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Faden Enterprises Site Plan
Requirements for Site Plan Approval(179-9-080)
January 15,2016
A. Comment:The proposed project furthers or is consistent with the policies of the Town's Comprehensive
Plan.
Response: The proposed Faden Enterprises Site Plan furthers and is consistent with the policies
of the Town's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed project uses are in accordance with the
underlying Main Street(MS) zoning district and the proposedproject expands on the existing
commercial uses along Main Street that are outlined as a goal of lite Town's Comprehensive
Plan.
13. Comment: The proposed project complies with all other requirernents of this Chapter, including the site
plan review standards as set,forth in Paragraph F of this section, the dimensional, bulk, and density
regulations of the zoning district in which it is proposed to be located(Article 3 and.cable 1),the
applicable requirements of all other Articles that apply.
Response: The Faden Enterprises project complies with the requirements of this Chapter,
including the site plan review standards asset forth in Paragraph F of this section, the
dimensional,bulk, and density regulations of the zoning district with the exception of several
area variances and a request for a drive through. Variance request applications have been
submitted with the site plan application for the To wn"s consideration.
C. Comment: The site plan project complies with all other requirements of this Chapter, including the site
plan review standards as set forth in Paragraph F of this section,the dimensional,bulk, and density
regulations of the zoning district.
Response.- The Faden Enterprises site plan complies with all other requirements of this Chapter,
including the site plan review standards as set forth in Paragraph F of this section,Ilse
dimensional, bulk, and density regulations of the zoning district with Ilse exception of several
area variances and a request for a drive through. Variance request applications have been
submitted with the site plan application for the Towns consideration..
D. Comment: The site plan must conform to Chapter 136 Sewage and Sewage Disposal, Chapter 147
Stormwater management Local Law, and other applicable local laws.
Response: The Faden Enterprises site plait conf6rin to Chapter 136 Sewage and Sewage
Disposal, Chapter 147Stormwater management Local Law, and other applicable local laws.
Public sanitaiy sewer services are proposed to extend and service each of the buildingsluses
proposed in the project.
E. Comment: The proposed use shall be in harmony with general purpose or intent of this Chapter,
specifically taking into account the location, character and size of the proposed use and the description and
purpose of the district in which such use is proposed,the nature and intensity of the activities to be
involved in or conducted in connection with the proposed use and the nature and rate of any increase in the
burden on supporting public services and facilities which will follow the approval of the proposed use.
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Response: The Faden Enterprises site plan is in harmony with general purpose or intent of this
Chapter. The proposed project uses are in accordance with the underlying Main Street(MS)
zoning district and the proposed project expands on the existing commercial uses along Main.
Street that are outlined as a goal of'the Town's Comprehensive Plan. The location, character
and size of the proposed uses and structures are in accordance with the zoning requirements
and blend appropriately with the surrounding neighborhood and uses. The project will provide
additional commercial services without creating a significant impact on any existing roadways,
utilities and/or public services.
F. Comment: The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed use will not create public
hazards froin traffic, traffic congestion or the parking of vehicles and/or equipment or be otherwise
detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood or
to the general welfare of the town. Traffic access and circulation,road intersections, road and driveway
widths, and traffic controls will be adequate.
Response: The proposed project uses are in accordance with the underlying Main Street(MS)
zoning district and the proposed project expands on the existing commercial uses along Main
Street that are outlined as a goal of lite Town's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed parking
areas are in accordance with the zoning requirements and blend appropriately with the
surrounding neighborhood and uses. Access management for the project is proposed for the
safe and efficient movement of vehicle in and out of the site. The project will provide additional
commercial services without creating a significant impact on the existing road intersections,
road and driveway widths,and traffic controls.
C. Comment: Off-street parking and loading facilities will be appropriately located and arranged and
sufficient to meet traffic anticipated to be generated by the new use. The establishment of vehicle links
between parking areas of adjacent properties are provided where feasible. This furthers the'd'own's goal of
reducing curb cuts and reducing congestion. A twenty-foot wide connection is required. If adjacent
properties are either undeveloped or previously developed without having made provision for future
linkage, then a future connection must be identified and provided for in the site plan under review for such
future linkage when the time arises. The Planning Board may require proof that the applicant has made
contact with adjacent property owners for purposes of coordinating linkages with adjacent properties.
Response: 'The proposed project uses are in accordance with the underlying Main Street (MS)
zoning district and the proposed project expands on the existing commercial uses along Main
Street that are outlined as a goal of the Town's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed parking and
loading facilities are in accordance with the zoning requirements and blend appropriately with
the surrounding neighborhood and arses. The parking areas and the associated access
ruanagernent for the project are proposed to provide for the Safe and efficient movement of
vehicle in and out of the site. The proposed driveways exceed the minintum twenty foot wide
requirement and linkage potential fitture linkage opportunities are accommodated for and
available with the proposed plan.
