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Staff Notes for 3/28/2023STAFF NOTES MARCH 281, 2023 Queensbury Planning Board Agenda at Second Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 / Time 7 - 11 pm Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road Administrative Item: Site Plan 68-2022 Faden Enterprises table to April 25, 2023 Tabled Items Applicant(s) ( 3 SONS AND HOLLY LLC. Application Type Site Plan 76-2022 Owner (s) ( Same as applicant _ - SEQR Type _ ape II --Agent(s) Studio A _ ( Lot size ) .38 acre Location ( 28 Holly Lane Ward: 1 ( Zoning Classification: WR Tax ID No. 239.12-2-57 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 147, 179-4-080 Cross Reference AV 63-2022 Warren Co. Referral November 2022 Public Hearing November 29, 2022, December 15, 2022, January I Site Information CEA, APA, LGPC 24, 2023, March 28, 2023 Project Description: (Revised) Applicant proposes alterations to an existing home and site. The project includes a 72 sq ft covered porch and a 238 sq ft addition to the existing home. There is to be a 265 sq ft deck addition, a ground level patio of 297 sq ft and landscape rocks for the path and fire pit area. The parking area will reduce the hard surfacing and installation of an area of reinforced turf is also proposed. The existing floor area of 2,809 sq ft will increase to 3,047 sq ft. Additionally, there is to be a rain garden and shoreline plantings added to the site. There is no change to the existing 1,152 sq ft floor area of the garage and living space. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 147, and 1794-080, 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. Old Business: - Applicants) PHILLIP MITCHELL Application Type Site Plan 17-2023 f Owners -O I Same as a licant pP ( SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) - n/a _ Lot size .42 acre Location 2960 State Route 91, Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR Tax ID No. 239.20-1-10 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-5-020 Cross Reference ( SEP 34-2022, AV 9-2023 Warren Co. Referral ( _ March 2022 Public Hearing March 28, 2023 Site Information CEA, APA, LGPC E Project Description: Applicant proposes to place a 160 sq ft shed on the property. The site contains an existing home of 983 sq ft and a 288 sq ft garage both of which will remain. The existing floor area of 1,800 sq ft will be 1,960 sq ft. The shed will be located near the driveway area with stormwater management. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-5-020, site plan for new construction in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and Applicant(s) I SHARON SERINI I Application Type I Site Plan 10-2023 Freshwater Wetlands 2-2023 Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type ( Type II Agent(s) ( EDP i Lot size _� .20 acre i Location 15 Private Road # I Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR Tax ID No. 240.9-1-4 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 179-8-040, Chapter 94 Cross Reference AV 8-2023 Warren Co. Referral February 2023 Public Hearing j February 21, 2023, March 28, 2023 Site Information ( CEA, APA, LGPC, wetlands Project Description: Applicant proposes a 2 story home with a footprint of 972 sq ft, a porch area of 240 sq ft and a floor area of 2,113 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, and Chapter 94 site plan for new floor area in a CEA and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Recommendation: Applicant(s) RICHARD SELKOW Application Type Site Plan 20-2023 Freshwater Wetlands 4-2023 Owner (s) I Same as applicant _ (' SEQR Type Type II Agents) EDP _ (; Lot size .882 acre Location 185 Lockhart Mountain Road ( Ward: 1 ) Zoning Classification: RR-5A Tax ID No. 252.-1-20 Ordinance Reference ) 179-5-020, Chapter 94 Cross Reference AV 82-1996, AV 33-1999, AV 12-2023 ( Warren Co. Referral March 2023 I Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Wetlands, slopes Project Description: Applicant proposes to remove a shed structure to build a 768 sq ft garage. The garage will be metal siding with a garage door. The existing 1,375 sq ft home is to remain unchanged. The project occurs within 100 ft of a designated wetlands and is within 15% slopes. Subject to chapter 179-5-020 and chapter 94, site plan for work within 100 ft of wetlands and possible work within 50 ft of 15% slopes 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.. als. New Business: Applicant(s) SARAH GREEN/ ELIZABETH ABKIN Application Type Site Plan 15-2023 Owner (s) Elizabeth T Abkin QPRT SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) Prime Construction Saratoga (Sarah Green) (' Lot size ( .63 acre Location 6 Antler Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR Tax ID No. 240.9-1-3 Ordinance Reference { 179-3-040, 179-6-065 Cross Reference ( AV 1346-19952, AV 72-2003, SP 62-2004 Warren Co. Referral { March 2023 Public Hearing March 28, 2023 ( Site Information ( CEA, APA, LGPC Project Description: Applicant proposes to add 27.5 sq ft laundry room area of an existing home, which includes modifying the roof for the addition. The existing home has a footprint of 2,750 sq ft with 176 sq ft footprint deck areas. The current floor area is 4,871 sq ft and the new floor area will be 4,898.5 sq ft. The applicant is requesting waivers for items including landscaping, lighting and stormwater. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-065, f�f site plan for new floor area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. J Applicant(s) NICHOLAS & KERRY GIUMARRA (' Application Type Site Plan Modification 21-2023 Freshwater Wetlands 5-2023 Owner (s) Same as applicant ( SEQR Tie _� Type II Agent(s) EDP ( Lot size 5.34 acres Location 373 Big Boom Road ( Ward: 4 ( Zoning Classification: WR Tax ID No. 316.14-1-11 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-050, 179-8-040, Chapter 94 Cross Reference SP 20-2022, FWW 3-2022 Warren Co. Referral March 2023 Public Hearing March 28, 2023 ( Site Information ( Hudson River Project Description: Applicant proposes modification to a shoreline area of 2,150 sq ft to provide access, mitigate erosion, install boulder retaining walls, and steps to access the Hudson River. The project is to be terraced with boulder retaining walls and will include constructing steps to the shoreline. Additionally, installation of a floating dock system is planned. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-050, 179-8-040 and Chapter 94, site plan review for hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. - Any further business which may be properly brought before the Board - Administrative items: Site Plan 68-2022, Freshwater Wetlands 13-2022 & Special Use Permit 6-2022 @ 1471 State Route 9 Faden Enterprises Draft resolution- grant/deny further tabling Town of Queensbury xCommunity Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board RESOLUTION — TABLE SITE PLAN 68-2022, FRESHWATER WETLANDS 13-2022 & SPECIAL USE PERMIT 6-2022 FADEN ENTERPRISES Tax Map ID: 288.4-58 / Property Address: 1471 State Route 9 / Zoning: CI Applicant proposes removal of an existing building on the site to construct 3 new buildings and associated site work. The project includes one building of 8,355 sq ft that is designated as 3 tenant spaces: 2,000 sq ft for a drive-thru, 2,500 sq ft for a restaurant, and 3,855 sq ft for retail space. The second and third buildings will contain a total of 24 units of self -storage in 3,480 sq ft. Each building will be 1,740 sq ft and have 12 units. MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 68-2022, FRESHWATER WETLANDS 13-2022 & SPECIAL USE PERMIT 6-2022 FADEN ENTERPRISES. Introduced by who moved for its adoption, Tabled until the April 25, 2023 Planning Board meeting. Duly adopted this 28th day of March 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fax: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net Site Plan 76-2022 @ 28 Holly Lane 3 Sons and Holly, LLC. Public Hearing scheduled SEQR II Draft resolution- grant/deny site plan approval Town of Queensbury Planning Board Community Development Department Staff Notes March 28, 2023 Site Plan 76-2022 3 SONS AND HOLLY, LLC. 28 Holly Lane / Waterfront Residential / Ward 1 SEQR Type II Material Review: site plan application, survey, photos, stormwater, elevations and floor plans, revised plans, updated floor plans for main house and living area above garage. Parcel History: AV 63-2022 Warren Co Referral Sent: November 2022 / Comments: Concur w/local board. Informal staff comments: Encourage discussion about protecting shoreline, stormwater measures, and fertilizer seepage into lake. Requested Action Application tabled to May 181h pending ZBA. Resolutions 1. PB decision Proiect Description (Revised) Applicant proposes alterations to an existing home and site. The project includes a 72 sq ft covered porch and a 238 sq ft addition to the existing home. There is to be a 265 sq ft deck addition, a ground level patio of 297 sq ft and landscape rocks for the path and fire pit area. The parking area will reduce the hard surfacing and installation of an area of reinforced turf is also proposed. The existing floor area of 2,809 sq ft will increase to 3,047 sq ft. and there is to be a rain garden and shoreline plantings added to the site. There is no change to the existing 1,152 sq ft floor area 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. Staff Comments • Location -The project site is located at 28 Holly Lane on a 0.34 ac parcel in the Waterfront Residential zone • Arrangement- The site has an existing home, detached garage, storage shed and other residential related items ie steps to the lake. • Site Design- The plans indicate there is to be a new residential addition to the front of the existing home and new patio area on the shoreside of the home. The revised plans indicate the site work for the road side of the project is reduce hard -surface areas. • Building — The existing home is 1,275 sq ft footprint with a porch of 72 sq ft and a deck of 365 sgft. The existing floor area is 2,809 sq ft. The addition consists of 238 sq ft and a 72 sq ft covered porch. The new floor area is to be 3,047 sq ft • Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -The plan indicates rain gardens to be installed and a planted depression area to manage stormwater. The materials have been referred to the Town Engineer for review and comment. • Landscape plan- The project site is located on Lake George and is subject to the shoreline buffer review. The plans indicate existing plantings and trees to remain. The plans also show an.area of proposed buffer plantings, shrubbery and perennials. The plans also show plantings along the north property line. Below are the guidelines from the shoreline buffer code section. o Shoreline Buffer - Section 179-8-040. -Minimum width 35 ft (Lake George) -For every 700 sgft of shoreline buffer area -one large tree minimum 3 inches in diameter -For every 350 sq ft of ground cover -7 - 24 in native shrubs; 14 herbaceous plants Project site -129 ft of shoreline per site plan -Shoreline buffer 129 ft X 35 ft width is 4515 sq ft -Shoreline buffer area -4515 /700 = 6.5 round up to 7 -seven large trees at 3 inch diameter -Ground cover-4515/350 = 12.9 round up to 13 (X7) =91 native shrubs and 13 (X14) herbaceous plants=182 o Shoreline Cutting restrictions and Cutting Plan- Section 179-6-050 - - within 35 ft lakes or ponds & 75 ft streams, wetlands and rivers no vegetation within the first 6 ft and no woody vegetation greater than one inch dbh removed