05-19-2022 (Queensbury Planning Board 05/19/2022)
QUEENSBURYPLANNINGBOARD MEETING
SECOND REGULAR MEETING
MAYI9TH 2O22
INDEX
Site Plan No.51-2021 Brett&Pamela West(Main House) 1.
FURTHERING TABLING Tax Map No.226.15-1-17
Subdivision No.5-2022 Jeffrey&Joanne Mann 2.
PRELIMINARY STAGE Tax Map No.265.-1-23.1
Freshwater Wetlands 7-2022
ZBA RECOMMENDATION
Subdivision No.4-2022 Jeffrey&Joanne Mann 5.
PRELIMINARY STAGE Tax Map No.265.-1-23.2
Freshwater Wetlands 6-2022
ZBA RECOMMENDATION
Site Plan No. 32-2022 Town Fair Tire 7.
MODIFICATION Tax Map No.296.17-1-34
Site Plan No. 30-2022 Joseph Gross 10.
MODIFICATION Tax Map No. 309.17-1-17.2
Site Plan No. 31-2022 Kasselman Solar/Loreen Harvey 15.
Tax Map No.266.3-1-25
Site Plan No.19-2022 Geoffrey Hoffman 1S.
Tax Map No.27S.-2-9
THESE ARE NOT OFFICIALLY ADOPTED MINUTES AND ARE SUBJECT TO BOARD AND STAFF
REVISIONS. REVISIONS WILL APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING MONTH'S MINUTES(IF ANY)AND
WILL STATE SUCH APPROVAL OF SAID MINUTES.
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QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING
SECOND REGULAR MEETING
MAY 19TK,2022
7.00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
STEPHEN TRAVER,CHAIRMAN
DAVID DEEB,VICE CHAIRMAN
MICHAEL DIXON,SECRETARY
WARREN LONGACKER
JACKSON LA SARSO
JOHN MOLLOY
BRAD MAGOWAN
LAND USE PLANNER-LAURA MOORE
STENOGRAPHER-MARIA GAGLIARDI
MR.TRAVER-Good evening,ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Town of Queensbury Planning Board
meeting for Thursday May 19`h,2022. This is the second meeting for the month of May and our 11`h meeting
so far this year. Please make note of the illuminated exit signs. In the event that we have an emergency,
those are the emergency exits. If you have cell phone or other electronic device,if you would either turn
it off or turn the ringer off so as not to interfere with our proceedings should you get a call,we'd appreciate
it, and also aside from any public hearings that we have on projects,if in this room if the audience could
remain silent,we'd appreciate it. We do record the meeting and minutes are taken. If you want to have
a conversation about an application or whatever, please feel free to go to the outer room and have that
discussion and we'd appreciate it, and with that we'll move on to our agenda. The first item is a tabled
item that we have for Brett&Pamela West. This is Site Plan 51-2021.
TABLED:
SITE PLAN NO. 51-2021 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. BRETT &z PAMELA WEST (MAIN HOUSE).
AGENT(S): EDP. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANTS. ZONING: WR. LOCATION: 106
BAY PARKWAY. (REVISED I/1812022)APPLICANT PROPOSES TO DEMO EXISTING HOME
PLUS SHED AND CONSTRUCT A NEW 2 STORY HOME WITH A 5,436 SQ. FT. FOOTPRINT
WITH A GARAGE. ALSO, INCLUDED IS INSTALLATION OF PERMEABLE PAVERS FOR
PATIO AND DRIVEWAY AREAS, A COVERED WALKWAY BETWEEN THE TWO
PROPERTIES. THE NEW FLOOR AREA WILL BE 8,670 SQ. FT. WHERE THE MAXIMUM
ALLOWED IS 8,687 SQ.FT. THE PROJECT INCLUDES SITE WORK FOR NEW LANDSCAPING
SHORELINE AND RESIDENTIAL HOUSE,SEPTIC,STORM WATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT
INCLUDES A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT BUT NO CHANGE TO LOT SIZE. PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 179-3-040,179-6-065,147,SITE PLAN FOR NEW FLOOR AREA IN A CEA AND HARD
SURFACING WITHIN 50 FT. OF THE SHORELINE ARE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD
REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: 53-2017 SEPTIC VAR.;AV 47-2007&z SP 39-
2007— BOATHOUSE; SP PZ 89-2016 &z SP PZ 210-2016 &z AV 95-2016 — ADDITION; SP 37-2009;
AV 57-2021; SP 52-2021. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: AUGUST 2021, FEBRUARY 2022
(STORMWATER DEVICE). SITE INFORMATION: APA,CEA,LGPC. LOT SIZE: 0.91 ACRE.
TAX MAP NO. 226.15-1-17. SECTION: 179-3-040;179-6-065,147.
MR. TRAVER-And I understand we're tabling this again,Laura?
MRS. MOORE-Yes. Sothis application is to be tabled to the first meeting in July. They've identified
additional reviews that need to occur. So we're going to move this item so that they can prepare those
materials to submit by June 15`h
MR. TRAVER-Okay. All right. So we will leave the public hearing open for this. So that will resume
when they return on the first meeting in July,July 19,2022.
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN
MR. TRAVER-Is there any discussion prior to considering a tabling motion? I guess we're ready for that
motion.
RESOLUTION TABLING SP#51-2021 BRETT&PAMELA WEST(MAIN HOUSE)
Applicant proposes to demo existing home plus shed and construct a new 2 story home with a 5,436 sq.ft.
footprint with a garage. Also,included is installation of permeable pavers for patio and driveway areas, a
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covered walkway between the two properties. The new floor area will be 5,670 sq.ft.where the maximum
allowed is S,6S7 sq.ft. The project includes site work for newlandscaping shoreline and residential house,
septic,stormwater management.Project includes a lot line adjustment but no change to lot size.Pursuant
to chapter 179-3-040,179-6-065,147,site plan for new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing within 50 ft.
of the shoreline are subject to Planning Board review and approval.
MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 51-2021 BRETT&z PAMELA WEST(MAIN HOUSE). Introduced
by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,seconded by Jackson LaSarso.
Tabled until the July 19,2022 Planning Board meeting with information due by June 15,2022.
Duly adopted this 19`h day of May 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker, Mr. Molloy,Mr. Magowan,Mr. LaSarso,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-The next section of our agenda is recommendations by the Planning Board to the Zoning
Board of Appeals. The first item on that part of our agenda is Jeffrey&r Joann Mann. This is Subdivision
Preliminary Stage 5-2022 and Freshwater Wetlands Permit 7-2022.
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY 5-2022 FRESHWATER WETLANDS 7-2022 SEQR TYPE: APA
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. JEFFREY &z JOANNE MANN. AGENT(S): LUCAS DOBIE
(HUTCHINS ENGINEERING PLLC). OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: RR3.
LOCATION: BAY ROAD AND PICKLE HILL ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES A 5 LOT
SUBDIVISION OF A 35.23 AC. PARCEL. THE LOT SIZES INCLUDE — LOT 16.91 AC., LOT 2 —
595 AC, LOT 3 —7.77 AC.,LOT 4 — 3.63 AC.,LOT 5 — 11.57 AC. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED IN
THE APA AND THE SITE INCLUDES APA AND NWI WETLAND AREAS. THE PROJECT AREAS
INDICATE THEY ARE WITHIN 5 FT. OF 15% SLOPES. THE PROJECT WOULD BE
CONSIDERED A MAJOR STORMWATER PROJECT. THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO
SUBDIVISION OF 5 LOTS, HARD SURFACING WITHIN 50 FT. OF WETLAND/SHORELINE,
WORK WITHIN 100 FT. OF DESIGNATED WETLAND (WETLANDS PERMIT— LOT 4 WORK
WITHIN 100 FT. OF THE WETLAND NWI POSSIBLE OTHER LOTS) . APPLICANT REQUESTS
WAIVERS FOR STORMWATER, EROSION CONTROL AND SEDIMENT CONTROL,
CONSTRUCTION PLAN,CLEAR PLAN. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 183,194 SUBDIVISION AND
WETLANDS WORK SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
VARIANCE: RELIEF IS SOUGHT FOR ROAD FRONTAGE, LOT WIDTH, STORMWATER
DEVICE. PLANNING BOARD SHALL PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE ZONING
BOARD OF APPEALS. CROSS REFERENCE: SUB (S) 14-2020, AV 18-2022. WARREN CO.
