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ApplicationSign Variance [ZBA approved 1RYHPEHU] General Information Tax Parcel ID Number: ____________________ Zoning District: ____________________ Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use]: Location of Project: _______________________________________________________________ Applicant Name: Mailing Address Home Phone City, State, Zip Work Phone Cell Phone E-Mail: FAX No. Agent’s Name:Mailing Address Home Phone City, State, Zip Work Phone Cell Phone E-mail FAX No. Owner’s Name Mailing Address Home Phone City, State, Zip Work Phone Cell Phone E-mail FAX No. Page 1 309.10-1-47 MS Proposed free standing sign 45 sq ft. Amending previous location to a new location 79 Main Street Adirondack Trust Company 473 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-584-5844 dkolligan@adirondacktrust.com jon Lapper One Washington Street Glesn Falls NY 12801 518-744-6422 jcl@bpsrlaw.com same as applicant 0.29 Sign Variance [ZBA approved 1RYHPEHU] Site Development Data Area / Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed Addition sq. ft. Total sq. ft. A. Building footprint B. Detached Garage C. Accessory Structure(s) D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area E. Porches / Decks F. Other G. Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F] H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre] I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H] Setback Requirements Area Required Existing Proposed Front Yard [1] Front Yard [2] Shoreline Side Yard [1] Side Yard [2] Rear Yard [1] Rear Yard [2] Travel Corridor Height [maximum] Permeability Number of parking spaces Page 2 3860 6610 1,969 10,470 12,439 84.2 40 ft from center line 41 nochanges 10 ft equal to font 10 nochanges 10 51.7 nochanges 10 21.2 nochanges Main Street 40 25 nochanges 5% 15.8 nochanges 18 19 No chnages Sign Variance [ZBA approved 1RYHPEHU] Compliance with Chapter 147 Sign Ordinance 1. A scaled drawing of the entire sign(s) and site plan drawing showing the location is to be included in the submission packet ie on building and on site. Please note a survey is required unless a waiver is granted. 2. This application is for a change in the (check all that apply): _______ Number of Signs: from (currently): ____________ to (proposed): _____________ _______ Setback for Sign _______ Size of Sign _______ Height of Sign _______ Other (specify) __________________________________________ 3. Sign Dimension(s) Sign Type Existing (Check) Proposed (Check) Length (ft) Width (ft) Total (Sq Ft) Height (ft) Wall Wall Freestanding Freestanding Other ie panel Projecting Awning Illuminated Type: 4. Property Line Setbacks Front/ Rear ______________ Side _____________ 5. Sign Wording: _______________________________________________________________________ 6. Additional information if applicable_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3 X X 5 ft 119 inches 45 sq ft 9.91 ft 0.9 19 ft Adirondack Trust Company Sign will be unlit freestanding sign Sign Variance [ZBA approved 1RYHPEHU] The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them; use additional sheets if needed. 1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby property will be created by the granting of this sign variance? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the applicant to pursue, other than a sign variance? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Whether the requested sign variance is substantial? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Project Information 1. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): _________________________ 2. Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit Program? __ Yes / __ No 3. Estimated project duration: Start Date __________ End Date __________ 4. Estimated total cost of project: _______________ Page 4 No, a monument sign is a viusal enhancement No due to Main Street requirements the building is closer to the property line than the 15 ft setback Not in the Main Street District No No, caused by the Main Street zoning requirements SV2-2021, SP 19-2021,plus 12/2021 1/2022 ? X SPPZ73-2016, SUPPZ68-2016 SV73-2016 Sign Variance [ZBA approved 1RYHPEHU] Section 179-14-030 Application materials and site plan drawing is to include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a decision. The applicant is to provide a site plan drawing(s) – a survey showing existing conditions, a proposed conditions map (see page 00 for specific criteria) and include any other attachments that address A - D as applicable to the proposed project. A. General Shown on Sheet # 1 Title, Name, Address of applicant & person responsible for preparation of drawing 2 Deed 3 North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale [minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet ] 4 Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary 5 Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions 6 Site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing & proposed 7 Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing & proposed 8 Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures B.Water & Sewer Shown on Sheet # 1 Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of bedrooms proposed 2 Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or proposed on-site water supply and septic 3 Separation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies 4 Existing public or private water supply [well, lake, etc.]