07-25-2023 (Queensbury Planning Board 07/25/2023)
QUEENSBURYPLANNINGBOARD
SECOND REGULAR MEETING
JULY2STH 2O23
INDEX
Site Plan No.24-2023 Schermerhorn Properties,LLC 1.
Tax Map No.296.11-1-23,296.11-1-24,296.11-1-25
Site Plan No.47-2023 Northstar Donut Group 3.
Tax Map No. 309.11-1-30
Site Plan No.49-2023 John Dickinson 5.
Tax Map No.227.9-1-7
Site Plan No.4S-2023 Adirondack Trust Company 7.
Tax Map No. 309.10-1-47
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
JULY 25TK,2023
7.00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
STEPHEN TRAVER,CHAIRMAN
DAVID DEEB,VICE CHAIRMAN
MICHAEL DIXON,SECRETARY
WARREN LONGACKER
BRAD MAGOWAN
NATHAN ETU
BRADY STARK
LAND USE PLANNER-LAURA MOORE
STENOGRAPHER-KAREN DWYRE
MR.TRAVER-Good evening,ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Town of Queensbury Planning Board
meeting for Tuesday,July 25`h,2023. This is our second meeting for the month of July and our 16`h meeting
thus far for 2023. In the event of an emergency,please make note of the illuminated emergency exit signs.
That's the way out. If you have a phone or other electronic device, if you would either turn it off or turn
the ringer off so as not to interfere with the record keeping of our meeting. We also ask that, aside from
the public hearing, and we actually have a public hearing for every application before us tonight, if you
wish to have a conversation among yourselves,if you would do so in the outer lobby we would appreciate
that,again so as not to interfere with the taking of the minutes of our meeting. We have no administrative
items this evening. So we'll begin with the regular agenda. The first section of that agenda being Old
Business, and the first item being Schermerhorn Properties LLC. This is Site Plan 24-2023.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN NO.24-2023 SEQR TYPE: UNLISTED(COMPLETED 5/17/2023) SCHERMERHORN
PROPERTIES, LLC. AGENT(S): HUTCHINS ENGINEERING. OWNER(S): STEPHEN
PINCHOOK. ZONING: O. LOCATION: 60 WALKER LANE. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO
DEMOLISH AN EXISTING HOME,SHED AND POOL AT 60 WALKER LANE AND CONSTRUCT
TWO 20 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDINGS WITH ASSOCIATED SITE WORK. PROJECT
INCLUDES MERGING 3 PARCELS AND CONNECTION TO MUNICIPAL SEWER AND WATER.
THE PROJECT PROPERTIES TO BE COMBINED WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADJACENT
APARTMENT COMPLEX. THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO A TOWN BOARD REVIEW FOR
SEWER DISTRICT EXPANSION. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040,179-5-100 &z 179-8-050,
SITE PLAN FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING PROJECT IN THE OFFICE ZONE SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. PLANNING BOARD MAY
REVIEW PROJECT FOR SITE PLAN. CROSS REFERENCE: SUB 11-1990,AV 71-1993,SP 12-94.
WARREN CO. REFERRAL: N/A. SITE INFORMATION: BAY ROAD CORRIDOR. LOT SIZE:
1.62 ACRES,2.0 ACRES,2.1 ACRES. TAX MAP NO.296.11-1-23,296.11-1-24,296.11-1-25. SECTION:
179-3-040,179-5-100,179-8-050.
TOM HUTCHINS&JON ZAPPER,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So this applicant is demolishing an existing home, shed,pool and accessory structures at
60 Walker Lane and to construct two 20 unit apartment buildings with associated site work. The project
includes merging of three parcels ad connection to the municipal sewer and water supply. The properties
to be combined will be associated with the adjacent apartment complex. The applicant addressed much
of the comments that staff had previously had in regards to building height,floor plans,landscaping,snow
removal and foot candle average for the site. The applicant supplied today information from SHPO as a
signoff as well as the final report for the archeological study. So again there was no effect on that.