H. Comment-. The project shall not have an undue adverse impact upon the natural, scenic, aesthetic,
ecological, wildlife, historic, recreational or open space resources of the town or the Adirondack Park or
upon the adequate provision of supporting facilities and services made necessary by the project,taking into
account the commercial, industrial, residential, recreational or other benefits that might be derived from
the project. In snaking the determination hereunder, the Planning Board shall consider those factors
pertinent to the project contained in the development considerations set forth herein under § 179-9-080 of
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this chapter, and in doing so, the Planning Board shall make a net overall evaluation of the project in
relation to the development objectives and general guidelines set forth in § 179-9-080 of this Article.
Response: The proposed project uses are in accordance with the underlying Main Street(MS)
zoning district and the proposed project expands on the existing commercial uses along Maier
Street that are outlined as a goal of the Town's Comprehensive Plait. It is our opinion that the
project will not have an undue adverse impact on the natural,scenic, aesthetic, ecological,
wildlife, historic, recreational or open space resources of the town or the Adirondack Park.
L Comment: The provision for and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and circulation, walkway
structures, control of intersections with vehicular traffic and overall pedestrian convenience shall be safe
and adequate for pedestrian movement. Pedestrian connections between adjacent sites shall be provided to
encourage pedestrian use.
Response. The proposed project maintains the sidewalk along Main Street which provides
pedestrian connection between the adjacent sites and encourages pedestrian use. Internal
sidewalks are proposed to connect the buildings to all of the parking areas and the main
sidewalk along Main Street. This overall configuration promotes the safe and efciet
movement of'pedestrians in, around and through the site.
J. Comment: Stormwater drainage facilities will prevent an increase of post development drainage flows as
compares to pre-development drainage flows. Drainage of the site shall recharge ground water to the
extent practical. Surface waters flowing off-site shall not degrade any streams or adversely affect drainage
on adjacent properties or public roads. facilities shall be in conformance with the drainage standards of
Chapter 147 of the Town Code and the Town of Queensbury Subdivision Regulations where applicable.
Response: The proposed project provides s'torniwater collection, conveyance and infiltration to
the greatest extent practical for the relative small site.Site soils are characterized as sandy soils
which are excellent for infiltration. All aspects of the stormwater design will be adequate and
are proposed in accordance with the drainage standards of Chapter 147 of the Town Code and
the Town of Queensbury Subdivision Regulations where applicable.
K. Comment: The water supply and sewage disposal facilities will be adequate and will meet all applicable
and current requirements set forth by Department of Health regulations and Chapter 136 of the Town
Code.
Response: The proposed project includes service connections to the public water supply and
public sewage disposal facilities. All aspects of the water supply and sewage disposal facilities
will be adequate and are proposed in accordance with the current requirelnents set.forth by
Department of Health regulations and Chapter 136 of the Town Code.
L. Comment: The adequacy, type and arrangement of trees, shrubs and other suitable plantings, landscaping
and screening shall effectively provide a visual and/or noise buffer between the applicants and adjoining
lands, including the maximum retention of existing vegetation and maintenance, including replacement of
dead or deceased plants.
Response: The proposed project uses are in accordance with the underlying Main Street(MS)
zoning district and the proposed project expands on the existing commercial uses along Main
Street that are outlined as a goal of the Town's Comprehensive Plan. The adequacy, type and
arrangement of trees, shrubs and other suitable plantings,landscaping and screening are
proposed to be adequate and in accordance with the Town's requirements.
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M. Comment: Fire lanes, emergency zones, and fire hydrants will be adequate and meet the needs and
requirements of emergency service providers.
Response: The proposed project includes driveway and circulation characteristics that provide
c�fflcient and convenient access for entergency responders to properly service the site.
N. Comment: The design of structures, roadways and landscaping in areas susceptible to ponding, flooding
and/or erosion will minimize or avoid such impacts to the maximum extent practicable.
Response: The proposed project is situated on a relatively flat parcel. The site plan design
provides positive drainage to eliminate the possibility oJ'any significant ponding to the
maxiinuin extent practicable.
0. Comment: The site plan conforms to the design standards, landscaping standards and performance
standards of this chapter.
Response:It is our opinion that the proposed project site plan has been design to conform to the
design standards, landscaping standards and perforinance standards of this chapter.
Attached please find a copy of the revised plan set, for your review. If additional information is required, please
contact our office at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
Sincerely,
LANBING ENGINEERING, PC
Yates Scotl�Lansing, PE, CPESC, CPSWQ
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