline landscaping. The
project includes installation of a new septic system on the adjoining property. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040,
179-6-065, 179-6-050, 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. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks, floor area and
permeability. The Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status: Application tabled to the first meeting in March for Planning Board recommendation Tabled 7-0.
SP 9-2023 GARY CHARLEBOIS, 39 Boulevard 9:37-9:44
Ward 2. Applicant proposes a 9,192 sq ft addition for an update to an existing HVAC company. The addition is
for a new warehouse, loading dock and update to the floor plan. The existing building is 6,099 sq ft. The project
includes site work for stormwater management, lighting and parking area, and disturbance of 32,000 sq ft.
Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for building addition, site work in the CLI zone, and hard surfacing
within 50 ft of the shoreline of Champlain Canal shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall provide 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 2/15/2023 then the Planning Board 2/21/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
SP 10-2023 & FWW 2-2023 SHARON SERINI, 15 Private Road #1 9:45-9:46
Ward 1. Applicant proposes a 2 story home with a footprint of 918 sq ft, a porch area of 160 sq ft and a floor
area of 1,440 sq ft. The project includes a septic system, stormwater management, with disturbance of 7,000 sq
ft. The plan includes a vegetative plan for removal and plantings to remain. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040,
179-6-065, & 179-8-040, site plan for new floor area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks and house height. The Planning Board shall provide a
recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status: Application tabled to the first meeting in March for Planning Board recommendation Tabled 7-0.
Adjourn: 9:47