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Friday, July 26, 2019

Public Hearing Open Wednesday Night 7-31-19 on 8 Proposed Projects in Ballston


NOTICE
8 PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED

Make your voice heard and recorded.

TOWN OF BALLSTON PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA FOR UPCOMING MEETING ON July 31, 2019 @ 7:30pm

Old Business

Core Tech Industrial – Public Hearing Continued
2 McCrea Hill Road. Tax ID # 228.-3-59.1
Proposal to build a 30,000 sq. ft. manufacturing building.

Proposal to build a 30,000 sf manufacturing building with associated parking and utilities on a currently vacant property.  Project was previously approved for two 15,000 sf warehouse buildings in 2016.

Preserve at Summerhill - Public Hearing Continued
Scotch Bush Rd & Jenkins Rd SBL # 256.-1-7 Major Subdivision-30 lots

New York Development Group/Saratoga, LLC is proposing a 30-lot conservation subdivision within the Hamlet Residential zone at the Charles Morris property located on Jenkins Road.  The applicant is proposing the construction of 29 new single-family homes; there is an existing residence that would occupy the 30th lot.
Revised plan based on CT Male June 2019 comments to be presented.
submission addressing CT Male’s comments:
1. The building orientation has been revised for Lot 1 to flip the house and driveway to the opposite side of the lot. Additionally, the median has been revised within the Lot 1 vicinity to provide full access to the driveway. For Lot 28, a vehicle turning template for a full size - light duty truck was provided and demonstrates a full-size vehicle can safely exit the driveway and complete a turn at the end of the median in order to exit the subdivision. This turning movement allows for full and safe access to Lot 28 for both entering and exiting the driveway.
2. The Drainage Maps have been revised to relocated Design Point 2 at the location of the stormwater management basin outfall. Additionally, the SWPPP predevelopment and post-development runoff rates have been revised to reflect this revision.
3. The rear facing roof lines for Lots 6-16 will require the use of gutters that will discharge to the proposed swales between the lots. The swales will direct the stormwater runoff towards the roadway and the closed drainage system. A note has been added to Sheets LMG-1 and LMG-2 directing the contractor/developer as such.
4. The impervious area associated with existing subcatchment 5 corresponds with the small area of Scotch Bush Road which is directed onto the project site along with an existing garage rooftop at the northwest corner of the parcel identified as Lands of Kuczek and an existing shed located on the project site which belongs to the neighbor stated above. The existing conditions plan has been included within the revised SWPPP for reference.
5. The location of the existing wells on the Kuczek and Ro bis ion parcels have been included on the plans and the corresponding minimum well separation distances to wastewater disposal systems have been included on Sheet WDP-1. The well location on the Kuczek parcel is approximate and based on aerial photographs. The actual location is currently being confirmed with the property owner and will be provided once confirmed.
6. The shallow trench system on lot 24 has been revised to a conventional system due to the location and results of the nearest test pit. See Sheet WDP-1 for this revision. Additionally, for Lots 25-27 according to the NYSDOH Residential Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems section 9.12.3, a shallow absorption trench system is utilized where there is at least (2) feet but less than (4) feet of usable soil present on site and the bottom of the absorption trench shall not be above the original ground and is preferably 6 inches below the original grade. In the case for Lots 25-2 7, the test pits indicate greater than 2 feet of usable soil and the bottom of the trenches are embedded into the original ground and will not be located above the original grade. As a result, shallow absorption trenches are the best option for wastewater treatment systems on these lots.
7. According to the NYSDOH Design Handbook sections 9.10.2 and 9.10.3 Gravelless Absorption Trenches, gravelless products may be used in place of conventional aggregate filled absorption trenches on any site conditions or designs where conventional aggregate filled absorption trenches are acceptable and all absorption trench system designs incorporating gravelless products shall have the same trench length as a conventional system. Appendix C of the handbook includes a list of accepted gravelless products and indicate the proposed Quick4 Equalizer 36 chamber is accepted and provides a 25% reduction in total linear feet of trench length because the product meets the criteria established in Section 75-A.S(c).
8. A representative from the NYSDOH witnessed the deep hole test pits to verify the existing soil depths throughout the project site. A note has been included on the wastewater disposal system plans stating prior to the issuance of a building permit, additional deep hole test pits and percolation tests will be completed for each lot within the proposed absorption field limits in conformance with the Town of Ballston and NYSDOH requirements.

New Business

Minor Subdivision Hahl – Public Hearing Scheduled
127 Middle Line Rd. Tax ID # 238.-2-83
Applicant is requesting to subdivide the property to create lot of 18.28 acres.

Richard Hahl, property owner and applicant, is looking to subdivide his property of 44.56± acres into two lots. Lot 1 will be 26.28± acres and Lot 2 will be 18.28± acres. Mr. Hahl purchased the property in 2003 from an approved eight (8) lot subdivision called Country Meadows. The subdivision was dissolved, and a single-family home was built to accommodate the new owners. The proposed minor subdivision won’t affect wetlands as they are only located in the South side of the property.

Lot Line Adjustment Kise – Public Hearing Scheduled
2 Nates Court. Tax ID # 257.5-2-7.122
Applicant is looking to add 1,742.4 sq. ft. to said property on the North side.


