staff notes Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
February 16, 2016
Site Plan PZ 58-2016 ELIZABETH MILLER/ 1099 Ridge Road/Moderate Density Residential -MDR
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application,photos, site drawing
Parcel History: BP2009-404 house demo; BP2009-256 Demo storage bldgs.; SP54-2010 Produce Stand
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval to maintain an existing produce stand of 288 sq. ft.
Resolutions
1. PB decision.
Project Description
Applicant proposes to maintain an existing produce stand of 288 sq. ft. Previously approved in 2010 and
limited to 2015 so applicant is reapplying and would like to operate indefinitely. Seasonal operation Memorial
Day weekend or earlier until October/November. Pursuant to Chapter 179-9 of the Zoning Ordinance,produce
stand in MDR Zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Site plan overall -The applicant proposes to maintain an existing 288 sq ft produce stand operation. The
location and activities on the site are to remain as is. The produce stand project was previously approved in
2010 and was to be re reviewed in 2016. The applicant requests the same seasonal operation from Memorial
Day to late fall indefinitely.
Site layout and utility plan—The plans show the location of the stand, a looped driveway access and the parking
area to the north.
The previous approval was condition upon the following items.
a) That the sign as presented, which is compliant,will be the sign that will be used.
b) The days of operation will be seven days a week.
c) The hours of operation will be nine a.m.to seven p.m.
d) The stand will operate from May 1St until October 31St
e) This approval is granted for five years,through 2015.
The applicant has identified the following waivers for the proposed project: g. site lighting, h. signage, i. utility
locations,j. stormwater, k. topography, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details,
p floor plans, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application to retain and operate a seasonal produce stand.
Town of Queensbury
i Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
RESOLUTION— Grant/ Deny Site Plan Approval
Site Plan PZ 58-2016 Elizabeth Miller
Tax Map ID 29-.5-1-48 / Property Address: 1099 Ridge Road / Zoning: MDR
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board for Site Plan approval pursuant to Article 9
of the Town zoning Ordinance for: Applicant proposes to maintain an existing produce stand of 288 sq. ft.
Previously approved in 2010 and limited to 2015 so applicant is reapplying and would like to operate
indefinitely. Seasonal operation Memorial Day weekend or earlier until October/November. Pursuant to
Chapter 179-9 of the Zoning Ordinance, produce stand in MDR Zone shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-080, the Planning
Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code;
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren
County Planning Department for its recommendation;
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 2/16/2016 and continued the
public hearing to 2/16/2016, 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 2/16/2016;
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 / DISAPPROVE SITE PLAN PZ 58-2016 ELIZABETH MILLER,
Introduced by who moved for its adoption, seconded by
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted /denied:
2) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution
Duly adopted this 16th day of February, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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