10-17-2023 (Queensbury Planning Board 10/17/2023)
QUEENSBURYPTANNINGBOARD MEETING
FIRSTREGUTAR MEETING
OCTOBER I7"F 2023
INDEX
Site Plan 230-2016 Legacy Land Holdings 1.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION Tax Map No.296.11-1-4S,49,54,55,60
Site Plan No.51-2021 Brett&Pamela West(Main House) 2.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION Tax Map No.226.15-1-17
Site Plan No. 64-2022 Don Bernard 3.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION Tax Map No.239.E-1-15
Site Plan No. 65-2022 Matthew Flansburg/Target Corp 4.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION Tax Map No. 302.5-1-92.12
Site Plan No.71-2022 Renee&Tom West 4.
Freshwater Wetlands 15-2022 Tax Map No.239.7-1-19
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION
Site Plan No. 64-2023 Gary Higley 5.
ZBA RECOMMENDATION Tax Map No.2S9.10-1-14
Site Plan No. 65-2023 Great Escape Theme Park 7.
Tax Map No.2SS.20-1-20
Site Plan No. 66-2023 Jeremy Eanes/Walmart 11.
Tax Map No. 303.15-1-25.1
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
FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 17TK,2023
7.00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
STEPHEN TRAVER,CHAIRMAN
DAVID DEEB,VICE CHAIRMAN
MICHAEL DIXON,SECRETARY
WARREN LONGACKER
BRADY STARK
NATHAN ETU
BRAD MAGOWAN
LAND USE PLANNER-LAURA MOORE
STENOGRAPHER-MARIA GAGLIARDI
MR.TRAVER-Good evening,ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Town of Queensbury Planning Board
meeting for Tuesday, October 17`h, 2023. This is our first meeting in October and our 21" meeting thus
far for 2023. If you would make note of the illuminated exit signs. In the event of an emergency, those
are the exits. 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 we also ask that if you
wish to have a conversation amongst yourselves during the meeting,other than the public hearing„if you
would just go to the outer lobby for that conversation. We do record the meeting for minutes purposes
and that would be very helpful. We do have some administrative items and to begin I actually have sort
of a housekeeping item to bring up. Mr.Dixon has announced that because he's moving from the Planning
Board to the Town Board in January, he's going to have to leave the positon of Planning Board secretary
and according to our updated 2017 By-laws,I noticed after that conversation the other day,it is up to me
to create a nominating committee which at this point consists of Michael by himself and he's already had
some communications regarding a recruitment to replace him as secretary going into 2024.But in any case,
according to By-laws, I create a secretary nominating committee to identify and recommend a candidate
for secretary to the annual meeting in December. So with that out of the way, we will begin with the
Administrative Items. The first being approval of minutes. This is for August 15 and August 22, 2023.
Are there any corrections or amendments to those minutes by members of the Board? Okay. We have a
draft resolution.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 15,2023
August 22.,2023
MOTION TO APPROVE THE QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF
AUGUST 15th &z AUGUST 22" , 2023, Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Warren Longacker:
Duly adopted this 17`h day of October,2023,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Etu,Mr. Stark,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSTAINED: Mr. Magowan
MR. TRAVER-The next Administrative Item is Site Plan 230-2016 for Legacy Land Holdings. This is
another request for a one year extension.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
SITE PLAN 230-2016 LEGACY LAND HOLDINGS—REQUEST FOR A ONE YEAR EXTENSION
MIKE DECKER, REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-I did receive a letter. Is there anyone here present? Thank you.
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MR. DECKER-Mike Decker from Habitat from Humanity. I was here actually last year same time to
request the same extension. A lot has happened since we were here last year. We're doing a complete
re-design from the ground up. This is a key project for us in this area. We want to bring affordable housing
to Queensbury and we've done a lot of work over the last year to purchase the property, based on this
approval. We've put some documents out to bid to select a design team, civil and architectural design
team, so we can kind of continue the design and we've also engaged a number of investors and lending
institutions to come up with a financial solution. So once we get it to a point where it's fully developed
then we can finance it and actually build it. So we've made a fair amount of progress. We need some more
time,and that's why I'm here tonight to ask for a one year extension.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you for that. Questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR. MAGOWAN-The only comment I want to bring up is thank you for being involved and
understanding and being in planning here and also the involvement at the County level of planning,but I
understand the timetables and right now, I don't know what it is,but it seems like everything is so slow.
So hang in there. It's coming.
MR. DECKER-We're also anon-profit. So we were really slow. Thank you.
MR. MAGOWAN-I do appreciate your patience.
MR. DECKER-Thank you.
MR.TRAVER-Any other questions,comments from members of the Board? Okay. I think we have a draft
resolution to that effect.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION SP#230-2016 LEGACY LAND HOLDINGS
Applicant proposed a partial 3 story,27 unit senior housing facility with associated site work for parking,
stormwater control and landscaping.
The Planning Board approved this application on November 15, 2016. A one year extension was granted
on October 17,2017. Additional one year extensions were granted on October 16,2015,September 24,2019,
October 27,2020,October 26,2021,and October 1S,2022. An additional one year extension is requested
by the applicant,valid until October 17,2024.
