Staff Notes Feb. 23 SP 73-2016 Faden Town of Queensbury Planning Board
et Community Development Department Staff Notes
February 23, 2016
Site Plan PZ 73-2016, FADEN ENTERPRISES /75, 77, 79 Main Street/
SUP PZ 68-2016 Main Street zoning MS
SEQR: Type Unlisted
Material Review: application, elevations, floor plan, narrative, signage
Parcel History: BP91252 Sewage Alt.; 2005-221 Sign Permit; 2002-0208 Wall sign
Requested Action
Environmental Review and Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief for building setbacks,
free standing sign setback, drive through.
Resolutions
1. Accept Lead Agency
2. Environmental Review
3. Planning Board Recommendation to Zoning Board.
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes demolition of three main buildings, shed and some site grading to construct three new
buildings in three phases. First building to be 4,200 +/- sq. ft. with parking from Main St. to Pine St. Project
includes merging parcels creating two parcels. Second phase to be remainder of first building 4,200 +/- sq. ft.,
then third phase is two additional buildings 2,400 sq. ft. and 1,600 sq. ft. with a drive through. Project includes
lighting and landscaping in phases also. Stormwater to be completed for whole site in Phase one.
Staff Comments
Site plan overall- The applicant proposes to develop a site for three new buildings in three phases to include
lighting, landscaping, parking and other associated site work. The first building is to be 4,200 +/- sq. ft. with
parking from Main St. to Pine St. Project includes merging parcels creating two parcels. Second phase to be
remainder of first building 4,200 +/- sq. ft., then third phase is two additional buildings 2,400 sq. ft. and 1,600
sq. ft. with a drive through. Project includes lighting and landscaping in phases also. The applicant proposes
the new buildings to be one story at 30 ft in height. The first phase building portion is to be a Subway
restaurant with space for a secondary tenant. The other buildings include a commercial/retail, a bank, and the
remaining of building 1 to be commercial/retail. The site is to be developed for multi tenant usage. The site is
proposed to have 57 parking spaces where after all phases are completed each use/building will have their own
parking on each lot.
Grading and drainage plan —The applicant's plans show the grading and drainage will be installed in the first
phase. Lot 1 will be seeded prior to development as future construction is dependent on the market.
Sediment and erosion control —The applicant's site plan shows the location of the stock pile, construction
entrance.
Landscape plan—the plans show the location of plantings on the site for each building and buffer area between
uses.
Site lighting plan- The applicant proposes six light poles where three are on the internal sidewalks. The other
two are shown in the parking lot.
Site details —The project is subject to Main Street requirements —refer to spreadsheet.
Signage—The plans shows location and type of signage for the first phase building and only signage location for
the other phases. The project also includes a free standing sign that requires an area variance due to setback
Elevations and Floor plans -The applicant has provided proposed elevations for a 17 +/- ft in high building that
includes the roof facade. The floor plans show tenant space arrangement for building 1 phase 1.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the development of three one story buildings to be
completed in phases on Main Street. The project appears to be general consistent with the standards and
guidelines for Main Street. The Board may proceed with the environmental review and include during the
review discussion the following items:
1. Plans should reflect site measurements —road frontage, lot width, setback distances from property line
and centerline
2. Confirm percentage landscaped narrative indicates lot 1 is 15.8% and lot 2 is 10.9%; Plans indicated Lot
1 is 17.1 % and Lot 2 is 18.4%
3. Confirm building height—applications indicate 30 ft and elevations indicate 17 ft.
4. Plans should include fencing detail—confirm fencing type is not chain link for refuse enclosure
5. Plans should reflect landscaping in phases, site conditions upon phase 1 completion.
6. Plans should reflect truck/delivery turning radius
7. Plans should reflect cross easement language for parking arrangement between the two parcels.
8. Rooftop mechanicals —plans should show mechanicals location if not on the roof
9. Window transparency calculation should be provided for board review
10. Window type should be provided.
11. Engineering comments should be addressed.
The Board may conduct the environmental review and may provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of
Appeals for relief requested for building setbacks, free standing sign setback, drive through.
Town of Queensbury
Community Development Office
_ 742 Bay Road, Queensbury,NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
RESOLUTION—ACKNOWLEDGE LEAD AGENCY STATUS IN CONNECTION WITH
SITE PLAN PZ 73-2016, SPECIAL USE PERMIT PZ 68-2016,
AREA VARIANCE PZ 71-2016 & SIGN VARIANCE PZ 72-2016
FADEN ENTERPRISES
Tax Map ID 309.10-1-47, -48 -49/Address: 75-79 Main Street/Zoning: MS
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes demolition of three main buildings, shed and some site grading to construct
three new buildings in three phases. First building to be 4,200 +/- sq. ft. with parking from Main St. to Pine St.
