Debriefing Notes for 8/15/2023PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
August 15, 2023
Members Present- Traver, Dixon, Deeb, Etu, Longacker, Stark, Magowan
Alternate Members Present- Stefanzik, McDevitt
Administrative Items:
SP 5-2023 GERALDINE EBERLEIN, 12 Seelye Road North 7:02-7:03
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 and moved to the East property
line. Table to October 17, 2023 Planning Board meeting.
Status: Application tabled to the October 17th Planning Board meeting. Tabled 7-0.
Follow Up:
SPDES: N
SP 71-2021 HOFFMAN DEVELOPMENT CORP, 919 State Route 9 7:04-7:08
Ward 2. Filing Notice of Appeal Whispering Pines Assoc. v. Town of Queensbury Planning Board, et al
Applicant proposes a 5,750 +/- sq. ft. car wash building with associated access drives and queuing lanes, and 18
self-serve vacuum area. The applicant has included a sidewalk to be coordinated with others along the property
line on Weeks Road. Project includes site work for access onto Route 9 through existing traffic light, access on
Weeks Road, sidewalk on Weeks Road and associated site work for landscaping, lighting and stormwater.
Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, new commercial construction shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Planning Board approved resolution to File Notice of Appeal-The Planning Board agrees and approves
Town Counsel should submit as necessary materials for Filing Notice of Appeal in the matter of Whispering
Pines Assoc. v. Town of Queensbury Planning Board, et al. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: No additional information needed.
Tabled Item-Unapproved Development:
SP 1-2023 STEVIN OBRIEN & MACKENZIE BAERTSCHI, 454 Lockhart Mtn Rd 7:09-7:29
Ward 1. (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.
Status: Application approved with conditions:
a) Lands that are in the reforested area will have ground cover left to be wild and trees that are being planted
will be ringed with mulch or bark with a 6-8 foot diameter.
b) Applicant to replace any tree being planted that should not survive.
c) Proposed hemlocks to be substituted with code compliant evergreen trees.
d) Tree plantings will be completed within 6 months, including 11 deciduous trees and 8 evergreen trees.
Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: Y
Recommendation: Unapproved Development:
SP 53-2023 EIZABETH HOGAN, 105 Fitzgerald Road 7:30-7:57
Ward 1. 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.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA concern with the sauna setback and no concern in regards to
the lean-to if it is conditioned to storing water related items. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 8/16/2023 then the Planning Board 8/22/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
Recommendation:
SP 54-2023 IBRAHIM JAMAL, 466 Dix Avenue 7:58-8:05
Ward 2. 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.
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 8/16/2023 then the Planning Board 8/22/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: Y
New Business:
SP 57-2023 & SUP 4-2023 RACHAEL’S BREAD, COOKIES & MORE, 1135 Ridge Rd 8:06-8:15
Ward 1. 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.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
SP 56-2023 NEW POTATO CREEK HOLDING LLC, 900 State Route 9 8:16-8:45
Ward 1. 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.
Status: Application tabled to August 22, 2023 Planning Board meeting in regards to tunnel lighting
information.
Follow Up: Applicant to provide information for the August 22nd meeting with tunnel lighting details.
Adjourn: 8:46