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June 9, 2015
Mr. Craig Brown
Zoning Administrator and Code Compliance Officer
Town of Queensbury
742 Bay Road
Queensbury, New York 12804
Delivered via email only: CraigB@queensbury.net
Re: Kimberlee Polunci—Tails Wag Inn
Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York
Chazen Project#91500.08
Queensbury Ref#SP17-2015&#SUP18-2015
Dear Mr. Brown:
The Chazen Companies (Chazen) has received a submission package from your office for the above
referenced project. The applicant intends to construct a new 160 unit self-storage facility. Submitted
information includes the following:
• Site Plans and Details prepared by Hutchins Engineering,dated February 27,2015 and last revised
May 15, 2015;
• Stormwater Management Report and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Narrative prepared
by Hutchins Engineering, dated March 16, 2015 and last revised May 15, 2015;
• Short EAF, signed and dated March 16, 2015; and,
• Site Plan Review Application.
Your office has requested that we review the submitted Stormwater Management Report and Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan Narrative and the design of stormwater system it relates to compliance to local,
state or relevant codes/regulations and general practice. We note that our office previously reviewed this
application and provided a letter on April 15, 2015 regarding the same. A response to this letter was not
provided, likely because the site plan changes significantly. Based upon our review of the material noted
above, Chazen offers the following comments for the Town's consideration:
Stormwater Management& Erosion and Sediment Control:
1. The proposed disturbed area of 1.05 acres requires the preparation of a Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with GP-0-15-002 that includes erosion and sediment
controls as well as post construction stormwater management practices. A Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been provided. Comments relating to the Stormwater Management
Report and SWPPP are offered below:
Chazen Engineering, Land Surveying&Landscape Architecture Co., D.P.C.
Chazen Environmental Services, Inc.
The Chazen Companies, Inc.
Town of Queensbury
Kimberlee Polunci—Tails Wag Inn
June 9,2015
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2. The Certification Statement provided in the SWPPP has not been revised for consistency with the
new General Permit GP-0-15-002. The Applicant shall update the certification statement so that
it is consistent with the current General Permit.
3. The Applicant states that inquiries for endangered species and archeological resources or
historical places have been made to NYSDEC and NYSOPRHP respectively. It is indicated that this
information will be included in the SWPPP once it is obtained, in accordance with the
requirements for coverage under GP 0-15-002. Permit coverage cannot be obtained until this
information is documented in the SWPPP.
4. Soil testing has not been provided for the proposed development. The Applicant states that the
site consists mostly of fill soils which they categorize as HSG-C soils. Since an infiltration basin is
proposed soil testing shall be provided to confirm infiltration rate and depth to groundwater in
accordance with Section 6.3.1 of the NYS SMDM.
5. The Applicant proposes to use"stone filled conveyance trenches"as part of this project. However,
the design intent of the trenches is not clear. Applicant to clarify the intent of these trenches and
the discharge locations as the proposed underdrain discharge locations and associated piping are
not shown.
6. In Section 3.0 of the SWPPP the Applicant has provided a summary of proposed conditions cover
types for the site. However,the cover quantities provided in this section (and provided in the site
plan application)do not match the quantities used in the HydroCAD model. Applicant to revise as
needed.
7. Section 5.9 "Deviations from NYSDEC Standards" makes reference to drywells; however, it does
not appear that drywells are proposed for this project. The Applicant shall provide clarification
and/or revise the SWPPP as needed.
8. The Applicant has not provided a maintenance agreement in accordance with §147-10.D of the
Town code.As such,the Applicant shall provide a maintenance agreement in accordance with the
referenced code for approval by the Town, if and as desired by the Town.
9. It appears that the parameters used to determine the WQv for Subcatchment 3S are incorrect.
The HydroCAD report indicates that Subcatchment 3S consists of approximately 1.63 acres of
drainage area; however, the WQv calculations indicate a drainage area of 0.74 acres. The
applicant shall revise for consistency.
10. The proposed development subcatchment map indicates two different Tc flow paths for
Subcatchment 3S. Additionally, it appears that this catchment area should be broken up into two
distinct subcatchment as the proposed swale on the north side of the proposed gravel drive will
capture water from the northern half of the subcatchment and convey it to the existing pond
located to the north of the property's entrance.
11. It is unclear if runoff from Subcatchment 3S is being pretreated prior to entering the infiltration
basin. Applicant to clarify.
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Conclusions and Recommendations
It is our opinion that the applicant should provide clarification for the above items and incorporate the
changes in subsequent plan submissions.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me at (518) 824-1926.
Sincerely,
141
Sean M. Doty, P.E., LEED AP
Associate
Manager, Municipal Engineering Services
cc: Pam Whiting, Town Planning Office Administrator(via email)
Laura Moore,Town Land Use Planner(via e-mail)
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