. Method of securing public or private water, location, design and construction of water supply including daily water usage 5 Percolation test location and results C.Parking / Permeable Areas Shown on Sheet # 1 Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing & proposed 2 No. of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing material [e.g., gravel, paved] 3 Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking: existing & proposed 4 Design details of ingress, egress, loading areas and cutting: existing & proposed 5 Location and character of green areas [existing and proposed], modification to green area, buffer zone to remain undisturbed 6 Lighting, location and design of all existing and proposed outdoor lighting D.Additional Site Development and Miscellaneous Shown on Sheet # 1 On-site & adjacent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and wetlands 2 Utility / energy distribution system [gas, electric, solar, telephone]: existing & proposed 3 Location, design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements including: drains, culverts, retaining walls, fences, fire & emergency zones and hydrants, etc. 4 Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial activities: existing & proposed 5 Signage: Location, size, type, design and setback: existing & proposed 6 Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference specific items 7 Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater Management, Grading & Lighting Plans 8 Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record of application for all necessary permits Page 5 S-1 attached S-1 S-1 S-1 S-1, sign plans S-1 sign plans S-1 S-1 S-1 S-1 NA S-1 S-1 S-1 S-1 S-1 S-1 NA NA NA NA S-1 and sign plans NA NA NA Sign Variance [ZBA approved 1RYHPEHU] Pre-Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040 1. Applicant Name: __________________________________________________ 2. Tax Map ID ________________ Location: _______________________ 3. Zoning Classification __________ 4. Reason for Review: __________________________________________________________ 5. Zoning Section #: ________________________ 6. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes: Provided Outstanding; Please provide by Deed ____ _____________ General Information complete ____ _____________ Site Development Data Complete ____ _____________ Setback Requirements Complete ____ _____________ Additional Project Information Complete ____ _____________ FAR addressed ____ _____________ Compliance with Zoning Ordinance ____ _____________ Checklist items addressed ____ _____________ Environmental Form completed ____ _____________ Signature Page completed ____ _____________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Staff Representative: ________________________________ Applicant / Agent: ________________________________ Date: ___________ Page 6 Adirondack Trust Company 309.10-1-47 79 Main Street MS 0.29ac Proposed monument sign of 45 sq ft, relocating previously approved sign 140 x x x x x NA x x x x owner The applicant proposes to install a 45 sq ft free standing monument sign for the Adirondack Trust Bank under construction at 79 Main Street. The project is subject to a sign variance due to the setback requirements; proposed is 0.62 ft where a 15 ft setback is required. The Main Street zoning district also requires new signs in the district require site plan review. The code section requires information on materials, lighting. The sign does not have any lighting where the code allows for lighting that is downcast. The sign materials are acrylic and color is green and white and black with a stone base. The materials allowed are to be made of durable materials, Materials used can be wood, metal, stone, brick or similar materials where resin or composite materials that give appearance of traditional materials. Reviewed site plan application, sign variance application, survey, sign details. Items to update or provide 1)signatures needed for property owner 2) Environmental Assessment form short Sign Variance [ZBA approved 1RYHPEHU] This page includes the 1.)Authorization to Act as Agent Form: 2.)Engineering Fee Disclosure; 3.)Authorization for Site Visits; 4.) Other Permit Responsibilities; 5.) Official Meeting Disclosure and 6.)Agreement to provide documentation required. OWNER’S AGENT FORM:Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant: Owner: _________________________ Designates: ___________________________ as Agent regarding the following: Variance ___ Site Plan ___ Subdivision ___ For Tax Map No.:________________ Deed Reference: Book____ Page ____ Date ____ OWNER SIGNATURE: ___________________________________DATE: _______________ APPLICANT’S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the meeting or wishes to be represented by another party: Owner: __________________________ Designates: ____________________________________ as Agent regarding the following: Variance___ Site Plan ___ Subdivision ___ For Tax Map No.:________________ Deed Reference: Book____ Page ____ Date ____ OWNER SIGNATURE: ___________________________________DATE: _______________ 2.) ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE: Applications may be referred to the Town consulting engineer for review of septic design, storm drainage, etc. as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department. Fees for engineering review services will be charged directly to the applicant. Fees for engineering review will not exceed $ 1,000 without notification to the applicant. 3.) AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE VISITS:By signing this page and submitting the application materials attached herein, the Owner, Applicant, and his/her/their agent(s) hereby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter the subject properties for the purpose of reviewing the application submitted. 