MOTION TO APPROVE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR LEGACY LAND HOLDINGS/HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY. Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,seconded by Nathan Etu.
Duly adopted this 17`h day of October 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-A one year extension.
MR. DECKER-Thank you for your support.
MR. TRAVER-Next we have Site Plan 51-2021. This is Brett&Pamela West,the main house. Request
for a one year extension.
SITE PLAN 51-2021 BRETT&z PAMELA WEST(MAIN HOUSE) —REQUEST FOR A ONE YEAR
EXTENSION
JON ZAPPER, REPRESENTING APPLICANTS,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS.MOORE-So,I don't know what Jon wants to add,but again,they're looking for,they're constructing
a guest house at this time and they look to construct the main house just after the guest house is completed.
So I think they're still looking for contractors and architects.
MR. ZAPPER-Good evening, everyone. As you know, it took a year to get this project approved. So we
certainly don't want to have the approval in jeopardy. As Laura said, they're building the guest house
because they're going to move into the guest house and knock down the main house as soon as the guest
house is done and it's pretty far along. So that was always the plan to not build them together, but
everything's going fine and John Witt's building it and he'll build the next one as well.
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MR. TRAVER-Okay. Questions, comments from members of the Board? We have a draft resolution to
that effect.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION SP#51-2021 BRETT&r PAMELA WEST
Applicant proposed to demo existing home and shed to construct a new two story home with a 5,436 sq.
ft.footprint with a garage. Project included installation of permeable pavers for patio, driveway areas and
a covered walkway between the two properties.
The Planning Board approved this application on October 25,2022. The applicant is requesting a one year
extension,valid until October 17,2024.
MOTION TO APPROVE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR SITE PLAN 51-2023&z FRESHWATER
WETLANDS 10-2022 BRETT &z PAMELA WEST (MAIN HOUSE). Introduced by Michael Dixon
who moved for its adoption,seconded by Brad Magowan.
Duly adopted this 17`h day of October 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. ZAPPER-Thanks,everybody.
MR. TRAVER-Next is Site Plan 64-2022 for Don Bernard. This is also a request for a one year extension.
SITE PLAN 64-2023 DON BERNARD —REQUEST FOR A ONE YEAR EXTENSION
DON BERNARD,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So he's not able to hire the necessary contractors at this time and he's asking for this one
year extension,but if he has additional information.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR.BERNARD-I'm close. I don't know if it'll happen this fall. If not,hopefully soon.
MR. DIXON-If you could just introduce yourself.
MR.BERNARD-Don Bernard. I'm sorry.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Well you're not alone in having some difficulties in getting the work done. So we
can certainly understand that. Questions,comments from members of the Board on this request? Okay.
We have a resolution to that effect.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION SP#64-2022 DON BERNARD
Applicant proposed to construct a new single family home of 730 sq. ft. with a deck/porch area of SS5 sq.
ft. The new floor area to be 2,643 sq.ft. The applicant's previous home has been demolished as per original
approval that expired in June 2022.
The Planning Board approved this application on October 25,2022. The applicant is requesting a one year
extension,valid until October 17,2024.
MOTION TO APPROVE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR SITE PLAN 64-2022&z FRESHWATER
WETLANDS 12-2022 DON BERNARD. Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,
seconded by Brady Stark.
Duly adopted this 17`h day of October 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You're all set.
MR.BERNARD-Thank you very much.
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MR. TRAVER-Next is Site Plan 65-2022 for Matthew Flansburg/Target Corp. This is also a request for a
one year extension.
SITE PLAN 65-2022 MATTHEW FLANSBURG/TARGET CORP.—REQUEST FOR A ONE YEAR
EXTENSION
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So this is requesting the extension for their Sign Variance 6-2022, and I'll talk to the
Zoning Board tomorrow night in this regard,and Site Plan 65-2022. They're still looking to get a contractor
to do their installation and so they just need additional time for that and it expires soon.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. There's no one here representing the applicant. However, are there
any questions that members of the Board have regarding this request? Okay. We have another resolution
to that effect.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION SP#65-2022 MATTHEW FLANSBURG
Applicant proposed to update the Target store facade by relocating the existing CVS sign and installing a
new block backer with new 77.1 sq. ft. Drive-Up sign. The block backer material for the new sign to be
similar in color to the blocker behind the existing white Target logo.
The Planning Board approved this application on October 25,2022. The applicant is requesting a one year
extension,valid until October 17,2024.
MOTION TO APPROVE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR SITE PLAN 65-2022 MATTHEW
FLANSBURG/TARGET CORP. Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,seconded by
Brady Stark.
Duly adopted this 17`h day of October 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker, Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-Next we have Site Plan 71-2022. This is for Freshwater Wetlands,I'm sorry, Site Plan 71-
2022 and Freshwater Wetlands Permit 15-2022 for Renee and Tom West. Also request for a one year
extension.
SITE PLAN 71-2022&z FRESHWATER WETLANDS 15-2022 RENEE&z TOM WEST—REQUEST
FOR A ONE YEAR EXTENSION
TOM WEST,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS.MOO RE-So it's a similar situation. They're still waiting for a construction time to find a contractor
and finalize engineering plans and line up contractors, and Mr.West is also present if you have additional
questions or if he wants to share additional information.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Anything to add?