REFERRAL: N/A FOR SUBDIVISION. SITE INFORMATION: APA, LGPC. LOT SIZE: 35.23
ACRES. TAX MAP NO.265.-1-23.1. SECTION: 183,94.
LUCAS DOBIE,REPRESENTING APPLICANTS,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOO RE-The applicant proposes a five lot subdivision of a 35..23 acre parcel. The lot size includes
Lot One at 6.91; Lot Two at 5.95; Lot Three at 7.77; Lot Four at 3.63 and Lot 5 at 11.57 acres. The project
site is located in the APA and the site includes and NWI wetlands. Project areas include,there are houses
to be developed within 50 feet of 150/o slopes. The project would be considered a major stormwater. There
are several variances in the sense that,due to the constraints between the wetlands and stormwater device
requirements,as well as some of the lot configurations due to those wetland locations.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MR.DOBIE-Good evening,Board. Thank you,Mr.Chairman. For the record,Lucas Dobie with Hutchins
Engineering. I'm a professional engineer and partner with the firm. With me in the back row are my
clients, Jeff and Joanne Mann. I want to thank Laura also because we did a lot of work to get this
submission in. She was very helpful, and so we're glad to be here tonight. There's a lot of new members
of the Board,so I'll just give you an overview that we were here in the fall of 2020 for sketch plan phase of
this 35 acres. Subsequent to that we've done a lot of work with the Adirondack Park Agency because
we're a Class A Regional project because of the subdivision of the wetlands and there's one major stream
through the parcel which has fingers of wetlands around it and that's where the main revision came from
our layout over the last two years was the Park Agency did not want us crossing that main stream. We
even talked about putting in a bridge,but that would be cost prohibitive. So I moved the driveway for Lot
Three further to the east and had to take a little bit of acreage out of Lot Two so that's where we now have
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deficient road frontage on Lot Two. We don't have the 400 feet anymore where we did on the original
design. So that's our variance request,just that lot width and the road frontage for Lot Two. We have
plenty of density for this five lots because of the 35 acres in a three acre zone, and like I said we've been
through two rounds of revisions with the Park Agency and they're pretty much satisfied, other than our
full stormwater design which leads to the second round of variances because of the proximity of wetlands,
streams throughout the site,it's impossible to hold the 100 feet of horizontal separation for all stormwater
devices. It can't be done because of the site features. So similarly with a little bit of higher groundwater
table, the DEC standard, which the Town applies, is three feet of vertical separation of storm device to
groundwater we propose to be two feet which is standard for the Lake George Park Commission. So as
many of you know the Park Commission updated their standards last summer to allow storm devices at
the setback of 35 feet for all projects. So that's what we're proposing for this and anticipate the Town will
adopt that into the stormwater regulations,probably over the next year or two. I just need to get out in
front of it before I spend thousands and thousands of more dollars on a full design just to get that as a first
comment from the Town Engineer,why aren't you at 100 feet. Go get a variance to do that. So we're trying
to get out ahead of it, and if we're successful with our variance then we'll do the full SWPPP design,re-
submit to the Park Agency, and re-submit to you for Preliminary and Final. Still have a lot of work to do,
but this is a big step if we are successful with our variances.
MR. TRAVER-So,and to that end,instead of going right to the ZBA,following our review,you're going to
prepare some additional materials before going to the ZBA. Is that my understanding?
MR. DOBIE-We are here tonight to ask for your recommendation of the variances, and then we're on the
Zoning Board next week with the same set of plans and we'll have the same discussion with them. If we're
successful we anticipate we believe it's a reasonable request. Then we'll do the full design,which is a lot
more work, and then come back to you for Preliminary approval.
MR. TRAVER-Gotcha. Okay.
MR. MAGOWAN-And to the APA?
MR. DOBIE-Concurrently.
MR. TRAVER-So,questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR. DEEB-Kind of like putting a jigsaw puzzle together,isn't it?
MR. DOBIE-It is. There's six lots. It's a lot of work and it's constraints but we're comfortable with the
design and meet all the zoning setbacks,which we believe is a positive.
MR. DIXON-Which lot do you feel is most problematic,Lot Two?
MR. DOBIE-For the variances,yes. Lot Two and Lot Three. Lot Three crosses a smaller stream with a
culvert crossing. So that's, and that has a fair amount of wetlands to it, and then Lot Five is a mountain
lot which is,there's no wetlands up there. It's a typical longer mountain road,building a higher.
MR. DIXON-Is there a potential of removing Lot Two from the project?
MR.DOBIE-No,we do not propose that because Lot Two is actually a field,presently an agricultural field.
So that's an easy building lot. So I misspoke. Lot Two is not the most difficult because that has its own
road cut on Pickle Hill Road and it's sand. It's Lot Three with the stream crossing and the wetlands that
would be the more difficult,but it's still a nice woodland area once we cross the stream and get up to it.
MR. DIXON-And last year when we were looking at this, so timing for everything, if I was to go to that
property late summer,is it really a strong wetland, or is it more of a seasonal wetland? How would you
classify that?
MR. DOBIE-That is, and we had the APA biologist there twice, and what it is,it's not a heavy growth of
cattails. It's adjacent to the stream where it's lowlands. In the summer you'd certainly walk there without
going up to your ankles or knees. It doesn't,because they put their spade in the ground and look at the
soil. If it's heavy organic soil to the surface and it's less than a foot to the groundwater table, then they
consider that as wetland.
MR. DIXON-Thank you.
MR. LONGACKER-Have you done any perc tests,just to the deep holes you've done?
MR. DOBIE-We did them in the sand area in the field, and we do have to do a little bit more work, some
on Lot Three I believe.
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MR. LONGACKER-It seems pretty sandy. It's Oakville so it's probably pretty quick draining sands. I
don't know if you're going to have a problem with lowering the stormwater management area because it's
pretty good I would imagine in that sand.
MR. DEEB-You still have to go to APA.
MR. DOBIE-Yes,we're on our second notice.
MR. DEE&We've done projects where they had to go to the APA after this, and even if we approve the
project,if the APA didn't that overrode us. So really it doesn't hinder us at all whether you've gone to the
APA or not.
MR. DOBIE-Right. They typically don't want to run rough shod over the towns if you will but they are
the ultimate review agency on it and they like to see the town approvals on it as well..
MR.TRAVER-Other questions,comments? This is a referral to the ZBA on the variances. So our question
this evening is,you know,do we have any information or concerns that we want to pass along to the ZBA
as they consider the applicant's request for these variances?
MR. DEEB-I don't.
MR. MAGOWAN-The only thing I'd like to say is, Lucas, I really appreciate you working with the
landowners and you came in with a sketch. We did talk about it. I have seen the for sale signs up there
for a while and unfortunately I haven't seen a sold on them. So I know the Manns are looking to retire.
Just so many years of hard work I imagine being a concrete man. I really appreciate the due diligence,
along with trying to save some money,but,thank you. I really liked what I read and obviously listened to
you. You put a lot into this. So thank you.
MR. DOBIE-Thank you.
MR. MAGOWAN-You have a lot more to come.
MR. DOBIE-I'm six months behind where I want to be.
MR. TRAVER-All right. I guess we're ready for that resolution.
