Application Sign Variance
General Information
Application No.
Project Location: NYS Route 9
Tax Map ID: 296.18-1-47,296.18-1-46
Zone Classification: HC-Int
Detailed Description Of Project: The proposed project is to relocate Empire Vision from its
visible location at the southern end of the office buildine to a new location towards the center of
the building. At the new location. Empire Vision will not have any visibility from the exterior of
the plaza Therefore Empire Vision requires anew 36 square foot sign on the main plaza pile-on
in order for it to move to the new location The relocation of Empire Vision will enable the plaza
owner to lease the existing Empire Vision space plus additional space fora 5, 000 square foot
Panera Bread restaurant. Panera Bread will not require a sign variance as space is available on the
pile-on sign located near Traveler's.
Applicant: Northway Plaza Associates, LLC
Address: 217 Montgomery Street, Suite 700
Syracuse,New York 13202
Home Phone: 315-422-3356 9
Work Phone/Fax: 315-374-3840
Applicant's Agent: Jonathan Lapper, Esq.
Address: Bartlett,Pontiff Stewart&Rhodes
One Washington Street-P.O. Box 2168
Glens Falls.New York 12801-2168
Phone: 518-792-2117
Fax: 518-792-3309
Property Owner: Same as Applicant
Address:
Phone:
Work Phone/Fax
Directions to Site: The site is located at the southeast comer of the intersection of NYS Route 9
and Quaker Road.
Sign Variance
Compliance with Sign Ordinance
Sections that apply: 140-6(B)(3)(d)1211A1
What signs are you allowed to have?
wall sign square feet(each)
freestanding sign square feet(each)
height(each)
*Per Sign Variance granted by ZBA, the main pile-on sign exceeds 64 square feet permitted
under the code.
The applicant is proposing to add a 36 square foot sign on the existing main pile-on sign below
the existing sign panels.
This application is for a change in the:
Number of signs: _ Size of signs: _X_(addition 36 sq. ft- two sided)
Height of Sign:_
Setback for sign: _ Other:
Elevation:
If you are proposing to install wall signs, provide a scale drawing of the facade they will be
located on, with their location shown.
If you are proposing more than two (2) signs,the following information must be provided
for each sign (please use additional sheets if necessary).
Monument Sien
Sign Number: 1 Size: Length: 3 ft x Width 12 ft= 36
Total sq. ft.
Existing: yes Height 30 ft. (for freestanding)
Proposed: yes Depth no (projecting)
Wall: no Distance from property line: 25+/- ft.
Freestanding yes Wording: Empire Vision
Illuminated yes
Projecting no
Design of Sign: Scale 114" = 1 foot inches/feet
COMPLIANCE:
Sections requesting relief from: 140-6(B)(3)(a)[41[b]
Require(s): SIGN VARIANCE
1. How would you benefit from the granting of this Sign Variance? The proposed
project is to relocate Empire Vision from its visible location at the southern end of the office
building to a new location towards the center of the building. At the new location, Empire
Vision will not have any visibility from the exterior of the plaza. Therefore, Empire Vision
requires a new 36 square foot sign on the main plaza pile-on in order for it to move to the new
location. The relocation of Empire Vision will enable the plaza owner to lease the existing
Empire Vision space plus additional space for a 5, 000 square foot Panera Bread restaurant.
Panera Bread will not require a sign variance as space is available on the pile-on sign located
near Traveler's. Having Panera Bread located in the plaza will allow the existing employees of
the offices and retail stores to eat in the plaza and not have to travel.
2. What effect would this variance have on the character of the neighborhood and the
health, safety, and welfare of the community? There will be no effect on the neighborhood, as
the sign will simply be added onto a pile-on that already exists. This sign will give notice of
Empire Vision to customers and the passing public, even though the store will not be visible to
people traveling on Route 9 and Quaker Road.
3. Are there feasible alternatives to this variance? No. Due to the proposed new
location, a sign is necessary so that the customers of Empire Vision will be able to locate the
store. The back of the store faces Route 9.
4. Is the amount of relief substantial relief relative to the Ordinance? No,because the
pile-on is existing and can accommodate an additional 36 square foot sign.
5. Will the variance have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district? No, the variance will have no adverse effect.
This project will allow for the continued redevelopment of a plaza that still remains partially
vacant. This requested signage will allow for potential customers to know that the new location
of the Empire Vision store may not be visible but that the store is still located in the plaza.
Site Development Data
N?A
Area/Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed Total sq. ft.
