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3.6 3.6 RESOLUTIONS\LOCAL LAWS\Set PH\Chapter 179 Zoning-Glens Falls Country Club Rezoning-5-1-2023 RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCALLAW NO.: OF 2023 TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO AMEND ZONING MAP TO CHANGE ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR PROPERTIES OF GLENS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB RESOLUTION NO.: 12023 INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, Glens Falls Country Club, Inc. (GFCC) submitted a zoning change application to the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office on or about March 10, 2023 to allow for a change of zoning district designation for parcels identified as Tax Map Nos: 296.5-1-6, 296.6-1-12 and 289.18-1-37 from Waterfront Residential (WR) to Rural Residential 3 Acre (RR-3A), and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 117, 2023, the Town Board referred the application to the Queensbury Planning Board for SEQRA review and recommendation of the proposed zoning changes in accordance with §179-15-040 of the Town Zoning Ordinance, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 144, 2023, the Town Board amended Resolution No.: 117, 2023 to declare its intent to be Lead Agency for SEQRA review of the GFCC zoning change application, and WHEREAS, at their meeting of April 25, 2023, the Planning Board issued a favorable recommendation on the proposed zoning change, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 117, 2023, the Town Board also referred the application to the Warren County Planning Department for NYS GML §239-m review, and WHEREAS, on March 31, 2023 the Town received a recommendation from the Warren County Planning Department dated 3/31/2023 to approve the proposed zoning changes, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: of 2023 to change the zoning district designation for parcels identified as Tax Map Nos: 296.5-1-6, 296.6-1-12 and 289.18-1-37 from Waterfront Residential (WR) to Rural Residential 3 Acre (RR- 3A) as presented at this Town Board meeting, including a proposed revision to the Town's Zoning Map associated with the Zoning Code (collectively, the "proposed zoning revision"), and WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law §20 requires the Town Board to hold a public hearing prior to the adoption of any Local Law, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall meet and hold a Public Hearing at the Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 151h 2023 to hear all interested persons concerning the proposed revisions to the Town's Zoning Code and enactment of"Local Law No.: of 2023 A Local Law To Amend Chapter 179 `Zoning' Of Queensbury Town Code To Amend Zoning Map To Change Zoning District Designation For Properties Owned By Glens Falls Country Club, Inc.,"and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to provide the public with at least 10 days prior notice of the Public Hearing by causing a Notice of Public Hearing to be timely published in the Town's official newspaper and by posting the Notice of Public Hearing on the Town's web site and bulletin board at least 10 days before the date of the Public Hearing, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send copies of the Notice of Public Hearing, together with copies of the proposed zoning revisions, if required, to any public officials, agencies or municipalities, in accordance with any applicable State Laws or Town Code provisions, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to make a copy of the proposed zoning revisions (including a proposed revision to the Town's Zoning Map associated with the Zoning Code) available for public inspection during regular business hours of the Clerk's office, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Enforcement, Senior Planner and/or Town Counsel to take such other actions and give such other notice as may be necessary in preparation for the Town Board to lawfully adopt proposed Local Law No.: of 2023. Duly adopted this 1st day of May, 2023, by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: r r LOCAL LA W SkChaptcr 179-- Rezoning — Glens Falls Country Club W R to MDR — 7-15-2023 LOCAL LAW NO.. OF 2023 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" OF Q►UEENSBUR'Y TOWN CODE TO AMEND ZONING MAP TO CHANGE ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR PROPERTIES OWNED BY GLENS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB, INC. BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURYAS FOLLOW'.S, SECTION 1. Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, "Zoning," is hereby amended by amending the official Town Zoning Map to reflect a change of zoning district designation for parcels identified as Tax Map Nos: 296.5- 1 -6, 296.6- 1 - 12 and 289. 18- 1 -37 from Waterfront Residential (VVR.) to Rural Residential 3 Acre (RR-3A). SECTION 2. The Map appended to this Local Law is hereby adopted as the official Town Zoning Map of the Town of Queensbury and supersedes the previously adopted Town Zoning Map. SECTION 3. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or provision of this Local Law shall not invalidate any other clause, sentence, paragraph or part thereof. SECTION 4. All Local Laws or Ordinances or parts of Local Laws or Ordinances in conflict with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed. SECTION S. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the New York Secretary of State as provided in New York State Municipal Home Rule Law §27_ Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted. 1 t Glens Falls CoIII AS untry Club III k I P.OP Proposed Rezoning Z,I 1p WR to RR-aA 4 dd k, 0 400ZP77 PP 1,00U d,4 N P P P r. rP rtw� rA P Krr 44 ti xk r %r rp P sk kn rP w Fal �,OF gi I OR MM�- k n P .41 P r L Ilk r I I-I r r r L L dr r LI I L %rL, W P % r PM;M0b,VA5 % L A 1 4 r OMr L,r r r U rr WL wm + 1%44161--illp I L r? . . 0 'rd g&,�r L �L L f L rL 'r M r ... Or L r rr rL WO L tr LPP MIL 4*- art OIL P LL LIM Ad Torun of Queensbury Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board RESOLUTION -Planning Board Recommendation to the Town Board for Zoning Change REQUESTED ZONING CHANGE FROM WR TO RR-3A PETITION OF ZONE CHANGE 2-2023 GLENS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB Tax Map ID: 296.5- 1 -6, 296.6- 1 - 12, 289. 18- 1 -37 /Address: Round Pond Road / Zoning: WR WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to change the zoning from Waterfront Residential to Rural Residential 3A in order to allow for renovations and improvements to the property in the future. Currently the property is a non-conforming use. WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury Town Board is proposing a zoning change to Rural Residential 3A. The Town Board referred this proposed change to the Planning Board for an advisory recommendation pursuant to Section 179- 15-020, resolution number 144, 2023 dated on April 3, 2023 ; MOTION FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE TOWN BOARD AS FAVORABLE FOR ZONING CHANGE FROM WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL-3A, The Planning Board based on limited review has not identified any significant adverse impacts that cannot be mitigated with this proposal. Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption. Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 25`h day of April 2023 by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Longacker, Mr. Stark, Mr. Magowan, Mr. Stefanzick, Mr. Deeb, Mr. Dixon, Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Etu Phonic: 5 18.76 LU2.0 ! Fax: 518.745 .4437 1 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 I www.quecnsbury.net Project Name: Glens Falls Country Club, Inc Owner: Glens Falls Country Club, Inc ID Number: QBY-23 ZC-117 County Project#: Apr2023-2 Current .Zoning: WR-2A Community: Queensbury Project Description: Applicant is seeking Change of Zone for northerly parcels from Waterfront Residential (WR-2A) to Rural Residential (RR-3A), Site Location: 211 Round Pond Rd Tax Map Numbers: 296.5-1 -6 296.6-1 -12 289. 18-1 -37 County Planning Recommendation: Approve Informal Staff Comments: Overall the zoning change is consistent with the surrounding area and overall land use plan for the area. Notably, the project area is the primary gap in the Warren County Bikeway. The county anticipates a June start for a $200,000 planning study to identify priority improvements in the Warren County Bikeway. An important element of the study is examining options to improve the on-road segment of the bikeway. The change to RR3 would support increased attention to the Warren County Bikeway. According to the town zoning code section 179-3-040 A. (2) 'this area of the Town is described in the 'Neighborhoods' section of the Comprehensive Plan...' The primary recommendations of the referenced section of the Comprehensive Plan are to "promote pedestrian and bicycle friendly residential design for new and redevelopment projects, require more connections within and between residential neighborhoods, and to maintain safe and comfortable neighborhoods for all residents." (Comprehensive Plan page 11 ). The new zoning will support the efforts of the county to explore improved safety and connectivity of the bikeway. Local actions to date (if any): Local ActionlFinal Disposition: 3/31 /2023 Warren County Planning Department Date Signed Local Official Date Signed PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE WARREN COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT WVrH[N 10 DAYS OF FINAL ACTION Reviewed by Department on Friday, March 31, 2023 Warren County Planning Department Apr2923-2 Project Review and Referral Form PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE WARREN COUNTY PLANNING DIrPARTMENT WITHIN 10 DAYS OF FINAL ACTION Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I -- Project Informaldon Insdractions for Com2ktWE Part I - Project Wormadow The appileaat or project