from 6 ft to 35ft/75 ft area to be maintained as natural buffer -A cutting plan allowing greater may be permitted by the Planning Board - Shoreline lots are allowed water access and beaches where 30% of the shoreline or maximum of 75 ft whichever is less - 129 ft Shoreline X 30%= 38.7 feet of the shoreline buffer cut to allow a view, access and to reduce runoff (such as angled across the lot). A cutting plan allowing greater may be permitted by the Planning Board Cross reference 179-8-040 ground cover of shrubs and herbaceous plantings are still applicable within the 30%/75 ft cut area. • Site lighting plan -The plans include the recessed lighting to be installed for the new addition. • Site details -The project include a patio area to be installed that is hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline. The applicant has explained prior to site plan the parking area was redone and as part of the site plan process it was determined the permeability was reduced from 75% to 71.6%. • Utility details -The plans show the septic system on the site. • Elevations -The plans show the elevation of the new addition area • Floor plans -The floor plans include the existing garage with residential use above - noting the garage with residential use has been there since 1958 preexisting structure and use. The floor plans for the main home show the addition, the arrangement of the living space and the deck addition. • Waivers -Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g: site lighting, h. signage, j. stormwater, k. topography, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal. • The waivers requested -Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver as these items are typically associated with commercial projects. • Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the written request of an applicant. The Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be granted. Nature of Variance Tabled 1/18/2023. Updated. Relief is requested for the deck to be setback 39 ft where a 50 ft setback is required and requested for stormwater device where 35 ft is proposed and 100 ft setback is required. Relief is no longer requested for permeability as the applicant proposes 75.3%. Summary Application tabled to May 18th pending ZBA. Meeting History: PB: 11/15/2022, 11/29/2022, 12/15/2022, 1/24/2023; ZBA: 11/16/2022; 12/14/2022, 1/18/2023 Town of Queensbury Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board RESOLUTION — TABLE SITE PLAN 6-2022 3 SONS AND HOLLY, LLC. Tax Map ID: 239.12-2-57 / Property Address: 28 Holly Lane / Zoning: WR (Revised) Applicant proposes alterations to an existing home and site. The project includes a 72 sq ft covered porch and a 238 sq ft addition to the existing home. There is to be a 265 sq ft deck addition, a ground level patio of 297 sq ft and landscape rocks for the path and fire pit area. The parking area will reduce the hard surfacing and installation of an area of reinforced turf is also proposed. The existing floor area of 2,809 sq ft will increase to 3,047 sq ft. Additionally, there is to be a rain garden and shoreline plantings added to the site. There is no change to the existing 1,152 sq ft floor area 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. MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 76-2022 3 SONS AND HOLLY, LLC. Introduced by who moved for its adoption, Tabled until the May 18, 2023 Planning Board meeting pending Zoning Board decision. Duly adopted this 28th day of March 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fax: 518.745.4437 1742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 128041 www.queensbury.net Site Plan 17-2023 @ 2960 State Route 9L Phillip Mitchell Public Hearing scheduled SEAR II Draft resolution- grant/deny site plan approval Town of Queensbury Planning Board Community Development Department Staff Notes March 28, 2023 Site Plan 17-2023 PHILLIP MITCHELL 2960 State Route 9L / Waterfront Residential / Ward 1 SEQR Type II Material Review: application, site plan, shed elevations Parcel History: SEP 34-2022, AV 9-2023 Warren Co Referral Sent: March 2023 / Comments: NCI Requested Action Planning Board review and approval for placement of a shed of 160 sq ft. Resolutions 1. PB decision Project Description Applicant proposes to place a 160 sq ft shed on the property. The site contains an existing home of 983 sq ft and a 288 sq ft garage, both of which will remain. The existing floor area of 1,800 sq ft will be 1,960 sq ft. The shed will be located near the driveway area with stormwater management. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-5-020, site plan for new construction in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Staff Comments • Location -The project is located at 2960 State Route 9L. The project site is located on the WR zone and the parcel is 0.42 ac. • Building — The site has an existing home of 702 sq ft and 288 sq ft garage to remain. The 160 sq ft. shed is to be placed so it is accessed from the existing home • Site conditions -The overall site as shown will not be altered as the project is only for construction of a shed. • Grading and. drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -The applicant plans on installing a drainage area for the shed. The project was not provided to the Town Designated Engineer as the applicant request a waiver for a stormwater management plan. • Landscape plan -The applicant is not proposing any work at the shoreline. The project occurs 82 ft from the shoreline. The site contains existing large trees to remain and rock outcrops not to be disturbed. Wavier requested for providing the shoreline planting area. • Site lighting plan -There are no changes to the lighting and there are no lights proposed for the shed. • Utility details -There is no changes to the septic system on site or the water supply. • Elevations -The applicant has provided the shed elevation. The shed will be 13 ft 10 inches and have a sloped roof. • Floor plans -The shed will have an open floor plan. • Waivers -Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h. signage, j. stormwater, k. topography, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal. • The waivers requested —Staff finds it reasonable to request a' waiver as these items are typically associated with commercial projects. • Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the written request of an applicant. The Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be granted. Nature of Variance Granted 3/22/2023. The applicant proposes to place the shed north side 7.2 ft where a 20 ft setback is required. Summary Applicant has completed a site plan application for a 160 sq ft shed. Meeting History: PB: 3/21/2023; ZBA: 3/22/2023 Town of Queensbury Q'Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board RESOLUTION — Grant / Deny Site Plan Approval SITE PLAN 17-2023 PHILLIP MITCHELL Tax Map ID: 239.20-1-10 / Property Address: 2960 State Route 9L / Zoning: WR The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to place a 160 sq ft shed on the property. The site contains an existing home of 983 sq ft and a 288 sq ft garage, both of which will remain. The existing floor area of 1,800 sq ft will be 1,960 sq ft. The shed will be located near the driveway area with stormwater management. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-5-020, site plan for new construction in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code -Chapter 179-9-080, the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation; The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 3/21/2023; the ZBA approved the variance requests on 3/22/2023; The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 3/28/2023 and continued the public hearing to 3/28/2023 when it was closed, The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 3/28/2023; The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval, MOTION XQ APPROVE / DISAPPROVE SITE PLAN 17-2023 PHILLIP MITCHELL; Introduced by who moved for its adoption; Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions: 1) Waivers request granted/denied: 2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the one (1) year time frame has expired. 3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. a) If application was referred to engineering, then engineering sign -off required prior to signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans; Page 1 of 2 Phone: 518.761.82201 Fax: 518.745.4437 1742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 128041 www.queensbury.net b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site improvements, c) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any, further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel; d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work; e) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; f) As -built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy; g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible. Duly adopted this 281h day of March 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES Page 2 of 2 Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fax: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net Site Plan 10-2023 & Freshwater Wetlands 2-2023@ 15 Private Road # 1 Sharon Serini d Public Hearing scheduled Draft resolution- grant/deny site plan approval Town of Queensbury Planning Board Community Development Department Staff Notes March 28, 2023 Site Plan 10-2023 & SHARON SERINI Freshwater Wetlands 2-2023 15 Private Road # 1 / Waterfront Residential / Ward 1 SEQR Type II Material Review: site plan application- updated, survey, site plans, elevations and floor plans, freshwater wetland permit Parcel History: AV 8-2023 Warren Co Referral Sent: February 2023 / Comments: NCI Requested Action Application to be tabled to May 18th pending ZBA review. Resolutions Tabling Proiect Description Applicant proposes a 2 story home with a footprint of 972 sq ft, a porch area of 240 sq ft and a floor area of 2,113 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 and Chapter 94, site plan for new floor area in a CEA and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Staff Comments • Location -The project is located at 15 Private Road #1 on a 0.19 ac parcel in the Waterfront Residential zone, Lake George. • Arrangement- The current site is vacant. • Site Design- The project includes a new home, driveway area, stormwater management and shoreline modifications. The plans show a woodchip path from the house area steps to the shoreline. • Building —The new home is to have a footprint of 972 sq ft and a porch area of 260 sq ft. The new floor area of 2,113 sq ft. • Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -The plans show vegetated depression areas, infiltration areas including the paver area to accommodated the stormwater management. The project information has been provided to the Town Designated Engineer for review and comment. . • Landscape plan- The project site is located on Lake George and is subject to the shoreline buffer review. The plans show the trees to be removed and those that are to remain including hemlocks, maples, cedar and ash trees. The plans also show an area of proposed buffer plantings, shrubbery and perennials; the plans numbers proposed seem to be slightly less than guidance has suggested. Below are the guidelines from the shoreline buffer code section. o Shoreline Buffer - Section 179-8-040 -Minimum width 35 ft (Lake George) -For every 700 sgft of shoreline buffer area —one large tree minimum 3 