MR. TRAVER-Good. Thank you. Good evening. Welcome back
MR. ZAPPER-Hi. For the record,Jon Lapper with Tom Hutchins. As Laura said we made submission
since we were here last to address the issues that you asked us. Most importantly we're showing the 390
foot vinyl fence on residential property to the north. That's within the already wooded buffer area that
exists. So that should be a pretty effective buffer. It's residential to residential,but of course multi-family
to single family and then the Board member had requested more landscaping on the front. So Tom will
show you specifically,but there's more trees along the roadway and more plantings along the edge of the
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parking lot. We were glad to get the SHPO signoff before the meeting, and we're down with LaBella.
They came back with three issues,one of which was SHPO. One was a deep hole test that was done during
construction and the last one was that they just wanted a sub-catchment map which we'll provide.
MR. TRAVER-And you got the sewer extension.
MR. ZAPPER-And we're all set with the Town.
MR. TRAVER-Very good. Okay. I know we were concerned with floor plans which you've given us,
thank you for that,and some other housekeeping items that you've also addressed. So thank you for that.
We did look at this fairly extensively previously, but I'll open it up for questions from members of the
Board.
MR. MAGOWAN-I will thank you for looking into the landscaping. I have to say, driving around and
knowing these projects for so long and how beautiful they look in the front, especially along Hiland and
that where they've grown into full trees and how their maintenance really is just kept up. So thank you.
MR. TRAVER-The recommendations for an all way stop for the traffic control, that's going to be taken
care of I assume? All way stop at intersection of Baybridge and Walker Lane?
MR.HUTCHINS-Yes.
MR. TRAVER-That's a result of a traffic study you had.
MR.HUTCHINS-Yes.
MR. TRAVER-Okay, and you're doing 90 parking spaces as opposed to the 60 that are required.
MR.ZAPPER-So Rich always does that in all of his projects in Queensbury because he doesn't want people
parking on the lawn,just to have enough for guests,children visiting,etc. So he's found over time that it's
just best to do that.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Any other questions from the Board,comments? All right. We can move forward,
I guess, and do the resolution. I'm sorry, excuse me. My apologies. There is a public hearing on this
application tonight, as with the others. Is there anyone in the audience that wanted to address the
Planning Board on this application, Site Plan 24-2023? Written comments,Laura?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Then we will open and close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-And again my apologies. We can proceed now.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#24-2023 SCHERMERHORN PROPERTIES LLC
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to demolish an
existing home, shed and pool at 60 Walker Lane and construct two 20 unit apartment buildings with
associated site work.Project includes merging 3 parcels and connection to municipal sewer and water.The
project properties to be combined will be associated with the adjacent apartment complex. The project is
subject to a Town Board review for sewer district expansion. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,179-5-100&
179-5-050,site plan for a multi-family dwelling project in the office zone shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval.Planning Board may review project for site plan.
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;
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 opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 5/16/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 7/25/2023,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 7/25/2023;
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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 24-2023 SCHERMERHORN PROPERTIES, 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—no waivers have been requested;
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 Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 25`h day of July 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You're all set. Good luck.
MR. ZAPPER-Thank you very much.
MR. TRAVER-And the next item on our agenda is Northstar Donut Group. This is Site Plan 47-2023.