Addition
N/A sq, ft
A. Building Footprint
B. Detached Garage
C. Accessory Structure(s)
D. Paved, gravel or other
hard surfaced areas
E. Porches/Decks
F. Other
Total Non-Permeable
Sum A through
Parcel Area
Percent Non-Permeable
(Total Nan-Permeable/Parcel
Area
Setback Requirements
Required Existing Proposed
Front 1
Front 2
Shoreline
Side Yard 1
Side Yard 2
Rear Yard 1
Rear Yard 2
Buffer/Travel Corridor
Height
Permeability
Sign Setback 25
No. of Parking Spaces
Sign Variance
Last Revised: April 19,2002
Sign Variance
Additional Requirements
1. Waiver Request - Provide a letter to the Zoning Board and/or Planning Board
requesting the waivers indicated on the checklist.
2. Commercial and Industrial Development requires submission of a
Landscaping Plan, a Stormwater Management Plan, a Grading Plan, and a
Lighting Plan.
3. Other elements integral to the proposed development as considered necessary
by the reviewing board.
4. Identify any Federal, State or County permits required for the project's
schedule.
5. Please submit record of application for approval status of all necessary permits
required from Federal, State and County officials.
6. Other Fees may apply—Engineering Fees, Recreation Fees
For Office Use Only-
Reviewed by
Application fee received
Original and 14 copies of Application and Plot Plan submitted
Required Signatures
Other:
Sign Variance
Last Revised: April 19, 2002
Sign Variance
Checklist - Please prepare a map depicting existing and proposed conditions. Failure to complete the
following checklist or include all the required information on your plot plan will result in a
determination of incompleteness and a delay in the processing of your application.
*Check/Initial Each Box NOT APPLICABLE
P—Provided
NA—Not Applicable ADDRESS EACH TTEM
WR—Waiver Re nested
P NA WR GENERAL
A. Title, name, address of applicant&person responsible for preparation of
drawing
B. North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale (minimum 1 in. =40
ft.
C. Boundaries of the property plotted to scale zoning boundary
D. Location of principal structure, accessory structures with exterior
dimensions
E. Location of site improvements including outdoor storage areas,
driveways and proposed),parldng areas,etc.
F. Setbacks for all structures and im rovements
G. Elevations of proposed structures.
WATER&SEWER
A- Location of on-site sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction
details,flow rates,and number of bedrooms served.
B. Location of water supply (ie. well) and septic on adjoining lots with
separation distances to existing or proposed on-site water supply and
septic.
C. Separation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and
waterbodies.
D. Location and description of 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.
E. Percolation test location and results.
PARKING/PERMEABLE AREAS
A. No.of spaces required for project including calculations and justification.
B. No. of existing parking spaces, no. to be removed, no. to maintain and
type of surfacing material e. . gravel,paced).
C. Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parldng.
D. Location ad design details of ingress,egress,loading areas and cutting.
E. Location and character of green areas (existing and proposed),
modification to green area,buffer zone to remain undisturbed.
F. Lighting,location and design of all existing or proposed outdoor lighting.
ADDITIONAL SITE DEVELOPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS
A. Location of on-site & adjacent watercourses: streams, rivers, lake and
wetlands.
B. Location of proposed &existing:utility/energy distribution systems (gas,
electric, solar,telephone.
C. Location, design, and construction of all existing and proposed site
improvements including: drains, culverts, retaining walls, fences, fire &
emergency zones and hydrants.
D. Location and amount / portion of building area proposed for office,
manufacturing,retail sales, or other commercial activities.
E. S' Location,size, e,designand setback
Sign Variance
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Appendix F
State Environmental Quality Review
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only
PART I - PROJECT INFORMATION (To be completed by Applicant or Project
sponsor)
1 . APPLICANT/SPONSOR 2 . PROJECT NAME
NORTHWAY PLAZA SIGN VARIANCE VARIANCE
3 . PROJECT LOCATION: WARREN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COUNTY
4 . PRECISE LOCATION (STREET ADDRESS AND ROAD INTEREECIIONS, PROMIIENT LANDMARKS, ETC.. OR PROVIDE MAP)
NORTHWAY PLAZA, RT 9 , QUEENSBURY, NEW YORK
5 . IS PROPOSED ACTION:
NEW X EXPANSION X MODIFICATION/ALTERATION
6 . DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY: APPLICANT IS PROPOSING TO PLACE A 36 SQUARE FOOT
SIGN ON THE ALREADY EXISTING MAIN PILE-ONE.
7 . AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED:
INITIALLY . 001 ACRES ULTIMATELY . 001 ACRES
8 . WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS?
YES X NO IF NO, DESCRIBE BRIEFLY SIGN VARIANCE REQUIRED
9 . WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT?
RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL X COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE _ PARK/FOREST/OPEN SPACE
DESCRIBE:
COMMERCIAL PLAZA WITH MULTIPLE TENANTS WHICH IS CURRENTLY BEING USED TO ACCOMODATE NEW TENANT, HOME
DEPOT.
10 . DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL) ?
YES X NO IF YES, LIST AGENCY(S) AND PERMIT/APPROVALS
11 . DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID A PERMIT OR APPROVAL?
X YES _ NO IF YES, LIST AGENCY(S) AND PERMIT/APPROVALS
ZBA PREVIOUSLY APPROVED THE ALREADY EXISTING PYLON.
12 . AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION, WILL EXISTING PERMIT/APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATIONS?
X YES _ No
ZBA SIGN RESOLUTION JULY 24, 2003 .
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
APPLI CANT SPONSOR NAME: NORTHWAY PLAZA DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2003
SIGNATURE : r
If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the
Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment
Part II -
ENVIRONMEN
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (To be completed by Agency)
.A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.12? IF YES, COORDINATE THE REVIEW
IIROCESS AND USE THE FULL EAF.
YES _ No
B. WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6NYCRR, PART 617. 6? IF No,
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER INVOLVED AGENCY.
YES No
C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING.: (ANSWERS MAY BE HANDWRITTEN, IF
LEGIBLE)
C1 . EXISTING AIR QUALITY, SURFACE OR GROUNDWATER QUALITY OR QUANTITY, NOISE LEVELS, EXISTING TRAFFIC
PATTERNS, SOLID WASTE PRODUCTION OR DISPOSAL, POTENTIAL FOR EROSION, DRAINAGE OR FLOODING PROBLEMS? EXPLAIN
BRIEFLY:
C2 . AESTHETIC, AGRICULTURAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, HISTORIC, OR OTHER NATURAL OR CULTURAL RESOURCES; OR COMMUNITY
OR NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY:
C3 . VEGETATION OR FAUNA, FISH, SHELLFISH OR WILDLIFE SPECIES, SIGNIFICANT HABITATS, OR THREATENED OR
ENDANGERED SPECIES? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY:
C4 . A COMMUNITY'S EXISTING PLANS OR GOALS AS OFFICIALLY ADOPTED, OR A CHANGE IN USE OR INTENSITY OF USE OF
LAND OR OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY.
C5 . GROWTH, SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENT, OR RELATED ACTIVITIES LIKELY TO BE INDUCED BY THE PROPOSED ACTION?
EXPLAIN BRIEFLY.
C6. LONG TERM, SHORT TERM, CUMULATIVE, OR OTHER EFFECTS NOT IDENTIFIED IN Cl-05? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY.
C7 , OTHER IMPACTS (INCLUDING CHANGES IN USE OF EITHER QUANTITY OR TYPE OF ENERGY) ? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY.
D. IS THERE, OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE, CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS?
YES _ NO IF YES, EXPLAIN BRIEFLY.
PART III - DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY)
INSTRUCTIONS: FOR EACH ADVERSE EFFECT IDENTIFIED ABOVE, DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS SUBSTANTIAL, LARGE,
IMPORTANT OR OTHERWISE SIGNIFICANT. EACH EFFECT SHOULD BE ASSESSED IN CONNECTION WITH ITS (A) SETTING (I.E. , URBAN
OR RURAL) ; (B) PROBABILITY OF OCCURRING; (C) DURATION; (D) IRREVERSIBILITY) (E) GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE; AND (F)
MAGNITUDE. IF NECESSARY, ADD ATTACHMENTS OR REFERENCE SUPPORTING MATERIALS. ENSURE THAT EXPLANATIONS CONTAIN
SUFFICIENT DETAIL TO SHOW THAT ALL RELEVANT ADVERSE IMPACTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AND ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED.
CHECK THIS BOX IF YOU HAVE IDENTIFIED ONE OR MORE POTENTIALLY LARGE OR SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACTS WHICH MAY
OCCUR. THEN PROCEED DIRECTLY TO THE FULL EAF AND/OR PREPARE A POSITIVE DECLARATION.
CHECK THIS BOX IF YOU RAVE 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
AND PROVIDE ON ATTACHMENTS AS NECESSARY, THE REASONS SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION:
TOWN OF OUEENSBURY ZONING BOARD. OF APPEALS
NAME OF LEAD AGENCY
PRINT OR TYPE NAME OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICER IN LEAD AGENCY TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICER
SIGNATURE OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICER IN LEAD AGENCY SIONATORE OF PBEPARER (IF vIFFERENT FR. EEEFOREIEZR OFFICER)
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