209.2022 Setting PH Proposed LL Amend Ch 179 Zoning Qby Town Code Amend Zoning Map RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
LOCALLAW NO. OF 2022 TO AMEND CHAPTER 179
"ZONING" OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE
TO AMEND ZONING MAP
RESOLUTION NO.: 209,2022
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.George Ferone
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to change the zoning district
designation of four (4) parcels located on the east side of Route 9 between Montray Road and
Sweet Road from Commercial Moderate (CM) to Commercial Intensive (CI) as presented at
this Town Board meeting, including a proposed revision to the Town's Zoning Map associated
with the Zoning Code (collectively, the "proposed zoning revisions"), and
WHEREAS, in accordance with General Municipal Law §239-m, before enacting the
proposed zoning revisions the Town must first refer them to the Warren County Planning
Board for its recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning revisions must undergo an environmental review
pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) prior to adoption and
enactment,and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to be Lead Agency for the required SEQRA
environmental review and has prepared Part I of a Short Environmental Assessment Form
(EAF) for use in the environmental review, and
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law §20 requires the Town Board to hold a
public hearing prior to the adoption of any Local Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk to forward a copy of the proposed zoning revisions, together with a copy of the
completed Part I of the Short EAF, to the Warren County Planning Board for its review and
recommendations, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares its intention to be Lead Agency for
SEQRA review of the proposed zoning revisions and directs the Town Clerk to send a copy of
the proposed zoning revisions, together with a copy of the completed Part 1 of the Short EAF,
and a certified copy of this Resolution stating the Town Board's intention to be Lead Agency
for SEQRA review, to any other Involved Agencies as required by law, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that 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, June 131h
2022 to hear all interested persons concerning the proposed revisions to the Town's Zoning Code
and enactment of Local Law No.: of 2022 to Amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179
"Zoning," and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
provide the public with at least 10 days' prior notice of the Public Hearing by causing a Notice
of Public Hearing to be timely published in the Town's official newspaper and by posting the
Notice of Public Hearing on the Town's web site and bulletin board at least 10 days before the
date of the Public Hearing, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send
copies of the Notice of Public Hearing, together with copies of the proposed zoning revisions,
if required, to any public officials, agencies or municipalities, in accordance with any
applicable State Laws or Town Code provisions, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
make a copy of the proposed zoning revisions (including a proposed revision to the Town's
Zoning Map associated with the Zoning Code) available for public inspection during regular
business hours of the Clerk's office, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Clerk and/or Town Counsel to take such other actions and give such other notice as may be
necessary in preparation for the Town Board to lawfully adopt proposed Local Law No.:
of 2022.
Duly adopted this 16Ih day of May, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr.Metivier,Mr. Freer,Mr.Ferone,Mr.McNulty,Mr. Strough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None