MR.WEST-No,we just ran into a little problem when we staked out the property. If you remember this
is the one where we separated the garage from the house.
MR. TRAVER-If you could just state your name for the record.
MR. WEST-Tom West for the applicant here. When we staked out the garage location is was too close
to a bank,and so we came back to modify the variance that slide it forward a little bit and a little closer to
the wetland. We didn't get that done until the end of August. So once we got started looking for
contractors,it's,you have to get in line.
MR. TRAVER-Right. Understood. All right. Questions, comments from members of the Board? All
right. We have a motion to that effect.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION SP#71-2022 FWW 15-2022 WEST
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Applicant proposed to demolish an existing home to construct a new 3,315 sq. ft. footprint home with
detached 1,100 sq.ft.garage. The floor area is to be 6,500 sq.ft.total.
The Planning Board approved this application on October 25,2022. The applicant is requesting a one year
extension,valid until October 17,2024.
MOTION TO APPROVE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR SITE PLAN 71-2022&z FRESHWATER
WETLANDS 15-2022 RENEE &z TOM WEST. Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its
adoption,seconded by Brad Magowan.
Duly adopted this 17`h day of October 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You're all set.
MR.WEST-Thank you very much.
MR. TRAVER-The next section of our agenda is recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals for
variances and we're looking at Gary Higley, Site Plan 64-2023.
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
SITE PLAN NO. 64-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. GARY HIGLEY. AGENT(S): HUTCHINS
ENGINEERING. OWNER(S): HIGLEY LAKE PROPERTY,LLC. ZONING: WR. LOCATION:
23 JAY ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO CONSTRUCT A 137 SQ. FT. PORCH ADDITION
ONTO AN EXISTING HOME. THE FOOTPRINT OF THE EXISTING HOME IS 2,448 SQ. FT.
WITH A 1,218 SQ. FT. DECK. A PORTION OF THE DECK WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE
SCREEN PORCH. THE CURRENT FLOOR AREA IS 4,306 SQ. FT. WITH THE NEW FLOOR
AREA TO BE 4,443 SQ. FT. NO CHANGES TO EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS. PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 179-4-080&z 179-3-040,SITE PLAN FOR NEW FLOOR AREA SHALL BE SUBJECT TO
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. VARIANCE: RELIEF IS SOUGHT FOR
SETBACKS. PLANNING BOARD SHALL PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE ZONING
BOARD OF APPEALS. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 77-2019,AV 57-2019,SP 30-2020,AV 23-2020.
WARREN CO. REFERRAL: N/A. SITE INFORMATION: GLEN LAKE, CEA. LOT SIZE: .23
ACRE. TAX MAP NO. 289.10-1-14. SECTION: 179-4-080,179-3-040.
GARY HIGLEY,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So this applicant proposes to construct a 137 square foot porch addition onto an existing
home. The footprint of the existing home is 2,448 sq. ft. with an existing 1,218 sq. ft. deck. A portion of
the deck will be placed with a screened porch. The current floor area is 4,306 sq. ft. The new floor area
is to be 4,443 sq.ft. The setback relief that's being requested is for shoreline setback that will be 38.6 feet
where 50 feet is the required setback.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MR.HIGLEY-Good evening.
MR. TRAVER-Tell us about your project.
MR. HIGLEY-My name is Gary Higley. I'd like to screen in a section of my porch, and I'm on a non-
conforming lot. I'm seven and a half feet from my neighbor. I'm 37 feet from the lake. So anything I do I
have to come in front of you. So just to screen in a section of the porch. I'm not changing anything. I just
want to make it a three season room.
MR. TRAVER-A rather small lot, too, .23 acres. Of course a lot of those lots up there are kind of small,
aren't they? Okay. So you need a setback variance because of the setback from the lake.
MR.HIGLEY-Yes.
MR. TRAVER-Questions,comments from members of the Board?
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MR. DIXON-1 have a comment for you. So the variance, not so much,but when it comes back for Site
Plan,when are you planning on doing construction?
MR.HIGLEY-Well it was supposed to be done in September,but I couldn't get in here,so I'm pushed back
until Spring.
MR. DIXON-The reason that I'm asking that question, and you can correct me. Is that where there's
nesting osprey's?
MR.HIGLEY-There's an osprey nest.
MR. DIXON-So I'm not expert on osprey,but I think as far as construction goes we want to try to avoid
the nest.
MR. HIGLEY-The osprey's come back April I", and we, they were there all summer. We've had
construction going on,and we're far enough from them that there's no issues,and there's a lot of boat traffic
and a lot of kayak traffic that comes by and the nest is a very low nest. So they are very,they don't have a
problem with people.
MR. DIXON-Okay. Thank you.
MR. TRAVER-I remember going by there in a kayak a couple of years ago and it was quite late in the
season,but I was surprised that they were still there so late.
MR. HIGLEY-Usually they try to leave September. They're supposed to leave the month of September.
There's still one bird flying around as we speak today.
