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03 21 2024 Revised Mar 8 Queensbury Planning Board Agenda First Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 / Time 7 – 11 pm Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road REVISED Approval of Minutes Dates- January 16, 2024 and January 23, 2024 Administrative Item: Site Plan 12-2023 David Howard- Request for a one year extension Tabled: Applicant(s) FOOTHILLS BUILDERS/MEAD’S Application Type Site Plan 69-2023 Petition of Zone Change 1-2023 Freshwater Wetlands 12-2023 Owner (s) Mead’s Nursery SEQR Type Type I Agent(s) Studio A Lot size 10.99 acres Location 361 Ridge Road Ward: 2 Zoning Classification: CI Tax ID No. 303.5-1-79 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-10-040, Chapter 94 Cross Reference SP 26-1990, DISC 8-2021 Warren Co. Referral December 2023 Public Hearing December 19, 2023; March 19, 2024 Site Information Wetlands Project Description: Applicant proposes a zone change of a 10.99 acre parcel from Commercial Intensive to Moderate Density Residential. The project includes construction of 16 buildings with 4 units each as well as community building and paths. Site Plan review pending Town Board and Planning Board Petition of zone change review. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-10-040 and chapter 94, site plan for construction of a new multifamily building and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Planning Board to complete SEQRA and provide a recommendation to the Town Board. Applicant(s) LAUREN & CHRISTIAN FREYER Application Type Site Plan 73-2023 Freshwater Wetlands 13-2023 Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) RU Holmes, PLLC. Lot size .37 acre Location Pulver Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR Tax ID No. 227.14-1-17 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 179-6-050, Chapter 94 Cross Reference AV 45-2023 Warren Co. Referral November 2023 Public Hearing November 28, 2023; February 27, 2024; March 19, 2024 Site Information CEA, wetlands, APA, LGPC Project Description: (Revised) Applicant proposes to construct a 1,573 sq ft footprint home with a floor area of 2,874 sq ft. The project includes associated site work for increased permeability, stormwater management and shoreline planting plan. The septic system approved by local BOH is proposed for construction across Pulver Road and connecting to adjoining property by the same owner. Pursuant to Chapter 94, 179-3-040, 179-6-065 & 179-6-050, site plan for new floor area in a CEA, hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Recommendations: Applicant(s) AEC SOLAR ENERGY CORP Application Type Site Plan 14-2024 Owner (s) Hudson Origins, LLC. SEQR Type Unlisted Agent(s) AEC Solar Energy Corp. Lot size 5.00 acres Location 119 Big Bay Road Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: WR Tax ID No. 316.13-1-1 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-5-140 Cross Reference AV 17-2024 Warren Co. Referral March 2024 Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Hudson River Project Description: Applicant proposes to install 1,118 sq ft ground mounted solar array of 20.8kw dc. The existing home and detached garage to remain unchanged. The panels are to be installed on a rack system and connect to the house via trench. Pursuant to chapter179-3-040 & 179-5-140, site plan for ground mounted solar array shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks and location of solar array. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicant(s) GERALDINE EBERLEIN Application Type Site Plan 5-2023 Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) Studio A Lot size 0.31 acre Location 12 Seelye Road North Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR Tax ID No. 227.17-1-25, 227.17-1-24 (septic) Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 179-6-050 Cross Reference AV 70-2007, AV 4-2023 Warren Co. Referral February 2023 Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, APA, LGPC Project Description: (Revised) 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. Applicant(s) REDBUD DEVELOPMENT Application Type Site Plan 13-2024 Owner (s) Lake Parkway Retreat, LLC. SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) Redbud Development Lot size 0.62 acre Location 226 Lake Parkway Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR Tax ID No. 226.19-1-82 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 179-6-080, 179-6-050 Cross Reference AV 72-2005, SP 53-2005, AV 16-2024 Warren Co. Referral March 2024 Public Hearing n/a for a recommendation Site Information CEA, LGPC, APA Project Description: Applicant proposes to construct a 565 sq ft pavilion addition to an existing home and to alter two of the home’s dormers. Project work includes improving the site’s permeability, a new planting plan, updated patio walkway areas, retaining wall, and new boulder walls. The project also includes existing and new stormwater management. The shoreline area will be improved with a plantings and a retaining wall. Pursuant to chapters 179-3-040, 179-6-065, 179-6-080 & 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 & retaining wall stormwater management drainage. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. New Business: Applicant(s) GLENS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB Application Type Site Plan 10-2024 Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Type Type II Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size 24.66 acres, 111.18 acres Location Mannis Road, 211 Round Pond Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR, RR-3A Tax ID No. 289.18-1-37, 296.6-1-12 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-5-020 Cross Reference RZ 2-2023, SP 62-2023 Warren Co. Referral March 2024 Public Hearing March 19, 2024 Site Information Portion in CEA, Steep Slopes Project Description: Applicant proposes installation of 6 new pickle ball courts totaling 13,349 sq ft. The project would include 45,500 sq ft of disturbance. The courts will be surrounded by a chain link fence. The project includes new plantings and stormwater management. The disturbance area indicates a graded area to create the area for the new courts. The site is the existing Glens Falls Country Club and the associated club house, golf course, clay and standard tennis courts, and associated country club amenities to remain unchanged. The two Country Club parcels will also be combined as part of the project. Pursuant to chapters 179-3-040 & 179-5-020, site plan for pickle ball court installation with associated site work shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. - Any further business which may be properly brought before the Board -