1985-05-13
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MINUTES
Queensbury Planning Board
Monday, May 13, 1985 8:00 p.m.
Present:
R. Roberts, Chairman
K. Sorlin, Secretary
S. Levandowski
J. Dybas
H. Mann
R. Noll
V. Macri
M. Dean, Staff
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The Minutes of the March and April 1985 meetings were approved
as written.
Site Plan Review #8-85 - REHEARING - Michael L. Pall
Tuthill Road
RR5A
Martin Meyer, Esq. representing Michael Pall. Meyer noted that
the April 30 contract deadline for Dr. Pall had been extended
through this evening. The April meeting resulted in a "non-action"
vote with five board members present (3 yes, I no, 1 absention).
The three "yes" votes did not represent a majority of the seven-member
board. Several neighbors spoke in favor of Dr. Pall's application.
(Dennis Brower, Jim Baker, Bill Cook) Mr., .Roberts acknowledged
he was the most vocal in opposition to application because of
his concern that roads leading to Tuthill Road could present danger
to clients in inclement weather. Mr. Meyer said there would be
no external changes to the property. Mr. Sorlin said he had not
changed his opinion, he believes this is a permitted use under
Site Plan Review in that zone and applicant has filled all the
criteria from a parking standpoint; does not interfere with rest
of neighbors. Motion' for approval offered by Mrs. Mann, seconded
by Mrs. Levandowski. Motion carried - all voted "yes" with exception
of Mr. Roberts who voted "no".
RESOLVED: The Queensbury Planning Board approved
this Site Plan as it meets the criteria for site
plan review and is not detrimental to the neighborhood.
NEW BUSINESS:
Site Plan Review #10-85 - Adirondack Investors Group
(Adirondack Outdoor Market)
west side route 9, north 149
HC-15
To operate an open air outdoor market in HC 15 zone per Article
7, Section 7.077 "Transient and/or temporary commercial use".
Public Hearing. The Warren County Planning Board approved without
comment. Richard Dawson present. Mr. Dawson read prepared statement.
They will be selling wicker, pottery, and apparel - all new merchandise.
Mr. Dawson said he owned all merchandise. They will be canopied
tents. There will be 'parking for 30 cars. Mrs. Mann asked about
trash and restroom facilities. Mr. Dawson said they had a trash
man on a regular basis. Mr. Dawson said he and his wife were
only employees and they had restroom facilities on adjacent property
that they lease. Mrs. Mann questioned how they could have that
many tents, a store next door and only two employees. Mr. Dawson
said they may need additional employees, probably not more than
one. Hours are from 9 a.m. to dusk. Mr. D~wson said it is not
his intent to lease any of the spaces but if a reputable individual
came along that wanted to sell antiques or something li~e that
he ~ould like to have the option to lease the space. Mr. Roberts
said one of the things they want to determine is if this operation
would fall under Local Law #2. He said it would seem that it
would not be under the local law if he owned the property. Mrs.
Mann said if he leased the space it would be a different ballgame.
Mr. Dawson said his understanding is that he would have to have
a lease for over 90 days and file appropriate business applications.
Mrs. Mann said we would have no idea if these spaces were leased
unless he voluntarily comes in. Frank DeSantis, Esq. (owner of
building to south). He asked about Phase I and Phase II. Phase
II property is wet and lower than road. He asked what is going
to be done to bring this up to grade and what will be done once
the wetland is displaced (water has to go somewhere). Mr. DeSantis
said there is a culvert which is in state ~ight-of-way, maintained
by state as pert of storm drainage pattern. He is concerned with
, effect of displacement on downside areas of which he is the immediate
property owner, but it will affect everyone. He also questioned
lack of restrooms. He said that they were required to put restrooms
in their building. He did not see how anyone could get to bathrooms
without driving. Mr. DeSantis also said there is a very fine
line between leasing the space and 'owning the space with everything
in it being on consignment. He said they were interested in how
this would be managed and what would be sold. If the owner doesn't
own the goods they lose control of what is going on. Mr. Roberts
said that Mr. Dawson is saying that he will own all the merchandise,
there will be nothing on consignment. Mrs. Mann asked if this
was preliminary to a proposed building, eventually. Mr. Dawson
said he does plan building in the future. Mrs. M~nn said that
it was impossible at this time to know the potential for a building
on this property without further information. Mrs. Mann said,
in her opinion, the intent of this section of the ordinance was
to give merchants ,who had seasonal things in addition to their
year-round business, ego lawn furniture in summer or snowmobiles
in winter, an opportunity to display it outside so they would
not be handicapped as extra signage. She also said there is no
tax base for selling goods under tents. Mr. DeSantis asked if
the stream is a registered stream which would require greater
setbacks. Mr. Dawson believes it is runoff from the Northway.
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Mr. DeSantis said the culvert was there long before the Northway.
Mr. DeSantis asked what plans Dawson has to alter property to
reach stage one on northern portion of property. Mr. Dawson said
that other than cutting trees there would be no alteration in
-. Phase I.
This Site Plan tabled for legal interpretation and additional
site information on drainage, topo, traffic, clear cutting, and
stream information regarding setbacks.
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Site Plan Review No. 11-85 - Donald Maynard Dixon Rd. and Helen Dr.
To construct two (2) single family dwellings, two (2) duplex dwellings
and one (1) triplex dwelling on 2.42 acres in Urban Residential
10 Zone.
Public Hearing. Donald Maynard and Leon Steves present. There
will be one road cut on Dixon. They will put up one building
at a time - will start with single family home. Soils are sandy
and density requirements have been met. Helen Drive Homeowners
Association are in favor of plan. Dale Harris, lives next to
property, is delighted with project. Motion to approve offered
by Mr. Dybas, seconded by Mrs. Mann. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLVED: The Queensbury Planning Board approved
this Site Plan as it is in accordance with the
Master Plan and will have no adverse effect on
neighborhood.
Site Plan Review No. 13-85 - Taylor Welding Supply Co., Inc.
Lower Warren Street
Public Hearing. Mr. Jim Hayes, Esq. representing Taylor Welding.
Prosposal to extend the present use in HI-3A Zone over to adjacent
parcel that applicant seeks to acqu'ire. Property presently has
body shop situated on it. At a future time they will submit plans
for a proposed building similar to the one at 22 Warren St. The
Warren Cóunty Planning Board approved without comment. Motion
for approval offered by Mr. Noll, seconded by Mrs. Levandowski.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLVED: The Queensbury Planning Board approved
this Site Plan inasmuch as it tends to improve
the property and has no negative effect on neigh-
borhood and lots are too small to be developed
for a new heavy industry. This application will
increase an existing industrial use.
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Ricnar Ro erts, hairman
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