MR. TRAVER-Really? Wow. Interesting.
MR. MAGOWAN-I'd like to say, Gary, you've always done nice improvements over there and I know
you've always been conscious being so close to the lake. You do have a beautiful property over there. Enjoy
it with your family. I know how hard you've worked for that. And you're not changing and encroaching.
You're just kind of adding a little bit more. So it's tree season. So I'm hoping maybe you're looking maybe
a little warmer weather.
MR. HIGLEY-There's no plans to make it a,there's no plans to put like glass in and then take it out next
Spring. It's just going to be a screened porch.
MR. MAGOWAN-No I'm thinking you're going to go to Florida or something.
MR.HIGLEY-No,that's not going to happen.
MR. MAGOWAN-All right.
MR.HIGLEY-I'm not a Florida person.
MR.TRAVER-Anything else from the Board? Does anyone have any specific comments that we wish pass
along to the ZBA regarding this variance for setback? Hearing none.
RESOLUTION RE: ZBA RECOMMENDATION RE: AV#41-2023 GARY HIGLEY
The applicant has submitted an application for the following: Applicant proposes to construct a 137 sq.ft.
porch addition onto an existing home. The footprint of the existing home is 2,44E sq.ft.with a 1,21E sq.ft.
deck. A portion of the deck will be replaced with the screen porch. The current floor area is 4,306 sq. ft.
with the new floor area to be 4,443 sq.ft.. No changes to existing site conditions. Pursuant to chapter 179-
4-OSO & 179-3-040, site plan for new floor area shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
The Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance,per Section 179-9-070 J 2 b. requires the Planning Board to
provide a written recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for projects that require both Zoning
Board of Appeals&Planning Board approval;
The Planning Board has briefly reviewed and discussed this application,the relief request in the variance
application as well as the potential impacts of this project on the neighborhood and surrounding
community,and found that:
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MOTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AREA VARIANCE 41-2023 GARY HIGLEY., Introduced by
Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,and
a) The Planning Board,based on a limited review,has not identified any significant adverse impacts
that cannot be mitigated with current project proposal.
Motion seconded by Nathan Etu. Duly adopted this 17`h day of October 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You're all set.
MR.HIGLEY-Thank you very much.
MR. TRAVER-The next section of our agenda is New Business, and the first item is Great Escape Theme
Park. This is Site Plan 65-2023.
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN NO.65-2023 SEQR TYPE: UNLISTED. GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK. AGENT(S):
C.T. MALE. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: RC. LOCATION: 1172 STATE
ROUTE 9. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO REMOVE AN EXISTING ROLLER COASTER RIDE IN
ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW WOODEN ROLLER COASTER WITH A FOOTPRINT OF
APPROXIMATELY 22,434 SQ. FT. THE PROJECT WILL UTILIZE THE EXISTING RIDE
OPERATION STRUCTURE,ENTRANCE AND EXIT RAMPS FROM THE PREVIOUS COASTER.
THERE WILL BE A NEW QUEUE LINE WALKWAY AREA INCLUDING PERMEABLE PAVERS.
THE COASTER WILL BE ADJACENT TO THE GO-KART RIDE. THE ADJACENT TRADEWINDS
RETAIL AREA WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED. THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE RIDE IS 60 FEET
AND IS LOCATED IN AREA A OF THE GEIS THAT ALLOWS 175-185 FEET HEIGHT. PURSUANT
TO CHAPTER 179-3-040,SITE PLAN FOR A NEW RIDE IN THE RECREATION COMMERCIAL
ZONE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS
REFERENCE: SP 5-2017,SP 28-2017,SP 15-2018,SP 3-2019,SP 54-2019,SP 67-2019,SP 3-2022,SP
22-2022,AV 6-2022,FWW 1-2022,AV 21-2023,SP 44-2023,SP 50-2023,FWW 8-2023,FWW 10-
2023. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: OCTOBER 2023. LOT SIZE: 237.64 ACRES. TAX MAP NO.
288.20-1-20. SECTION: 179-3-040.
CHARLES DUMAS&FRANK PALUMBO, REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So this applicant proposes to remove an existing rollercoaster ride in order to construct a
new wooden rollercoaster with a footprint of approximately 22,434 sq. ft. The project will utilize the
existing ride operation structure,entrance and exit ramps from the previous coaster. There will be a new
queue line walkway area including permeable pavers and the coaster will be adjacent to the go-kart ride,
adjacent to the Tradewinds retail area and those items will remain unchanged. The highest point of the
ride is 60 feet and is located in Area A of the GEIS.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MR. DUMAS-Hi,good evening. My name's Charles Dumas. I'm an attorney with the law firm of Lemery
Greisler. I'd like to make some other introductions. I have with me tonight Duncan Malrz with The Great
Escape. He's manager of maintenance and Joe Harkinas. I think you know Joe. He's been here several
times. He's the senior director of facilities. I also have my law partner Bob Woodman. Bob and I have
worked on a number of land use matters at the back end together and he's now interested in this process
on the front end. So he's here tonight to get a feel for it, to see how the sausage is made, and of course
Frank Palumbo with C.T. Male. He does the site work and the civil engineering for the project and he's
available to answer questions or receive comments of a technical nature. The application is for Site Plan
approval for replacement of the Bobsled, which was constructed as I understand it in 2009. It was an
homage to the winter Olympics. It has outlived its usefulness,its useful life. It's actually been removed.