Project includes merging parcels creating two parcels. Second phase to be remainder of first building 4,200 +/-
sq. ft., then third phase is two additional buildings 2,400 sq. ft. and 1,600 sq. ft. with a drive through. Project
includes lighting and landscaping in phases also. Stormwater to be completed for whole site in Phase one.
Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, commercial development on Main Street shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury has determined to begin an environmental review
process under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
WHEREAS, in connection with the project, the Town of Queensbury Planning Board, by resolution, previously
authorized the Community Development Office to notify other involved agencies of the desire of the Town
Board to conduct a coordinated SEQR review;
WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator has advised that other involved agencies have been notified and have
consented to the Town of Queensbury Planning Board being lead agency;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE LEAD AGENCY STATUS IN CONNECTION WITH SITE PLAN PZ
73-2016, SPECIAL USE PERMIT PZ 68-2016, AREA VARIANCE PZ 71-2016 & SIGN VARIANCE PZ
72-2016 FADEN ENTERPRISES, Introduced by who moved for its adoption, seconded by
As per the draft resolution prepared by staff.
Duly adopted this 23`d day of February, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Phone: 518.761.8220(Fax: 518.745.4437 1742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 I www.queensbury.net
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Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury,NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
SEQR RESOLUTION—Grant Positive or Negative Declaration
SITE PLAN PZ 73-2016 & SPECIAL USE PERMIT PZ 68-2016,
FADEN ENTERPRISES
Tax Map ID: 309.10-1-47, -48, -49/Property Address: 75-79 Main Street /Zoning: MS
The applicant proposes demolition of three main buildings, shed and some site grading to construct three new
buildings in three phases. First building to be 4,200 +/- sq. ft. with parking from Main St. to Pine St. Project
includes merging parcels creating two parcels. Second phase to be remainder of first building 4,200 +/- sq. ft.,
then third phase is two additional buildings 2,400 sq. ft. and 1,600 sq. ft. with a drive through. Project includes
lighting and landscaping in phases also. Stormwater to be completed for whole site in Phase one. Pursuant to
Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, commercial development on Main Street 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 73-2016 & SPECIAL USE PERMIT PZ 68-2016 FADEN ENTERPRISES, 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.
Phone: 518.761.8220 Fax: 518.745.4437 ; 742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 I www.queensbury.net
Duly adopted this 23rd day of February, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Phone: 518.761.8220 I Fax: 518.745.4437 1742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 128041 www.queensbury.net
Town of Queensbury
Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
RESOLUTION -Planning Board Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals
Area Variance PZ 71-2016 & Sign Variance PZ 72-2016 for Faden Enterprises
Tax Map ID: 309.10-1-47, -48, -49/Property Address: 75-79 Main Street/Zoning: MS
The applicant has submitted an application for the following: Applicant proposes demolition of three main
buildings, shed and some site grading to construct three new buildings in three phases. First building to be
4,200 +/- sq. ft. with parking from Main St. to Pine St. Project includes merging parcels creating two parcels.
Second phase to be remainder of first building 4,200 +/- sq. ft., then third phase is two additional buildings
2,400 sq. ft. and 1,600 sq. ft. with a drive through. Project includes lighting and landscaping in phases also.
Stormwater to be completed for whole site in Phase one. .Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning
Ordinance, commercial development on Main Street shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Variance: Relief is requested for building setbacks, free standing sign setback, drive through. Possibly
Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance, per Section 179-9-070 J 2 b. requires the Planning Board to
provide a written recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for projects that require both Zoning Board
of Appeals &Planning Board approval;
The Planning Board has briefly reviewed and discussed this application, the relief request in the variance
application as well as the potential impacts of this project on the neighborhood and surrounding community,
and found that:
MOTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AREA VARIANCE PZ 71-2016 & SIGN VARIANCE PZ 72-
2016 FADEN ENTERPRISES: Introduced by who moved its adoption, seconded by ;
and
a) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has not identified any significant adverse impacts that
cannot be mitigated with current project proposal -
OR
b) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has identified the following areas of concern:
1)
Duly adopted this 23rd day of February, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fax: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net