RESOLUTION RE: ZBA RECOMMENDATION RE: AV#IS-2022 JEFFREY&JOANNE MANN
The applicant has submitted an application for the following: Applicant proposes a 5 lot subdivision of a
35.23 ac parcel. The lot sizes include- Lot 16.92 ac, Lot 2-5.95 ac, Lot 3-7.77ac, Lot 4-3.63 ac, Lot 5-11.57
ac. The project is located in the APA and the site includes APA and NWI wetland areas. The project areas
indicate they are within 50 ft.of 150/o slopes. The project would be considered a major stormwater project.
The project is subject to subdivision of 5 lots, hard surfacing within 50 ft. of wetland/shoreline, work
within 100 ft. of designated wetland (Wetlands Permit- Lot 4 work within 100 ft. of the wetland NWI
possible other lots). Applicant requests waivers for stormwater, erosion control and sediment control,
construction plan, clearing plan. Pursuant to Chapter IS3, 194 subdivision and wetlands work shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for Road frontage, Lot width,
stormwater device. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance,per Section 179-9-070 J 2 b. requires the Planning Board to
provide a written recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for projects that require both Zoning
Board of Appeals&Planning Board approval;
The Planning Board has briefly reviewed and discussed this application,the relief request in the variance
application as well as the potential impacts of this project on the neighborhood and surrounding
community,and found that:
MOTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AREA VARIANCE 18-2022 JEFFREY&z JOANNE MANN (5
LQT
J Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,and
a) The Planning Board,based on a limited review,has not identified any significant adverse impacts
that cannot be mitigated with current project proposal.
Motion seconded by Jackson LaSarso. Duly adopted this 19`h day of May 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Molloy,Mr. Magowan,Mr. LaSarso,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
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MR.TRAVER-All right. You're off to the ZBA with that one. And then next on our list and yours is Jeffrey
and Joanne Mann Subdivision Preliminary 4-2022 and Freshwater Wetlands 6-2022.
SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY 4-2022 FRESHWATER WETLANDS 6-2022 SEQR TYPE: APA
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. JEFFREY &z JOANNE MANN. AGENT(S): LUCAS DOBIE
(ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN PARTNERSHIP). OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT.
ZONING: RR3. LOCATION: BAY ROAD AND PICKLE HILL ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES
A 3 LOT SUBDIVISION OF A 17.1 ACRE PARCEL. THE LOT SIZES INCLUDE — LOT 6 OF 3.8
ACRES,LOT 7 OF 4.1 ACRE AND LOT 8 OF 9.2 ACRES NEAR TO THE MANN 5-LOT PROPOSED
SUBDIVISION ON A SEPARATE PARCEL. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE APA AND IS
NEAR TO APA AND NWI WETLAND AREAS. THE SITE INFORMATION INDICATES THERE
ARE AREAS WITH 15% SLOPES. THE PROJECT WOULD BE CONSIDERED A MAJOR
STORMWATER PROJECT. THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO A SUBDIVISION FOR 3 LOTS,HARD
SURFACING WITHIN 50 FT. OF WETLANDS/SHORELINE — POSSIBLE DRIVEWAY AREA,
WORK WITHIN 100 FT. OF THE WETLAND — DRIVEWAY AREA. APPLICANT REQUESTS
WAIVERS FOR STORMWATER, EROSION CONTROL AND SEDIMENT CONTROL,
CONSTRUCTION PLAN,CLEARING PLAN. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 183,194 SUBDIVISION
AND WETLANDS WORK SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND
APPROVAL. VARIANCE: RELIEF IS SOUGHT FOR ROAD FRONTAGE, LOT WIDTH,
STORMWATER DEVICE. PLANNING BOARD SHALL PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION TO
THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. CROSS REFERENCE: AV 19-2022. WARREN CO.
REFERRAL: N/A FOR SUBDIVISION. SITE INFORMATION: APA, LGPC. LOT SIZE: 17.1
ACRES. TAX MAP NO.265.-1-23.2. SECTION: 183,94.
LUCAS DOBIE,REPRESENTING APPLICANTS,PRESENT
MRS. MOORE-This application is a three lot subdivision of a 17.1 acre parcel. Lot sizes include Lot Six of
3.S acres; Lot Seven of 4.1 acres and Lot Eight of 9.2 acres adjacent to the five lot proposed subdivision.
Again this project is located in the APA and has APA and NWI wetlands on it. There is also areas of 150/0
slopes and variances include relief sought for road frontage,lot width,stormwater device, and that's it.
MR. TRAVER-That's it I think. Okay. So this is the other component of the project.
MR.DOBIE-Yes. Thank you,again,Board,for the record,Lucas Dobie with Hutchins Engineering and my
clients Jeffrey and Joanne Mann are in the last row with us tonight as well. A little project history. We
started with you all in the previous project and we were going to leave the 17 acres,which they also own,
leave that for a future date. Once we got into it,Adirondack Park Agency said that this is part of the other
project as well because it had common ownership once upon a time. So we said if we're going through
the process of the five lot subdivision and they wanted us to approve a building lot on this 17 acre piece,
let's go big or go home was the thought. We certainly comfortable that the layout is the best building spot
as far as all the way in so that spot,what we call Lot Eight,it's a beautiful spot. Lot Seven is a nice spot,
as is Lot Six. So we looked at doing a private road in there with a shared driveway to access all three lots
to help offset the cost, quite frankly, because it's a big undertaking to build that much driveway and
electrical. So if you can divide that by three it makes it much more economical. We certainly feel that
there's three good building spots on this parcel. The challenge with this is there's a stream to the west of
the proposed driveway in between their old house which is now,which they sold two years ago. There's
wetlands along that as well which we had the Park Agency there to flag those. So again, similar to the
previous project, we can't hold 100 feet to the wetlands storm devices with the driveway that we're
building in close proximity to it, within 50 feet. It would be even closer in some spots. I feel we can
mitigate that and do a nice comprehensive stormwater plan. So again we ask for the 35 feet for a storm
device to the wetlands or stream and two feet from seasonal groundwater to the bottom of our devices,
and the because of the geometry of the parcels,we need road frontage relief because Lots Six and Seven do
not have road frontage on a public right of way. So we're going to have zero road frontage and then Lot
Eight will own the road. So that'll keep the flag part of it,or the flagpole part of the flag lot. So that's our
variances on that. We had the Park Agency there and the soil scientist. The soils are pretty good on the
hillside there. We're well above the wetlands for the building site. So we're comfortable with the design
and we're here to ask for your recommendation and hopefully we're successful next week and we'll do a
comprehensive plan of the whole project, so the full SWPPP and storm design. Thank you for having us
and we'd be happy to answer any questions.
MR. TRAVER-Sure. Questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR. DIXON-I have a comment. So since this is a subdivision, I thought we had on the books, as far as
Town Code,having future access to other properties. So on this one,although it's not associated with the
variances,to the west of the main road that's coming in,should there be a deeded right of way?
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MRS. MOORE-I'm thinking that it's more of a commercial interconnect,but I'll look at that and see if it's
associated with residential. I'll look at the Subdivision Regs to see if there's supposed to be some sort of
interconnect for future connection.
MR. TRAVER-I'm sure Lucas will look into that as well.
MR. DOBIE-I would think that would be more for if there was a Town road,if you were adjoining vacant
land and left a little stub or something,like a 50 foot right of way to undeveloped land possibly. The parcel
to the west does front on Bay Road. So a big piece of that used to be part of the YMCA or something back
in the day.
MR. DIXON-For what you're here for tonight that was really just a question about the variances
themselves.
MR. TRAVER-That's something to consider.
MR.DIXON-The Fire Marshal,just a heads up,you already know the Fire Marshal is going to have to sign
off on that. It looks like you have the turnaround already earmarked if he has to get in there.