It's no longer there, and the application is to replace it with a modern, wooden rollercoaster, slightly
shorter. I think the Bobsled was about 66 feet in height at its highest point. The proposed Bobcat is about
60 feet,and it would be located in the zone of the park that's identified for up to 175—185 feet. So it's well
within that tolerance. It's modern and operationally a lot smoother than the last facility. So we're looking
this evening for the action to determine that there's no environmental consequence that requires the
departure from the parameters of the GEIS. Because of the need to specially manufacture material and
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begin site work for the project in order for it to be ready in the Spring, we'd like to leave here with an
approval of the Site Plan this evening after public hearing and any comments that may come from the
public.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Yes,no thresholds were triggered for this other SEQR. So we're okay there I think.
It's a matter of Site Plan Review. So just curious. The change of the old rollercoaster for the new one,it's
just a periodic change and updates of rides in the park as has previously been done?
MR. DUMAS-Yes. It's so important for the life of a business like The Great Escape to maintain freshness
and they work copiously at that. The old ride was not reliable. It was, I would say kind of rough in its
operation, and the new ride is modern, mechanical, mechanically sound, and is programmed to operate
smoother than the old ride, and something new for the consumer public.
MR. TRAVER-I was interested to see that it's largely constructed of wood. I would have thought that
some of the material might be,not that I'm claiming to be an engineer. Just seemed interesting that wood
would be chosen.
MR. DUMAS-Do you want to speak to that? Duncan's pretty knowledgeable about the rides.
MR. TRAVER-I'm sure he is.
DUNCAN MALRZ
MR. MALRZ-Duncan Malrz from The Great Escape and,yes, so the actual experience riding on a wood
coaster is significantly different, especially for a lot of coaster enthusiasts that use the park. So we
currently have the Comet which is one wooden rollercoaster,but is a wood/steel combination. This will
be an entire wood rollercoaster with the track and structure being made of wood by the gravity group
specially designed for our park.
MR. MAGOWAN-Wood rails? No kidding.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR. MAGOWAN-Living right behind the Comet,I listen to it all summer long,the click,click,click,the
screams going down, and it's a happy noise to me. I knew it was there when I bought the house. Really
I've always stood behind it. I actually might want to put on the record that I did,back in 1979, work at
Storytown for the record, and I read that it was wooden with the wooden rails and that,but it's probably
going to be quieter,huh? Not that I ever,on the outside corner the wheels will squeak. For some reason
it goes over the neighborhood in Highpoint and I call you guys up and if it's not that afternoon, the next
day,you know,you don't hear anything. Otherwise people always say,doesn't it bother you? I say no it's
a happy noise. Like I said it's all part, and I knew it was there. So I think this is great, and knowing the
Bobsled, even though it came in after me,you're right,it only goes around so many times,but things start
to breakdown, but we all do. So I was just amazed that it's going to be wood. Now there's a lot of
grumbling and boulders going on. What's going on back there now? I haven't gone over the hill with my
binoculars yet.
MR. DUMAS-That noise you're probably hearing is the Bobsled being removed.
MR. MAGOWAN-That's probably what it is. So really I think it's within all the thresholds and all that,I
think this is a great opportunity to freshen things up.
MR.MALRZ Just to clarify. So the whole ride is a wood coaster. There is steel on top of the top wooden
rail for the coaster itself.
MR. MAGOWAN-All right. So it is going to be a little noisy. That's all right. It can't be any louder than
the Comet, and like I say, you're right. There's a difference between the steel and the wooden coaster,
especially in the effects. I don't want to call it the whipping,but the movements,you know, where the
other ones are more gradual. You kind of feel it a little more. I think it's an awesome venture. I'd just
hate to be the one that has to paint it every year.
MR.TRAVER-There were a couple of comments in the engineering report which we actually just received
today and one of them was test pits. I presume that that's something you can easily address with the Town
Engineer.
MR. PALUMBO-Yes, we can. We also received those comments about 2:30 this afternoon before we
drafted our responses to that. One of the big things I wanted to point out for the Board that I think that
the newer reviewer for LaBella I don't know that he has reviewed a project in the park and I know by the
faces that many of you have and you may have heard this before. The park when it has the GEIS finalized
and the Findings Statement set up a special district basically in terms of the stormwater management,and
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that was to,you know, work from the original origin of where the water eventually leaves the site so that
we would have no greater cfs there, and the way that we have managed that through all the other projects
that we've done with you is to make sure that we have some equation between what was impervious and
what was permeable. In this case we went slightly over,but we also,in our documents that I don't know
if it was understood by the particular engineer, we also put in there that in last year's project for the
entrance we had in excess of 10,000 square feet that was a greater net for us in terms of reducing the amount
of impervious area. So those two things combined,we are still well less than the overall impervious area.
