02-21-2023 (Queensbury Planning Board 02/21/2023)
QUEENSBURYPLANNINGBOARD MEETING
SECOND REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY2IST 2023
INDEX
Site Plan No. 69-2022 Garden World Associates 1.
Petition for Zone Change 5-2022 Tax Map No. 302.5-1-49;302.5-1-50
FURTHER TABLING
Site Plan No. 5-2023 Queensbury Realty Partners 2.
Tax Map No.296.17-1-45
Site Plan No.7-2023 Marc&Betsy Fuchs 5.
Tax Map No.239.14-1-2
Site Plan No.5-2023 Geraldine Eberlein 7.
FURTHER TABLING Tax Map No.227.17-1-25
Site Plan No. 9-2023 Gary Charlebois S.
Tax Map No. 303.20-2-IS
Site Plan No.10-2023 Sharon Serini 11.
Freshwater Wetlands 2-2023 Tax Map No.240.9-1-4
FURTHER TABLING
Subdivision No.1-2023 Hospitality Syracuse/Binley Florist 12.
PRELIMINARY STAGE Tax Map No. 303.15-1-27
Subdivision No.2-2023
FINAL STAGE
Site Plan No. 6-2023 Tracey Holdings,LLC 17.
Tax Map No. 305.16-1-52.1;305.16-1-52.2;305.16-1-SO
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
FEBRUARY 21ST,2023
7.00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
STEPHEN TRAVER,CHAIRMAN
DAVID DEEB,VICE CHAIRMAN
MICHAEL DIXON,SECRETARY
WARREN LONGACKER
BRAD MAGOWAN
NATHAN ETU
FRITZ STEFANZICK,ALTERNATE
MEMBERS ABSENT
BRADY STARK
LAND USE PLANNER-LAURA MOORE
STENOGRAPHER-MARIA GAGLIARDI
MR.TRAVER-Good evening,ladies and gentleman. Welcome to the Town of Queensbury Planning Board
meeting for Tuesday, February 21",2023. This is our second meeting for the month of February and our
fourth meeting so far for 2023. If you have a cell phone or other electronic device if you would either turn
it off or turn the ringer off so as not to interrupt our proceedings we would appreciate that and in the event
of an emergency please make note of the illuminated red exit signs. Those are our emergency exits. We
also ask that, aside from public hearing,if you have reason to have discussion amongst yourselves in the
audience,we'd ask if you'd go out to the outer lobby to have that conversation so, again,as not to interfere
with our proceedings and not get something unintended on the minutes. I also want to mention that we
do have a couple of items that will be brought up for tabling resolutions this evening, Garden World
Associates, Site Plan 69-2022; Eberlein, Site Plan 5-2023; Serini, Site Plan 10-2023. Those we anticipate
will be tabled this evening. So for those of you who may be here to participate in public hearings for any
of those items,just so that you're aware of that. We have no administrative items this evening. I'm sorry,
we do have one administrative item regarding our calendar for the month of June.
RESOLUTION FOR JUNE 2023 MEETING DATE CHANGE
Per notification from the Queensbury Senior Activities Center,the meeting previously scheduled for June
27,2023 has a conflict and a new meeting date needs to be approved.
MOTION TO APPROVE TUNE 22,2023 AS THE SECOND PLANNING BOARD MEETING DATE
FOR THE MONTH OF TUNE 2023,Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,seconded
by David Deeb:
This will replace the June 27`h,2023 meeting.
Duly adopted this 21"day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MR. TRAVER-All right. Thank you, and with that we'll go to our regular agenda. First section of that
agenda being Old Business, and the first item is Queensbury Realty Partners,this is Site Plan 5-2023.
MRS. MOORE-There's a tabling for Garden World.
MR. TRAVER-I talked about it and we didn't do it. My apologies. All right. So the first item is actually
Garden World Associates, Site Plan 69-2022 and Petition for Zone Change 5-2022 and we do have a
motion to table.
SITE PLAN NO. 69-2022 PETITION FOR ZONE CHANGE 5-2022 SEQR TYPE: TYPE I.
GARDEN WORLD ASSOCIATES. AGENT(S): HUTCHINS ENGINEERING. OWNER(S):
SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: MDR,CI. LOCATION: 2 CARLTON DRIVE/537 AVIATION
ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR A 0.32 ACRE PARCEL AT 2
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CARLTON DRIVE IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL # 302.5-1-49 FROM MODERATE DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES A PARKING
LOT EXPANSION OF A 0.76 ACRE PARCEL AT 537 AVIATION ROAD WITH THE 0.32 ACRE
PARCEL. THE PROJECT INCLUDES ASSOCIATED SITE WORK TO INCREASE PARKING TO
86 SPACES. THE PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES A PARCEL MERGE. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
179-3-040,179-15-040,PETITION OF ZONE CHANGE, TOWN BOARD REFERRAL,SEQR FOR
PETITION OF ZONE CHANGE AND PARKING EXPANSION, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
FOR VARIANCE RELIEF AND PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION SHALL BE SUBJECT
TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 49-2017,AV 44-
2017, AV 50-2022. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: OCTOBER 2022. SITE INFORMATION:
TRAVEL CORRIDOR OVERLAY. LOT SIZE: .32 ACRES,.76 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 302.5-1-49,
302.5-1-50. SECTION 179-3-040,179-15-040.
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-This application was tabled at the Zoning Board of Appeals. The applicant is re-working
some of the Site Plan issues that were identified and will be coming back to the Zoning Board as well as
the Planning Board in March.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. So we will open the public hearing on that application.
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN
MR. TRAVER-And leave it open until the application is heard on, I believe it's scheduled to be on March
30. So we have a draft resolution.
RESOLUTION TABLING SP#69-2022 GARDEN WORLD ASSOCIATES
Applicant proposes a change of zone for a 0.32 acre parcel at 2 Carlton Dive identified as Parcel#302.5-1-
49 from Moderate Density Residential to Commercial Intensive. The project also includes a parking lot
expansion of a 0.76 acre parcel at 537 Aviation Road with the 0.32 acre parcel. The project includes
associated site work to increase parking to 86 spaces. The project also includes a parcel merge. Pursuant
to chapter 179-3-040,179-15-040,petition of zone change, Town Board referral, SEQR for petition of zone
change and parking expansion, Zoning Board of Appeals for variance relief and Planning Board
recommendation shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. The Planning Board may accept
lead agency,review SEQR and provide recommendation.Variance: Relief is sought for permeability.
MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 69-2022 &z PETITION OF ZONE CHANGE 5-2022 GARDEN
WORLD ASSOCIATES. Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,seconded by Warren
Longacker.
Tabled until the March 30,2023 Planning Board meeting pending Zoning Board of Appeals decision.
Duly adopted this 21"day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Magowan, Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MR. TRAVER-All right. Now we move on to Old Business, and the first item is Queensbury Realty
Partners, Site Plan 8-2023.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN NO.8-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. QUEENSBURY REALTY PARTNERS. AGENT(S):
BOHLER ENGINEERING. OWNER(S): JOHN JAROSZ &z ANNE JAROSZ. ZONING: CM.
LOCATION: 920 STATE ROUTE 9. APPLICANT PROPOSES A DEMOLITION OF THE
EXISTING BUILDING TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE STORY 3,516 SQ. FT. MEDICAL
BUILDING. THE SITE WORK INCLUDES A NEW PARKING AND ACCESS TO SWEET ROAD.
