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Application & DeedSign Variance [ZBA approved November 15, 2019] General Information Tax Parcel ID Number: Applicant Name: Mailing Address Home Phone City, State, Zip Work Phone Cell Phone E-Mail: FAX No. Agent’s Name: Mailing Address Home Phone City, State, Zip Work Phone Cell Phone E-mail FAX No. Owner’s Name Mailing Address Home Phone City, State, Zip Work Phone Cell Phone E-mail FAX No. _________302.6-1-10___________ CI (Commercial Intensive)Zoning District: Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use]: The current use and proposed use for this project will remain the same. The property will continue to operate as a Dunkin' Donuts franchise. The project includes replacing the current menu with a digital menu reader that will not be visible from the road, as well as a sign variance request for three free standing signs where only one is allowed. Location of Project: ____________________713 Upper Glen Street, Queensbury, NY 12804___________________________________________ Northstar Donut Group 509 NY-67 Malta, NY 12020 518-899-4231 Jon C. Lapper, Esq., Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes P.C. 1 Washington Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 (518) 832-6434 jcl@bpsrlaw.com Cedar Holdings Associates 159 Clinton Place Hackensack NJ 07601 2 of 40 Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019] Site Development Data Area / Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed Addition sq. ft. Total sq. ft. A. Building footprint B. Detached Garage C. Accessory Structure(s) D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area E. Porches / Decks F. Other G. Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F] H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre] I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H] Setback Requirements Area Required Existing Proposed Front Yard [1] Front Yard [2] Shoreline Side Yard [1] Side Yard [2] Rear Yard [1] Rear Yard [2] Travel Corridor Height [maximum] Permeability Number of parking spaces 3 of 40 Sign Variance [ZBA approved November 15, 2019] Compliance with Chapter 147 Sign Ordinance 1. A scaled drawing of the entire sign(s) and site plan drawing showing the location is to be included in the submission packet ie on building and on site. Please note a survey is required unless a waiver is granted. 2.This application is for a change in the (check all that apply): _______ Number of Signs: from (currently): ____________ to (proposed): _____________ _______ Setback for Sign _______ Size of Sign _______ Height of Sign _______ Other (specify) __________________________________________ 3.Sign Dimension(s) Sign Type Existing (Check) Proposed (Check) Length (ft) Width (ft) Total (Sq Ft) Height (ft) Wall Wall Freestanding Freestanding Other ie panel Projecting Awning Illuminated Type: 4.Property Line Setbacks Front/ Rear ______________Side _____________ 5. Sign Wording: _______________________________________________________________________ 6. Additional information if applicable_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ x Digital display sign located in Drive-Thru/word changes to replace existing menu board sign will display menu items and itemized list of items purchased as well as prices. Please see supplemental information attached to this application regarding digital menu board 4 of 40 Sign Variance [ZBA approved November 15, 2019] The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them; use additional sheets if needed. 1.Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby property will be created by the granting of this sign variance? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the applicant to pursue, other than a sign variance? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.Whether the requested sign variance is substantial? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4.Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 5.Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Project Information 1. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): _________________________ 2.Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit Program? __ Yes / __ No 3. Estimated project duration: Start Date __________ End Date __________ 4. Estimated total cost of project: _______________ There will be no undesirable changed produced in character of the neighborhood. There will be no detriment to nearby properties. No the benefit sought by the applicant cannot be achieved by another method that is feasible for the applicant. The sign variance is substantial as the Town has a strict ban on electronic signs, However, this is not the type of sign intended by the ban. The sign will be positioned so that is is not visible from the street and will not be a distraction from the road. The proposed change is only replacing the preexisting sign. Therefore will have no adverse effect or impact on the conditions of the neighborhood. The alleged difficulty could be interpreted as self created. x Fall 2023 Fall 2023 $55,000.00 5 of 40 Sign Variance [ZBA approved November 15, 2019] Section 179-14-030 Application materials and site plan drawing is to include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a decision. The applicant is to provide a site plan drawing(s) – a survey showing existing conditions, a proposed conditions map (see page 00 for specific criteria) and include any other attachments that address A - D as applicable to the proposed project. A. General Shown on Sheet # 1 Title, Name, Address of applicant & person responsible for preparation of drawing 2 Deed 3 North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale [minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet ] 4 Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary 5 Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions 6 Site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing & proposed 7 Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing & proposed 8 Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures B. Water & Sewer Shown on Sheet # 1 Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of bedrooms proposed 2 Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or proposed on-site water supply and septic 3 Separation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies 4 Existing public or private water supply [well, lake, etc.]. Method of securing public or private water, location, design and construction of water supply including daily water usage 5 Percolation test location and results C. Parking / Permeable Areas Shown on Sheet # 1 Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing & proposed 2 No. of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing material [e.g., gravel, paved] 3 Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking: existing & proposed 4 Design details of ingress, egress, loading areas and cutting: existing & proposed 5 Location and character of green areas [existing and proposed], modification to green area, buffer zone to remain undisturbed 6 Lighting, location and design of all existing and proposed outdoor lighting D. Additional Site Development and Miscellaneous Shown on Sheet # 1 On-site & adjacent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and wetlands 2 Utility / energy distribution system [gas, electric, solar, telephone]: existing & proposed 3 Location, design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements including: drains, culverts, retaining walls, fences, fire & emergency zones and hydrants, etc. 4 Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial activities: existing & proposed 5 Signage: Location, size, type, design and setback: existing & proposed 6 Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference specific items 7 Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater Management, Grading & Lighting Plans 8 Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record of application for all necessary permits Page 14 (S-1) Page 16 Page 14 (S-1) Page 14 (S-1) Page 14 (S-1) Page 14 (S-1); 24-40; 43 (A0.2); 44 (A3.1); 45 (A3.2) Page 14 (S-1) See #6. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Page 14 (S-1) Page 14 (S-1); 24; 43 (A0.2) Page 14 (S-1); 24 ; 43 (A0.2) Page 14 (S-1); 42 (A0.1) Page 14 (S-1) See #6, 24, 28, 29, & 31 N/A See #6. See #6. Page 14 (S-1) See #6. N/A Page 14 (S-1) N/A 6 of 40 7 of 40 Sign Variance [ZBA approved September 21 2016] Pre-Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040 1. Applicant Name: __________________________________________________ 2. Tax Map ID ________________ Location: _______________________ 3. Zoning Classification __________ 4. Reason for Review: __________________________________________________________ 5. Zoning Section #: ________________________ 6. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes: Provided Outstanding; Please provide by Deed ____ _____________ General Information complete ____ _____________ Site Development Data Complete ____ _____________ Setback Requirements Complete ____ _____________ Additional Project Information Complete ____ _____________ FAR addressed ____ _____________ Compliance with Zoning Ordinance ____ _____________ Checklist items addressed ____ _____________ Environmental Form completed ____ _____________ Signature Page completed ____ _____________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Staff Representative: ________________________________ Applicant / Agent: ________________________________ Date: ___________ Northstar Donut Group rev2 302.6-1-10 713 Upper Glen Street CI 0.44ac unlisted Applicant proposes to alter the existing signage, add new signs, and modify the building color scheme and canopies 140 -signs x X X NA X SP10-2003 AV 42-2003 Xfreestanding X X X Laura Moore via email 09/26/2023 Jon Lapper via email 09/19/2023 09/26/2023 The applicant proposes to alter the existing signage, modify the building canopies for the existing building and color scheme of the building. The existing building of 2358.5 sq ft is to remain. There is an existing wall sign to be replaced with a 22.3 sq ft wall sign with the word "DUNKIN'" on North Elevation. The free standing sign is to be refurbished to 32 sq ft sign with wording "Dunkin' Drive Thru". Directional signage of 2.79 sq ft at each access point for entering and exit (4 signs total). Additional signage to be included above the height check arm indicating "Drive thru" 2.68 sf +/- mounted higher than 6 ft. The menu board to be replaced with a digital board of 19.98 sq ft as an additional free standing sign. The project includes the replacement of the sloped canopies to flat canopies over the entrance and drive thru window; a new canopy over the digital menu board. The facade color scheme is to be updated as well with more gray with orange and pink. Site Plan review for new color scheme, signs and new canopies. Sign Variance for three free standing signs where only one is allowed noting the menu board is considered a free standing sign and the clearance arm (mounted greater than 6 ft), and digital signs. Items reviewed- site plan application, sign variance application, site plans, sign details Items to be updated or provided 1) page 1 project description needs to include three free standing signs and zoning is CI Commercial Intensive 2) page 3 sign information - pre existing free standing sign needs to include square feet as it is being replaced 3) page 4 previous approvals SP 10-2003 & AV42-2003 4) page 5 - Section B - No changes, 5) Short EAF - Question 2 answer is yes - Town of Queensbury Planning Board and Zoning Board 6) include plans from Poyant 7) survey to be full size, plans to be 11X17 legible 8 of 40 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 - Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 - Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Brief Description of Proposed Action: Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. NO YES 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other governmental Agency? If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: NO YES 3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? ___________ acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? ___________ acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? ___________acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, adjoining and near the proposed action. 9 Urban 9 Rural (non-agriculture) 9 Industrial 9 Commercial 9 Residential (suburban) 9 Forest 9 Agriculture 9 Aquatic 9 Other (specify): _________________________ 9 Parkland Dunkin Donuts 713 Upper Glen Street Project 713 Upper Glen St, Queensbury,Tax ID: 302.6-1-10 The proposed project is making cosmetic changes to the outside of a Dunkin Donuts franchise by changing the visual design by replacing one sign on the property with a digital menu reader sign and the replacement of 3 existing canopies. Northstar Donut Group 518-899-4231 509 NY-67 Malta NY 12020 9 of 40 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? NO YES 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify: __________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b. Are public transportation service(s) available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action? NO YES 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: ______________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 12. a. Does the site contain a structure that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic Places? b. Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area? NO YES 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _______________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: † Shoreline † Forest † Agricultural/grasslands † Early mid-successional † Wetland † Urban † Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? NO YES 16. Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain?NO YES 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? † NO † YES b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: † NO † YES _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 10 of 40 11 of 40 Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: Date: 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 small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur 1. 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? 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 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 / private water supplies? b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? 8.Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources? 9.Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? 10.Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage problems? 11.Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? 12 of 40 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. _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Name of Lead Agency Date _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: Date: 13 of 40 14 of 40 16 of 40 17 of 40 18 of 40 19 of 40 20 of 40 21 of 40