What we did with where those test pits were required, we weren't really required to put those small
pretreatment areas, the small infiltration basins, but what was already out there at the site was a set of
catch basins and piping that directed it down to other parts of the park, and so in,I think good practice,
we decided to put in the infiltration basins at those same connection points. Geo-tech study was just
done which found what we expected,that there was more sand there. So we are very confident in any test
pits that would have to be done. We'd probably like to take the chance at identifying to the engineer the
different process and also the results that we have with the sand that we have found there, and if he still
feels that we need to do those infiltration tests,that's something that can be done.
MR. TRAVER-As I said earlier, I think your written response should satisfy the engineering comments,
but that is something you'll need to work out. It's going to be part of the requirement for approval.
MR.PALUMBO-Right,and we will act quickly on that to,as you've heard,you know our unique schedule.
MR. TRAVER-I do.
MR.PALUMBO-And the one thing that you have heard is how difficult it is to get contractors. Well they
already have the contractors. So they're ready to go, at least The Gravity Group is the firm that designs
and builds the structures so they're all set and ready to go because we're that unique that it was already
set up.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. PALUMBO-So we shouldn't have the same problem that others have.
MR. TRAVER-Very good. There is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the
audience that wants to address the Planning Board on this application, Site Plan 65-2023 for The Great
Escape Theme Park? I'm not seeing any takers. Are there any written comments,Laura?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS.MOORE-There are no written comments. Okay. Well in that case we will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-Anything additional from members of the Board?
MR. DIXON-I do have a question. So I'm trying to get my head around this. So I'm familiar with the
Bobsled that's coming out. As I recall it seemed like there was a lot of concrete there,but you're saying
the impervious amount of area is going to be reduced.
MR. PALUMBO-What you may be thinking of the concrete is that there is the go karts or whatever. So
intertwined in that area is some of the pavement for the other ride. That has not changed. There were
some connecting driveways to that,but the biggest difference where we're adding something is that the
majority of the Bobsled ride was on pier foundations. This has a slab foundation around so that the wood
is anchored on the slab foundations. So that's where we have the increase,but I think in mind's eye,when
you looked at it, you did see a lot of impervious surface area in and about it, but the main difference is
where the super structure for the Bobsled and the foundation structure for this new ride,that's where the
difference is.
MR. DIXON-All right. Yes, I know the engineering comments they weren't as big of a concern to me
primarily because there's something existing in that space already.
MR. TRAVER-Anything else from the Board?
MR. DUMAS-I just wanted to ask Mr. Dixon and congratulate him if that's a move that's happening,but
do you have to sit through so many Great Escape projects in order to move on to the Town Board?
MR. DIXON-Minimum requirement.
MR.TRAVER-All right. Well if there's nothing further. Let's see,we've dealt with public hearing. We've
dealt with SEQR.
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MRS. MOORE-Mr. Chairman,I'd just offer that I would include in the resolution,because we don't have
a specific SEQR resolution, but I would acknowledge that it doesn't trigger any review, it didn't trigger
any thresholds so there's no SEQR,there's no additional environmental review.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MRS. MOORE-At least it's in the resolution.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. We will do that. Thank you for that suggestion.
MR. MAGOWAN Just a quick question. You're going with the slab. Does that,because there's so many
legs or structural legs that come down,I mean to do that many pier footings,it would just be ridiculous.
MR. PALUMBO-And we did make use of that in one sense is that part of the access to the ride will be to
walk under and through as you approach to get to the principle corral area. So it adds a little to the
excitement of waiting for the ride.
MR. TRAVER-Yes. All set?
MR. DIXON-I think so. So do we want to keep it just that the engineering comments are to be addressed
with responses to be submitted?
MR. TRAVER-I think there's already a signoff requirement in there.
MR. DEEB-It has to be signed off.
MR. DIXON-I'll just leave that out altogether.
MR. TRAVER-Yes.
MR. DIXON-Okay. I'm ready.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#65-2023 GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to remove an
existing roller coaster ride in order to construct a new wooden roller coaster with a footprint of
approximately 22,434 sq.ft.The project will utilize the existing ride operation structure,entrance and exit
ramps from the previous coaster.There will be a new queue line walkway area including permeable pavers.
The coaster will be adjacent to the Go-Kart ride. The adjacent Tradewinds retail area will remain
unchanged. The highest point of the ride is 60 feet and is located in Area A of the GEIS that allows 175-IS5
feet height.Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,site plan for a new ride in the Recreation Commercial 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 determined that no additional SEQR review is required as the project does not exceed
any threshold established in the FEIS of 7/11/2001 or Supplemental EIS of 4/10/2004,
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 10/17/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 10/17/2023,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 10/17/2023;
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 65-2023 GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK; 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 any waivers at this time;
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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) 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) This project did not trigger any additional SEQR review(No thresholds were exceeded).
Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 17`h day of October 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 are all set.
MR. DUMAS-Thank you very much.
MR. TRAVER-The next item on our agenda is Jeremy Eanes/Walmart. This is Site Plan 66-2023.
