Apex March 22 Staff Notes et
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
March 22, 2016
Site Plan PZ 81-2016 APEX SOLAR/64 Main Street/Main Street—MS Zoning
SEQR Type Unlisted
Material Review: application, narrative, site plan drawings, and architectural drawings
Parcel History: Cross Reference: SP64-2015, SUP64-2015, SP21-2012, AV 10- 02, SP 49-99,
AV 83- 99, SP 22- 97, AV 19- 97, UV 18- 97, UV 14- 94, AV 15- 94, AV 94- 92,
AV 29- 92, AV 1287, Var. 777
Requested Action:
Site Plan Review and Special Use Permit for a proposed renovate the existing west side parking area,
renovation of the front facade and internal alterations of office areas requires planning board review and
approval.
Resolutions
1. SEQR unlisted
2. Site Plan and Special User permit
Prosect Description:
Applicant proposes to renovate the existing west side parking and renovation of the front facade. Internal
alterations of office area are also proposed.
Staff Comments
• Location-The property is located on the corner of Main Street and Second Street
• Arrangement- The site has a pre-existing building where a partial renovation is proposed for the interior and
the exterior of the building. In addition the parking area on the east side was recently upgraded and the
parking on the west side is to be part of the renovation project on the building.
• Site Design- The existing east side parking area is designed for 62 spaces and the west side parking is
proposed for 34 spaces. The west side parking is to be paved and will have a one way access in on Main St
and two-way access onto Second Street. The area at the front of the building will be altered so the existing
pavement is to be removed and to be replaced with landscaped area
• Building—The building is 15, 721 sq ft and is a 1 1/2 story building. The gross floor area is 19,676. The
front area of the building is to be renovated with a new facade that with a focus on glass areas showing
office and conference space. The plans include alterations to the interior with arrangement of office space at
the basement level, main level, and second story level. The architectural submission includes building
colors.
• Signage-The applicant has proposed two new signs on the front building with down cast lighting—
approximately 16 sq ft each. Materials are to be clarified.
• Grading and drainage plan/ Sediment and erosion control—the applicant proposes to install stormwater
devices within the planting areas and to assist with cleaning and upgrading the drywell on Second Street.
• Landscape plan new landscaping is proposed on the west side of the building along second street. In
addition the front area of the building previous pavement is to be removed and a landscaped area is to be
installed.
• Site lighting plan—two new wall packs are proposed on the west side of the building—existing lights on the
truck loading area are to remain.
• Elevations —The applicant has provided elevations for the front and west side of the building. The
elevations included the new facade including new glass areas of the offices and conference spaces.
• Floor plans- The floor plans show each floor of the interior of the building.
The applicant has requested waivers for the following items m. land use districts, o. commercial alterations/
construction details,p floor plans, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal
Special Use Permit Criteria:
A special use permit is required as outlined in the Main Street Section 179-9-070 for placement of parking on
the side and front of the building instead of the rear.
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Harmony with the Comprehensive Plan
Compatibility
Access, circulation and parking
Infrastructure and services
Environment and natural features
Long-term effects
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application and special use permit for the renovation of an existing
building facade, interior alterations, and upgrades to the west side parking area. The board may request
additional information on signage materials, sidewalk access from the building to the Main Street sidewalk,
dumpster area screening materials no chain link fencing and buffer area between the zoning on the south
property line.