THE PLANS INCLUDE NEW LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING AND STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040, 179-7-050, 179-8-050, SITE PLAN FOR
NEW CONSTRUCTION AND SITE WORK IN A CI ZONE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING
BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: FEBRUARY 2023. SITE
INFORMATION: TRAVEL CORRIDOR. LOT SIZE: 0.51 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 296.17-1-45.
SECTION: 179-3-040,179-7-050,179-8-050.
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JON ZAPPER&CARYN MLODZIANOWSKI, REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS.MOORE-So this application was approved for the variance from the Zoning Board on February 15`h
They required a setback variance from Sweet Road as well as State Route 9 and the application is back
before the Board for a new urgent care facility and associated site work.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening. Welcome back.
MR.ZAPPER-Good evening,everyone. For the record,Jon Lapper and Caren Mlodzianowski from Bohler
Engineering. As Laura said,with your support we breezed through the Zoning Board. Everybody thought
this was a big improvement on what's there now. They did mourn the loss of Gambles. So basically as
we discussed last week,because the building is eliminating the curb cut on Route 9,putting landscaping
in front on Route 9 and having a controlled parking lot in the back where now it's an open curb cut,we
think this is a big improvement to the neighborhood and to that intersection. So we were asked by Mike
to discuss the local services, and I did get a list that they use OrthoNY Queensbury for x-rays,bloodwork,
Quest Labs and Glens Falls Hospital for emergencies. So they are utilizing local service providers.
MR. TRAVER-Thank you for that.
MR.ZAPPER-With that I'll ask Caryn to just walk you through the site plan and then we'll take questions.
MS.MLODZIANOWSKI-Good evening,nice to see everyone. For the record,Caryn Mlodzianowski from
Bohler Engineering, and as Jon mentioned, the proposed site today is essentially mainly building and
asphalt. So we are excited to re-develop this, bring it into more of compliance now that we have the
variances in place for the rest of the site and really present a good looking project here. As Jon mentioned,
there is a large curb cut on Route 9 today which we will be closing. So it will be all green space along there
and proposing two consolidated curb cuts on Sweet Road for access. So this is again,as we presented last
week,the proposed site plan layout with the building facing Route 9 and the entryway facing the parking
which would be located in the back,that's here, and these are the two curb cuts that are proposed. We
are increasing green space on site and within the right of way and providing a pedestrian connection to the
intersection and improving the sidewalk and filling in what's there today since a lot of it is asphalt. We're
proposing 29 parking spaces to accompany the use back here and we have landscape islands within this
center row here and here. We do have two light poles,one double,one single to light the facility. We did
submit that design and we're happy to discuss that this evening,but essentially the light levels are pretty
low. The average we provided of 3.27 is strictly for the parking lot. So that's the worst case. The whole
site does have an average of 2.5 foot candles. As far as water and sewer, we're re-using the connections
that are there and then we will have an underground stormwater area back here on the lower side. We
did receive LaBella's comments and have sufficiently addressed those in our opinion. So that's been re-
submitted,but no major hurdles there as far as that goes. So with that I'll turn it over to the Board.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. One of the questions that I had was regarding the lighting. It seems as
though it is a bit high,considering a small office typically requires about one foot candle and your average
is 3.7. Is there anything you can do here to make it lower?
MR. ZAPPER-Before I turn it over to Caryn,so we looked at that carefully after you raised that at the last
meeting, and part of our response is that this is more like a commercial than a small office because there's
29 spaces and it can be busy back there, also as a safety issue because it's in the back of the building. It's
not visible from Route 9,just for security it's just slightly larger than that small office,but more importantly
Caryn can talk about the lights that are on the street and the hotel that are much,you know,big poles right
there. You won't even notice this.
MS. MLODZIANOWSKI-So in looking at the area here,there are street light poles along both streets. So
this is the tattoo business. They have lights, and there's a street light pole about here. There is one
residence and then there's an auto body shop that has lights shining out and signage. So those do have
lighting in the front. We would I think be improving that with our project as we have LED downward
facing, you know, current technology, fixtures that are aesthetically pleasing. Also there's a light pole
that's probably at least 20 feet tall about here. That does face the hotel. So anything that we have back
here would be further away from their own light pole,being that that's the closest property that's there.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR. ETU-I really like it. I think it's a good re-use.
MR. DEEB-I like the green space. They've got lighting all around it. So I don't think it's going to make
any difference. It's all commercial.
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MR. DIXON-Laura,I have a question for you. We're doing Site Plan. Do we not have to do any SEQR on
this?
MRS. MOORE-It doesn't reach the threshold. Four thousand square feet is the threshold. It's smaller
than that.
MR. DIXON-I think it's a very good use of the space that's there.
MR. TRAVER-We do have a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the audience
that wanted to comment to the Planning Board on this application? I'm not seeing any. Laura's checking
for written comments.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. All right. Well then we'll go ahead and close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-Members feel sufficient review and ready to move forward?
MR. STEFANZICK Just a quick question on the parking spaces,29 cars. Any study or any review about
the traffic, you know, a lot of cars are coming out at the same time. You've got the light over there?
Anything backing up?
MS. MLODZIANOWSKI-As far as the use,Queensbury Realty Partners has developed this use before. So
they're very familiar with demand and need for the urgent care and for the use. Typically 13 peak hour
trips is what the ITE would warrant, the industry standard,but again they're familiar with these things.
They've developed them before.
MR. STEFANZICK-So you don't expect 29 cars coming out at the same time?
MR. ZAPPER-No, because everyone's sitting in the room waiting for the doctor. You know how that
works.
MR. DIXON-And before we put it to a vote, I just want to do full disclosure again, as I did in the last
meeting,that I work for a hospital, a hospital that owns an urgent care up the street,but I don't feel that
there's any conflict.
MR. TRAVER-I agree. All right. Well if members are comfortable moving forward, I think we have a
draft resolution.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#5-2023 QUEENSBURY REALTY PARTNERS
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board:Applicant proposes a demolition of the
existing building to construct a new single story 3,516 sq. ft. medical building. The site work includes a
new parking and access to Sweet Road. The plans include new landscaping, lighting and stormwater
management.Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,179-7-050,179-5-050,site plan for new construction and site
work in a CI 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 made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 2/14/2023-1 the ZBA
approved the variance requests on 2/15/2023-1
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 2/21/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 2/21/2023,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 2/21/2023;
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,
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MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 8-2023 QUEENSBURY REALTY PARTNERS; Introduced by
Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption.
According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following:
1) Waivers requested granted: The applicant has requested no waivers;
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) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall
be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff,
b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater
Department for its review, approval,permitting and inspection;
c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not
be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office;
d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of
Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
e) 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;-
f) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town:
a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current "NYSDEC SPDES
General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work.
b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project;
c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff:
i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning
Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved;
ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General
Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required.
g) 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;
h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit
and/or the beginning of any site work;
i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
j) 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.
k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 21"day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MR. TRAVER-You are all set.
MR. ZAPPER-Thanks,everybody.
MS. MLODZIANOWSKI-Thankyou.
MR. TRAVER-The next item on our agenda,also under Old Business,is Marc&Betsy Fuchs. This is Site
Plan 7-2023.
