Staff Notes Site Plan 56-2015 Michael Lia @ 373 Dix
Avenue
SEAR Short Form — Type Unlisted
Draft Resolution to - grant / deny site plan
approval
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
VCommunity Development Department Staff Notes
October 20, 2015
Site Plan 56-2015 Michael Lia,The Lia Auto Group, 373 Dix Avenue
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: Site plan application, narrative, stormwater, site development plans
Parcel History: SP 14-04: 2300 sq. ft. Dunkin Donuts, 8-17-04
SB 2-04: 14.58 acres into 2lot of 1.23 acres and 13.35 acre, 8-17-04
SB 23-89: 2 lot subdivision, 1-23-90
Requested Action
10-20: Pursuant to Chapter 179-9-120 of the Zoning Ordinance modifications to an approved site plan are
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Resolutions
1. 10-20: SEQR Short Form—Type unlisted
2. 10-20: Site Plan Review decision
Project Description
The Applicant proposes to modify an approved auto dealership site to add 27,700 square foot of new
impervious surface for 70 parking spaces for storage of vehicle inventory. Project includes associated
driveway connection and stormwater management. Site Plan modification: Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040
of the Zoning Ordinance Site Plan review and approval is required for modification to an approved site
plan.
Staff Comments
The applicant proposes to construct a 27,700 sq ft new paved parking area to be associated with the new Lia
Nissan facility. The applicant has explained when installing the new parking area they ran into rock ledge in the
northwest corner where 20 parking spots were proposed. In addition, the area of ledge was originally to be used
as fill for a portion of the site. The applicant has indicated they were able to locate additional material on site of
0.9 acres to assist with fill of the site. The new parking area is at the north end of the property where 20 of the
spaces will be relocated and 50 new spaces will be added for a total of 70 spaces in the new area. The plans
show the location of swale and a stormwater water retention area to accommodate any new stormwater on the
site. The applicant provided an updated stormwater report that has been forwarded to the engineer for review
and comment. The applicant has indicated all other site details including lighting landscaping, building, are to
be installed as planned.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the expansion of the parking area for the new Lia Nissan
facility that would include 20 relocated spaces and 50 new spaces.
Town of Queensbury
Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury,NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
SEQR RESOLUTION—Grant Positive or Negative Declaration for Site Plan 56-2015
MICHAEL LIA, THE LIA AUTO GROUP
LOCATION: 373 Dix Avenue, Tax Map# 303.16-1-1.1
Applicant proposes to modify an approved auto dealership site to add 27,700 square foot of new
impervious surface for 70 parking spaces for storage of vehicle inventory. Project includes
associated driveway connection and stormwater management. Site Plan modification: Pursuant to
Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance Site Plan review and approval is required for
modification to an approved site plan.
The Planning Board has determined that the proposed project and Planning Board action is subject to review
under the State Environmental Quality Review Act;
The proposed action considered by this Board is Unlisted in the Department of Environmental Conservation
Regulations implementing the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the regulations of the Town of
Queensbury;
No Federal or other agencies are involved;
Part 1 of the Short/Long EAF has been completed by the applicant;
Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, it is the conclusion of the Town of Queensbury Planning
Board as lead agency that this project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment, and,
therefore, an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly, this negative declaration is
issued.
MOTION TO GRANT A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SITE PLAN 56-2015
Michael Lia, The Lia Auto Group; Introduced by who moved for its adoption, seconded by
As per the resolution prepared by staff.
1. Part II of the EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
2. Part III of the EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
Or
Part III of the EAF is not necessary because the Planning Board did not identify potentially
moderate to large impacts.