4.) OTHER PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIES:Other permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to approval by the Zoning Board or Planning Board. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain any additional permits. 5.) OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES DISCLOSURE: It is the practice of the Community Development Department to have a designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application, and minutes transcribed from those tapes constitutes the official record of all proceedings. 6.) AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: I, the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand the instructions for submission and agree to the submission requirements, I acknowledge no construction activities shall be commenced prior to issuance of a valid permit. I certify that the application, plans and supporting materials are a true and complete statement/description of the existing conditions and the work proposed, and that all work will be performed in accordance with the approved plans and in conformance with local zoning regulations. I acknowledge that prior to occupying the facilities proposed, I or my agents, will obtain a certificate of occupancy as necessary. I also understand that I/we may be required to provide an as-built survey by a licensed land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy I have read and agree to the above. ______________________________ _____________________________ _______________ Signature [Applicant] Print Name [Applicant] Date signed ______________________________ _____________________________ _______________ Signature [Agent] Print Name [Agent] Date signed Page 7 Adirondack Trust Company- De Jon Lapper, Esq. 309.10-1-47 XX Short Environmental Assessment Form 3DUW3URMHFW,QIRUPDWLRQ Instructions for Completing Part 1 - Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 - Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Brief Description of Proposed Action: Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. NO YES 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other governmental Agency? If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: NO YES 3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? ___________ acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? ___________ acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? ___________acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, adjoining and near the proposed action. Urban Rural (non-agriculture) Industrial Commercial Residential (suburban) Forest Agriculture Aquatic Other (specify): _________________________ Parkland 1BHFPG Town of Queensbury Planning Board and Zoning Board The Adirondack Trust Company The Adirondack Trust Company 79 Main Street Install a 45 sq ft momument sign The Adirondack Trust Company 473 Broadway Saratoga Springs NY 12866 ✔ ✔ .29 .29 ✔ Page 2 of 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? NO YES 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify: __________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b. Are public transportation service(s) available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action? NO YES 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: ______________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 12. a. Does the site contain a structure that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic Places? b. Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area? NO YES 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _______________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: Shoreline Forest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional Wetland Urban Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? NO YES 16. Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain?NO YES 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? NO YES b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: NO YES _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g. retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain purpose and size: ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: _________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 20. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: __________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES I AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor name: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ Signature: _______________________________________________________ 1BHFPG /sponsor name: ____________ ________________________ ✔ ✔ ✔ PRINT FORM Page 1 of 2 $JHQF\8VH2QO\>,IDSSOLFDEOH@ 3URMHFW 'DWH 6KRUW(QYLURQPHQWDO$VVHVVPHQW)RUP 3DUW,PSDFW$VVHVVPHQW Part 2 LVWREHFRPSOHWHGE\WKH/HDG$JHQF\ Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept “Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?” No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: a. public / private water supplies? b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of i mportant historic, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ PRINT FORM Page 2 of 2 For every question in Part 2 that was answered “moderate to large impact may occur”, or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term, long-term and cumulative impacts. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Lead Agency Date _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) 4IPSU&OWJSPONFOUBM"TTFTTNFOU'PSN 1BSU%FUFSNJOBUJPOPG4JHOJGJDBODF "HFODZ6TF0OMZ<*GBQQMJDBCMF> 1SPKFDU %BUF PRINT FORM