Staff notes & draft resolutions Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
March 15,2016
Site Plan PZ 44-2015 & Special Use Permit IIZ 50-2015 PERFORMING ASSETT"RATEGIES / 87 Main
Street/Main Street,— MS Zoning
SEQR Type Unlisted
Material Review: application, revised site development sheet of 2/5/16, Site Plan submitted 2/8
revised date of November 24, 2015, Landscape Plan submitted 2/8 revised date of February 5, 2015, elevations
dated 11/29/2015 submitted 12,11/15, letter description of potential uses, letter dated 11/17/15 addressing special
use permit, engineering report date 8/24/IS, letter of 12/2/2015 additional information about uses and note
indicating additional review for future tenants in regards to lighting, signage and parking; floor plan
Parcel History: AV 72-2000; SP 63-2000&Mod.; SP 2-2003 &Mod.
Reauested Action
Planning Board review and approval of construction of two commercial buildings with an existing single curb
cut. Building one proposed to be two story 86' x 40'. A proposed second building may be constructed in the
fluture.
Resolutions
1. SEQRA
I PB Decision
Proiect Description
Applicant proposes to construct the first of two commercial buildings with an existing single curb cut. Building
one proposed to be two story 3440 sq ft (footprint). A proposed second building may be constructed in the
future. Tossible uses include restaurant, coffee shop,deli, wine store, medical office, to promote Pedestrian and
mixed use businesses. Pursuant to Chapter 179-10-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, commercial development on
Main Street shall be subject to a Special Use Permit. Also, pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning
Ordinance,commercial development on Main Street shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Site plan overall-The applicant proposes to redevelop an existing site where there is air existing curb cut,
parking, lighting and landscaping. The applicant proposes to construct a two story building that is to be 86 ft by
40 ft. The new building is arranged to have three tenants allowing each tenant to have an office/storage space
above the main space. The site has an existing 21 parking spaces and 39 new spaces are proposed.
Grading and drainage Bl au—The applicant had indicated new pervious pavement and pervious concrete
sidewalks are to be installed on the site. Information should be clarified in regards to catch basin installation
one of the stormwater reports includes a catch basin but none are shov'm on the plan.-
Sediment and erosion control—The applicant's pollution prevention plan indicates there is to sediment and
erosion control but the plans do not show this information,
Landsealm plan—the plans indicate 15 new yew trees are to be installed and five inaples on the site are to
remain, The property front and rear are proposed to be new lawn areas.
Site likiting plan-The applicant proposes to utilize the existing 3 light poles on the site. The plans do not show
any new lighting on proposed building,
Site details The project is subject to Main Street requirements—refer,to spreadsheet.
Mgnage the plans show location of signage and the applicant has indicated cacti tenant would be responsible
for sign review details.
Elevations and Floor plans-The applicant has provided proposed elevations for a 27+/- ft in height 2-story
building. The floor plans show the three proposed tenants having equal space. The site plan shows a future 50
ft by 120 111 building that has no additional details and will be, built dependent on the market. The future
building will be subject to further review.
Summat2L
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the development of a two story 3,440 sol ft building on
Main Street.
The board may request additional information on the following:
I. Future second building proposed height, uses, and time of construction
2. Confirm main building final proposed height.
3. Landscaping number of existing trees/plantings to remain and number of proposed trees and building
landscaping details
4. Outdoor space usage for coffee/restaurant usage—will there be outdoor seating, type and space size
5. Rooftop mechanicals—does not show any so where on site will mechanicals be located
6Building elevations side view to determine faqade detail —overhangs or awnings
T Parking summary for the uses proposed or anticipated should be provided
& Building lighting—type, fixture and candle information will be needed
9. Window transparency calculation should be provided for board review
10. Window type for first floor and second floor should be provided.
11. Building color should be provided.
12. Special use permit criteria—to be consistent the board may request each criteria be addressed
13. Engineering comments should be addressed.
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Town of Queensbtuy Planning Board
SE QR RE SOLUTION—Grant Positive or Negative Declaration
Site Plan PZ-0044-2015 & Special Use Permit PZ-0050-2015
PERFORMING ASSET STRATEGIES
Tax Map ID: /Property Address: /Zoning:
The applicant proposes to construct two commercial buildings with an existing single curb cut. Building one
proposed to be two story 76' x 48'. A proposed second building may be constructed in the future, Tossible
uses include restaurant, coffee shop, deli, wine store, medical office, to promote pedestrian and mixed use
businesses. Pursuant to Chapter 179-10-040 of the 7xning Ordinance, commercial development on Main Street
shall be subject to a Special 'Use Permit. Also, 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;
Tile proposed action considered by this Board is Unlisted in the Department of Environrnental Conservation
Regulations implementing the State Envirownental Quality Review Act and the regulations of the Town of
Queensbury;
No Federal or other agencies are involved;
Part I 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 Queensbuty 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-0044-2015 & SPECIAL USE PERMIT PZ-0050-2016 PERFORMING ASSETST`MTE GIES.
Introduced by who inoved for its adoption, seconded by
As per the resolution prepared by staff.
1. Part 11 of the Short, EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
2. Part III of the Short IAP'has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
Or
Part III of the Short IAP is not necessary because the Planning Board did not identify potentially
moderate to large impacts.
Duly adopted this 15"'day of March, 2016 by the following vote:
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RESOLUTION - Grant 1 Deny Site Ilan Approval for
Site flan PZ-0044-2015 & Special Use Permit PZ-0050-2015
FE1 .1rORMfNCl ASSET STRATEGIES
Tax Map IIS: 309.10-1-37/Property Address. 8blain Street fZoning: MS
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning hoard for Site flan approval pursuant to Article
of the Town zoning Ordinance for
Pursumnt to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Bode-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 ActSE, adopted a SEQRA Negative Declaration_.. Determination
of bion-Significance
The Planning board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 2/5/2015 and continued the
public hearing to 3/15/2016 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 3/15/2016;
The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards
set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning t rdinance for Site flan.approval,
MOTION TO A: PR >V;+ / DISAPPROVE SITE PLAN PZ-0044-2015 & SPECIAL USE PERMIT
PZ-0050-2015 PERFORMING ASSETSTRATEGIES; Introduced by who moved for its
adoption, seconded b
According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff w1th the fallowing:
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 sone, orange construction fencing shall
be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff,
b) Ifapplicable,the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater
Department for its review, approval,permitting and inspection
c) If curb carts are beim 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 requited prior to signature of
Zoning Administrator of the approved playas,
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e) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town:
a. The project N01 (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 ofTennination) 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 To 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 N01 and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC S,PDES 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) "I'his resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans
Duly adopted this 15"day of March,2016, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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