staff notes AW, Town of Queensbury Planning Board
_ Community Development Department Staff Notes
February 23, 2016
Site Plan PZ 60-2016 JAY SALMON/Cameron's Deli/446 Dix Avenue/Commercial Moderate- CM
SEQR Type Unlisted
Material Review: Application, Stormwater report and SWPPP, SP-1 Site layout,
SP-2 Demo and utilities,SP-3 grading and drainage, SP-4 lighting plan
and lighting fixtures SP-5 Landscaping
Parcel History: SP 34-95 Retail pre-built wood storage sheds; BP 2013-355 Demo house & garage
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval to tear down 3,421.5 sq. ft. building to construct a 3,469.5 sq. ft. deli and
to install new parking, landscaping, stormwater and lighting. Project includes a 1'/2 story office above the back
or there will be another building.
Resolutions
1. SEQRA review and decision
2. Site Plan review and decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes to tear down 3,421.5 sq. ft. building to construct a 3,469.5 sq. ft. deli and to install new
parking, landscaping, stormwater and lighting. Project includes a 1'/2 story office above the back or there will
be another building. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, food service use in a CM zone
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The project is to be located at the corner of Dix and Queensbury Avenue and involves demolition and
new development of the entire site.
Arrangement- The building and parking area will have primary frontage on Dix Avenue. The Queensbury
Avenue side has access to the garage and building storage.
Site Design- The new building is to be 3,469.5 sq ft and will have single front entry doorway an sidewalk areas
the length of the building. Parking is shown along two side of the building and along Dix Ave. Light poles are
noted on the plans and fixtures for the building and poles are included.
Building—The building is to be one story at the front area and a two story towards Queensbury Avenue. The
second story is above the garage for a storage area and will have separate access.
Signage-The plans show a wall signs on each side for Queensbury Avenue and Dix Avenue. The applicant does
not intend to have a free standing sign.
Landscape plan—The applicant has included plantings in areas along the road side. Planting types will need to
be updated.
Site lighting plan—lighting is shown for the perimeter of the parking and building. The applicant has indicated
the deli would operate 24 hours—light timing should be discussed.
Elevations—Elevations plans show the building to be tan with green trim. Windows are shown to be four across
the top portion of the building
Floor plans—the Floor plans show the arrangement interior with prep space, storage and coolers. The applicant
has no indoor seating.
The board may consider discussion in regards to the building design and window along the Dix Avenue
frontage, hours of operation with light timing, landscaping type, and parking areas in front of the garage.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for site redevelopment to construct a new 3,469.5 sq ft-24
hour deli.
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Town 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 60-2016 Jay Salmon
Tax Map ID 303.16-1-58 /Property Address: 446 Dix Avenue/Zoning: CM
The applicant proposes to tear down 3,421.5 sq. ft. building to construct a 3,469.5 sq. ft. deli and to install new
parking, landscaping, stormwater and lighting. Project includes a 1'/2 story office above the back or there will
be another building. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, food service use in a CM zone
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/Long 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 60-2016 JAY SALMON, 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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Town.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 60-2016 Jay Salmon
Tax Map ID: 303.16-1-58 /Property Address: 446 Dix Avenue/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 tear down 3,421.5 sq. ft. building to construct a
3,469.5 sq. ft. deli and to install new parking, landscaping, stormwater and lighting. Project includes a 1'V2
story office above the back or there will be another building. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning
Ordinance, food service use in a CM 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 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 60-2016 JAY SALMON;
Introduced by who moved for its adoption, seconded by
According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following:
1) Waivers requested granted/denied;
2. 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;
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e) 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.
f) 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;
g) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit
and/or the beginning of any site work;
h) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with
this and all other conditions of this resolution;
i) 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.
j) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans
Duly adopted this 23rd day of February, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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