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1.2 1.2 LOCAL LAWS\Enactment\Chapter 179—Commercial Intensive Exit 18—4-18-16 RESOLUTION ADOPTING SEQRA NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO.: OF 2016 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" TO ESTABLISH COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE EXIT 18 ZONING DISTRICT ,RE-ZONE CERTAIN AREAS AND REVISE THE TOWN'S ZONING MAP RESOLUTION NO. ,2016 INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: _of 2016 to amend and add provisions to Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, entitled "Zoning" in order to: (1) establish a new zoning district, to be designated the "Commercial Intensive Exit 18 (CI-18)" Zoning District; (2) re-zone certain areas near Exit 18 of the Northway to the new CI-18 Zoning District; and(3)revise the Town's official Zoning Map accordingly,and WHEREAS, on or about April 14th, 2016, the Warren County Planning Department considered the proposed Local Law and determined that there would be no County impact,and WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend, supplement, change, or modify the Town's Zoning Law and official Zoning Map, it must hold a Public Hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law and the Town of Queensbury Zoning Laws, and WHEREAS, the Town Board duly conducted a Public Hearing on Monday, April 18th, 2016 concerning proposed Local Law No. of 2016, heard all interested parties and closed the Public Hearing,and WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the conditions and circumstances in the area that would be included in the proposed re-zoning, and WHEREAS, the Town Board, as Lead Agency for the environmental review required under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), has reviewed a Full Environmental Assessment Form to analyze potential environmental impacts of proposed Local Law No. of 2016 and found that no significant adverse environmental impacts are expected to result, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: of 2016 as presented at this meeting, hereinafter referred to as the"legislation," NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby determines that the proposed legislation will not have any significant adverse environmental impact and a SEQRA Negative Declaration is hereby made, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk and/or the Town Zoning Administrator to prepare, file and publish a SEQRA Negative Declaration - Notice of Determination of Non-Significance with respect to the legislation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves and adopts Local Law No.: of 2016 to amend and add provisions to Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, entitled "Zoning" to: (1) establish a new zoning district, designated the"Commercial Intensive Exit 18 (CI-18)"Zoning District; (2) re-zone those certain parcels of property located in areas near Exit 18 of the Northway and identified in the Local Law by their Tax Map Numbers from their present zoning designations to the 2 new Commercial Intensive Exit 18 (CI-18) Zoning District; and (3) revise the Town's official Zoning Map accordingly, all substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to submit approved Local Law No. of 2016 and the official Town Zoning Map, as amended, to the New York State Secretary of State for filing, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and acknowledges that the Local Law will take effect upon filing by the Secretary of State, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution and a copy of approved Local Law No. of 2016 and the Town's official Zoning Map as amended to the Town Planning Board, Town Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Zoning Administrator and Warren County Planning Department in accordance with §179-15-080(D) of the Town Zoning Law, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, Town Zoning Administrator, and/or Town Counsel are hereby authorized and directed to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the intent and provisions of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. 