sponsor is rep>oadble for the coapteltes of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, arc subject to public review, and may be subject to f other vmificutioo_ Complete Pan 1 based on information currently availablo_ If additional research or investigation would be necdod to fully respond to any item, plesse answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information_ Complete all items in Put 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the ]cad agency; attach additional pages as nciocnary to supplement any item. Parr I - Project and Sponsor Iafortnation Name or Action or Project. Razenkify of Gran FaMt Country Club Project Location (describe, and attach a location map); CW Birdesa Flaw. Ousenabray, New York 12004, Tax Map No. 295.5-1-6 , 295.5-1. 12. 2l9.18-1.37 Brief th*cription of Proposed Action: These is no acbw eanatrucxrar, pra;ars aecrxring on the ase This In akcyty a "WW%kip of the tires n0"h*rq p04 owned by the serene Foss +Geitaitry Chub. Vta are propoak%G a rozonkV of a Nrat mnt ROOM iartt zcx to a RR-3A zone. This vAM atlaw the Glenn FaMa Country Club to rMM rsrm"W ns and knprwamanta to the IwW in the future because the parcel 1s cun*nvy a non eonfonrlirtp use. Name of Applicam or Sponscir; Teleph( ne. (518) 881.0107 Ghana Falls C..aun" Cacti VWonW*k d. tChna hoop) -IVfail: eraept .awe Adds cta: 211 Rocaat Pond Road Citymo. States: Zip Cadc: qwq y " Yak i2aat 1. Do" the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of plan, local law, cudinattoo. NO YES administrative ruin, or regulation? If Yes, attack a narrative description of the intent of tho proposed action and the environmental resources that ❑ may be affected in the municipality aid proceed to Pan 2. irrio, continue to question 2. 2. Uoas the proposed action roquire a pertrtit, approval or funding from any other govcrament Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agenWs) non and hermit or approval. f" E 3. a. Toiai acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres 1__4 b. Total acreage to he physically disturbed? 0.00 act= c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 4. (':heck all land usea that occur on, are adjoining or new the proposal action: Q Urban © Rural (non agriculture) Q Industrial © Commercial O Residemial (suburban) Q Forest ] Agriculture Q Aquatic EJ Other(Spacify): l'at±a 1 of-3 SERF 2019 5. to the proposed action. NO YES NIA a. A permitted um Linder the zoning reguiatiow? EJ ❑ 0 b. Coitsiment with the adopted comprehensive plan? 0 NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? 1- la the site orthe proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Envirannwntal Area? NO YES If Yes, idemiry: . _ - _ �. a a NO YES S. a. Will the proposed action its It in a substantial increase in iraf c above present levels? El El b. Ave public transportation servicm available at or new the site orthe proposed action? ❑ ❑ c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or now the site of the proposed 0 ❑ action? 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the stift energy code rcquktamenta? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements. describe design features and technologies: 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing publiclprivate water supply? NO YES If No, describe method for providing potable water. _- _-_ ❑ ❑ 11 . Wilk the proposed action connect to eadsdng wastewater utilities? NO YES If No, describe method for providing wastova4cr trcattman 0 ❑ 12. a. Does the project site comtakn, or In it substantially contiguous to, a building, archavologGO site, or dbrwiw NO YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic places, or that has been determined by the ^ ❑ Commissioner of the NYS Ofrwe of Parks. Recreation and. Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the �J State Reg6ter of Mistoric places? b. Is the at site. or any portion of it. located in or adjacent to on area designated as sensitive for ❑ ❑ archawlagice dteaon the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archawlogical site inventory? 13. a. Does. " portion ofthe site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain NO YES i wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physicalky alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? L❑J ❑ If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square rest or acres: Cage 2 01' 3 f ld. I the typical habitat types that occur on. or area h to be farad ore the project site. Check all that spldy: ©Shorelhre O Forest © Agrien4urailgasslands © S rly trot-wsoaraaiw�al ©wadaw © urban Q suburban is. I7oanr the slit of the proposed action eosraln any species of arArnak or associated habitues: listed by the Srsre or No Yas 1 Federal gowxnmeat as ehrestened or eadangesred7 Ic is ow project site located in the 1044myear fleod phn? NO YES ❑ ❑ No 17. Will the proposed action create stone waster discharge, either from point car nor"Mint sources? YES If Yes. Q ❑ k a. Wilt stomp water discharges flaw to adjacent properties? ❑ ❑ b. Wfl] storm water discharges be directed to esssblislasd eonveywace systeeas (runoff and stone 1ntitt0 ❑ ❑ If Yes, briefly describe: I R. Goat tare proposed aiit�togW include 04r Om or Asher actirrtios that would acaarlt in the in4maw rine nt orrron NO YES or other hquk% (".. retention pond, waste lagoom dtar)7 if Yea. e^xplaip the puepose and size of the ice: ❑ ❑ 14. Has the site of the proposed action or as adjoining property been dw locssie s of an active or Closed solid wipe No ' YES ant racilw, j If Yes, descr*e: _ fr "Mas the she oft proposed action er an adjoining property been site suhjeet ofromedlaMoa (estgaing or No "n oanspletedj far hasardons watts? 