Duly adopted this 20th day of October 2015 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Phone: 518.761.8220 I Fax: 518.745.4437 1742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 I www.queensbury.net
Town of Queensbury
Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury,NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
RESOLUTION—Grant/Deny Site Plan Approval for Site Plan 56-2015
MICHAEL LIA, THE LIA AUTO GROUP
LOCATION: 373 Dix Avenue, Tax Map # 303.16-1-1.1
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board for Site Plan approval pursuant to Article 9
of the Town zoning Ordinance for:
Applicant proposes to modify an approved auto dealership site to add 27,700 square foot of new
impervious surface for 70 parking spaces for storage of vehicle inventory. Project includes
associated driveway connection and stormwater management. Site Plan modification: Pursuant
to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance Site Plan review and approval is required for
modification to an approved site plan.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-080, the Planning
Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code;
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren
County Planning Department for its recommendation;
The Planning Board has reviewed the potential environmental impacts of the project, pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and adopted a SEQRA Negative Declaration— Determination
of Non-Significance;
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 10-27-2015 and continued the
public hearing to 10-27-2015 when it was closed,
The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments
made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 10-27-2015;
The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards
set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval,
MOTION TO APPROVE / DISAPPROVE SITE PLAN 56-2015 Michael Lia, The Lia Auto Group
Introduced by who moved for its adoption, seconded by
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Adherence to all requirements of SP 11-2015 resolution of 2/24/2015.
2) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution
Duly adopted this 20th day of October 2015 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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375 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
COMPANIES P: (518) 812-0513 F: (518) 812-2205
www.chazencompanies.com
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Land Surveyors Capital District Office (518) 273-0055
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October 9, 2015 \V
Mr. Craig Brown
Zoning Administrator and Code Compliance Officer
Town of Queensbury
742 Bay Road
Queensbury, New York 12804
Delivered via email only:CraigB@queensbury.net
Re: Lia Auto Group
Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York
Chazen Project#91500.25
Queensbury Ref#SP56-2015
Dear Mr. Brown:
The Chazen Companies (Chazen) has received a submission package from your office for the above
referenced project. The applicant is constructing a new auto dealership on a 13.35 acre parcel. As
stated in a letter dated September 25, 2015, during the site construction phase of this project, ledge
rock was encountered on the northwestern corner of the site. As such, the Applicant proposes to install
70 additional overflow parking spots and additional stormwater features, to replace the parking spaces
removed due to the ledge rock. Submitted information includes the following:
• Site Plans and Details prepared by Ingalls and Associates, last revised dated September 23, 2015;
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan prepared by Ingalls and Associates, revised dated
September 23, 2015;
• Town of Queensbury Site Plan Review Application,and;
• Project narrative letter by BBL Construction Services, LLC,dated September 25, 2015.
Your office has requested that we limit our review to the design of stormwater system as it relates to
compliance to local, state or relevant codes and regulations. Based upon our review, Chazen offers the
following comments for the Town's consideration:
Stormwater Management& Erosion and Sediment Control:
1. According to the Drainage Comparison table on page SWPPP-10, stormwater rates in the post-
development condition are greater than the pre-development condition for the 10-year storm.
The Applicant shall revise the design to meet the requirements of GP-0-15-002 Post-
construction stormwater management practice requirements.
Chazen Engineering, Land Surveying&Landscape Architecture Co.,D.P.C.
Chazen Environmental Services,Inc.
The Chazen Companies,Inc.
•
Town of Queensbury
The Lia Auto Group
October 6,2015
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2. The ledge rock was discovered at the northwest corner of the proposed parking lot. The parking
spaces that are eliminated and the spots in proximity to the eliminated spots were proposed as
porous asphalt sections. The Applicant shall clarify if site limitations exist in areas of the
proposed porous asphalt that would not conform to the design standards of the NYS
stormwater design manual.
3. The Applicant shall clarify if the limit of the study area for endangered and threatened species,
SHPO,and wetlands as part of the original SWPPP covers the area of new proposed disturbance.
4. It does not appear that the Total Water Quality Volume Calculation worksheet in the SWPPP
was updated per the revised site plan. The Applicant shall provide revised WQv and RRv
calculations per the revised site plan.
5. The Applicant shall clarify how they intend to provide water quality treatment for the proposed,
new impervious areas.This does not appear to be documented in the SWPPP.
In the event the Planning Board or Town staff have any questions or require additional information,
please do not hesitate to contact me at(518)824-1926.
Sincerely.
741
Sean M. Doty, P.E., LEED AP
Associate
Manager, Municipal Engineering Services
cc: Sunny Sweet,Town Planning Office Administrator(via email)
Laura Moore,Town Land Use Planner(via e-mail)
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