SITE PLAN NO.7-2023 SEAR TYPE: TYPE II. MARC&z BETSY FUCHS. AGENT(S): HAROLD
H. GUERTZE &z COMPANY INC. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: WR.
LOCATION: 19 WOOD POINT LANE. APPLICANT PROPOSES A PARTIALLY OPEN
CARPORT ADDITION WITH A FOOTPRINT OF 272.25 SO. FT. TO BE ADDED TO THE
EXISTING 509 SO. FT. GARAGE. THE CARPORT WILL BE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE
GARAGE. THE EXISTING 2,910 SO. FT. HOME TO REMAIN. THE FLOOR AREA WILL BE
3,686 SO. FT. THE PROJECT IS AN EXPANSION OF A NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE.
PURSUANT TO CHAPTERS 179-3-040, 179-6-065 &z 179-5-020, SITE PLAN FOR NEW FLOOR
AREA IN A CEA AND EXPANSION OF A NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 49-98,
AV 48-02,AV 36-2010,AV 17-2014, SP 15-2014. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: FEBRUARY 2023.
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SITE INFORMATION: CEA,APA,LGPC,SLOPES. LOT SIZE: .65 ACRE. TAX MAP NO.239.14-
1-2. SECTION: 179-3-040,179-6-065,179-5-020.
PATRICK MOONEY, REPRESENTING APPLICANTS,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So this is an application for an open carport addition of 272.25 square feet. The applicant
received a variance for the setbacks February 15`h, as well as the permeability relief. Other than that,the
applicant has submitted the information for the carport addition.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MR. MOONEY-Thank you.
MR. TRAVER-So we looked at this in terms of the variance last time. So you're back for Site Plan Review
and approval. And you did receive the variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. In your discussion and
meeting with the ZBA,did it result in any changes at all in your plan?
MR. MOONEY-No.
MR. TRAVER-Thank you. Questions,comments from members of the Board? The carport.
MR.LONGACKER-The only thing I can say is that water that's coming off that roof,I see on the pea stone
gravel diagram right there,you might want to widen that, just so you don't have water shedding off the
eaves.
MR. MOONEY-Well,I actually took a ride up to the property last week before the Zoning Board meeting
and at the end of,the edge of the piers,we have 1S inches from the existing blacktop driveway. Right there
the actual grade drops off about 15,16 inches and then continues down. So by the time I actually go out,
I'm actually going to put a retaining wall in to hold the pea gravel in and then widen that.
MR. LONGACKER-Sure.
MR. TRAVER-Do Board members feel comfortable moving forward on this? Okay. There is a public
hearing on this application as well. There is a public hearing which we will open. Is there anyone in the
audience that wanted to discuss this application with the Planning Board? I'm not seeing any. Written
comments,Laura?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. All right. So then we will then close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#7-2023 MARC&BETSY FUCHS
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes a partially open
carport addition with a footprint of 272.25 sq.ft.to be added to the existing 509 sq.ft.garage. The carport
will be on the North side of the garage. The existing 2,910 sq. ft. home to remain. The floor area will be
3,656 sq. ft.. The project is an expansion of a non-conforming structure. Pursuant to chapters 179-3-040,
179-6-065&179-5-020,site plan for new floor area in a CEA and expansion of a non-conforming structure
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 made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 2/14/2023-1 the ZBA
approved the variance requests on 2/15/2023-1
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 2/21/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 2/21/2023 when it was closed,
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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 2/21/2023;
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 7-2023 MARC&z BETSY FUCHS,-Introduced by Michael Dixon
who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted: h. signage, k. topography, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial
alterations/construction details, q. soil logs,r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal
are reasonable to request a waiver 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)Drainage detail plan to be included on final site plans and submitted to the Town.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 21st day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MRS. MOORE-I'm going to suggest that,the applicant indicated that they're going to improve upon the
drainage area. That information should show upon the final plan sets.
MR. TRAVER-You are all set.
MR. MOONEY-Thank you very much.
MR. TRAVER-The next item on our agenda is Geraldine Eberlein. This is Site Plan 5-2023.
SITE PLAN NO.5-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE 11. GERALDINE EBERLEIN. AGENT(S): STUDIO
A. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: WR. LOCATION: 12 SEELYE ROAD
NORTH. APPLICANT PROPOSES DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING HOME AND GUEST
COTTAGE TO CONSTRUCT A NEW HOME WITH A FOOTPRINT OF 2,411 SQ. FT. , AN
OUTDOOR KITCHEN OF 234 SQ. FT. AND A NEW FLOOR AREA OF 3,343 SQ. FT. THE
PROJECT INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF A NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM ON THE ADJOINING
PROPERTY. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040,179-6-065,179-6-050,SITE PLAN FOR NEW
FLOOR AREA IN A CEA AND HARD SURFACING WITHIN 50 FT.OF THE SHORELINE SHALL
BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. VARIANCE: RELIEF IS
SOUGHT FOR SETBACKS, FLOOR AREA AND PERMEABILITY. THE PLANNING BOARD
SHALL PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. CROSS
REFERENCE: AV 70-2007. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: FEBRUARY 2023. SITE
INFORMATION: CEA, APA, LGPC. LOT SIZE: 0.31 ACRE. TAX MAP NO. 227.17-1-25.
SECTION: 179-3-040,179-6-065,179-6-050.
MR. TRAVER-We anticipate tabling this Site Plan to the March 21 meeting. Laura?
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MRS.MOORE-Correct. The applicant is in the process of revising the plan set in reference to the location
of the septic system and I anticipate that to be back in front of the Board in March.
MR. TRAVER-I've got a note,March 21.
MRS. MOORE-That's the second meeting, correct? That's correct. Sorry. It would have to come back
for the referral.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. So March 21.
MRS. MOO RE-Is the first meeting. Thank you.
MR. TRAVER-And we will also open the public hearing on this application.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MR. TRAVER-And we'll leave it open until the application is re-heard in March. And with that we'll
entertain a motion to table.
RESOLUTION TABLING SP#5-2023 GERALDINE EBERLEIN
Applicant proposes demolition of an existing home and guest cottage to construct a new home with a
footprint of 2,411 sq. ft., an outdoor kitchen of 234 sq. ft. and a new floor area of 3,343 sq. ft. The project
includes associated site work for new permeable driveway, stormwater management, and shoreline
landscaping. The project includes installation of a new septic system on the adjoining property. Pursuant
to Chapter 179-3-040,179-6-065,179-6-050,site plan for new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing within
50 ft.of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.Variance:Relief is sought for
setbacks,floor area and permeability. The Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 5-2023 GERALDINE EBERLEIN. Introduced by Michael Dixon
who moved for its adoption,seconded by Warren Longacker.
Tabled until the March 21",2023 Planning Board meeting.
Duly adopted this 21"day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MR. TRAVER-Okay. The next item on our agenda is Gary Charlebois. This is Site Plan 9-2023.