MR. TRAVER-Any other questions? Do members feel comfortable with the variances? Do we have any
comments that we want to share with the ZBA as they look at this?
MR. DIXON-No.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. I guess we're ready for a motion.
RESOLUTION RE: ZBA RECOMMENDATION RE: AV#19-2022 JEFFREY&JOANNE MANN
The applicant has submitted an application for the following: Applicant proposes a 3 lot subdivision of a
17.1 acre parcel. The lot sizes include-Lot 6 of 3.S acres, Lot 7 of 4.1 acre and Lot S of 9.2 acres near to the
Mann 5-lot propose subdivision on a separate parcel. The project is locate in the APA and is near to APA
and NVVI wetland areas. The site information indicates there are areas with 150/o slopes.The project would
be considered a major stormwater project. The project is subject to a subdivision for 3 lots,hard surfacing
within 50 ft.of wetlands/shoreline—possible driveway area,work within 100 ft.of the wetland-driveway
area.Applicant requests waivers for stormwater,erosion control and sediment control,construction plan,
clearing plan. Pursuant to Chapter IS 3, 194 subdivision and wetlands work shall be subject to Planning
Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for Road frontage, Lot width, stormwater device.
Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance,per Section 179-9-070 J 2 b. requires the Planning Board to
provide a written recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for projects that require both Zoning
Board of Appeals&Planning Board approval;
The Planning Board has briefly reviewed and discussed this application,the relief request in the variance
application as well as the potential impacts of this project on the neighborhood and surrounding
community,and found that:
MOTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AREA VARIANCE 19-2022 JEFFREY&z JOANNE MANN (3
LOT ,Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,and
a) The Planning Board,based on a limited review,has not identified any significant adverse impacts
that cannot be mitigated with current project proposal.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 19`h day of May 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Longacker,Mr. Molloy,Mr. Magowan,Mr. LaSarso,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. DEEB-Good luck.
MR. TRAVER-You're off to the ZBA.
MR. DOBIE-Thank you for your time,Board.
MR. TRAVER-The next section of our agenda is New Business,and the first item is Town Fair Tire. This
is a modification to Site Plan No. 32-2022.
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NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION 32-2022 SEQR TYPE: UNLISTED — REAFFIRM SEQR. TOWN
FAIR TIRE. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO MODIFY AN APPROVED SITE PLAN WITH AN
UPDATED LANDSCAPE PLAN, PRIMARILY FOR THE SOUTHS IDE OF THE PROPERTY IN
RELATION TO A RETAINING WALL. THE PLANS CALL FOR REMOVAL OF EXISTING
VEGETATION INCLUDING SOME TALL PINE TREES. THE PRIVACY FENCE OF 8 FT.AS PART
OF T E ORIGINAL APPROVAL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE PROPERTY LINE AS PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED. THE PLANTINGS TO BE INSTALLED INCLUDE TH E PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
AND ADDITIONAL PLANTINGS OF SHRUBS OR TREES TO REPLACE THOSE REMOVED.
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-9-120, MODIFICATION OF AN APPROVED SITE PLAN SHALL
BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 20-
99, SP 39-2019, SP 32-2021, AV 30-2021. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: MAY 2022. SITE
INFORMATION: ROUTE 9. LOT SIZE: 1.24 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 296.17-1-34. SECTION:
179-9-120.
JON ZAPPER&STEVE VUKAS,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS.MOORE-The applicant proposes to modify an approved Site Plan with an updated landscaping plan,
primarily for the south side and some of the western side of the property in relation to a retaining wall.
The plan calls for removal of existing vegetation including some tall pine trees. The privacy fence of eight
feet is part of the original approval to be installed on the property line as previously approved. The
plantings are to be installed include the previously approved as well as additional plantings of shelter trees
to replace those removed.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MR.ZAPPER-Good evening,everyone. For the record,Jon Lapper with Steve Vukas of Bohler Engineering
and John Wypychoski from Town Fair Tire is with us. We were here about a year ago when we received
the approvals. The site development is now underway and a lot of the discussion was about buffering
neighbors and trees last time. The contractor,Bast Hatfield,came out to the site and said that eight of the
tall pine trees that have no understory are not safe to keep. The neighbors really want all of them out,
because they came out to the site. I think Laura received a letter from one of them. So we've got the eight
foot fence that you mandated and we've got a whole bunch of plantings which Steve will show you we're
proposing to put in new pines that will have an impact on the view because the tall ones without the
understory don't really do anything. Everyone's afraid with a good wind that these trees will go on either
the new building or on the residents'houses. So we think what we've done is sufficient for buffering.
MR. VUKAS-So what we had previously approved was 50 pine trees,50 white pines, along the western
and southern perimeter for that buffer that we had, and we also had proposed 50 holly plantings in there
as well. With the condition that the contractor pointed out, with those taller trees that are already
existing in there that need to be taken out,what we propose to do is add a tree for each one we're removing.
So now there'll be a total of 58 white pine trees in there,plus 50 hollies. Standard those trees are to help
increase the buffer. They're along with the hollies, and this will enhance the buffer in our opinion to the
neighbors.
MR. TRAVER-That should help with the sound as well,which I know was one of the concerns,too.
MR.VUKAS-That's right.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR. DEEB-As long as you replace a tree for every one you take out,I'm happy.
MR. DIXON-Are most of the trees in close proximity to ones that are being removed?
MR. ZAPPER-Yes.
MR. DIXON-As I recall last time on the southern area,the adjacent homeowner was seeing.
MR. ZAPPER-The X's are the ones that are coming out,on the south,and the staggered are pretty close.
MR. DIXON-All right. I'm good. Thank you.
MR. ZAPPER-You're welcome.
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MR. TRAVER-The replacement trees,as you pointed out,Jon,being lower probably also would help with
the sound, as compared to the big trees. All right. We do have a public hearing on this application. Is
there anyone in the audience that wanted to address the Planning Board in regards to this application?
Laura, do we have written comments?
MRS. MOORE-We have one written comment. "My name is Bradley Patch, and I own the property
adjacent to the Town Fair Tire property. I cannot make the 5/19/2022 meeting due to my work schedule.
At the first meeting(5-19-21)we were shown a site plan that included removing part of our existing buffer
and retaining wall. It also said nothing about raising the existing grade about two feet. I had to go to the
Building Dept. to find this out, and the removing of all the retaining wall. I now have a buffer of S to 10
feet. Why were we not notified of this change? Now the buffer is almost gone,I am left with 50 foot tree
trunks that buffer nothing. All I can do is wait for them to fall on my property! So now I have no objection
to removing these tall pines. Also the fence shown on their plans is not a solid stockade type fence that
we required last year. I would suggest a solid vinyl fence due to the termites in that area. Another item
is the planting of 7 foot trees behind an S foot fence. We also said no white pines at last year's meeting.
Eight to nine foot trees would be acceptable. Sincerely,Bradley Patch"
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Any other written comments?
MRS. MOORE-No.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Well we'll close the public hearing,then.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-The response?
MR.ZAPPER-Yes. Brad is wrong. The retaining wall is exactly where it was on the plan. The fence was
exactly what was on the plan.
MR. TRAVER-Which we approved.
MR. ZAPPER-Yes.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Part of our process this evening is we did have a SEQR review on the original
application. So this calls for a re-affirmation of the SEQR Negative declaration that we gave this project
as first proposed. Do any members of the Board have concerns regarding the proposed change to the Site
Plan that would trigger some environmental impacts? Okay.
MRS. MOORE-So I'm just going to let you know, we accidentally did not do a SEQR form last year. So
that's why it's in there as a Site Plan Modification,but it's a full SEQR resolution.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MRS. MOORE-I apologize.