SITE PLAN NO. 47-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE 11. NORTHSTAR DONUT GROUP. AGENT(S):
JON LAPPER. ZONING: MS. LOCATION: 22 MAIN STREET. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO
ALTER EXISTING SIGNAGE AND MODIFY THE EXISTING BUILDING FACADE. THE
EXISTING 2,003 SQ. FT.BUILDING TO REMAIN UNCHANGED. THE CURRENT WALL SIGN
WILL BE REPLACED WITH A 22 SQ. FT. WALL SIGN WITH THE WORD "DUNKIN" AND A
4. SAZn T T 81G-N RR INSTALLED T ED �1,41T17 TT7R �,VORPING "Q EENSRT TD V
TlT T�TTrr�T» n�m n r ncn FREESTANDING SIGN WILL BE REFURBISHED TO A 32 SQ.FT.SIGN
WITH THE WORDING "DUNKIN' DRIVE THRU". DIRECTIONAL SIGNS OF 3.14 SQ. FT. TO
BE PLACED AT EACH ENTRANCE AND EXIT POINTS,FOUR TOTAL. ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE
TO BE INCLUDED ABOVE THE HEIGHT CHECK ARM INDICATING "DRIVE THRU". THE
MENU BOARD WILL BE REPLACED WITH A 1998 SQ. FT. DIGITAL BOARD AS A
FREESTANDING SIGN. THE PROJECT INCLUDES REPLACING THE SLOPED CANOPIES
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WITH FLAT CANOPIES OVER THE ENTRANCE AND DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW AS WELL
AS PLACEMENT OF A NEW CANOPY OVER THE DIGITAL MENU BOARD. PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 140, SITE PLAN FOR NEW SIGNS AND NEW CANOPIES IN THE MAIN STREET
ZONE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS
REFERENCE: AV 76-1997,AV 23-1998,SP 12-98,SV 4-2023. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: JULY
2023. SITE INFORMATION: MAIN STREET. LOT SIZE: .5 ACRE. TAX MAP NO. 309.11-1-30.
SECTION: 140.
JON ZAPPER, REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So this applicant proposes a facade upgrade as well as some upgraded building signage.
The Zoning Board granted all the signs except for one, which is a 15 square foot wall sign that read
Queensbury Dunkin with a logo attached to it. So the Zoning Board did not grant that but they granted
all the rest of the signage requests.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Again, welcome back. We did have quite a bit of discussion about
signs.
MR.ZAPPER-Yes. Thank you. For the record,Jon Lapper. So after the discussion we went to the Zoning
Board, as Laura said the next night,and in the discussion they didn't want the extra sign for Queensbury.
So that went away and we were fine with that. The most important part for the site plan changes to get
rid of those ugly vinyl canopies and replace them with cantilevered metal canopies that are just much more
attractive and modern looking. So that's at the front door,at the drive thru window and at the drive thru
where you're ordering and before you're ordering to show you the height so you don't smash it with your
truck. So those are the only site changes except for the sign, and as you had recommended, the Zoning
Board was fine with the digital sign for the menu board that nobody can see. It's not the same as a gasoline
sign that's out there. So we'll work that out.
MR. TRAVER-Right. Okay. Pretty much as we discussed. Questions,comments from members of the
Board? There is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the audience that wanted
to discuss with the Planning Board Northstar Donut Group's application? I'm not seeing any takers.
Written comments,Laura?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-All right. So we will open and close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-No other questions,comments from the Board? All right. I guess we're ready to proceed
with a motion.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#47-2023 NORTHSTAR DONUT GROUP
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to alter existing
signage and modify the existing building facade. The existing 2,003 sq. ft.building to remain unchanged.
The current wall sign will be replaced with a 22 sq. ft. wall sign with the word"DUNKIN" and a new 15
sq. ft. wall sign will be installed with the wording "Queensbury Dunkin" and a logo. Free standing sign
will be refurbished to a 32 sq. ft. sign with the wording"Dunkin'Drive Thru". Directional signs of 3.14 sq.
ft.to be placed at each entrance and exit access points,four total.Additional signage to be included above
the height check arm indicating"Drive Thru". The menu board will be replaced with a 19.9E sq. ft. digital
board as a freestanding sign. The project includes replacing the sloped canopies with flat canopies over
the entrance and drive through window as well as placement of a new canopy over the digital menu board.
Pursuant to chapter 140,site plan for new signs and new canopies in the Main Street 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 7/1S/2023; the ZBA
approved the variance requests on 7/19/2023-1
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The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 7/25/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 7/25/2023 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 7/25/2023;
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 47-2023 NORTHSTAR DONUT GROUP, Introduced by
Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted: k. topography floor plans, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition
disposal, s. snow removal as there are no changes to the site conditions just the building facade,
building signage, and site signage;
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.
Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 25`h day of July 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Magowan,Mr. Stark,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker, Mr. Deeb,Mr. Etu,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You're all set.
MR. ZAPPER-Thanks,everybody.
MR. TRAVER-The next item on our agenda,also under Old Business,is John Dickinson. This is Site Plan
49-2023.