SITE PLAN NO. 9-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE UNLISTED. GARY CHARLEBOIS. AGENT(S):
RUCINSKI HALL ARCHITECTURE. OWNER(S): GARY &z BARBARA CHARLEBOIS
REVOCABLE TRUST. ZONING: CLI. LOCATION: 39 BOULEVARD. APPLICANT PROPOSES
A 9,192 SQ. FT. ADDITION OF AN UPDATE TO AN EXISTING HVAC COMPANY. THE
ADDITION IS FOR A NEW WAREHOUSE, LOADING DOCK AND UPDATE TO THE FLOOR
PLAN. THE EXISTING BUILDING IS 6.099 SQ.FT. THE PROJECT INCLUDES SITE WORK FOR
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, LIGHTING AND PARKING AREA,AND DISTURBANCE OF
32,000 SQ. FT. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040, SITE PLAN FOR BUILDING ADDITION,
SITE WORK IN THE CLI ZONE,AND HARD SURFACING WITHIN 50 FT.OF THE SHORELINE
OF CHAMPLAIN CANAL SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND
APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 5-89, AV 9-1989, AV 10-1989, SP 11-2000, SP 53-2000.
WARREN CO.REFERRAL: FEBRUARY 2023. SITE INFORMATION: FEEDER CANAL. LOT
SIZE: 1.76 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 303.20-2-18. SECTION: 179-3-040.
ETHAN HALL, REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS.MOORE-So this application is for an addition to an existing warehouse wholesale business of HVAC
and the applicant did receive the variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for the setback to the Canal.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Welcome back.
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MR. HALL-Good evening. For your records, Ethan Hall with Rucinski Hall Architecture here tonight
representing Gary Charlebois for the expansion of the current Sid Harvey HVAC wholesale and warehouse
at 39 Boulevard. We did receive the Area Variances at the Zoning Board last Wednesday and we're back
with you tonight to hopefully gain Site Plan approval and move the project forward.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. As you know we did look at this with consideration of the variance in mind and I'm
just wondering if there were any changes as a result of your discussion with the ZBA?
MR.HALL-Not at all.
MR. TRAVER-It's the same plan that we looked at last week.
MR.HALL-Exactly-
MR. TRAVER-Questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR. LONGACKER-I've just got a question on the LaBella stormwater question. Did you do any test pits
out there by any chance?
MR. HALL-We were scheduled to do test pits and then the Canal Authority rolled in and they took
precedent. So as soon as they get their stuff wrapped up we'll get in there.
MR. LONGACKER-I saw on the plans.
MR. HALL-Yes, we had anticipated doing them in early January and the Canal Authority rolled in at the
tail end of December and said get off our lot. It's not your lot,you're just using it,but as soon as they get
done with doing the re-lining of the Canal we'll jump in there. I have talked to EDP and they're working
on getting the stormwater. We're getting our responses together for LaBella. It wasn't a very extensive
list.
MR. DIXON-I think we talked at the last meeting, as far as SEQR goes,there wasn't anything identified.
There's nothing that I had concern about.
MR.TRAVER-Right. Yes,we do have a,under SEQR,we do have a SEQR resolution to consider,and there
is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the audience that wanted to address the
Planning Board on this Site Plan 9-2023 for Charlebois? Written comments,Laura?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Then we'll close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-Is the Board ready to consider the SEQR resolution? Does anyone have any environmental
impact concerns as a result of the information submitted? All right.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A NEGATIVE SEQR DEC. SP#9-2023 GARY CHARLEBOIS
The applicant proposes a 9,192 sq. ft. addition for an update to an existing HVAC company. The addition
is for a new warehouse, loading dock and update to the floor plan. The existing building is 6,099 sq. ft..
The project includes site work for stormwater management,lighting and parking area, and disturbance of
32,000 sq.ft..Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,site plan for building addition,site work in the CLI zone,and
hard surfacing within 50 ft.of the shoreline of Champlain Canal 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 9-2023 GARY
CHARLEBOIS.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 Warren Longacker. Duly adopted this 21"day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MR. TRAVER-So next we can consider the Site Plan resolution.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#9-2023 GARY CHARLEBOIS
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes a 9,192 sq. ft.
addition for an update to an existing HVAC company. The addition is for a new warehouse,loading dock
and update to the floor plan. The existing building is 6,099 sq. ft. The project includes site work for
stormwater management,lighting and parking area, and disturbance of 32,000 sq. ft. Pursuant to chapter
179-3-040,site plan for building addition,site work in the CLI zone,and hard surfacing within 50 ft.of the
shoreline of Champlain Canal 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 made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 2/14/2023-1 the ZBA
approved the variance requests on 2/15/2023-1
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 2/21/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 2/21/2023,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 2/21/2023;
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 9-2023 GARY CHARLEBOIS;Introduced by Michael Dixon who
moved for its adoption.
According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following:
1) Waivers requested granted:the applicant has not requested waivers;
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) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall
be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff,
b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater
Department for its review, approval,permitting and inspection;
c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not
be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office;
d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of
Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
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e) 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;-
f) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town:
a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current "NYSDEC SPDES
General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work.
b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project;
c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff:
i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning
Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved;
ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General
Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required.
g) 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;
h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit
and/or the beginning of any site work;
i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
j) 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.
k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 21"day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker, Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MR. TRAVER-You are all set.
MR.HALL-Excellent. Thank you very much. I appreciate your time.
MR. TRAVER-The next item on the agenda is Sharon Serini. This is Site Plan 10-2023 and Freshwater
Wetlands 2-2023.
SITE PLAN NO.10-2023 FRESHWATER WETLANDS 2-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. SHARON
SERINI. AGENT(S): EDP. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: WR. LOCATION:
15 PRIVATE ROAD # 1. APPLICANT PROPOSES A 2 STORY HOME WITH A FOOTPRINT OF
918 SQ. FT., A PORCH AREA OF 160 SQ. FT. AND A FLOOR AREA OF 1,440 SQ. FT. THE
PROJECT INCLUDES A SEPTIC SYSTEM, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, WIT
DISTURBANCE OF 7,000 SQ. FT. THE PLAN INCLUDES AS VEGETATIVE PLAN FOR
REMOVAL AND PLANTINGS TO REMAIN. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040,179-6-065&z
179-8-040,SITE PLAN FOR NEW FLOOR AREA IN A CEA SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING
BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. VARIANCE: RELIEF IS SOUGHT FOR SETBACKS AND
HOUSE HEIGHT. THE PLANNING BOARD SHALL PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: FEBRUARY 2023. SITE
INFORMATION: CEA,APA,L GPC,WETLANDS. LOT SIZE: .20 ACRE. TAX MAP NO.2409-
1-4. SECTION: 179-3-040,179-6-065,&z 179-8-040.
MRS.MOO RE-I'll just say this application is also to be tabled. They had a re-design on the house,making
it a bit larger. So they need to comeback before the Board for a Planning Board recommendation.
MR. TRAVER-Okay, and according to my notes,I have March 21 for this tabling as well?
MRS. MOORE-Correct,because they have to do the Planning Board recommendation first.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. All right. So Serini to be tabled. We will go ahead and open the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MR. TRAVER-And we will leave it open until this application returns to us next month on the 21"
RESOLUTION TABLING SP#10-2023 FWW 2-2023 SHARON SERINI
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Applicant proposes a 2 story home with a footprint of 91S sq.ft., a porch area of 160 sq.ft. and a floor area
of 1,440 sq. ft. The project includes a septic system, stormwater management, with disturbance of 7,000
sq.ft. The plan includes a vegetative plan for removal and plantings to remain.Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-
040,179-6-065,&179-5-040,site plan for new floor area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review
and approval.Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks and house height. The Planning Board shall provide a
recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 10-2023 &z FRESHWATER WETLANDS 2-2023 SHARON
SERINI. Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,seconded by David Deeb.