MR. TRAVER-All right.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A NEGATIVE SEQR DECLARATION SP#32-2022 MOD. TOWN FAIR
The applicant proposes to modify an approved site plan with an updated landscape plan,primarily for the
south side of the property in relation to a retaining wall. The plans call for removal of existing vegetation
including some tall pine trees. The privacy fence of S ft. as part of the original approval to be installed on
the property line as previously approved. The plantings to be installed include the previously approved
and additional plantings of shrubs or trees to replace those removed. Pursuant to Chapter 179-9-120,
modification of an approved site plan shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
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 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.
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MOTION TO GRANT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SITE PLAN MODIFICATION 32-2022
TO WN FAIR TIRE.Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption.
As per the resolution prepared by staff.
1. Part II of the Short EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
2. Part III of the Short EAF is not necessary because the Planning Board did not identify potentially
moderate to large impacts.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 19`h day of May 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Molloy,Mr. Magowan, Mr. LaSarso,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-Are we comfortable proceeding with the Site Plan Modification? Okay.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP MOD#32-2022 TOWN FAIR TIRE
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to modify an
approved site plan with an updated landscape plan,primarily for the south side of the property in relation
to a retaining wall. The plans call for removal of existing vegetation including some tall pine trees. The
privacy fence of S ft. as part of the original approval to be installed on the property line as previously
approved.The plantings to be installed include the previously approved and additional plantings of shrubs
or trees to replace those removed. Pursuant to Chapter 179-9-120,modification of an approved site plan
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO, 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 5/19/2022 and continued the
public hearing to 5/19/2022 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 5/19/2022;
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 SITE PLAN MODIFICATION 32-2022 TOWN FAIR TIRE, Introduced by
Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted: modification to the buffer on the south and west property area for the
retaining wall. The plans for the south retaining wall require the removal of trees in that area as
noted the applicant will plant one tree for every tree removed in the south retaining wall area;
2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for
requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired.
3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) If application was referred to engineering,then engineering sign-off required prior to signature
of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey,floor
plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site
improvements,
c) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and
Codes personnel;
d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit
and/or the beginning of any site work;
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e) Subsequent issuance of further permits,including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
f) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy;
g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 19`h day of May 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Magowan,Mr. LaSarso,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Molloy, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You're all set.
MR. ZAPPER-Thanks,everyone.
MR. TRAVER-The next item on our agenda, also under New Business, is Joseph Gross, Site Plan
Modification 30-2022.
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION 30-2022 SEQR TYPE: UNLISTED—REAFFIRM SEQRA. JOSEPH
GROSS. AGENT(S): EDP (CHRIS KEIL). OWNER(S): 27 SILVER CIRCLE LLC. ZONING:
CLI. LOCATION: 27 SILVER CIRCLE. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO MODIFY A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED SITE PLAN FOR ALTERATION TO THE BUFFER AREA TO INSTALL A BERM AND
FENCE. THE PROJECT WORK WOULD BE TO REMOVE HAZARD PINE TREES ALONG THE
SOUTHERN PROPERTY BOUNDARY. IN ADDITION, SITE WORK FOR PREVIOUS GRAVEL
AREA TO GREEN AREA. PROJECT FOR NEW WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS NAD COVERED
LOADING AREA REMAINS THE SAME AND CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. SITE
PLAN FOR MODIFICATION OF APPROVED SITE PLAN. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-9-120,
MODIFICATION OF AN APPROVED SITE PLAN SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD
REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 72-2021,SP 14-2015,SP 18-2009,SP 6-2004,
SP 62-2013. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: MAY 2022. LOT SIZE: 9.38 ACRES. TAX MAP NO.
309.17-1-17.2. SECTION: 179-9-120.
NICK ZEGLEN,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT;JOE GROSS,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS.MOORE-The applicant proposes to modify a previously approved Site Plan for alterations to a buffer
area to install a berm and fence. The project work would be to remove hazardous pine trees along the
southern property boundary. In addition site work for previous gravel area to be converted to green area.
Project for new warehouse buildings and covered loading area remains the same and currently under
construction.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MR. ZEGLEN-Good evening. Nick Zeglen with Environmental Design Partnership. Here with the
applicant Joe Gross. We're here tonight requesting Site Plan Modification approval to a previously
approved Site Plan at 27 Silver Circle. The applicant wishes to remove several tall pine trees along this
southern property line, as well as provide more effective screening with a six foot vinyl privacy fence on
top of a two foot berm. There are some concerns about these tall pines, and if there's a strong wind load,
there's a hazard of them falling over and damaging these buildings or any of the equipment that's stored
out in the gravel lay down areas,as well as they don't really provide a very effective screening as they stand
now, and we feel the two foot berm and the privacy fence will provide a much better screening for the
residential property owners along the southern boundary of the site. There's no other changes to the
building. Stormwater management remains the same. With that I'll turn it over to the Board for any
questions or comments.
MR. TRAVER-So questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR.MAGOWAN-I understand on the trees,and like I said that was pretty dense forest there at one time,
and you start taking down those trees and everything goes together, that's fine,but once you take down
those trees, there's no root structure. We just had it in the application before. It was the same thing.
They become dangerous.
MR. GROSS-They might not come my way,but they may come the other way.
MR. TRAVER-Yes,you never know.
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MR. MAGOWAN-And I appreciate Mr. Gross'putting that berm up there and getting that fence a little
higher. I like,some businesses do that,but you only get so much out of six feet,but you put a berm there
and you dress it up and it really kind of stands out and looks nice. You've done a great job over there.
MR. GROSS-1 want to be a good neighbor,those people in the back,I want to be a good neighbor to them.
That's why I,if you notice the way we're positioning it,we're putting it a ways off the line as well. When
we berm it,they won't feel like the fence is right on top of them. To stay a good neighbor. We do store
all our equipment out there.
MR. DEEB-How many trees are you taking down?
MR. GROSS-I never did count. You see how there's like no cover. The low stuff we're going to try to
leave it wherever we can fit it. Those top ones, in a high wind storm they're just like, they could hurt
somebody.
MR. DEEB-When you take a tree down, I always like to see another one put up. It's just, if you could
replace them. You couldn't replace all those. Is there any chance you could replace a few of them?
MR. GROSS-We could put some small stuff along the bottom,but the fence is going to give them a better
solid buffer than anything.
MR. DEEB-I'm talking about aesthetically pleasing.
MR. GROSS-I don't even know where I'd put them. Do I put them on their side,my side?
MR. TRAVER-On your side.
MR. DEEB-I guess you wouldn't need them on your side.
MR.GROSS-And if I put them on their side,if it grows on their side,next thing I know ten years from now
they're saying hey your tree's growing over my property. So I'll do whatever you want..
MR. DEEB-No,you make sense.
MR. MAGOWAN-Well,that's just one row of pine trees there,isn't it?
MR. GROSS-It's those old,what they used to call white pines.
MR. MAGOWAN-I call them scrub pines.
MR. GROSS-Scrub pines. There's no value to them.
MR. MAGOWAN-They are weak and they're up there and like I said that was all dense at one time and
they were all there.
MR. GROSS-It's funny,if you look,there's one tree on my neighbor's property out of all those properties,
because they've got, everybody gets rid of them because of the acidity it kills your yard. So I would like
to think when it's done that they'll be like wow, the backyard all of a sudden gets sun and it doesn't have
all these pine needles in it.
MR. MAGOWAN-Also they drop a lot of pine on hot days,pine pitch. It ruins a lot of cars.
MR. GROSS-I just think once I put the building in it's going to be more difficult to do, more expensive.
So I figure they're going to start digging,if I can get the permission I can get this done. Of course I'll order
the fence. That'll go up from AFSCO. They said they can do it but I'll be on the list. It will be a few
weeks.
MR.MAG OWAN Joe,on those trees,that tree line there,where's that berm going to go? Because if you're
going to be putting in a berm and all,you're going to be losing some of your smaller stuff.
