staff notes Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
February 23, 2016
Site Plan PZ 53-2016 JASON SOUTHWOOD/974 State Route 9/Commercial Moderate -CM
SEQR Type Unlisted
Material Review: application, survey, site drawing, elevations, building photos
Parcel History: AV 65-2015, SP 25-90 Retail Sales
Requested Action
Façade alterations to an existing building with new entrance over hangs and front installation of stone facing
requires planning board review and approval.
Resolutions
1. SEQRA review and decision
2. Site Plan review and decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes to reface an existing 2040 sq. ft. building with a new facade with peaked roofs over the
doors. Also includes a new front stone facing. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-04 of the Zoning Ordinance,
modification to an existing building shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Site plan overall-The applicant proposes to rehab an existing 2,040 sq ft building for retail use and to construct
a new façade at the front of the building. The existing building frontage has an overhang that is to be replaced
with a new metal roof canopy and will have peaked roofs over the front entrances. In addition, the front
windows are to be replaced with larger windows. The applicant intends to pain the existing sides of the
building to be consistent with the new masonry appearance of the front. There is an existing storage building of
636 sq ft that is to remain and no changes area proposed.
Site layout and utility plan—The applicant has indicated the building is on municipal water and will connect to
the municipal sewer line in the spring. The applicant has had discussions with the Water and Wastewater
Department about the connection.
Site lighting plan—There are no changes to the lighting
Site details -There are no changes proposed to the parking arrangement, access drives or rear building area and
no changes to the existing green areas.
Elevations—The applicant has provided elevation drawings of the proposed front facade. Photos are provided
showing the existing conditions of the building.
Floor plans—The floor plan shows the layout of display, sales area, office, and an internal vestibule area.
The applicant requests waivers for the following items not associated with the project this includes j.
stormwater, k. topography, 1. landscaping, and q. soil logs.
Nature of the Variance
Granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals 2/17/16. The applicant requests relief from the front setback
requirements in the Commercial moderate zone. The applicant proposes 35.4 ft where a 75 ft setback is
required. The existing conditions indicate the overhang is 35.7 ft from the front property line.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the façade changes to an existing commercial building.
itTown of Queensbury
Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury,NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
SEQR RESOLUTION—Grant Positive or Negative Declaration
Site Plan PZ 53-2016 Jason Southwood
Tax Map ID 296.13-1-68 /Property Address: 974 State Route 9 /Zoning: CM
Thea applicant proposes to reface an existing2 40 s . ft. buildingwith a new facade withpeaked roofs over the
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doors. Also includes a new front stone facing. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-04 of the Zoning Ordinance,
modification to an existing building shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
The Planning Board has determined that the proposed project and Planning Board action is subject to review
under the State Environmental Quality Review Act;
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;
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 POSITIVE DECLARATION OR NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SITE
PLAN PZ 53-2016 JASON SOUTHWOOD, Introduced by who moved for its adoption, seconded by
As per the resolution prepared by staff.
1. Part II of the EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
2. Part III of the EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
Or
Part III of the EAF is not necessary because the Planning Board did not identify potentially
moderate to large impacts.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of February, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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Ea0Town of Queensbury
Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
RESOLUTION— Grant/Deny Site Plan Approval
Site Plan PZ 53-2016 Jason Southwood
Tax Map ID: 296.13-1-68 /Property Address: 974 State Route 9/Zoning: CM
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 reface an existing 2040 sq. ft. building with a new
overhang facade with peaked roofs over the doors. Also includes a new front stone facing. Pursuant to
Chapter 179-3-04 of the Zoning Ordinance, modification to an existing building 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 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 2/23/2016 and continued the
public hearing to 2/23/2016 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 2/23/2016;
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 53-2016 JASON SOUTHWOOD;
Introduced by who moved for its adoption, seconded by
According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following:
1) Waivers request granted/denied:
2 Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) 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;
b) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit
and/or the beginning of any site work;
c) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with
this and all other conditions of this resolution;
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d) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible.
Duly adopted this 23`a day of February, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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