Tabled until the March 21,2023 Planning Board meeting with information due by February 15,2023.
Duly adopted this 21"day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Magowan, Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MR.TRAVER-And next item on our agenda is under New Business,and this is Hospitality Syracuse/Binley
Florist. This is a Subdivision Preliminary Stage 1-2023 and Final Stage 2-2023.
NEW BUSINESS:
SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY 1-2023 SUBDIVISION FINAL 2-2023 SEQR TYPE: UNLISTED.
HOSPITALITY SYRACUSE/BINLEY FLORIST. AGENT(S) BOHLER ENGINEERING.
OWNER(S): BINLEY FLORIST, INC./WALLACE HIRSCH. ZONING: CI. LOCATION: 773
QUAKER ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES A TWO LOT COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION OF A 7.18
ACRE PARCEL. PARCEL ONE WILL BE 1.35 ACRES WITH A NEW RESTAURANT PROJECT
AND PARCEL TWO WILL BE 5.83 ACRES AND MAINTAIN THE EXISTING BINLEY'S FLORIST
BUILDINGS. PARCEL TWO WILL ALSO REQUIRE MINOR SITE MODIFICATIONS TO
ACCOMMODATE THE NEW RESTAURANT. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 183,SITE PLAN FOR
SITE WORK ON THE FIRST PARCEL AND SITE MODIFICATIONS ON LOT TWO SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 14-
2005, SP 44-2014,AV 17-2017,DISC 3-2017, SP 21-2017. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: N/A. LOT
SIZE: 7.21 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 303.15-1-27. SECTION: 183.
TIM FREITAG, REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS.MOORE-So this is a two lot commercial project,two lot commercial subdivision of a 7.1 acre parcel.
1.35 acres will be for a new restaurant project and parcel two will be 5.S3 acres and maintain the existing
Binley's Florist buildings. The applicant is requesting a waiver from Sketch Plan and then going through
the Preliminary Stage for the two lots and then also for the Final Stage for those two lots. You'll see this
application will come back in the sense that you'll see site plans next month for Taco Bell as well as the
Binley's because there's some site work on Binley's lot as well,but right now we're reviewing the two lot
subdivision.
MR. TRAVER-Okay, and this is Unlisted under SEQR.
MRS. MOORE-Because of the two lots.
MR. TRAVER-Yes,the two lots. Okay. Good evening.
MR. FREITAG-Good evening, Mr. Chairman,members of the Board. Tim Freitag and Sam Burden with
Bohler Engineering,here on behalf of the applicant,Hospitality Syracuse,Inc. We're here in pursuit of a
two lot subdivision of the existing lot known at 773 Quaker Road. It's at the northeast intersection of
Quaker and Dix Avenue. The existing conditions, everybody should be familiar with the site. It's the
current Binley's Florist and garden center,just west of the Dunkin Donuts and the Lia Hyundai dealership.
We're proposing to subdivide this TIS acre site into two parcels, 5.35 acres would remain as the Binley's
Florist operations and then 1.35 acres on the east side of the site up along Dix Avenue would be proposed
for a quick serve restaurant. The site lies within the Commercial Intensive zoning district where fast food
establishments are permitted,subject to site plan review. As far as the site plans go, as Laura mentioned,
we have submitted two site plan applications, one for the Binley property and one for the Taco Bell fast
food restaurant and drive thru sites. They can be reviewed separately. I won't go into too much detail
about the site plans tonight. I certainly can if the Board has questions,but just high level,on the Binley's
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property the operations will remain the same. We're reducing that site by a lot of open staging area and
pavement area that's proposed for the Taco Bell. Remaining on the Binley's lot,we'll be increasing green
space by about S50 square feet,just to close off some of the pavement connections in the back of our site.
There'll still remain 67 parking spaces on the Binley's site. The greenhouses and the store in the front are
all proposed to remain. As part of the fast food restaurant development,this is our site plan and there's
also a colored rendering. It might be easier to read, it just shows the layout of the proposed quick serve
restaurant. What she's pulling up is just a colored version of the site plan that was submitted with that
application. It's a 2,65E square foot building with associated parking. It's got 32 parking spaces there on
the east side of the building. On this site,what really probably blows you away on this screen here is just
the amount of green space we're able to propose on the site. The previous aerial you saw had a lot of asphalt
pavement area. We're increasing green space by 15,000 plus square feet. The green space in the back of
the site will be utilized for an on-site septic system and service is public water. We received some
engineering comments to date. We see no issue with LaBella's comments. We'll be able to address those
as this project moves forward. Like I said, I'll keep it kind of high level there. I will say on Dix Avenue is
our proposed access drive. The driveway to the furthest east was requested to be kept,keep it as far away
from the signalized intersection as possible. We're closing the other two driveways closer to the
intersection of Dix Avenue as part of this project,and we're setting up the shared connectivity in the front
to connect to the neighboring parcel in the future. So we're here tonight just in pursuit of the subdivision.
We're happy to answer any questions you may have on the subdivision or the project as well.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Well thank you for that overview and we look forward to seeing the site plan
application next month and as you point out tonight we're here to consider the subdivision of the property
into the two parcels of property, and that does trigger, under SEQR, a SEQR review, which I've always
found interesting because a SEQR under a subdivision is really just a line in the sand so to speak.
Nevertheless it does trigger that. I don't have any questions regarding the subdivision. I'll open it up to
members of the Board for questions,comments.
MR. STEFANZICK-Is there going to be a barrier between both lots, a fence that separates both lots?
MR. FREITAG-No,there's no barrier. There'll be a little landscape buffer but no physical structure.
MR. STEFANZICK-Across the entire divide?
MR. FREITAG-So in the front of Taco Bell you'll see that road. That'll be shared access. So that'll be a
continuous road over to the Florist,but on the west side of the building where the drive thru is,that drive
thru will be separated by a five to ten foot landscape strip to make sure nobody from the parking lot
interferes with the drive thru exit.
MR.DIXON-With the plans that you've shown for tonight,I don't have an issue. When you do get to site
plan I would just recommend that you look at some of your landscape on the back side, too, the north
section of the property as well as the west side. It looks like it was lean on maybe some trees, something
that's going to get some trees to that,and another comment that I had,again,not related to this,but when
you get to the site plan is to try and keep some sort of charm in the Town, the lighting fixtures that you
selected on the front side that are on the Dix Avenue,maybe you could even find something that's more in
keeping with what you'd find on Main Street in Queensbury as a suggestion.
MR. TRAVER-Any other questions?
MR. MAGOWAN-I just have one question, and I know this is more for site plan, but I'm really amazed
with what you've done here. I'm happy to see,well,I'm not a big Taco Bell person,but I know there area
lot. So I won't knock any of you,but the access drive,I like that,closing off on Dix Avenue onto Quaker.
That's a good idea. My concern would be anybody coming across. I know that can backup. I just want
to make sure they can't go past that concrete barrier in front of Binley's and be able to cut across and go
out to, because I just know how the traffic is spontaneous over there. Sometimes it's backed up.
Sometimes it's not. I just look at the size of that access road. I just want to make sure they can't,and back
out onto Quaker.