MR. GROSS-We will. We will lose some of the smaller stuff back,just to make the berm. I mean we
could not put the berm and I was just trying give them, I got the dirt, figured I could give it a little more
height.
MR. MAGOWAN-Well,what I'm going to maybe suggest is that,you know,when you're removing,once
you get your line and your berm and that,if you have to remove some of that natural growth that's there,
you have a big enough ball out of there, and then plant them on the neighbor's side and maybe flip flop
them back and forth so they're not,so you get a little.
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MR. GROSS-I have no problem with that. We'll do the best we can. We've got the equipment. We'll try
to take the smaller. We've been pretty successful on other projects and I'll look for feedback from the
neighbors. Again,no one asked me to do it,but it's a$30,000 fence,unfortunately because of the way the
plastic is. I figured I'd put the vinyl since it's more residential looking. We border the Town property,
too. If you went up there and saw it,they put up a fence. The Town does what the Town wants to do.
They put up the old wooden picket fence that's all falling down. I figured if I went for that vinyl, that
residential look,that white plastic,double good sided. It will hopefully last longer so I won't have to touch
it. It's white industrial. The box trucks that we have, the beep, beep, beep. If I could just give, a good
neighbor is a fence between you. Hopefully I can take some of that burden away.
MR. TRAVER-We do have a public hearing on this application. Is there anyone in the audience that
wanted to address the Planning Board? I did see a hand raised. So if you could give up the table.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
ANDREW BUGENIS
MR. BUGENIS-My name is Andrew Bugenis. I'm a property owner at 50 Eagan Road which is,I'm used
to seeing those pines in the photo from the other side. I thank you for the concern that you put in as far
as the berm and the fence and such. I do just want to repeat the notion that I would like to see at least
some trees be planted when the others are taken down. It is,as you've noticed,kind of sparse in there and
as some of the thicker trunks get taken down,maybe just aesthetically between the fence and such. I just
did want to repeat and enforce that. As one of the neighbors I would like to see at least some trees.
MR. DEEB-What side of the fence do you want them planted?
MR. BUGENIS-I would be fine with them on our side of the fence. I'm actually not positive where the
property line is in that buffer,but if they were on our side that's fine. If there was some staggered as was
a possibility,that's fine.
MR. DEE&Would it be on your property?
MR. BUGENIS-I'm not positive where the property line is in that buffer zone, but if they were on my
property in that buffer area,I am fine with that.
MR. DEE&Would you take responsibility for them?
MR.BUGENIS-I would.
MR. MAGOWAN-Well, he says he wants to be a good neighbor. He said he was going to be talking to
the neighbors anyway.
MR. ZEGLEN-We'll work with them.
MR.BUGENIS-That's my comments.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you very much.
MR.BUGENIS-Thankyou.
MR. TRAVER-Is there anyone else that wanted to address the Planning Board regarding this project? I'm
not seeing anyone else. Are there written comments,Laura?
MRS. MOORE-There's one written comment. This is addressed to Shauna. "I wish to report with your
kind help I have reviewed the Site Plan I have reviewed the site plan proposal submitted by representatives
of Joe Gross. I live at 5S Eagan Road and border the subject property in the very back corner. I wish to
confirm that my wife Catherine and I approve the proposal as submitted. Sincerely,Richard Mclenithan"
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Is that the only written comment,Laura?
MRS. MOORE-Yes.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Then we'll go ahead and close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-You can return to the table. You heard the public comment. We heard you, away from
the microphone, stating that you would reach out to the neighbor and discuss with them a planting plan
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to cover as they wish or as much as you can as they wish, similar to what they commented on,if you have
any comments on that for the record.
MR. GROSS-For the record I'll work with them, whatever they want to do, plant some trees there and
we'll put them on their side. We could scoop up there and if we've got to pick up a few small trees and
put them in and let them mature over time. What I don't want to do is give them a stark white fence. So
I'll talk to the neighbors. We're going to do the work ourselves.
MR. TRAVER-Good.
MR. DEEB-So are you going to relinquish ownership of the trees if they're not on your property?
MR. GROSS-Yes.
MR. MAGOWAN Joe,have you thought of a different color,like a beige or something,that would blend
in? White's pretty stark,and then,too, a lot of times with the pines you get a lot of acid and then you get
a lot of the green growth,you know,moss.
MR. GROSS-I'm open. I'll talk to the neighbors. I'd like to have it all be the same down through.
MR. TRAVER-The fence company might have a recommendation,too.
MR. GROSS-Yes. I could ask them. I'll be honest, lately all I've seen is that it seems to be the popular
thing is that white vinyl, white on both sides. There's an economics to it. It looks pretty good. The
wood,I think any time I've ever seen color I think when you get into the plastics and you put any color on
them the heat.
MR. MAGOWAN-Like the vinyl siding will bleach out.
MR. GROSS-It really fades out.
MR. MAGOWAN-It was just something I was thinking. The white would look beautiful.
MR. GROSS-They are beautiful residential homes along there. So I thought the white would complement
it.
MR. DEEB-It's a good color. Very popular.
MR. GROSS-It's popular.
MR. TRAVER-Well I'm sure you'll work, between the neighbors, the fence company and your own
thoughts,I'm sure you'll work out something.
MR. GROSS-For sure.
MR. TRAVER-Any other questions, comments for the applicant before we consider re-affirming the
SEQR?
MR. MOLLOY-I just want to say it's not every day that neighbors come before this Board and get along.
So I just appreciate that. Thank you.
MR. GROSS-My apologies. I didn't reach out to him. Two out of three,I missed him. My apologies.
MR. TRAVER-Well,you have now. So we evidently did perform SEQR review on this application in the
first go around last year,and so this evening we basically just have to look at whether this proposed change
triggers any environmental impacts that were not considered the first go around or can we re-affirm the
SEQR resolution.
MR. DEEB-I think we should re-affirm it.
MR. DIXON-There's not anything new that's being presented.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Well,we have a draft resolution then.
RESOLUTION RE-AFFIRMING NEGATIVE SEQR DECLARATION SP MOD#30-2022 JOE GROSS
The applicant proposes to modify a previously approved site plan for alteration to the buffer area to install
a berm and fence. The project work would be to remove hazard pine trees along the southern property
boundary. In addition, site work for previous gravel area to green area. Project for new warehouse
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buildings and covered loading area remains the same and currently under construction. Site Plan for
modification of approved site plan. Pursuant to Chapter 179-9-120,modification of an approved site plan
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
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 EAF has been completed by the applicant;
Whereas, the Planning Board adopted a Reaffirm SEQR Resolution on 11/16/2021, adopting SEQRA
determination of non-significance, and
Upon review of the information recorded on the EAF, it is the conclusion of the Town of Queensbury
Planning Board as lead agency reaffirms 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 REAFFIRM NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED SITE PLAN
MODIFICATION 30-2022 JOSEPH GROSS. Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Brad Magowan;
Duly adopted this 19`h day of May 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. LaSarso, Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Molloy,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-And so next we consider the Site Plan Review resolution.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP MOD#30-2022 JOSEPH GROSS
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to modify a
previously approved site plan for alteration to the buffer area to install a berm and fence. The project work
would be to remove hazard pine trees along the southern property boundary. In addition, site work for
previous gravel area to green area. Project for new warehouse buildings and covered loading area remains
the same and currently under construction. Site Plan for modification of approved site plan. Pursuant to
Chapter 179-9-120, modification of an approved site plan shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO, 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 5/19/2022 and continued the
public hearing to 5/19/2022 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 5/19/2022;
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 SITE PLAN MODIFICATION 30-2022 JOSEPH GROSS, Introduced by
Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
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1) Waivers request granted:Buffer waiver for 6 ft.versus 50 ft.;
2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for
requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired.