1 If Yes. ❑ ❑ I CERT " THAT THB I KPDIMAIMON TROYt4IM ABOVE E IS TIR1}IS AND A.CCURATB TO TOM BEST OF MY 12IgiDVIi 808E Appficantf. I Nalt c) Ck1b Inc. t Chris gooP1 Deft, sl &*S pYSigosttrre: Title: s''M 1 'PMNT FDRIYI Page 3 of 3 ALAm R. RRoora BARTLETT, POPMIrF, STEWART & RHODF.S. P.C. GREMItvJ. TERnt PuiurC, McNivpE ALMIAMMA C. DALtc SHARK A. Lxsowrtz ATropNEvs AT LAW JLw nt" B. S19APIRa_,_ J. LAwwAtm cE PALTRowrrz P_o_ SON 21" BEKJAMM R. PRATI.JR. MALCOLM B. O'l1ARA ONE WASHINC:roN STREET OFCoJunseL PATRR.TA & WAt%rro R HLLRT S. WMIIJ.uv MARK E_ C:ERASA?40 GLEINs FALLS, NEW VoRx 12"1-21" Kt! BJitIcc o. 1,MMSKI RocuARD J. BARTLE" PAULA NADEAU BERUSE 19262013 JONATRAN C. 1.AHW-R TLLEPHOmE (5111) 792-2117 P^v% K. PONTIFF JAMPM R. RU1tKKTr FAX (Sift 792-.0" 1"0.2021 STEFAmm DILALLa Bn-mR EMAIL ishiftbasrlawlrow RomEnT IL 5TEt1ART KAn1w WnAt Lk ms B[lerrn via WERSITE .r...r.ep*"ow eg.r 19!}2 041 twoff J014S M WRICIFT BIaRTR 1" J.. r 9 SERVICE sv rACSIMME NOT ACCEDED 9161999 March 10, 2023 To: Queensbury Town Hall Attn: Stuart Baker 742 'Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 Re: Short form supplemental information for Glens Falls Country Club Petition For Change Of zone. Additional Narrative Response to Qgg tion 1 : In accordance with our recent Town Board workshop meeting, the Glens Falls Country Club is hereby petitioning the Town of Queensbury for a change of zone in regard to its three most northerly parcels ofland. Their three northerly parcels are currently zoned as Waterfront Residential (WR-2A). The purpose of this petition is create a uniformity of zoning that is consistent with Lhc two southerly parcels owned by the Glens Falls Country Club, which are zoned as Rural Residential (RR- 3A). A golf course is a pennitted use in the RR-3A zone but not in the WR-2A zone. The Country Club existed long before Queensbury zoning and it should be a permitted use. There is no accompanying project associated with this Petition for Change of Zone and because of this absence of project, there will be no adverse impacts to the municipality at this time. There will also be no environmental resources that will be affected in the municipality because there is no accompanying project with this petition. Senior Town planner, Stuart Baker, has reviewed our draft petition and we have made the requested revisions in accordance with his comments. Please place this matter on the next available Very truly yours, BARTLET T, PONTIFF, STEWART & RHOD , P.C. By= J Vnan C. Lapper, Esq. DFax #: (518) 824-1034 !]rrert F,-hlnil: (c!u sriniA.rr+nr JCL: der f Agency Use Only Ilf applicable] Project: LL _ of 2023 GFCC zoning change Date: 5_15-23 ,Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 - Impact Assessment Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept "Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?" No, or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur I - Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning ❑ regulations? 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? El 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or a ❑ affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate ❑ ❑ reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: a. public I private water supplies? El El t b, public I private wastewater treatment utilities? 0 El 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, [—1 architectural or aesthetic resources? L� 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? ❑ El 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage El problems? 11 . Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? a PRINT FORM � Page 1 of sEAF 2019 Age n Use Only [If applicable] Project.ILL _ of 2+0123 GFCC z Date: 5_1 cs_23 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance For every question in Part 2 that was answered "moderate to large impact may occur", or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term, long-term and cumulative impacts. ❑ Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Town Board, Town of Queensbury 5115123 Name of Lead Agency Date John F. Strough, III Town Supervisor Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency "title of Responsible Officer Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Prcparer (if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT FORM Page 2 of