inches in diameter - -For every 350 sq ft of ground cover -7 — 24 in native shrubs; 14 herbaceous plants Project site -51 ft of shoreline per site plan -Shoreline buffer 51 ft X 35 ft width is 1785 sq ft -Shoreline buffer area -1785 /700 = 2.5 round up to 3 three large trees at 3 inch diameter Applicant proposes to have at least 9 trees -Ground cover-1785/350 = 5.1 round up to 6 (X7) =42 native shrubs and 6 (X14) herbaceous plants=84 Applicant proposes to plant 36 shrubs and to use the existing ground cover on site. o Shoreline Cutting restrictions and Cutting Plan- Section 179-6-050 - - within 35 ft lakes or ponds & 75 ft streams, wetlands and rivers no vegetation within the first 6 ft and no woody vegetation greater than one inch dbh removed from 6 ft to 35ft/75 ft area to be maintained as natural buffer - A cutting plan allowing greater may be permitted by the Planning Board - Shoreline lots are allowed water access and beaches where 30% of the shoreline or maximum of 75 ft whichever is less - 51 ft Shoreline X 30%= 15.3 feet of the shoreline buffer cut to allow a view, access and to reduce runoff (such as angled across the lot). A cutting plan has been provided showing the area to be cut. - Cross reference 179-8-040 ground cover of shrubs and herbaceous plantings are still applicable within the 30%/75 ft cut area. • Site lighting plan- All lighting to be typical residential downward facing night sky compliant lights. • Utility details -The project includes a new septic and water to be drawn from the lake. The septic system received a variance from the local board of health November 2022. • Elevations -The plans show the view from three sides - the fourth side of the building should be provided as well. • Floor plans -The floor plans there is two floors and no basement. • Waivers -Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that in items h. signage, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, r. construction/demolition disposal, and s. snow removal. • The waivers requested -Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver as these items are typically associated with commercial projects. The applicant has provided information on: g. site lighting, j. stormwater, k. topography,1. landscaping, p floor plans, q. soil logs • Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the written request of an applicant. The Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be granted. Freshwater Wetland Permit A portion of the new driveway area is to be constructed within 100 ft of the wetland. The plans indicate 512 sq ft of the driveway is within 100 ft. Nature of Area Variance The new home is to be 10.0 ft from the south property line where 12 ft setback is required. The height of the new home is to be 31.35 ft where the maximum height allowed is 28 ft. Floor area relief is also requested where 2,113 sq ft (25.6%)is proposed and the maximum allowed is 1,815 sq ft (22%) Summary Tabling to May 18`h pending ZBA. Meeting History: PB: 2/14/2023, 3/21/2023; ZBA: 2/15/2023, 3/22/2023 Town of Queensbury Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, IVY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board RESOLUTION — TABLE SITE PLAN 10-2023 & FRESHWATER WETLANDS 2-2023 SHARON SERINI Tax Map ID: 240.9-1-4 / Property Address: 15 Private Road # 1 / Zoning: WR Applicant proposes a 2 story home with a footprint of 972 sq ft, a porch area of 240 sq ft and a floor area of 2,113 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, and Chapter 94 site plan for new floor area in a CEA and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 10-2023 & FRESHWATER WETLANDS 2-2023 SHARON SERINI. Introduced by who moved for its adoption, Tabled until the May 18, 2023 Planning Board meeting pending Zoning Board decision. Duly adopted this 281" day of March 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fax: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 128041 www.queensbury.net Site Plan 20-2023 & Freshwater Wetlands 4-2023 @ 185 Lockhart Mountain Road Richard Selkow No public hearing Draft resolution- Planning Board Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Queensbury Planning Board Community Development Department Staff Notes - March 28, 2023 Site Plan 20-2023 & RICHARD SELKOW Freshwater Wetlands 4-2023 185 Lockhart Mountain Road / Rural Residential 5A / Ward 1 SEQR Type Il Material Review: application, freshwater wetlands permit, site plan, elevation drawing of garage Parcel History: AV 82-1996, AV 33-1999, AV 12-2023 Warren Co Referral Sent: March 2023 / Comments: NCI Requested Action. Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals Resolutions 1. Recommendation Project Description Applicant proposes to remove a shed structure to build a 768 sq ft garage. The garage will be metal siding with a garage door. The existing 1,375 sq ft home is to remain unchanged. The project occurs within 100 ft of a designated wetlands and is within 15% slopes. Subject to chapter 179-5-020 and chapter 94, site plan for work within 100 ft of wetlands and possible work within 50 ft of 15% slopes 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. Staff Comments • Location -The project is located at 185 Lockhart Mountain Road on a 0.82 ac parcel in the Rural Residential 3 acre zone. • Arrangement- The property has an existing home of 1,675 sq ft and an existing garage/shed structure of 600 sq ft. • Site Design- The project includes demolition of the 600 sq ft structure to construct a 768 sq ft garage. • Building — The existing home of 1,675 sq ft is to remain with no changes • Site conditions -The plans indicate there are delineated wetland areas near to the proposed garage. • Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -The project plans indicate a disturbance of 4,000 