3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) If application was referred to engineering,then engineering sign-off required prior to signature of
b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey,floor
plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site
improvements,
c) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and
Codes personnel;
d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit
and/or the beginning of any site work;
e) Subsequent issuance of further permits,including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
f) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy;
g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible.
h) Applicant to work with adjacent southern neighbors to provide tree planting appropriate
for the lot.
Motion seconded by David Deeb. Duly adopted this 19`h day of May 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker, Mr. Molloy,Mr. Magowan,Mr. LaSarso,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You're all set.
MR. GROSS-Thank you.
MR. TRAVER-The next item on our agenda, also under New Business,is Kasselman Solar/Loreen Harvey.
This is Site Plan 31-2022.
SITE PLAN NO. 31-2022 SEQR TYPE: UNLISTED. KASSELMAN SOLAR/LOREEN HARVEY.
OWNER(S): BRANDY &z JEFFREY TENNYSON. ZONING: RRS. LOCATION: 1631 RIDGE
ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO INSTALL A 2 PANEL GROUND MOUNTED RESIDENTIAL
SOLAR PROJECT. THE AREA TO BE USED IS 971.59 SQ.FT. THE SOLAR MECHANICALS WILL
BE LOCATED ON AND INTERNAL TO THE EXISTING GARAGE. THE SCREENING IS
ALREADY EXISTING WITH TALL VEGETATION AND THE EXISTING RESIDENCE. THE
PANEL ARRANGEMENT IS STATIC AND WILL BE ANTI-REFLECTION TECHNOLOGY. SITE
PLAN REVIEW FOR RESIDENTIAL GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
179-5-140,GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PROJECTS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD
REVIEW AND APPROVAL. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: MAY 2022. LOT SIZE: 9.47 ACRES.
TAX MAP NO. 266.3-1-25. SECTION: 179-5-140.
LOREEN HARVEY,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS.MOORE-The applicant proposes to install a 42 panel ground mounted residential solar project. The
area to be used is 971.59 square feet,that's with the panels laying down. At any rate,if they're laying down
they might be a little bit larger. The solar mechanics will be located on and internal to the existing garage.
The screening is already existing with tall vegetation and the existing residence. The panel arrangement
is static and will be anti-reflection technology. Site Plan Review is now required for residential ground
mounted solar and in reference to the surface below the panels themselves,it is going to be grass. It's not
going to be gravel. I noted in my notes it was going to be gravel. That's incorrect. It's grass.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MS. HARVEY-Good evening. I'm Loreen Harvey. We're proposing installing a single solar array,six by
seven,generally behind the residence on the parcel. Ask whatever you need to ask me. I'm not sure what
you would like me to focus on. Other than maybe the ground screws issue.
MR.TRAVER-Yes,and these are fixed and they're anti-glare. Glare is one of the concerns we have because
of aircraft. One of the things that we wanted to discuss,too,is the decommissioning process.
MS.HARVEY-What would you like to know about that? Other than typically within 30 days they would
be removed,if possible. Obviously there's site logistics involved in that once that happens.
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MR. TRAVER-Is there somewhere a written plan or would there be some kind of something that could be
submitted to the Town to document that there is such a plan?
MS. HARVEY-I could do that,yes.
MR. DEEB-I think that you have to have one.
MS. HARVEY-We stated it on the Site Plan. I wasn't asked for one specifically but I can, I have one
drafted.
MR. DEEB-There's a 30 year lifespan?
MS. HARVEY-They tend to be 20 to 30.
MR. DEEB-Do yours rotate?
MS. HARVEY-No.
MR. TRAVER-Actually what I've heard is that the technology is evolving so quickly that they're often
swapped out before they reach their age. Nevertheless there needs to be,it needs to be planned for. We
don't want to,you know,the solar panels are relatively new in the Town for an approval process, and we
don't want to end up with a bunch of ones that are out there and not functioning and so on. So the
decommissioning plan is an important part of the process and we appreciate your help with that.
MS. HARVEY-Certainly.
MRS. MOORS Just a note. The applicant provided a link to how you installed the ground mounted solar
array. Do you want to take a quick look at it?
MR. TRAVER-Sure.
MS.HARVEY-I actually remember when you guys would allow us to do roof mounts with no permits. It's
really nice to see them without the panels on them,because then you can really get an understanding of
what the structure is.
MR. DEEB-It's great that you're going with renewable energy.
MR. MAGOWAN-How many panels are there?
MR. TRAVER-That's a lot more than what you're proposing,right? Yes,you're talking,what,40?
MS. HARVEY-Forty-two at six by seven. I do have a spec sheet.
MR. TRAVER-We do have a public hearing on this application. Is there anyone in the audience that
wanted to address the Planning Board on this Site Plan 31-2022? I'm not seeing anyone. Are there written
comments,Laura?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. We have to consider SEQR on this application as well. This is an Unlisted Action.
MS. GAGLIARDI-Mr. Chairman,are you going to close the public hearing?
MR. TRAVER-I did not. I will close the public hearing. Thank you,Maria.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-So we need to consider a SEQR resolution. Does anyone have any concerns regarding
environment al impacts with this? Are we comfortable moving forward with SEQR? Okay. We have a
draft resolution.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A NEGATIVE SEQR DECLARATION SP#31-2022 KASSELMAN SOLAR
The applicant proposes to install a 42 panel ground mounted residential solar project. The area to be used
is 971.59 sq. ft. The solar mechanicals will be located on and internal to the existing garage. The screening
is already existing with tall vegetation and the existing residence. The panel arrangement is static and will
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be anti-reflection technology. Site Plan review for residential ground mounted solar. Pursuant to Chapter
179-5-140,ground mounted solar projects shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
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 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 NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SITE PLAN 31-2022 KASSELMAN
SOLAR/LOREEN HARVEY.Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption.
As per the resolution prepared by staff.
1. Part II of the Short EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
2. Part III of the Short EAF is not necessary because the Planning Board did not identify potentially
moderate to large impacts.
Motion seconded by John Molloy. Duly adopted this 19`h day of May 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Molloy,Mr. Magowan,Mr. LaSarso,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-Next we consider the Site Plan resolution.
MR. DIXON-And before I read that motion.
MR. TRAVER-We have the one condition that a decommissioning plan be submitted in compliance with
regulations.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#31-2022 KASSELMAN SOLAR/LOREEN HARVEY
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board:Applicant proposes to install a 42 panel
ground mounted residential solar project. The area to be used is 971.59 sq.ft.The solar mechanicals will be
located on and internal to the existing garage. The screening is already existing with tall vegetation and
the existing residence. The panel arrangement is static and will be anti-reflection technology. Site Plan
review for residential ground mounted solar. Pursuant to Chapter 179-5-140, ground mounted solar
projects shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO, 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 5/19/2022 and continued the
public hearing to 5/19/2022 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 5/19/2022;
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 SITE PLAN 31-2022 KASSELMAN SOLAR/LOREEN HARVEY,Introduced
by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption;
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Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted:g.site lighting,h.signage,j.stormwater,k.topography,1.landscaping,n
traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r.
construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal where it reasonable to request as these items
are typically associated with commercial projects;
2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for
requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired.
3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) If application was referred to engineering,then engineering sign-off required prior to signature of
Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey,floor
plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site
improvements,
c) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and
Codes personnel;
d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit
and/or the beginning of any site work;
e) Subsequent issuance of further permits,including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
f) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy;
g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible.
h) A decommissioning plan to be submitted per Town regulations.
Motion seconded by John Molloy. Duly adopted this 19`h day of May 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Longacker,Mr. Molloy,Mr. Magowan,Mr. LaSarso,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You're all set.
MS. HARVEY-Thank you very much.
MR. TRAVER-The next item on our agenda is Geoffrey Hoffman,Site Plan 19-2022.