MR. FREITAG Jump the curb. We can look at some type of landscaping treatment or I know right now
they've got a split rail fence up there that kind of helps control some of that traffic. So we can look at
options like that.
MR. MAGOWAN-I just foresee things happening there,but I think that will help you. That will be one
thing I will be bringing up. I'll take a closer look. Not that they really had that problem in the past,but
you were able to get back out on,but now that you're doing this,it's creating a different traffic pattern.
MR. FREITAG-Yes, and right now even though it's blocked off or there might be curb there, it's all
pavement. So even though people see curb,they still see a potential driveway that they can jump over. So
hopefully we're cleaning that up by adding that green space. We'll add some vegetation and landscaping
there. Clearly identify that that's not a driveway.
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MR.MAGOWAN-And I really appreciate the extra green space. I didn't realize how much macadam was
over there,but once you get rid of the bark piles and the topsoil piles I guess that's where it all was,and I'll
go with Mr. Dixon on a little bit more tree planting out there,besides the back.
MR. TRAVER-There is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the audience that
wanted to address the Planning Board on this application?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-Then we'll close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. LONGACKER Just for the subdivision of the parcel, Chapter 9 of the Stormwater Design Manual
says for re-development type projects what you're doing here for this parcel here,you're breaking it off,it's
completely appropriate. It's all paved. If I'm not mistaken, I thought Chapter 9 mentioned something
about development of a site and re-development of a site. So if you're developing a portion of the site,re-
development of another portion of the site,they have to be treated as one,but if we separate this into two
parcels,is that why it would possibly be different than just two re-development for any stormwater?
MRS. MOORE-I don't know. I'd have to defer to the Town Engineer. We've identified that before and I
can't remember what the outcome was.
MR. LONGACKER-Okay. Just something to maybe look at. Again, I think it's fully appropriate. It's
just something to maybe consider when doing the rest of the development.
MR. FREITAG-Sure,and in part of the stormwater plan that we've got with this project so far,it's kind of
ignored the property lines and said, okay, what's within the limits of, so we're treating everything. So it
does incorporate the whole construction project activity as a whole, and overall, as a part of that Chapter
9, we can get credit for, if you increase green space on the site and reduce impervious area by over 250/o,
then that meets the criteria for both quality and quantity,and here we're exceeding that 250/o number. So
that's a great benefit for this project and it makes sense. Right? You're getting rid of pavement.. More
rain is falling on green space,percing into the ground. That exceeds that the threshold in Chapter 9 if the
Stormwater Manual requires.
MR. LONGACKER-I wasn't sure if you took the whole parcel in general if you're still going to maintain
that 25%.
MR. DIXON-And, Mr. Chairman,regarding the SEQR that'll be in front of us as well tonight, I didn't see
anything at all on the property that would be concerning.
MR. TRAVER-Nor did I, and the context of the SEQR is the subdivision actually,not the site plan at this
stage.
MR. DIXON-Okay.
MR.TRAVER-Does anyone have any environmental impact concerns with the creation of the subdivision?
I guess we have a draft resolution.
MR. DIXON-Do we do the waiver for the Sketch Plan first?
MR. TRAVER-Yes,I'm sorry. I forgot about that. That's unusual.
MRS. MOORE-I thought it best because they had submitted it. So.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER FOR SKETCH PLAN HOSPITALITY SYRACUSE
A subdivision application has been made to the Queensbury Planning Board:Applicant proposes a two lot
commercial subdivision of a TIS acre parcel.Parcel one will be 1.35 acres with a new restaurant project and
parcel two will be 5.53 acres and maintain the existing Binley's Florist buildings. Parcel two will also
require minor site modifications to accommodate the new restaurant. Pursuant to Chapter IS3, site plan
for site work on the first parcel and site modifications on lot two shall be subject to Planning Board review
and approval.
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The applicant is requesting a waiver from sketch plan review,
MOTION TO APPROVE WAIVER OF SKETCH PLAN REVIEW FOR HOSPITALITY
SYRACUSE/BINLEY FLORIST.Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,seconded by
Brad Magowan.
Duly adopted this 21"day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker, Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Now we do SEQR.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A NEGATIVE SEQR DEC. SUB PRELIM STG.1-2023 HOSPITALITY
The applicant proposes a two lot commercial subdivision of a TIS acre parcel.Parcel one will be 1.35 acres
with a new restaurant project and parcel two will be 5.53 acres and maintain the existing Binley's Florist
buildings. Parcel two will also require minor site modifications to accommodate the new restaurant.
Pursuant to Chapter IS3, site plan for site work on the first parcel and site modifications on lot two 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 Long EAF has been completed by the applicant;
Part 2 of the Long EAF has been reviewed by the Planning Board;
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 SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY 1-2023
HOSPITALITY SYRACUSE/BINLEY FLORIST, Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its
adoption,
As per the resolution prepared by staff.
1. Part II of the Long EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
2. Part III of the Long EAF is not necessary because the Planning Board did not identify potentially
moderate to large impacts.
Motion seconded by Warren Longacker.Duly adopted this 21"day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Magowan, Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MR. TRAVER-So the next resolution would be to consider Preliminary Subdivision approval for 1-2023.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBDIV. PRELIM. STG.1-2023 HOSPITALITY SYRACUSE
A subdivision application has been made to the Queensbury Planning Board for the following: Applicant
proposes a two lot commercial subdivision of a TIS acre parcel. Parcel one will be 1.35 acres with a new
restaurant project and parcel two will be 5.53 acres and maintain the existing Binley's Florist buildings.
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Parcel two will also require minor site modifications to accommodate the new restaurant. Pursuant to
Chapter IS3,site plan for site work on the first parcel and site modifications on lot two shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter A-1S3,the Planning Board
has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code;
The requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act have been considered and the Planning
Board has adopted a SEQRA Negative Declaration
A public hearing was scheduled and held on 2/21/2023-1
This application is supported with all documentation,public comment,and application material in the file
of record;
MOTION TO APPROVE SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY STAGE 1-2023 HOSPITALITY
SYRACUSE/BINLEY FLORIST,Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 21"day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Magowan, Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MR. TRAVER-And last but not least the Final Subdivision 2-2023.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBDIV. FINAL STG. 2-2023 HOSPITALITY SYRACUSE
A subdivision application has been made to the Queensbury Planning Board for the following:Applicant
proposes a two lot commercial subdivision of a TIS acre parcel. Parcel one will be 1.35 acres with a new
restaurant project and parcel two will be 5.53 acres and maintain the existing Binley's Florist buildings.
Parcel two will also require minor site modifications to accommodate the new restaurant. Pursuant to
Chapter IS3,site plan for site work on the first parcel and site modifications on lot two shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter A-1S3,the Planning Board
has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code;
This application is supported with all documentation,public comment,and application material in the file
of record;
MOTION TO APPROVE SUBDIVISION FINAL STAGE 2-2023 HOSPITALITY
SYRACUSE/BINLEY FLORIST,Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption.
1. The requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act have been considered and the
Planning Board has adopted a SEQRA Negative Declaration; and if the application is a
modification, the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act have been
considered, and the proposed modification[s] do not result in any new or significantly different
environmental impacts, and,therefore,no further SEQRA review is necessary;
2. Waiver requests granted:Waiver for sketch plan—no other waivers requested;
3. 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 if you have not
yet applied for a building permit or commenced significant site work.
