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WASTEWATER-SEWER\Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District Ext#3—Robert Gardens North-Set Hearing- 12-2-19
ORDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING PROPOSED
ROUTE 9 SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 3
RESOLUTION NO. 92019
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish an extension to the Town's
Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District (hereinafter the "District") to be known as the Route 9 Sanitary
Sewer District Extension No. 3 (hereinafter the"Sewer District Extension"), and
WHEREAS, a Map, Plan and Report has been prepared by Lansing Engineering, engineers
licensed by the State of New York regarding the proposed Sewer District Extension to permanently
serve an existing apartment development known as Robert Gardens North on one (1)parcel bearing
tax map identification no.: 296.17-1-41 and located at 220 Weeks Road as more specifically set
forth and described in the Map, Plan and Report, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report has been accepted and approved by the Town and
has been filed in the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office and is available for public inspection,and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report delineates the boundaries of the proposed Sewer
District Extension, a general plan of the proposed sewer system, a report of the proposed sewer
system and method of operation, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish the proposed Sewer District Extension in
accordance with Town Law Article 12-A and plan to later consolidate the Sewer District Extension
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with the Queensbury Technical Park Sewer District in accordance with General Municipal Law
Article 17-A, and
WHEREAS, Part I of a Short Environmental Assessment Form has been prepared and
presented at this meeting and the Town's Engineer indicates it is an unlisted action and the action
will undergo an uncoordinated review,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS
ORDERED:
1. The Queensbury Town Board shall hold a public hearing to consider establishment of
the proposed Extension No. 3 to the Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District described in this Resolution to
be known as the Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District Extension No. 3.
2. The boundaries of the proposed extension and benefitted areas of the Route 9 Sanitary
Sewer District include tax map parcel no.: 296.17-1-41, having the following metes and bounds
description:
All that certain sewer district extension situate in the Town of Queensbury, County of
Warren, State of New York lying along the northerly line of Weeks Road, being further
bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the common division line between tax map parcel
(T.M.P.) 296.17-1-41 to the East and T.M.P. 296.69-1-34 to the West with the northerly
line of Weeks Road, thence from said point of beginning in a northerly direction along said
common division line and the easterly lines of T.M.P.'s 296.69-1-32, 27, 22 and the easterly
line of Queens Way, 875±feet to a point in the southerly line of T.M.P. 296.13-1-20,thence
in a easterly direction along said southerly line, 656± feet to the point of intersection with
the westerly line of T.M.P. 296.13-1-17.1, thence in a southerly direction along said
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westerly line and along the westerly line of T.M.P. 296.17-1-42, 870± feet to a point in the
northerly line of Weeks Road, thence along said northerly line 863± feet to the point of
beginning.
Intending to describe tax map parcel 296.17-1-41
and as more specifically set forth and described in the Map,Plan and Report.
3. The property owner will construct a new gravity sanitary sewer system throughout the
existing Robert Gardens North apartment complex. The proposed sewer will replace the existing
onsite wastewater system (multiple septic tanks and seepage pits nearing the end of their service
life)which will be disconnected from the buildings and will be properly abandoned and/or disposed
of. The 8" sewer network will connect to the existing 8" municipal gravity sewer main located
along the north side of Weeks Road at two locations. All connections will be as directed by the
Town Wastewater Department. All such infrastructure to be installed will be owned and
maintained by the property owner. Approximately 150' of 8" Sanitary Sewer and two 4' diameter
precast manholes will be dedicated. Plans and details for this new connection are shown on the
Map, Plan and Report. Flows from this proposed Extension will be transported and discharged to
the City of Glens Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant which has the capacity to provide the Town of
Queensbury with the capacity necessary for this Sewer District Extension.
4. The cost of installation of sewer laterals shall be the responsibility of the property
owner. Legal, engineering and construction costs to form the Sewer District Extension are to be
paid by the property owner and members of the Sewer District will not be responsible for these
costs. The improvements shall be constructed and installed in full accordance with the Town of
Queensbury's specifications, ordinances or local laws, any State laws or regulations, in accordance
with approved plans and specifications and under competent engineering supervision.
5. The maximum amount proposed to be expended to form the Sewer District Extension is
approximately $316,399 which would be borne entirely by the property owner. This estimate
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includes the property owner's capital cost of construction (approximately $279,000), as well as the
capital buy-in fees estimated in the total amount of $35,550 as outlined in the Map, Plan and
Report. The current operation and maintenance use fee in the district is $5.50 per 1,000 gallons of
metered water usage resulting in an estimated sewer user charge of $30,112.50 per year. In
addition, the estimated benefit tax would be $9,729.27 per year. The property within the Extension
will be taxed and/or assessed user fees for the operation and maintenance charges. All user fees and
taxes will be based upon the same formulas as are used in the Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District, as
amended from time to time.
6. All capital costs of the project will be paid for by the property owner and must be paid
in full prior to connection. There will be no financing cost or tax increase in the Sewer District
Extension or in the existing Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District. The operation and maintenance cost
for the property in the proposed Sewer District Extension is estimated to be $39,841.77 per year.