sq ft and less than 1,000 sq ft. Stormwater management from the garage is to be directed to a stone infiltration trench as shown on the plan. • Site lighting plan -The plans indicate the lighting to be downcast fixtures. • Utility details -The plans do not indicate if there will be services connected. • Elevations -The plans indicate the elevations include a height of 15 ft and 11 13/16th inches. There are to be windows on three sides with one man door and a garage door on one side. • Floor plans -The floor plans indicate an open floor plan. • Waivers -Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items, h. signage, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal. • The waivers requested —Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver as these items are typically associated with commercial projects. The application includes information for g. site lighting, j. stormwater, k. topography, and p. floor plans. • Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the written request of an applicant. The Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be granted. Freshwater Wetlands Permit The project work is within 100 ft of the wetland and no work occurs in the wetland. The plans show the grading and disturbance area. The plans include installation of silt fence to minimize impacts on the wetland. Nature of Variance The new garage is to be located 50 ft from the wetland where a 75 ft setback is required, 29 ft from the front setback where a 100 ft setback is required and 11 ft from the side setback where a 75 ft setback is required. Summary The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the relief requested for setback. Meeting History: I'Meeting Town of Queensbury Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board RESOLUTION -Planning Board Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals Area Variance 12-2023 RICHARD SELKOW Tax Map ID: 252.-1-20 / Property Address: 185 Lockhart Mountain Road / Zoning: RR-5A The applicant has submitted an application for the following: Applicant proposes to remove a shed structure to build a 768 sq ft garage. The garage will be metal siding with a garage door. The existing 1,375 sq ft home is to remain unchanged. The project occurs within 100 ft of a designated wetlands and is within 15% slopes. Subject to chapter 179-5-020 and chapter 94, site plan for work within 100 ft of wetlands and possible work within 50 ft of 15% slopes 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. The Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance, per Section 179-9-070 J 2 b. requires the Planning Board to provide a written recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for projects that require both Zoning Board of Appeals & Planning Board approval; The Planning Board has briefly reviewed and discussed this application, the relief request in the variance application as well as the potential impacts of this project on the neighborhood and surrounding community, and found that: MOTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AREA VARIANCE 12-2023 RICHARD SELKOW Introduced by who moved for its adoption, and a) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has not identified any significant adverse impacts that cannot be mitigated with current project proposal. b) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has identified the following areas of concern: 1) Duly adopted this 281h day of March 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Phone: 518.761.82201 Fax: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net Site Plan 15-2023 @ 6 Antler Road Sarah Green/Elizabeth Abkin Public Hearing scheduled Draft resolution- grant/deny site plan approval Town of Queensbury Planning Board Community Development Department Staff Notes ft�_ - , March 28, 2023 Site Plan 15-2023 SARAH GREEN/ELIZABETH ABKIN 6 Antler Road / Waterfront Residential / Ward 1 SEAR Type II Material Review: application, site plans, floor plans, elevations Parcel History: AV 1346-19952, AV 72-2003, SP 62-2004 Warren Co Referral Sent: March 2023 / Comments: NCI Requested Action Planning Board review and approval for a laundry room addition and roof modification. Resolutions 1. PB decision Project Description Applicant proposes to add 27.5 sq ft laundry room area of an existing home, which includes modifying the roof for the addition. The existing home has a footprint of 2,750 sq ft with 176 sq ft footprint deck areas. The current floor area is 4,871 sq ft and the new floor area will be 4,898.5 sq ft. The applicant is requesting waivers for items including landscaping, lighting and stormwater. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-065, site plan for new floor area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Staff Comments • Location -The project site is located at 6 Antler Drive. The property is located in the WR zone and the parcel is 0.63 ac • Arrangement- The site has an existing 2,750 sq ft home that is to remain. • Site Design- There is no site work proposed for the laundry addition. . • Building — The existing home is 2750 footprint and a 176 sq ft deck foot print. The addition is to be 27.5 sq ft and is one story laundry area. • Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -The project involves minimal disturbance. The roof line will be consistent with the existing roof line of the home that drains to the existing lawn area. • Landscape plan -The applicant has requested a waiver from providing the shoreline buffer. • Site lighting plan -The project work does not include any new lighting • Utility details -There are no changes proposed to the septic or water supply. • Elevations -The applicant has provided an elevation of the laundry room addition • Floor plans -The floor plans show the new