PROCTOR

The Village of Lake George Planning Board tabled this application asking the TLG PB to address SEQR: 1) whether homes greater than 1200sf and 2) setbacks less than 50 ft would negatively impact the environment and change the negative declaration of the SEQR (previously deliberated and approved).  The TLG PB stated that the material changes did not impact the environment and that the 'neg dec' stands.  VLG Planning Office holds that 50ft setback to English Brook is required, regardless.  Applicant sought a  ZBA determination on the buffer setback, which was held on July 11, 2012 at the scheduled ZBA meeting.  Outcome of the determination declared that the ZBA stands with the approved 50ft setback to English Brook.  Applicant filed for a 30ft variance so that the proposed SFD could remain at the 20ft setback from English Brook (ZBA meeting Public Hearing on 9/5/12).  Based on the support of the stream buffer, the applicant revised the plan for a building setback of 42' and garage setback of 37'.  At the September 5, 2012 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, the applicant stated the variance should be approved based there would be no impact on the stream, the supplemented stream buffer was supported by Cornell Cooperative letter, limited tree clearing and the amount of stormwater management provided.  The ZBA felt there would be no impact to English Brook from the project and were impressed with the stormwater management system.  The variance was granted without conditions, 3-1.