4. The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall be
installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff
5. Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Planning Board Chairman.
6. The applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town:
a) The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES
General Permit or for coverage under an individual SPDES prior to the start of aU site
work.
b) The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project; and
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7. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff:
a) The approved final that have been stamped by the Town Zoning Administrator.
These plans must include the project SWPPP(Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved; and
b) The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General
Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project.
S. Final approved plans,in compliance with the Subdivision,must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and
Codes personnel.
9. The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or
the beginning of any site work.
10. Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
It. As-built plans to certify that the subdivision is developed according to the approved plans to be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy;
12. Resolutions must be included on Final Subdivision mylar;
Motion seconded by Warren Longacker. Duly adopted this 21"day of February 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MR. TRAVER-See you next month.
MR. FREITAG-Thank you. We appreciate your time.
MR. TRAVER-The next item on our agenda is Tracey Holdings,LLC. This is Site Plan 6-2023.
SITE PLAN NO.6-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. TRACEY HOLDINGS,LLC. AGENT(S): PETER
BLASIOLI. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: CLI. LOCATION: 280 &z 283
CORINTH ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO MERGE THREE PARCELS TO CREATE A 7.35
ACRE PARCEL MAINTAINING THE EXISTING ENTRANCE AND BUILDING (22,606 SQ. FT.).
THE PROJECT INCLUDES REMOVAL OF TREES BETWEEN THE HOUSE LOT AND THE
BUSINESS LOT AND INSTALLATION OF LARGE BOULDERS AT THE FRONT OF THE
PROPERTY. THE EXISTING HOUSE IS TO BE DEMOLISHED AND SITE WORK FOR UPDATED
DISPLAY AREA. ADDITIONAL TREES MAY BE REMOVED ALONG THE WEST PROPERTY
LINE OF CURRENT PARCEL 82.1 AND 8.2. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040, SITE PLAN
FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT AND TREE REMOVAL SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD
REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 59-2018,SP (M) 36-2021. WARREN CO.
REFERRAL: FEBRUARY 2023. LOT SIZE: 3.03 AC.,296 AC. (7.35 ACRES TOTAL). TAX MAP
NO. 308.16-1-82.1,308.16-1-82.2,308.16-1-80. SECTION: 179-3-040.
AMY RUNNALLS, REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So this application is a merger of three parcels. I believe they're already merged. Creates
a 7.35 acre parcel. Maintains the existing entrance and the existing building of 22,606 square feet. The
project includes removal of some trees along what would have been the previous property lines between
the house lot and the business lot and installation of large boulders at the front,similar to the display area
that was approved previously on this site,but enlarging that so they can display additional equipment. I
think that's it. Yes,that's all.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MS. RUNNALLS-Good evening. We are asking permission to.
MR. DEEB-State your name,please.
MS. RUNNALLS-My name's Amy from Tracey Road. So we are looking to, we bought the house out in
front of our building and we merged all of the parcels together and we are looking to make it all one space
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so we'd like to remove all the trees around the house. We're going to demo the house and the garage and
we've gotten that demo permit,and we are looking to add blue stone so that we can put equipment for sale
on that site.
MR. TRAVER-One question regarding the landscaping is,can you describe what the buffering is between
your industrial area and the residential area?
MS. RUNNALLS-It's a big bush,but it's not anything. He has a garage I think,the gentleman next door,
but there isn't.
MR. TRAVER-There isn't much in the way of buffering between?
MS. RUNNALLS-No,between he and I,no. So I think this is the only like large bush,and he has a septic
right here,or something. So I can't take out this bush. So if you wanted us to,we would add some type of
tree,or bush,whatever you want us to build.
MR. TRAVER-Maybe a line or arborvitae or something like that.
MS. RUNNALLS-Yes, we just didn't want the pine trees anymore because they do ruin the trucks and
equipment and our fence.
MR.DEEB-But it would be nice,because you are removing trees,it would just be nice to replace them with
trees on that side.
MS. RUNNALLS-Yes, absolutely.
MR. TRAVER-So how many evergreen,let's say not pine,but perhaps arborvitae. How many would you
suggest would be appropriate for that space to provide some buffer between your use and the gentleman
who lives next door?
MS. RUNNALLS-Well,we're also trying to buy this house.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MS. RUNNALLS-I got approval once from him,and then he saw what we bought this house for and then
he changed his mind.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MS. RUNNALLS-So we're still in negotiations,but I mean I would put 10 trees along there.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MRS. MOORE-So this is 200 feet.
MS. RUNNALLS-Yes, I wouldn't want to put them too close to the road, only because I don't want
visibility to be too bad.
MR. TRAVER-Right.
MRS. MOORE-So from the back of this building to the corner of that property?
MS. RUNNALLS-Yes.
MRS. MOORE-Okay.
MS. RUNNALLS-That would make sense.
MR. TRAVER-Let me ask you this. If you are successful in negotiating a deal with this gentleman who
lives next door,would you be demolishing that residence as well?
MS. RUNNALLS-Yes.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. ETU-What would go in place of the demolished building and possibly the second demolished
building?
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MS. RUNNALLS-In the second one. It would be green space, again, possibly. It might be parking. It
could also be where people can actually physically try out equipment so we could put rocks or whatever.
MR. TRAVER-That sounds like fun.
MRS. MOORE-So if that lot were to be purchased, and they were going to propose an additional activity
on it,that would still have to come back for review.
MS. RUNNALLS-Right.
MR. TRAVER-Right. Understood,but we can't assume that's going to happen. So we're talking about
some buffering. So understand where we're coming from.
MS. RUNNALLS-I absolutely agree.
MR. DIXON-So where did we decide that we would start it? I need to have kind of a reference point.
MRS. MOORE-On the adjoining building.
MS. RUNNALLS-So he has a garage on his property.
MRS. MOO RE-Is that shown on that? That's not that adjoining building? You think it's further back?
MS. RUNNALLS-I do.
MR. MAGOWAN-Are you talking the garage or the pole barn? Or the garage is in the back?
MS. RUNNALLS-His garage is toward the side of his house. It's not all the way in the back of his house.
So I would say like halfway up,I know I'm horrible,halfway up this line.
MR. MAGOWAN-About the 200 foot line?
MS. RUNNALLS-Actually,you know what,that might be where his garage is,where it says adjoining.
MR. TRAVER-We just need to be specific for the motion.
MRS. MOORE-So you think that's his garage?
MS. RUNNALLS-I absolutely do now,yes. I probably have actual pictures on my phone.
MR. TRAVER-We just need something for the narrative,to describe.
MS. RUNNALLS-I can do it right from that bush. I don't mind doing it right from the bush. That's his
house.
MR. MAGOWAN-About halfway through the house is the 75 foot setback from the corridor setback.
Right? And that S37 foot,is that the garage we're talking about? The S37 square foot garage?
MRS. MOORE-This looks like it's the garage.
MS. RUNNALLS-That's his garage.
MRS. MOORE-So I was thinking from that back corner to the property corner that is now yours.
MR. TRAVER-That makes sense.
MRS. MOORE-What is along this?
MS. RUNNALLS-So that's all tree line. I'm not looking to take away like on his property the trees. I
would like to take away the trees on ours.
MR.DIXON-So that's all pre-existing on the western side going back up to the,the western side and then
the northern property marker there. So I guess I was just thinking it's that one property line that we're
looking at between the house that's going to be demolished and the house that's going to remain in place.