SITE PLAN NO.49-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. JOHN DICKINSON. AGENT(S): HUTCHINS
ENGINEERING. ZONING: WR. LOCATION: 113 ROCKHURST ROAD. APPLICANT
PROPOSES A 57 SQ. FT. SINGLE STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING HOME. A 20 SQ. FT.
CONCRETE PAD WILL BE REMOVED IN THE AREA OF THE ADDITION. THE HOME HAS A
FOOTPRINT OF 2,277 SQ. FT. AND A FLOOR AREA OF 2,622 SQ. FT. THE ADDITION HAS A
FLOOR AREA OF 57 SQ. FT., MAKING THE TOTAL NEW FLOOR AREA 2.679 SQ. FT. THE
PROJECT INCLUDES A SLIGHT INCREASE IN PERMEABILITY AND EXISTING SHORELINE
VEGETATION IS TO REMAIN. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040, SITE PLAN FOR NEW
FLOOR AREA IN A CEA SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
A WAIVER HAS BEEN REQUESTED FOR STORMWATER. CROSS REFERENCE: AV 25-2023.
WARREN CO. REFERRAL: JULY 2023. SITE INFORMATION: CEA,APA, LGPC. LOT SIZE:
.3 ACRE. TAX MAP NO. 2279-1-7. SECTION: 179-3-040.
TOM HUTCHINS, REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS.MOORE-So this applicant proposes a 57 square foot,single story addition to their existing home. A
portion of concrete pad is to be removed so that the placement of the addition is over that existing hard
surfacing, and the Zoning Board granted the setback relief that was requested.
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MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Welcome back.
MR. HUTCHINS-Thank you. Tom Hutchins with John Dickinson and Lorraine Dickinson. I won't go
through the whole story again. This is a 57 square foot addition that's not on the front of the house that
allows them to have a bigger,more functioning bathroom and a laundry. The Zoning Board approved it
unanimously. We talked about a little bit last week.
MR. TRAVER-And as a result of the conversation with the ZBA,no changes to what you propose?
MR.HUTCHINS-No changes.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Seems fairly straightforward. Questions, comments from members of the Board?
There is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone that would like to address the
Planning Board on the Dickinson application for Site Plan 49-2023? Any written comments,Laura?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-I have one written comment. "I live directly across the street at 114 Rockhurst Road and
fully support this project and urge the Board to approve it." This is Carl Weiner at 114 Rockhurst.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. With that we'll close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR.TRAVER-Any follow up questions,comments from members of the Board? We did look at this fairly
thoroughly prior and there were no changes. They got their variance. If there's nothing further from the
Board,we'll entertain that motion.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#49-2023 JOHN DICKINSON
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes a 57 sq. ft. single
story addition to an existing home. A 20 sq. ft. concrete pad will be removed in the area of the addition.
The home has a footprint of 2,277 sq. ft. and a floor area of 2,622 sq. ft.. The addition has a floor area of 57
sq. ft.,making the total new floor area 2,679 sq. ft.. The project includes a slight increase in permeability
and existing shoreline vegetation is to remain. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new floor area
in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. A waiver has been requested for
stormwater.
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 7/1S/2023; the ZBA
approved the variance requests on 7/19/2023-1
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 7/25/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 7/25/2023 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 7/25/2023;
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 49-2023 JOHN DICKINSON,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,j.stormwater,o.commercial alterations/construction details,
q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal as the project will be over an existing hard
surfacing;
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.
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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.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 25`h day of July 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Etu,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Deeb, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You are all set.
MR.HUTCHINS-Thankyou.
JOHN DICKINSON
MR. DICKINSON-Thank you very much.
MR.TRAVER-The next part of our agenda is New Business and the only item we have under New Business
is Adirondack Trust Company. This is Site Plan 45-2023.
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN NO.48-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. ADIRONDACK TRUST COMPANY. AGENT(S):
ADIRONDACK SIGN CO. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: MAIN STREET.
APPLICANT PROPOSES REMOVAL OF A 10.67 SQ. FT. WALL SIGN ON THE EAST OF THE
BUILDING IN ORDER TO PLACE A 25 SQ. FT. SIGN ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING.