SITE PLAN 66-2023 SEQR TYPE: UNLISTED. JEREMY EANES/WALMART. OWNER(S):
WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUS. TRUST. ZONING: Cl. LOCATION: 24 QUAKER RIDGE
BLVD. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO CONSTRUCT AN 8,202 SQ.FT.SINGLE STORY ADDITION
TO THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF THE EXISTING 153,943 SQ. FT. WALMART BUILDING. THE
PROJECT IS TO ENHANCE THEIR ORDER PICK UP PROCESS AND INCLUDES REMOVAL OF
THE EXISTING CANOPY AND RELOCATING TO THE NEW ADDITION AREA. THE PROJECT
INCLUDES SITE WORK FOR REMOVAL OF HARD SURFACING AND INSTALLING
VEGETATION. ADDITIONAL FACADE CHANGES FOR SIGNAGE AND ADDING BLUE AND
BROWN FEATURES TO THE BUILDING ARE ALSO PROPOSED. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
179-3-040, SITE PLAN FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING ADDITION FACADE
COLOR CHANGES AND SIGN ALTERATIONS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD
REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 59-2017,SV 9-2019,SP 9-2019,SV 3-2019.
WARREN CO. REFERRAL: OCTOBER 2023. LOT SIZE: 33.27 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 303.15-1-
25.1. SECTION: 179-3-040.
JEREMY EANES, REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So this applicant proposes to construct an 5,202 square foot single story addition to the
northeast side of the existing 153,943 square foot Walmart building. The project is to enhance their order
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pick up process and includes removal of the existing canopy and relocating to the new addition area,
relocating the pickup area. The project includes site work for removal of hard surfacing and installation of
vegetation. Additional facade changes for signage and adding blue and brown features to the building are
also proposed.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MR. ERNES-Good evening. I'm Jeremy Eanes with Dewberry Engineers. We're the civil engineer for the
project. We're also working along with Massa and Multimedia Architects for this project. This project is
to enhance the capabilities of the online grocery pickup that the store has. Currently there's only 12
parking spaces for that. We're going to be moving that parking to the other side of the building. That will
be 45 spaces. So it'll be a lot more capable of handling more consumers, and the addition, the building
addition, is to create more storage for the online grocery pickup groceries inside the store so they have
more staging for the additional parking. I do want to make one correction to this project description. It
said that the canopy,the existing canopy would be moved to the other side,that is not the case. It's getting
demolished. It will no longer be on the site.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Yes,the demand for the ordering and pickup has increased quite a bit. Has it not?
MR. ERNES-Yes.
MR.TRAVER-I notice,I'm not at Walmart all that often,but when I have been it seems like there's almost
as many staff going around filling the online orders as there are people shopping. It's amazing.
MR. ERNES-Yes,they all like the convenience of just pulling up and getting their groceries and leaving.
MR. TRAVER-In a pinch I have volunterered for ARC,with some of their houses,the residential program,
bring them groceries, and have packed my Jeep right to the gills. I couldn't believe how much stuff there
was. Anyway,okay,so it's basically moving from one side of the building to the other and being expanded
upon. Questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR. LONGACKER-I've just got a question. It looks like an aerial photo on the cover of the sheet,there's
like maybe 10 tractor trailers that are like right underneath where the building expansion is going to be. Is
that typically used for some sort of storage that could be re-located somewhere else?
MR. ERNES-Typically that's seasonal storage for Christmas and that sort of thing. That will be moved.
I'm not sure where it will be, we're not sure exactly how much containers will be out there. It varies per
year. We're just the civil engineer. This will have to come from Walmart. So if you want me to ask,I can
find out the answer to that question.
MR. LONGACKER-I was just curious. I've been there many times and it's not a sea of parking. So I'm
sure you have spots to move them. You've got more than you probably need. So I'm just curious, if you
can put them somewhere else on the site.
MR. EANES-If there are containers. Like I said, it's not confirmed there will be, they would have to be
somewhere else on site.
MR. DEEB-There's ample room on the site for parking.
MR. ERNES-Yes.
MR. TRAVER-There is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the audience that
wants to address the Planning Board with Site Plan 66-2023 for Walmart? I'm not seeing any takers.
Laura, are there any written comments?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments,but I just want to make sure the Board also discusses the
facade changes.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Yes, we did receive, in the materials, the impact of changes in the facade of the
building. Do you want to address that,just talk about the facade changes?
MR. EANES-Yes. The facade changes,they want to add some blue backgrounds to the sides and the front
of the building and brown. I don't have the updated plans in front of me, so I don't have the exact square
footage,but I know it puts it into non-conformance for the signage variance. So the reason for the blue,
it's just a prototypical signage that Walmart's moving towards with all their stores. I did get an e-mail
from an architect this morning saying that if the Planning Board looks to reject the design, Walmart has
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provided direction that they are willing to omit the blue backgrounds at the main vestibule entries and
reduce the signage as a second option.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. DEEB-I don't have any problem with the color. I think it's a decent color.
MRS.MOORS Just so the Board understands,those blue signage triggers this applicant to come back,not
to this Board but to the Zoning Board, to get a Sign Variance application. So that's the next thing that
will happen.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. They're not asking for comments from us?
