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Project Narative 1471 Route 9 - Site Plan PROJECT NARRATIVE September 02, 2022 INTRODUCTION The proposed action is a mixed-use site plan consisting of three buildings: one mixed use building and two self-storage buildings on 1.92 acres. The proposed mixed-use building has a footprint of 8,355-sf. It will consist of a 2,000-sf drive thru restaurant, 2,500-sf restaurant, and 3,855-sf of retail space. The other two buildings will be outdoor self-storage that includes 12 units with a 1,740-sf footprint each for a total of 3,480-sf with 24 units. The proposed project will be serviced by public water and public sanitary sewer. Stormwater is proposed to be mitigated on site. EXISTING CONDITIONS Existing Land Use and Zoning The project site includes one parcels having an area of 1.92± acres at the address of 1471 State Route 9 Lake George, NY 12845. The tax map identification number for the parcel is 288.-1-58. The parcel is zoned at Commercial Intensive as defined by The Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance. A general overview of the surrounding land uses in the area includes commercial. The proposed development is consistent with the current land uses in the surrounding area. Wetlands and Streams The project site contains a small area of Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) regulated wetlands and an unnamed stream. The wetlands and stream traverse the site from the west and north flowing toward the south and east toward the existing stormwater system along US Route 9. The specific extents of the wetlands have been delineated by Gilbert VanGuilder Land Surveyor. A proposed stream impact has been proposed and will require a permit from the ACOE. This permit is currently being applied for by Gilbert VanGuilder Land Surveyor. Soils According to maps from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of Saratoga County, the onsite soils are classified as follows: • Bice very boulder fine sandy loam: Loamy till derived mainly from granite and gneiss with variable components of sandstone and shale • Oakville loamy fine sand: Sandy eolian, beach ridge, or glaciofluvial deposits PROPOSED CONDITIONS The 1471 Route 9 Plan proposes the development of Retail, an Eating and Drinking Establishment and self- storage units in two one-story buildings. The gross footprint area of the main building is approximately 8,355-sf the second building intended for self-storage units is approximately 3,480-sf. The main building proposes a 2,000-sf drive thru restaurant, 2,500-sf restaurant, and 3,855-sf of retail space The second 2 of 3 building will be an outdoor self-storage building that includes 24 units with a 3,480-sf footprint. All the proposed uses are permitted in the commercial intensive zone with a special use permit. The proposed project and the parcel zoning are consistent with the Town of Queensbury Comprehensive Master Plan. For retail space, the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code requires 5 parking stalls per 1,000 gross square feet. For eating and drinking establishments, the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code requires a minimum of 1 parking stall per 4 seats plus 1 additional stall per 2 employees. For fast food restaurants the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code requires a minimum of 1 parking stall per 3 seats plus 1 additional stall per 2 employees. For self-storage facilities the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code requires a minimum of 1 parking stall per 5 units. The development is estimated to include a 2,500-sf eating and drinking establishment with 30 seats and 4 employees which will require 10 parking stalls, there is also a fast-food restaurant with 24 seats and 5 employees which will require 11 seats. There is 3,855-sf of proposed retail space requiring 19 parking stalls. Lastly, there are 24 self-storage units which will require 5 parking stalls. A total of 45 parking stalls are required to meet the Town code. A total of 45 parking stalls are provided, 3 are accessible. This project will require a variance from the Town required 75’ wetland/stream setbacks to the proposed buildings. The projects proposes a setback from the buildings to the wetlands/streams of 36’. The wetlands and stream will continue to flow through the project site and discharge to the existing stormwater system along US Route 9. This variance is necessary in order to construct the project as the wetlands and stream traverse through the project and create a building envelope that is not feasible with the required 75’ setback from the wetlands. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE Driveways & Access The development will include improvements to the existing curb cuts on Route 9. The access drives have been proposed in a manner that allows additional and more efficient parking with added green space. Preliminary Stormwater Management Drainage Plans Stormwater will be managed on-site using green infrastructure run-off reduction practices and stormwater management facilities. Stormwater management practices will be addressed in a project specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Stormwater control practices will be designed and implemented in accordance with all NYSDEC technical standards and the Town of Queensbury guidelines. The stormwater management systems and appurtenances will be designed and constructed in accordance with all local, state, and federal requirements and are proposed to be owned, operated, and maintained by the Owner. Preliminary Sewer and Water Plans The total anticipated water and sewage (wastewater) demands for the project is estimated to be 9,760 gallons per day based on the following: Retail Space (3,855 ft2) x (0.05 gpd/ ft2) = 193 gpd Restaurant Space (30 seats) x (35 gpd/ seat) = 1,050 gpd Fast Food (24 seats) x (35 gpd/ seat) = 840 gpd TOTAL = 2,083 gpd 3 of 3 Design Average Daily Wastewater Flow = Total Wastewater Flow x 20% reduction for water saving measures Design Average Daily Wastewater Flow = (2,083 gpd) x (80%) = 1,667 gpd The development proposes connecting to the existing watermain along State Route 9 to service the proposed building. There is an existing sanitary sewer main along State Route 9 and the development proposes connecting to the existing service. SUMMARY The State Route 9 Site Plan is proposed in accordance with the CI zoning requirements and the Town of Queensbury Comprehensive Master Plan. The project is anticipated to meet the current Retail, Eating and Drinking Establishment, and self-storage needs in the area. The project is not anticipated to have an adverse impact on surrounding property owners or businesses. The development will uphold the Town’s vision by working with existing land features, employing zoning guidelines, and appropriately develop the Route 9 corridor in the Town of Queensbury. The applicant and the applicant’s engineer look forward to advancing this project with the Town of Queensbury.