Brian Kise, property owner at 2 Nates Ct. is requesting a lot line adjustment on the North side of the property to add 1,775± sq. ft. from Daniel Piper. Mr. Kise’s property currently is 1.15± acres, after the lot line adjustment, it will be 1.19± acres. Mr. Pipe’s property before the lot line adjustment is 1.14± acres, after the lot line adjustment, it will be 1.10± acres.

Lot Line Adjustment Bloomer – Public Hearing Scheduled
116 Lakehill Rd. Tax ID # 257.10-2-56.2
Applicant is looking to add 2,491 sq. ft. to said property on the North side.

Gary Bloomer, property owner at 116 Lake Hill Rd. is requesting a lot line adjustment on the North side of the property to add 2,491± sq. ft. from Burnt Hills United Methodist Church. Mr. Bloomer’s property currently is 39,203± sq. ft., after the lot line adjustment, it will be 41,694± sq. ft. Burnt Hills Methodist Church’s property before the lot line adjustment is 40,000± sq. ft., after the lot line adjustment, it will be 37,508± sq. ft.

Lot Line Adjustment Guyer – Public Hearing Scheduled
200 Blue Barns Rd. Tax ID # 257.-5-55
Applicant is looking to reduce 278,784 sq. ft. from said property and to add to neighboring properties located on the Northwestern side.

Richard Guyer, property owner at 200 Blue Barns Rd. is requesting a lot line adjustment on the Northwestern side of the property to reduce 6.45± acres from said property in order to add to the properties of Michael Philip, Kenneth Balderston, Walter Walsh and Samuel Miller.
Walter Walsh will receive 3.83± acres, current area is 0.34± acres, after the addition it will be 4.17± acres.
Kenneth Balderston will receive 0.95± acres, current area is 0.68± acres, after the addition it will be 1.63± acres.
Michael Philip will receive 0.87± acres, current area is 0.56± acres, after the addition it will be 1.43± acres.
Samuel Miller will receive 0.80± acres, current area is 0.75± acres, after the addition it will be 1.55± acres. Richard Guyer current lot area is 162.2± acres, after said LLA the lot area will be 155.8± acres.

Minor Subdivision & Lot Line Adjustment Hayes – Public Hearing Scheduled
973 Benedict Rd. Tax ID # 249.-3-32.7
Applicant is proposing to create two lots (B and C) and to add 6,098 sq. ft. to Lot A on the East side.

Laural Hayes, property owner at 973 Benedict Road and applicant proposes to adjust the common division line on her house lot with the other lots owned by Ms. Hayes. The applicant is also proposing a 3-lot subdivision to create two single-family residential building lots. Lot A (1.86 acres) to include the existing home, well and septic system. Lot B (5.04 acres) and Lot C (5.36 acres) are proposed for construction of single-family residential lots. The three lots will have frontage on a private road.

McMahon Subdivision – Public Hearing Scheduled
Lake Road. Tax ID # 239.-2-38
Applicant is presenting a sketch plan review for a 6-family subdivision.

Proposing to subdivide approx. 19 acres of land in to 6 lots for single family homes. Two of the proposed lots will have direct access to Lake Road and the other 4 will access via a common drive off Lancaster Court.  Proposing to obtain public sanitary sewer and public water supply off of Lancaster Court which is part of a PUDD.

Monday, July 1, 2019

Fireworks, Pets & Farm Animals


Celebrate the 4th - But Don’t Forget About our Animal Neighbors

With July 4th just days away the season of fireworks is upon us!  While celebrating the birth of our nation with friends and family it is important to remember to have respect for your neighbors including the furry and feathered ones.

Animals are easily spooked by fireworks.  Animals as far as a ½ mile away can be affected by loud explosions.  Keep your neighbors’ dogs and cats in mind, and don’t forget about our local farm animals!

Fireworks frighten all farm animals including horses, cows, goats, and sheep and can be especially traumatic for the baby animals.   When farm animals panic, they often run from what they are afraid of.  Exploding fireworks can trigger them to break through fences causing injury to themselves and others.  They can be spooked loose from their enclosures and onto roadways and the property of neighbors.

Farmers and pet owners can incur huge veterinary expenses of injured animals and these animals can potentially suffer permanent injuries. 

Please be courteous of your neighbors’ property as debris and embers will spread litter and can potentially start fires on homes, hay fields and barns.

With even more new development popping up in our Ag District, BNU hopes to educate residents on this important issue in our Farms First Community.  Be a good neighbor and notify your farm neighbors within a half mile before of any firework activities.  We recently visited a horse farm in Ballston whose horses broke through fences due to a neighbor’s unexpected backyard firework display.  Prior notification would have allowed the farmer to secure his horses in the barn thus avoiding serious and possible long-term injuries and expensive veterinarian bills.

We all want to have a safe and fun 4th of July.  If you do want to enjoy fireworks this season please consider attending a local public display.  If you are setting off your own fireworks it is very important to be conscious of your neighbors.  Also consider an alternate location further away from farms.

Please remember to knock on your neighbors’ doors (or text) to inform them about your firework plans so they can make appropriate accommodations for their precious animals.


Have a safe and happy Independence Day everyone!





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