MS. RUNNALLS-No. We're looking to remove all of those and in the back. That is our property.
MR. DIXON-Okay. Yes,if you're going to remove them all,then.
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MS. RUNNALLS Just because they are starting to get old,too, and so they're falling. We have a building
in the back that they keep hitting the top of. So it just makes it easier,if we're going to do those ten trees
that are in the front,we might as well just get rid of them all.
MRS. MOORE-So this is about 60 feet from the property corner to the garage.
MR. TRAVER-So a line beginning 50 feet from.
MRS. MOORE-This property corner.
MR. TRAVER-The property line and extending.
MRS. MOORE-No,the property corner extending 60 feet.
MR. MAGOWAN-There's some pretty red needles that comes off those trees,too,I noticed.
MRS. MOORE-So you're getting rid of trees here.
MS. RUNNALLS-I counted,and there's' about.
MRS. MOORE-You said 75.
MS. RUNNALLS-Seventy-five trees.
MRS. MOORE-So between these here and these on this area.
MS. RUNNALLS-So it would be the trees from here and then just across.
MRS. MOORE-Okay.
MS. RUNNALLS-That's all.
MR. MAGOWAN-I remember when you came in for the front display, by the way, I like the rocks and
how the trucks sit in there. I know we had discussions over that,but what's really keeping that buffer are
the trees in there. So I'm happy to hear that you've come with a negotiation with the front neighbor, and
hopefully you'll have good luck with the neighbor beyond.
MS. RUNNALLS-And we'll continue the rocks on the other side,some big ones.
MR. STEFANZICK-Are those rocks there for a protective barrier?
MS. RUNNALLS-They were there when Tracey Road bought it, and we've just continued that. I think
their branch in Syracuse,our corporate office,has some type of rock. So it must be a thing.
MR. TRAVER-There is actually a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the
audience that wanted to comment to the Planning Board on this application? I'm not seeing any takers.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-There are no written comments. Okay. Then we will go ahead and close the public
hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. DIXON-So the one item,so we do have to identify the number of trees, and we said 10?
MR. TRAVER-Yes.
MR. DIXON-Ten total from all points,because we've got the southern property line, and then we've got
the northern property line. So we're just going to distribute 10 amongst all of that?
MR. TRAVER-Right.
MS. RUNNALLS-I thought it was 10 on that one side?
MRS. MOORE-It's just 10 on the one side.
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MS. RUNNALLS-It's just 10 on the one side.
MR. TRAVER-Which side?
MR. MAGOWAN-It would be the west side.
MR. TRAVER-So that would be the west side?
MS. RUNNALLS-Between the resident and us.
MRS. MOORE-It'll be on the west property line of Tracey Equipment and the VanGuilder's property line.
From their barn or garage to the corner lot line of Tracey Equipment.
MR. DIXON-Okay. I think I've got that,and we're just going to call it 10 evergreens of sorts?
MR. TRAVER-Yes,10 evergreens. She doesn't want pine.
MR. DIXON-If I were specific I would say Green Giant Arborvitae. It's not my project,but the deer don't
eat them and they get very large and dense. They'll get 12,15 feet high.
MR. TRAVER-Is that really a name, Green Giant Arborvitae?
MR. DIXON-Yes.
MS. RUNNALLS-I just like hydrangea trees.
MR. DIXON-All right. I think I'm all set.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MRS. MOORE-You can always put,for example,in your motion.
MR. DIXON-Okay.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#6-2023 TRACEY HOLDINGS,LLC
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to merge three
parcels to create a 7.35 acre parcel maintaining the existing entrance and building (22,606 sq. ft.). The
project includes removal of trees between the house lot and the business lot and installation of large
boulders at the front of the property. The existing house is to be demolished and site work for updated
display area.Additional trees may be removed along the west property line of current parcel 52.1 and 52.2.
Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,site plan for site development and tree removal 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 2/21/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 2/21/2023,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 2/21/2023;
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 6-2027 TRACEY HOLDINGS, LLC. Introduced by Michael
Dixon who moved for its adoption,
According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following:
1) Waivers requested 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;
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.
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3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall
be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff,
b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater
Department for its review, approval,permitting and inspection;
c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not
be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office;
d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of
Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
e) 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;-
f) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town:
a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current "NYSDEC SPDES
General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work.
b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project;
c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff:
i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning
Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved;
ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General
Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required.
g) 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;
h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit
and/or the beginning of any site work;
i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
j) 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.
k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans.
1) Applicant to plant 10 evergreen shrubs,location is from the existing barn to the corner lot
line of Tracey Equipment,and the evergreens,for example,would be Green Giant Arborvitae.
m) Applicant states no more than 75 trees to be removed as part of this project.
n) Existing house to be removed and will be replaced with blue stone as a display area.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 21"day of February 2023 by the following vote:
MR. TRAVER-Any further discussion?
MRS. MOORE-So I would include the applicant has indicated at least 75 trees, or no more than 75 trees
will be removed, as part of the project. I think,because it's not identified.
MR. DIXON-All right.
MRS.MOORE-And I'm going to add one more. So that area of the demo'ing of the house,that's supposed
to be blue stone?
MS. RUNNALLS-It's all blue stone.
MRS.MOORE-It's all going to be blue stone,that area is going to be converted to a blue stone display area.
MR. TRAVER-Isn't that part of the application?
MRS. MOORE-It is, but it should be noted in the motion so that when Bruce goes out and does the
inspection that's part of it.
MR. TRAVER-Gotcha. Okay.
MR. DIXON-So can you describe that one again? Where the existing house was?
MR. TRAVER-The existing house that's being demolished is going to be replaced on a blue stone.
MRS. MOORE-Display area.
MR. TRAVER-Ground cover for display purposes.
MR. DIXON-Okay. Amend that again.
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MR. MAGOWAN Just for clarification,you say blue stone,but I know they also like their big rocks out
in front.
MRS. MOORE-So the big rocks are identified already, but that particular, the blue stone hasn't been
mentioned yet,other than it shows up in the application itself. This way Bruce knows that whole area is
going to be a landscape pad,basically,for equipment.
AYES: Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stefanzick, Mr. Magowan, Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MR. TRAVER-You're all set.
MS. RUNNALLS-Thank you.
MR. TRAVER-Laura,did I note that next month we will have three meetings?
MRS. MOORE-We will have three meetings next month,and right now it looks like seven,seven and six.
MR. TRAVER-Seven,seven and six. Wow.
MRS. MOORE-Yes.
MR. TRAVER-So thus begins the growing season.
MRS. MOORE-It does. I will try to get ahead of it and try to catch up with what the backlog is because I
already have other applications that are already in that didn't make March's agenda.
MR. MAGOWAN-So that's the 2111,the 2S`h, and the 30`h
MRS. MOORE-Yes.
MR. MAGOWAN-Okay.
MR. TRAVER-Any other business before the Board this evening? If not I'll entertain a motion to adjourn.
MR. MAGOWAN-So moved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN THE QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY
211T,2023,Introduced by Brad Magowan who moved for its adoption,seconded by Michael Dixon:
Duly adopted this 21"day of February,2023,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker, Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Stark
MR. TRAVER-We stand adjourned,everybody. Thank you very much. See you next month.
On motion meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Stephen Traver,Chairman
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