3 Duly adopted this 18'h day of April, 2016, by the following roll call vote: AYES NOES ABSENT : 4 V LOCAL LAWS&ORDINANCES\Chapter 179—Zoning—Commercial Intensive Exit 18 Zoning District—4-18-16 LOCAL LAW NO.: F O 2016 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO ESTABLISH COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE EXIT 18 (CI-18) ZONING DISTRICT, RE-ZONE CERTAIN AREAS AND REVISE THE TOWN'S ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURYAS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Intent; Authority - The Town Board seeks to facilitate appropriate commercial development and redevelopment in the area in the immediate vicinity of Exit 18 of the Adirondack Northway. The Town Board wishes to amend language and requirements to establish the Commercial Intensive Exit 18 (CI-18) zoning. This Local Law is adopted pursuant to New York Municipal Home Rule Law. Section 2. Amendment of Zoning Law— Chapter 179 of the Queensbury Town Code, entitled "Zoning" and known as the "Town of Queensbury Zoning Law" is hereby amended as follows: A. Section 179-2-010, entitled "Definitions and word usage" is amended to add a new definition in subsection (C) as follows: C. DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT-Any written agreement entered into between the Town of Queensbury and any developer(s) pursuant to this Code which sets forth the rights and obligations of each party regarding development of any real property which is subject to regulation and one or more approvals issued by the Town of Queensbury. The purpose of such Developer's Agreement shall be to establish, in writing and for the benefit of all parties, the specific parameters, conditions and requirements of any approval(s) granted by the Town and upon which the developer(s)/applicant(s) may rely in proceeding to arrange the financing Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language is old language to be deleted. 1 and construction of the approved project, including any public improvements and/or land dedications required in connection therewith. B. Section 179-7-030, entitled "Specific Design Standards," subsection (A) "Commercial,"is amended to add a new subsection(2)(e) as follows: A. Commercial. (2) The following list includes all commercial districts within the Town of Queensbury. See the Zoning Map for district boundaries. (a) Commercial Intensive. (b) Commercial Moderate. (c) Office. (d) Neighborhood Commercial. (e) Commercial Intensive—Exit 18(CI-18). C. (1) Section 179-3-040, entitled "Establishment of zoning districts" is amended to add a new subsection (B)(8) as follows and the official Town Zoning Map is modified accordingly: (B) Commercial Districts. (8) Commercial Intensive Exit 18 (CI-18) The CI-18 District comprise that area of Queensbury that already has intense commercial development proximate to the Exit 18 Interchange with US Interstate 87(Adirondack Northway). The purpose of this district is to provide for flexible development opportunities on key sites, creating economic development while encouraging the overall improvement and appearance of these areas, including attractive building designs and enhanced pedestrian access. (a) Uses allowed A complete list of uses allowed in the CI-18 District is set forth on Table 3 of this chapter. Uses not listed in Table 3 are not allowed Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language is old language to be deleted. 2 (b) All uses in this district must comply with the requirements of Table 1 of this chapter and as follows (Note that all are minimum requirements except building height which is the maximum restriction): [1] Minimum lot size:one acre. [2] Minimum front yard setback: 50 feet as measured from the road centerline. See related building height below. See also subsection (9) below relating to front setbacks and building height limits. [3] Side yard setback: 20 feet minimum, with a minimum total of 50 feet both sides. However,parcels adjacent to residential uses shall require a minimum 50' side setback which shall include at least a 25' vegetated buffer. [4] Rear yard setback:25 feet. However,parcels adjacent to residential uses shall require a minimum 50' rear yard setback which shall include at least a 25'vegetated buffer. [5] Shoreline/stream/wetland: 75 feet. [6] Lot width:150 feet. [7] Lot depth:200 feet. [8] Road frontage:50 feet. [9] Building height: Building heights shall be a maximum of 40 feet with the build-to setback of 50 to 75 feet as measured from the road centerline. Building heights may increase to a maximum of 55 feet with a build to setback of 75 to 100 feet as measured from the road centerline and a maximum of 70 feet with a build to setback of 100 feet or greater as measured from the road centerline. [10] Percent permeable:30%. [11] Percent landscaped:30%. (2) The official Town Zoning Map is hereby amended to reflect a change of zone for 27 parcels of property near the intersection of Interstate 87 and Corinth Road /Main Street (Exit 18 of the Adirondack Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language is old language to be deleted. 