172.2023 Adopting LL 6 of 2023 to Amend Ch 179 & Ch A183 of Qby Town Code RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 6 OF
2023 TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 AND CHAPTER A183
OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE
RESOLUTION NO.: 172, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Timothy McNulty
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of proposed
Local Law No.: 6 of 2023 entitled, "A Local Law To Amend Chapter 179 and Chapter A183 Of
Queensbury Town Code" which Law is intended to update the Town's stream corridor
regulations in substantially the form presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 161, 2023, the Town Board referred the proposed Local
Law to the Warren County Planning Department for NYS GML §239-m review, and
WHEREAS, on or about April 21, 2023 the Town received a recommendation from the
Warren County Planning Department of No County Impact, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 161, 2023, the Town Board referred the proposed
zoning changes to the Adirondack Park Agency, and
WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend the Town Code, it must hold a public
hearing in accordance with the provisions of Town Law §265, and the Municipal Home Rule
Law, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly held a public hearing on Monday, May 1, 2023 and
heard all interested persons, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) the
Town Board has reviewed Part 1 and completed Part 2 of the Short Environmental Assessment
Form as required under SEQRA,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board has considered the potential effects of
the proposed Local Law and issues a SEQRA Negative Declaration, finding that it will not
adversely affect the environment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby enacts Local Law No.: 6 of 2023
entitled, "A Local Law To Amend Chapter 179 and Chapter A183 Of Queensbury Town Code"
in substantially the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such enactment is contingent upon review and approval by the
Adirondack Park Agency in accordance with Article 27 of the Executive Law, §807, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk,
upon Adirondack Park Agency approval, to file the Local Law with the New York State
Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law and
acknowledges that the Local Law will take effect will take effect immediately upon filing
by the Secretary of State, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
send a copy of this Resolution and a copy of the approved Local Law No.: 6 of 2023 to the
Town Planning Board, Town Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Zoning Administrator and the
Warren County Planning Department, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk, Town
Zoning Administrator, Senior Planner and/or Town Counsel to take any other actions necessary
to effectuate the intent and provisions of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1st day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT: None