08 15 2023
Queensbury Planning Board Agenda
First Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 / Time 7 – 11 pm
Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road
Approval of Minutes
Dates- June 20, 2023 and June 22, 2023
Administrative Item:
Site Plan 5-2023 Geraldine Eberlein- Table to October 17, 2023 meeting
Tabled Items- Unapproved Development:
Applicant(s) STEVIN O’BRIEN & MACKENZIE
BAERTSCHI
Application Type Site Plan 1-2023
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size 5.01 acres
Location 454 Lockhart Mountain Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: RR5A
Tax ID No. 252.-1-88 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 147
Cross Reference RC 165-2021, SUB 1-2001 Warren Co. Referral January 2023
Public Hearing January 17, 2023; May 16, 2023 (closed) Site Information APA, LGPC, slopes
Project Description: (Revised) The applicant is requesting after the fact approval for clearing limits of disturbance for construction of a single family
home and site work. The major stormwater permit as built conditions indicates disturbance of 1.5 acres. The site work exceeds 15,000 sq ft triggering a
major stormwater and site plan review. Approximately 33 evergreens have been planted and additional plantings are intended. The applicant has
constructed a single family home on a lot of the Helen Mitchell Subdivision which meets setback and permeability requirements. Pursuant to chapter
179-4-040, 147, site plan review for major stormwater permit shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Recommendation- Unapproved Development:
Applicant(s) ELIZABETH HOGAN Application Type Site Plan 53-2023
Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot size 2.42 acres
Location 105 Fitzgerald Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 289.14-1-27.2 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065
Cross Reference AV 20-2015, SUB 8-2008, AV 27-2023 Warren Co. Referral n/a
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA
Project Description: Applicant requests to maintain a 42 sq. ft. sauna building and a 46 sq. ft. lean-to building both within 50 ft. of the shoreline. The
sauna and lean-to were constructed as amenities to the lake. The existing 1,682 sq. ft. home to remain unchanged. The existing site conditions and steps
are also to remain unchanged. 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. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a
recommendation to the Zoning Board of appeals.
Recommendation:
Applicant(s) IBRAHIM JAMAL (CAMERON’S DELI) Application Type Site Plan 54-2023
Owner (s) Queensbury Avenue LLC SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Bohler Engineering Lot size 1.35 acres
Location 446 Dix Avenue Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CM
Tax ID No. 303.16-1-58 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SP 34-95, SP 60-2016, AV 31-2023 Warren Co. Referral August 2023
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes a 1,818 sq ft single story convenience store addition to an existing 3,514 sq ft deli that will remain with access
to each use internally. The existing building is for Cameron’s deli and currently has a basement and garage with a second story. The project includes
construction of a 1,458 sq ft gas canopy with 6 fueling stations. The site work included stormwater management, lighting and landscaping. Pursuant to
chapter 179-3-040, site plan for a new commercial use in the CM zone 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.
New Business:
Applicant(s) RACHEL’S BREAD, COOKIES & MORE Application Type Site Plan 57-2023
Special Use Permit 4-2023
Owner (s) Rachel Lujbli SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot size 2.29 acres
Location 1135 Ridge Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: NC
Tax ID No. 279.18-1-6 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-10-040
Cross Reference SP 3-2013 Warren Co. Referral August 2023
Public Hearing August 15, 2023 Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes to utilize a portion of the lower level of an existing two story building for a kitchen. The existing dance studio
on the upper level will remain. The existing building, with a 2,432 sq ft footprint, will be altered with an awning over the loading area to minimize
weather impact on product. The lower level kitchen area will be updated per the requirements to operate a bakery kitchen. All products made will be for
delivery with no interior or exterior seating. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-10-040, site plan for new tenant and special use permit for food
service in the NC zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Applicant(s) NEW POTATO CREEK HOLDING LLC
(TIDAL WAVE)
Application Type Site Plan 56-2023
Owner (s) Everest Enterprises, LLC. SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Bohler Engineering Lot size 1.72 acres
Location 900 State Route 9 Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: CI
Tax ID No. 296.17-1-47 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference SP 60-2007, SP 37-2018, AV 35-2018 Warren Co. Referral August 2023
Public Hearing August 15, 2023 Site Information
Project Description: Applicant proposes demolition of an existing building in order to construct a 3,190 sq ft car wash facility and a 2,730 sq ft canopy
for 22 onsite vacuums. The project includes additional accessory buildings: a pay kiosk structure and two vacuum service buildings of 154 sq ft each.
The building colors will be the blues associated with the Tidal Wave brand. The project includes associated site work for stormwater management,
utilities and site landscaping. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site work for new commercial use in the CI district shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval.
- Any further business which may be properly brought before the Board -