THE SIGN WOULD BE OVAL AND HAVE ALUMINUM BACKING WITH THE WHITE A LOGO
ON A GREEN BACKGROUND. THE BUILDING WOULD THEN HAVE A TOTAL OF TWO
WALL SIGNS AND ONE FREESTANDING SIGN. THE EXISTING 3,860 SQ.FT.BUILDING AND
DRIVE-THRU TO REMAIN UNCHANGED. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 140, SITE PLAN
REVIEW FOR SIGNAGE IN THE MAIN STREET ZONE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING
BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 19-2021,SV 2-2021,SP(M)4-2022,
SV 2-2022. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: JULY 2023. SITE INFORMATION: MAIN STREET.
LOT SIZE: .29 ACRE. TAX MAP NO. 309.10-1-47. SECTION: CHAPTER 140.
ADAM WAKULENKO,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So this applicant is proposing the removal of a 10.67 square foot wall sign on the east side
and to construct and place a 25 square foot sign on the west side of the building. The sign oval and have
an aluminum backing with a white A logo on a green background. Again Site Plan Review is required in
the Main Street zone for signs.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MR. WAKULENKO-Good evening. I'm Adam from Adirondack Sign Company. She explained it pretty
well. We want to remove one sign that's on the parking lot side and put the dimensional logo on the west
side of the building, on the road side. The sign in the parking lot was something that the architect came
up with,but once we were there,they just want to address some attention.
MR. TRAVER-So better visibility basically.
MR.WAKULENKO-Exactly. It'll look nice to have a similar thing on the Main Street side as well.
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MR. TRAVER-Okay. Fairly straightforward. No variances required. Questions, comments from
members of the Board?
MR. DIXON-I just thought it was a tasteful sign.
MR. TRAVER-Yes. It's nice, and it will be more visible. And we do have a public hearing on this
application as well and we've lost our audience. So I'll just ask Laura if we have any written comments.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Then we will open and close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-Any follow up questions,comments from members of the Board? We can proceed with a
resolution.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#45-2023 ADIRONDACK TRUST COMPANY
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board:Applicant proposes removal of a 10.67
sq. ft. wall sign on the East side of the building in order to place a 25 sq. ft. sign on the West side of the
building.The sign would be oval and have aluminum backing with the white A logo on a green background.
The building would then have a total of two wall signs and one free standing sign. The existing 3,560 sq.
ft. building and drive-thru to remain unchanged. Pursuant to chapter 140, site plan review for signage in
the Main Street 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 opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 7/25/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 7/25/2023 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 7/25/2023;
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 48-2023 ADIRONDACK TRUST COMPANY, Introduced by
Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted: items g. site lighting 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 as the applicant has indicated there are no
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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;
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g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible.
Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 25`h day of July 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stark,Mr. Etu,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Dixon, Mr. Deeb,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You're all set. Good luck.
MR.WAKULENKO-Thank you. I appreciate it.
MR. TRAVER-That concludes our regular agenda. Is there any other business before the Planning Board
this evening? I did want to mention to the Board,Laura sent out a notice that there's a training in October
on stormwater. If you can go to that, I urge that you attend. It's generally been a good session and well
worth attending. Stormwater,as you know,is a major concern that we have and they cover it very well in
that,plus it gives you some training time.
MR. MAGOWAN-When is that?
MR. TRAVER-October,the first week in October I think.
MR. MAGOWAN-Is that put on by Jim Liebrum?
MR. TRAVER-I'm sure he'll be there. October 19`h, S 30 to 4,Great Escape Lodge.
MR. MAGOWAN-All right.
MR. TRAVER-If there's nothing further,I'll entertain a motion to adjourn.
MR. DEEB-So moved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN THE QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING OF JULY 25TK,2023,
Introduced by David Deeb who moved for its adoption,seconded by Brad Magowan:
Duly adopted this 25`h day of July,2023,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb, Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker, Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-We stand adjourned. Thank you,everybody. See you next month,and I have noted this as
I believe our earliest.
On motion meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Stephen Traver,Chairman
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