laundry room area and the existing home. • Waivers -Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h. signage, j. stormwater, k. topography, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal. • The waivers requested —Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver as these items are typically associated with commercial projects and the project is 27,5 sq ft a flat area of the property. • Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the written request of an applicant. The Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be granted. Summary The applicant has completed a site plan application for the construction of a laundry room addition Meeting History: 1" Meeting Town of Queensbury Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board RESOLUTION — Grant / Deny Site Plan Approval SITE PLAN 15-2023 SARAH GREEN/ELIZABETH ABK1N Tax Map ID: 240.9-1-3 / Property Address: 6 Antler Road / Zoning: WR The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to add 27.5 sq ft laundry room area of an existing home, which includes modifying the roof for the addition. The existing home has a footprint of 2,750 sq ft with 176 sq ft footprint deck areas. The current floor area is 4,871 sq ft and the new floor area will be 4,898.5 sq ft. The applicant is requesting waivers for items including landscaping, lighting and stormwater. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-065, site plan for new floor area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code -Chapter 179-9-080, the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation; The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 3/28/2023 and continued the public hearing to 3/28/2023 when it was closed, The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 3/28/2023; The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval, MOTION TO APPROVE / DISAPPROVE SITE PLAN 15-2023 SARAH GREEN/ELIZABETH ABKIN; Introduced by who moved for its adoption; Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions: 1) Waivers request granted/denied: 2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the one (1) year time frame has expired. 3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. a) If application was referred to engineering, then engineering sign -off required prior to signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans; b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site improvements, Page 1 of 2 Phone: 518.76i.8220 I Fax: 518.745.4437 1742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 128041 www.queensbury.net c) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel; d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work; e) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; f) As -built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy; g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible. Duly adopted this 28th day of March 2023 by the following vote: FEW NOES: Page-2 of 2 Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fax: S18.745.4437 1742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net Site Plan Modification 21-2023 & Freshwater Wetlands 5-2023 @ 373 Big Boom Road Nicholas & Kerry Giumarra Public Hearing scheduled Draft resolution- grant/deny site plan approval Town of Queensbury Planning Board ow Community Development Department Staff Notes March 28, 2023 Site Plan Modification 21-2023 NICHOLAS & KERRY GIUMARRA & Freshwater Wetlands 5-2023 SEQR Material Review: Parcel History: Warren Co Referral 373 Big Boom Road / Waterfront Residential / Ward 4 Type II application, site plans, photos, cross section SP 20-2022, FWW 3-2022 Sent: March 2023 / Comments: NCI Requested Action Planning Board review and approval for development of shoreline area for access and site work and work within 100 ft of the wetland area. Resolutions 1. PB decision Proiect Description Applicant proposes modification to a shoreline area of 2,150 sq ft to provide access, mitigate erosion, install boulder retaining walls, and steps to access the Hudson River. The project is to be terraced with boulder retaining walls and will include constructing steps to the shoreline. Additionally, installation of a floating dock system is planned. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-050, 179-8-040 and Chapter 94, site plan review for hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval Staff Comments • Location -The project is located at 373 Big Boom Road. The existing parcel is vacant at this time and is 5 ac. The parcel is located in the WR zone. • Arrangement- The project. includes modification to the shoreline area to extend the existing pathway to the shore. • Site Design- The site has an existing pathway on the property allowing for the applicant to access the shoreline area. • Building — There is no building at this time. • Site conditions -The site has existing wetlands meadow, forested area and Hudson River shoreline area. • Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -The applicant has provided information on stormwater control. The information has been provided to • Landscape plan -The applicant has provided an existing conditions information indicting there are 31 mature trees with at least a 6 inch diameter. There are to be seven trees removed and 30% of the shoreline frontage to be cleared as allowed per code. The existing plantings in the buffer include ferns, small plants, and smaller diameter trees that are to remain no additional plantings proposed.. Landscape plan- The project site is located on Hudson River and is subject to the shoreline buffer review. Below are the guidelines from the shoreline buffer code section. o Shoreline Buffer - Section 179-8-040 -Minimum width 35 ft (Hudson River) -For every 700 sgft of shoreline buffer area —one