There is only one property in the Sewer District Extension so it is the typical property. It is not a
one or two family home.
7. The Map, Plan and Report describing the improvements and area involved and a
detailed explanation of the fees and costs is on file with the Queensbury Town Clerk and is
available for public inspection.
8. The Town Board shall meet and hold a public hearing at the Queensbury Activities
Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, December 16`h, 2019 to consider the
Sewer District Extension and to hear all persons interested in the proposal and to take such other
and further action as may be required or authorized by law.
9. The Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to duly
publish and post this Order not less than ten (10) days nor more than twenty (20) days before the
public hearing date, as required by Town Law §209-d, and complete or arrange for the securing of
two (2) Affidavits of Publication of Notice and two (2)Affidavits of Posting of Notice of the Public
Hearing required hereby and to file a certified copy of this Order with the State Comptroller on or
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about the date of publication. Pursuant to Town Law section 209-f, the permission of the State
Comptroller is not required.
10. The Town Board hereby declares that this action is an unlisted action pursuant to 6
NYCRR 617 et. seq., and will perform uncoordinated review of this Project. The Town's
Engineer indicates that there is no other involved agency.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of December, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
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Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part I -Project Information
Instructions for Completine
Part I—Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the
application for approval or funding,are subject to public review,and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on
information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item,please answer as
thoroughly as possible based on current information.
Complete all items in Part 1.You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the
lead agency;attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item.
Part 1—Project and Sponsor Information
Name of Action or Project:
Robert Gardens North Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Project Location(describe,and attach a location map):
115 Weeks Road,Town of Queensbury,NY(+/-575 ft west of Weeks Road/NYS Route 9 intersection)
Brief Description of Proposed Action:
The project proposes to construct a new sanitary gravity sewer system at the Robert Gardens North apartment complex,located at 220 Weeks Road
in the Town of Queensbury.The proposed sewer system will replace the existing subsurface wastewater treatment system that is nearing the end of ifs
service life.The existing septic tanks and seepage pits will be abandoned in place in accordance with the Town of Queensbury Wastewater
Department requirements,or removed and disposed of a licensed waste disposal facility as needed to facilitate construction of the proposed sewer.
The new sewer system will consist of 8"PVC gravity sewer mains and 6"PVC building sewer laterals to service the nine(9)existing apartment
buildings and one(1)single family home.The propose sewer system will connect to the existing 8"municipal gravity sewer along the northern side of
Weeks Road at two locations.
The parcel is located outside of the existing Town of Queensbury sewer districts and as such an extension of the Route 9 Sewer District(Extension#3)
is proposed to include the project parcel.The single parcel comprising the district extension is identified as Tax Map Parcel#296.7-1-41.
Name of Applicant or Sponsor:
Telephone: (518)459-0774
Paulsen Development Corporation E-Mail:
rpaulsen@paulsendev.com
Address:
Executive Woods,5 Palisades Drive,Suite 310
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
Albany NY 12205
1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan,local law,ordinance, NO YES
administrative rule,or regulation?
If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ✓❑
may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no,continue to question 2.
2. Does the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES
If Yes, list agency(s)name and permit or approval: ✓❑ ❑
3. a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 14.81 acres
b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0.64 acres
c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 14.81 acres
4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action:
5. ❑Urban ❑ Rural(non-agriculture) ❑ Industrial 0 Commercial [Q] Residential(suburban)
❑Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify):
❑Parkland
5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A
a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ❑ ❑ a
b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ❑ ❑✓ ❑
6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? NO YES
❑ a
7. Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin,a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES
If Yes, identify: Q ❑
8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? NO YES
❑ ❑
b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? ❑
c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed ❑
action?
9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES
If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies:
❑ a
10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES
If No,describe method for providing potable water:
The existing apartment buildings are currently connected to the Town of Queensbury municipal water system. ❑
11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES
If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment:
12. a.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district NO YES
which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the a ❑
Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the
State Register of Historic Places?
b.Is the project site,or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for ❑
archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory?
13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action,or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain NO YES
wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal,state or local agency? a ❑
b. Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody? Z ❑
If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres:
*Project disturbances for proposed action are all located in previously disturbed areas.
14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site.Check all that apply:
❑Shoreline ❑ Forest ❑Agricultural/grasslands ❑ Early mid-successional
❑Wetland ❑ Urban m Suburban
15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats,listed by the State or NO YES
Federal government as threatened or endangered?
Kamer Blue (Project disturbances for proposed action are all located in previously disturbed areas.) ❑ ❑✓
16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES
a ❑
17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources? NO YES
If Yes, ❑✓ ❑
a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? ❑ ❑
b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems(runoff and storm drains)? ❑ ❑
If Yes,briefly describe:
18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES
or other liquids(e.g.,retention pond,waste lagoon,dam)?
If Yes,explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: a ❑
19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES
management facility?
If Yes,describe: Z ❑
20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation(ongoing or NO YES
completed) for hazardous waste?
If Yes,describe: Z ❑
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE
Applicant/sponsor/name: Yates Scott Lansing Date:
Signature: Title:Agent for Applicant
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