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Regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury
conducted March 26, 1985 at 8:00 P.M.
Present: Mrs. Levandowski, Mr. Dybas, Mrs. Mann, Mr. Roberts,
Mr. Sorlin, Mr. Noll and Mr. Macri
Absent: None
First on the agenda was a Public Hearing - Bedford Close.
Attorney Davies present to represent applicant.
Chairman spoke regarding the requirements of the Town Highway
Department. The Board needs a report from the highway superintendant.
Attorney Davies then asked if there is some kind of guideline to
follow and Mr. Roberts answered that there is.
Attorney Davies then said that the developer would like to get started
on the section where the road is approved.
Hr. Roberts said there was no problem with that.
Mr. Macri was concerned about the drainage.
Motion by Mr. Macri, seconded by Mr. Noll, all voting affirmatively,
it was
RESOLVED THAT the Planning Board .t.abled for further review with
engineer and highway superintendent on drainage and contouring.
Approved.
Next item was the re-zoning of 68 acres subdivision development
Sherman Ave. and Luzerne Road, cobe, Inc.
Dennis Dickinson was present to represent cobe, Inc. He said there
were several parcels involved here and a total of approximately
67 or 68 acres.
It was next mentioned that there was strong opposition to this
proposed change.
Mrs. Mann asked if water was available and Mr. Dickinson said there
is water on Luzerne Road and Sherman Avenue.
Chairman Roberts noted that he has a problem with re-zoning. He said
he spent a lot of time looking at the property and we should try and
develop the area for the light industrial oriented to the trucking
traffic off the northway.
Mr. Dickinson mentioned that since the re-zoning there have been no
applications in this area.
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Chairman questioned why that 500 ft. zone was left as it was. He
said he would prefer to see that 500' strip eliminated. The major
concern here is the loss of acreage for light industrial development.
Mr. Dickinson then spoke about the connection of Luzerne and Sherman
Ave. The construction of this road is in the first phase of the
development. The re-zoning would only be 2/3 or 3/4 of the acres
as part of this property is already residential.
The Chairman noted that the Planning Board just recommends to the
Town Board regarding the re-zoning of any area.
Motion by Mr. Dybas, second by Mr. Macri
The Planning Board hereby recommendes denial as there has been no
hardship shown on the changing of the zoning. This would not be in
the best interest of the future planning or zoning. Not enough
time has elapsed since zone was created to permit the development
there is presently not inordinate amount of industrial zone in
relation to residential zones and commercial zones.
(The yes vote is to deny)
All present voted YES.
Denied.
Site Plan Review No. 5-85 - John J. Nigro.
The former Barker Building on Route 9.
The engineer representing Mr. Nigro explained the present sewage
system and the proposed system. He explained that they would maintain
the existing pumping station but work should be done on the pump as
it isn't functioning properly.
Mr. Sorlin asked where the 'stuff' is going now. He explained that
it is being drained on a daily basis or at least six (6) times a
week.
Mr. Nigro explained that the area will be 'revamped' to include
landscaping.
Mrs. Mann asked if any plans were in progress regarding the blacktop
areas, surface water etc. She asked if there were any plans to
break up the black top to help the drainage problem.
Mr. Nigro explained that cutting the black top and putting in trees,
etc. will not help the drainage problem.
Mr. Dybas was also concerned about the water runoff.
',-. Mrs. Mann spoke about her concerns for traffic control in the lot
itself.
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Mr. Macri added that the board should review the existing drainage
system to see if it is efficient and that they also need to address
the traffic pattern through the area. There could be a ~roblem
with the existing parking lot as far as drainage and traffic pattern.
The Warren County Planning Board reviewed the plans and recommended
approval.
Mr. Nigro added that he has already been in contact with the Grand
Union regarding a possible combined entry with a light.
The engineer requested conditional approval so that the interior
work could be started.
The Chairman said that the Public Hearing would remain open until
next month when we get more information regarding the drainage and
traffic flow and plantings.
Mr. Sorlin asked for basic information on the Wisconsin Mound system,
detail on drainage for surface water and a review regarding traffic.
Motion by Mrs. Mann, seconded by Mrs. Levandowski that the Planning
Board grant conditional approval with the applicant to provide more
specific information to the Board at its April meeting regarding the
three (3) major concerns (1) Sewage disposal (2) details on the
Wisconsin Mound proposal (3) storm water drainage plans and traffic
control onto route 9.
Yes - Levandowski,Dybas,Mann,Roberts,Sorlin and Macri
Abstain- Noll.
Site Plan Review No. 6-85 - Michael & Ralph Woodbury Dixon Road
Represented by Mr. Leon Steves.
Mr. Steves explained that Mr. Woodbury would like to develop the
property in question into duplex and/or single family homes.
Chairman asked why the and/or
Mr. Steves explained it was to give him the choice. At this time
they haven't decided which it would be. He explained the area below
the brook is being given to the City of Glens Falls as it is basically
undevelopable.
Chairman noted that the lots are substantially larger than required.
The Warren County Planning Board recommended approval.
A letter from Donald coalts, Superintendant of the Glens Falls Water
Department requesting that no action be taken was read.
Mr. Burke, owner of 140 Dixon Road, letter read.
Mr. Steves added that at one time the previous zoning allowed two
(2) family dwellings. He suggested that ~1r. Burke contact Mr. Woodbury.
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Letter from John Reardon read into the record in favor of proposal.
The residents main concern was the increase of traffic.
Mr. Sorlin suggested that in view of th& letter from the City that
this be tabled until we can get a response from them.
Motion by Mr. Macri, seconded by Mr. Noll, all voting affirmatively,
RESOLVED THAT Site Plan Review 6-85 be tabled.
Approved.
Site plan Review No. 7-85 - Edward Gillis, Lockhart Mountain Road
Mr. Gillis explained the building is to be remodeled both inside and
out, new siding, roof repair insulation, new septic system. This
work would enable him to do marine engine repair inside. There is
no access to the lake a test tank will be uilt for testing.
Warren County Planning Board approved.
Mr. Dean (Building Department) mentioned that there has been some
cutting of trees on the property.
Mr. Gillis added that this has been stopped.
Motion by Mrs. Mann, seconded by Mrs. Levandowski, all voting
affirmatively,
RESOLVED THAT Site Plan Review 7-85 be approved as there is an existing
auto body repair already in existance in the building.
Approved.
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