MRS. MOORE-So we haven't done a reversal on that. That's why I want to make sure that if you have
comments now that we address that now.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. So does anyone have any concerns regarding the change in signage that we want to
communicate?
MR. DEEB-That has to be approved by the Zoning Board.
MRS. MOORE-Correct,but if you say.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Let's see. I'm sorry,Laura,did you say there were no written comments?
MRS. MOORE-No written comments.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. I'm not sure if I closed the public hearing,but so Maria doesn't ask me,I will make
sure I close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-Do you gentlemen have something to add?
MR. MAGOWAN-Next time not so big,all right. I didn't have enough room on my table at home to open
this one.
MR. ERNES-I would have been glad to make small drawings. It took me six hours.
MR.TRAVER-I've been looking at them largely on my I-pad. It just zoom it in. It seems it be okay. There
are times when it's best to spread it out on the floor,no question about it.
MR. MAGOWAN-Yes,not a legal or letter,but even half the size is nice. I'm fine. I saw what I had to see
and now I can pick up what you're putting down.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Anything further from the Board?
MR. DIXON-Mr. Chairman,just so we can get it on here,I don't see any issues with their SEQR request.
There was nothing that jumped out at me. I find it acceptable.
MR. TRAVER-This is an Unlisted SEQR. So we need to do SEQR. I didn't see anything that would add
to environmental or create any environmental impact. Any other Board members feel that this requires
additional review under SEQR? Okay. I guess we can do that one first.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A NEGATIVE SEQR DEC. SP#66-2023 JEREMY EANES/WALMART
The applicant proposes to construct an 5,202 sq. ft. single story addition to the northeast side of the
existing 153,943 sq.ft.Walmart building.The proj ect is to enhance their order pickup process and includes
removal of the existing canopy. The project includes site work for removal of hard surfacing and installing
vegetation.Additional facade changes for signage and adding blue and brown features to the building are
also proposed. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,site plan for new construction of a building addition facade
color additions and sign alterations 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;
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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.
MOTION TO GRANT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SITE PLAN 66-2023 JEREMY
EANES/WALMART.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 Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 17`h day of October 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-And next we can move on to the actual Site Plan.
MR.DIXON-All right,and for this one,since we have an impression here,where it states includes removal
of existing canopy and relocating to new addition area, would we like an Item L in there just for
clarification of that?
MRS. MOORE-Two things. You can amend the description, because it's a draft resolution,just amend
the description at the top,and if you wish to add it as part of your resolution you can,but I think amending
the top part will be sufficient. I didn't catch that when I wrote up the description.
MR. DIXON-All right. Okay.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#66-2023 JEREMY EANES/WALMART
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to construct an
5,202 sq.ft.single story addition to the northeast side of the existing 153,943 sq.ft.Walmart building. The
project is to enhance their order pick up process and includes removal of the existing canopy and relocating
to the new addition area. The project includes site work for removal of hard surfacing and installing
vegetation.Additional facade changes for signage and adding blue and brown features to the building are
also proposed. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,site plan for new construction of a building addition facade
color additions and sign alterations 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 opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 10/17/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 10/17/2023,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 10/17/2023;
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 66-2023 JEREMY EANES/WALMART;Introduced by Michael
Dixon who moved for its adoption.
According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following:
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1. Waivers requested granted items: g. site lighting j. stormwater, k. topography, q. soil logs, r.
construction/demolition disposal s.snow removal the request is reasonable for a waiver of these items
as the project is for a single story addition and no other site changes are proposed;
2. The description will be amended. Where it says the project is to enhance their order pickup
process and includes removal of existing canopy and re-locating to new addition area,the"and
relocating to the new location area"will be stricken from that.
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.
4. Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
m) 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,
n) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater
Department for its review, approval,permitting and inspection;
o) 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;
p) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of
Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
q) 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;-
r) 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.
s) 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;
t) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit
and/or the beginning of any site work;
u) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
v) 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.
w) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans.
5) The Planning Board has no concerns in regards to the new signage or recommendations to the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Motion seconded by Warren Longacker. Duly adopted this 17`h day of October 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You're all set.
MR. ERNES-Thank you.
MR. TRAVER-Before we adjourn I wanted to mention to the Board,or remind the Board,today the Town
did send us an e-mail link to some required training. One is Sexual Harassment training. The other is
Workplace Violence training. These are required annual trainings. It seems like I just took the things
not long ago but here they are again. So if you could please make an effort to try to get those completed.
Maria is coordinating the documentation of completion of those. So actually if you could get them done
by next week that would be terrific because that would get everybody on the Board up to speed on that.
MRS. MOORE-I'll just offer that if you're not able to access your e-mail you need to contact StoredTech
directly and their number is 793-1111,and they'll walk you through how to get back into your e-mail if you
haven't done that yet.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Good. Thanks,Laura. Anything else before the Board this evening? All right. I'll
entertain a motion to adjourn.
MR. DEEB-So moved.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN THE QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER IrH
2023,Introduced by David Deeb who moved for its adoption,seconded by Warren Longacker:
Duly adopted this 17`h day of October,2023,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mr. Stark,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Etu,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-We stand adjourned. Thanks,everybody.
On motion meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Stephen Traver,Chairman
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