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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. See Spreadsheet.... 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.