SITE PLAN NO.19-2022 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. GEOFFREY HOFFMAN. OWNER(S): SAME
AS APPLICANT. ZONING: NC. LOCATION: 1234 BAY ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO
REUSE EXISTING 600 SQ. FT. BUILDING AND 120 SQ. FT. PORCH FOR A RETAIL STORE -
ARTISAN BOUTIQUE. THE BUILDING WAS A ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE FROM 1805. THE
PARCEL IS AN IRREGULAR SHAPE WITH ROADS ON TWO SIDES. THE PROJECT INCLUDES
A GRAVEL PARKING AREA FOR 6 SPACES WITH ACCESS TO BAY ROAD. PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 179-3-040, SITE PLAN FOR A NEW COMMERCIAL USE IN A NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL ZONE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
WARREN CO. REFERRAL: MAY 2022. SITE INFORMATION: APA, TRAVEL CORRIDOR.
LOT SIZE: .2 ACRES. TAX MAP NO.278.-2-9. SECTION: 179-3-040.
GEOFFREY HOFFMAN,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS.MOORE-This application is to re-use the existing 600 square foot building and 120 square foot porch
for a retail artisan boutique building. The building was a one room schoolhouse from IS05. The parcel is
an irregular shape with roads on two sides. The project includes a gravel parking area for six spaces with
access to Bay Road.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MR.HOFFMAN-Good evening.
MR. TRAVER-Tell us about your project.
MR. HOFFMAN-Well, I think it's an ideal use for that schoolhouse in that area. It's a rare kind of
historical structure like that still remains,without getting razed,heavily modified or added on to.
MR. TRAVER-Yes. Is it not on the register of Historic Places? It is? Okay.
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MR. HOFFMAN-It is, and I talked to, went the State route with a high recreational content. The other
artery that brings in local neighborhoods, providing local goods, giving local craft an opportunity and a
venue. I think it's ideal. I'll brand it as a schoolhouse as it remains,old school, with a cupola and a bell
on the roof. It has no adverse impact that I can see,no modification to the building other than bringing in
it up to Code. So I think it's a great use for it.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Questions,comments from members of the Board.
MR. DEEB-I've got to tell you,I've got to tell you,I've driven by that building a million times and I had no
idea it dates from IS05.
MR.HOFFMAN-It was replaced by the burnt structure in 1510,and it sat there,and I actually had it under
contract to purchase before I realized that it was, it was actually a cottage someone was living in, and I
bought it to have control over the development because it's right in my views shed of my residence from
my lot. So I opted to buy his loan out and restored it. I've restored it inside as much as I could like an old
school.
MR. DEEB-How far is the driveway from 149?
MR. HOFFMAN-It's quite a ways behind. The driveway is where the State gave the curb cut. The curb
cut,when they did all that modification,engineering to the intersection,the driveway actually came in to
the side of the house which would not be optimum by any means. So what they did,they moved it all the
way towards the back of their property line, as far from the intersection as possible,and they put the curb
cut in at the time.
MR.DEEB-You might need a lot more than six parking spaces,because if your place takes off,you're going
to have zillions of people coming in.
MR.HOFFMAN-Well,I think,you know,things like artisan soap,or aroma therapy,it's not a really,really
high volume. It's a little bit more unique.
MR. DEE&We hope you do a lot more volume than you expect.
MR. HOFFMAN-I appreciate that. I can always expand with another application because I have the
adjoining property and acreage behind it.
MR. MAGOWAN-I've been driving by that and I never knew it was a schoolhouse, but I always, I just
admired,because I said they're keeping is the same. Now how long have you owned it?
MR.HOFFMAN-Ten years.
MR. MAGOWAN-I was going to say,because it was about 10 years ago, there used to be a boat that sat
there,but I've noticed the cleanup,ad you've really done a nice job. It's a beautiful corner,and when I saw
the application,I saw, oh my gosh,because it's not a high traffic what you're trying to bring in,but I like
the concept and the artisan soaps and the different aroma therapy.
MR.HOFFMAN-It's absolutely in keeping with the Town's plan. Obviously,I just think it's great, and it
will be more recognizable with the little cupola and the bell on the roof. I'll bring it together the rest of
the way.
MR. MAGOWAN-I noticed across the road,up a little bit,to the west,the artisan bread there,the bread
store. It's a little shack. To me it was just so appealing.
MR.HOFFMAN-I agree. I appreciate that.
MR. MAGOWAN-I appreciate this project and I appreciate you keeping the nostalgia of the old home.
MR. DEEB-Do you do online sales?
MR. MAGOWAN-Will you do online sales?
MR. HOFFMAN-No. No plan for it as of yet. That's what they're doing now,looking for the brick and
mortar to work out of.
MR. DEEB-Gotcha.
MR.HOFFMAN-I have a good local following.
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MR.DIXON-Lighting. Is there any changes with the lighting or are you just keeping what's on the house?
I didn't see anything in the plans,unless I overlooked it.
MR.HOFFMAN-Well,we do have a light at each entrance that we're proposing. I have a light on my flag
out front.
MR. DIXON-All right, and being so close to an intersection, are you proposing any colored lights on the
front, red open? There's another Town Code in there where you've got to be careful with that because
you're close to the stop lights. So just be aware of that.
MR.HOFFMAN-Certainly. No neon,no flashing yellows or reds.
MR. DIXON-All right. Thank you.
MR. TRAVER-We do have a public hearing on this application. Is there anyone in the audience that
wanted to comment? All right. Are there written comments,Laura?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. We'll go ahead and close the public hearing,then,on this application.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-This is a Type II under SEQR. So there's no need to do a SEQR resolution. Are members
of the Board comfortable moving forward on this?
MR. MAGOWAN-I just have one more comment. You're not going to have any South of the Border signs
up? You're not going to have any neon lights. Okay.
MR. TRAVER-All right. I believe we have a draft resolution.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#19-2022 GEOFFREY HOFFMAN
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to reuse existing
600 sq. ft. building and 120 sq. ft. porch for a retail store- artisan boutique. The building was a one room
school house from IS05. The parcel is an irregular shape with roads on two sides. The project includes a
gravel parking area for 6 spaces with access to Bay Road.Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,site plan for a new
commercial use in a neighborhood commercial zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO, 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 opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 5/19/2022 and continued the
public hearing to 5/19/2022 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 5/19/2022;
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 SITE PLAN 19-2022 GEOFFREY HOFFMAN,Introduced by Michael Dixon
who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted:j. stormwater, k. topography,1. landscaping, o. commercial alterations/
construction details, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal where
waivers requested are reasonable as the building is being reused and no other site changes are
proposed;
2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for
requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired;
3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
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a) If application was referred to engineering, then engineering sign-off required prior to signature of
Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey,floor
plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site
improvements,
c) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and
Codes personnel;
d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit
and/or the beginning of any site work;
e) Subsequent issuance of further permits,including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
f) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy;
g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible.
Motion seconded by John Molloy. Duly adopted this 19th day of May 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Molloy,Mr. Magowan,Mr. LaSarso, Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You're all set.
MR. DEEB-And good luck to you.
MR. HOFFMAN-Thank you so much. I would also like to put on the record Laura helped me greatly,
nurturing me through the process. Thank you all.
MR. TRAVER-Is there any other business before the Board this evening?
MRS.MOORE-So next week Tuesday is called Grievance Day. So we,as a Planning Board,are not allowed
to have our meeting that night because this whole room is taken over by the Real Property board. So that
is why it is on Thursday next week.
MR. MOLLOY-Okay.
MR. TRAVER-If there's no other business,we'll entertain a motion to adjourn.
MOTION TO ADJOURN THE QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING OF MAY 19TH 2022,
Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,seconded by David Deeb:
Duly adopted this 19`h day of May,2022,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Molloy,Mr. Magowan,Mr. LaSarso,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-We stand adjourned. Thank you,everyone.
On motion meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Stephen Traver,Chairman
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