large tree minimum 3 inches in diameter -For every 350 sq ft of ground cover -7 — 24 in native shrubs; 14 herbaceous plants Project site -166 ft of shoreline per site plan -Shoreline buffer 166 ft X 35 ft width is 5810 sq ft -Shoreline buffer area-5810./700 = 8.3 round up to 9 —nine large trees at 3 inch diameter -.Ground cover-5810/350 = 16.6 round up to 17 (X7) =119 native shrubs and 17 (X14) herbaceous plants=23 8 o Shoreline Cutting restrictions and Cutting Plan- Section 179-6-050 - - within 35 ft lakes or ponds & 75 ft streams, wetlands and rivers no vegetation within the first 6 ft and no woody vegetation greater than one inch dbh removed from 6 ft to 35ft/75 ft area to be maintained as natural buffer — A cutting plan allowing greater may be permitted by the Planning Board — Shoreline lots are allowed water access and beaches where 30% of the shoreline or maximum of 75 ft whichever is less — 166 ft Shoreline X 30%= 49.8 feet of the shoreline buffer cut to allow a view, access and to reduce runoff (such as angled across the lot). A cutting plan has been provided showing the area to be cut. — Cross reference 179-8-040 ground cover of shrubs and herbaceous plantings are still applicable within the 30%/75 ft cut area. • Site lighting plan -There are no lighting plans proposed. • Utility details -There are no utilities proposed at this time. • Elevations -The applicant provided a cross section detail showing the path from the path embankment area to the shoreline. • Floor plans -floor plans for a path project are not applicable. • Waivers -Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h. signage, j. stormwater, k. topography, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal. • The waivers requested —Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver as these items are typically associated with commercial projects. • Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the written request of an applicant. The Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be granted. Freshwater Wetlands The work to be completed for the pathway extension is located within 100 ft of the wetland area. There is no work proposed within the wetland. The project will allow the owner to access the shoreline area with a golf cart or UTV. The applicants' plans show the stormwater management for the path. Summary The applicant has completed a site plan application and freshwater wetland permit for the development of the pathway extension to the shoreline area. Meeting History: 1st Meeting 7.M Town of Queensbury Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board RESOLUTION — Grant / Deny Site Plan Approval SITE PLAN MODIFICATION 21-2023 & FRESHWATER WETLANDS 5-2023 NICHOLAS & KERRY GIUMARRA Tax Map ID: 316.14-1-11 / Property Address: 373 Big Boom Road / Zoning: WR The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes modification to a shoreline area of 2,150 sq ft to provide access, mitigate erosion, install boulder retaining walls, and steps to access the Hudson River. The project is to be terraced witli boulder retaining walls and will include constructing steps to the shoreline. Additionally, installation of a floating dock system is planned. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-050, 179-8-040 and Chapter 94, site plan review for hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code -Chapter 179-9-080, the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation; The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 3/28/2023 and continued the public hearing to 3/28/2023, when it was closed, The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 3/28/2023; The- Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval, MOTION TO APPROVE / DISAPPROVE SITE PLAN MODIFICATION 21-2023 & FRESHWATER WETLANDS 5-2023 NICHOLAS & KERRY GIUMARRA; Introduced by who moved for its adoption. According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following: 1) Waivers requested granted/denied; 2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the one (1) year time frame has expired. Page 1 of 2 Phone: 518.761.82201 Fax: 5i8.745.4437 1742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net 3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no -cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff; b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater Department for its review, approval, permitting and inspection; c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office; d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign -off required prior to signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans; e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site improvements;- f) If required, the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town: a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current "NYSDEC SPDES General Permit from Construction Activity" prior to the start of any site work. . b. The project NOT (Notice of Termination) upon completion of the project; c. The applicant must maintain on their project site, for review by staff: i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) when such a plan was prepared and approved; ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General Permit, or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required. g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel; h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work; i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; j) As -built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans Duly adopted this 28th day of March 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Page 2 of 2 Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fax: 5i8.745.4437 1742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net