3 Northway) from their current zoning designation to Commercial Intensive Exit 18 (CI-18), such properties bearing Tax Map Parcel numbers as follows: 309.14-1-89.2 309.14-1-86.2 309.14-1-86.12 309.14-1-94 309.14-1-86.11 309.14-1-78 309.14-1-79 309.14-1-80 309.14-1-81 309.14-1-82 309.14-1-89.1 309.14-1-90.1 309.14-1-91 309.13-1-73 309.13-1-74 309.13-2-1 309.13-2-2 309.13-2-3 309.13-2-4 309.13-2-5 309.13-2-6 309.13-2-7 309.13-2-8 309.13-2-9 309.14-1-4 309.14-1-5 309.14-1-6 D. Section 179-7-050, entitled "Commercial Intensive (CI) and Commercial Moderate(CM)Zones,"is hereby amended to read as follows: §179-7-050 Commercial Intensive (CI), Commercial Intensive Exit 18 (CI-18) and Commercial Moderate (CM Zones). E. Section 179-7-050, entitled "Commercial Intensive (CI), Commercial Intensive Exit 18 (CI-18) and Commercial Moderate (CM) Zones," subsection (A) "Design Districts," is amended to add a new subsection(5) as follows: Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language is old language to be deleted. 4 A. Design Districts. (5) Commercial Intensive Exit 18 District. Properties proximate to the US Interstate 87 (Adirondack Northway)Exit 18 Interchange. This area includes several key vacant and redevelopment sites that have excellent access to Corinth Road and the Adirondack Northway. Future development of this district is intended to maximize economic development opportunities. Multiuse, large- and small-scale office, and hotels, with supporting retail developments are preferred To help offset any potential traffic issues new entrances shall align with existing intersections. For buildings situated along roadways, parking along the side of the building and/or internal to the site is preferred as well. Strong pedestrian access shall be incorporated into all site design and provide connectivity the Main Street District. Section 8. Section 179-7-050, entitled "Commercial Intensive (CI), Commercial Intensive Exit 18 (CI-18) and Commercial Moderate (CM) Zones," subsection (C) "Architectural Elements,"is amended to add a new subsection(3) as follows: C. Architectural Elements. (3) Commercial Intensive Exit 18. (a) As illustrated by Figure 1, multiple principal buildings and/or infill development is encouraged on individual sites. Editor's Note: Figure 1 is located at the,end of this chapter (b) Traditional and/or varied rooflines should be used to add interest to and reduce the massive scale of large buildings. This may include flat roofs, steeply pitched, gabled, and/or dormered roofs with appropriately scaled overhangs and/or cornice details. (c) Design features shall be used to conceal rooftop equipment from public view Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language is old language to be deleted. 5 • at the street level(note this does not include views from Interstate 87). (d) Buildings shall incorporate design elements such as wall offsets, material, and colors to reduce their perceived mass and maintain a pedestrian scale. Buildings shall incorporate appropriately scaled features that express architectural or structural elements (cornices, lintels, columns,frieze, etc.). These features may be incorporated into doorways, windows, and along rooflines. Large blank walls along primary and secondary streets,pedestrian spaces, or internal parking areas are prohibited Figure 1 provides several preferred design examples. Editor's Note: Figure 1 is located at the end of this chapter (e) Facades should incorporate a regular pattern of windows on the ground and upper floors. Street level windows should allow views into the ground story. For retail uses along roadways a majority of the ground floor (as measured by a percentage of the overall wall area)shall be transparent. (n Each principal building on a site shall have clearly defined, highly visible entrance(s). In order to fulfill this requirement entrances may include the following design features: [IJ Canopies or porticos. [21 Overhangs. [31 Recesses/Projections. [4] Arcades. [5] Raised corniced parapets over the door. [6] Peaked roof forms. [7] Arches. 181 Outdoor patios. Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language is old language to be deleted. 6 [9J Display windows. 1101 Architectural details such as tile work and moldings which are integrated into the building structure and design. 1111 Integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscaped areas and/or places for sitting. (g) Buildings should have multiple entrances that are thoughtfully spaced and pedestrian-oriented. All sides of a principal building that directly face an abutting public or private right-of-way shall feature at least one customer entrance. Where a principal building directly faces more than two abutting public or private rights-of-way, this requirement shall apply only to two sides of the building, including the side of the building facing the primary street, and another side of the building facing a secondary street. (h) The Location of building entrances should reduce walking distances from cars, facilitate pedestrian and bicycle access from public sidewalks, and provide convenience where certain entrances offer access to individual stores, or identified departments in a store. Multiple entrances also mitigate the effect of the unbroken walls and neglected areas that often characterize building facades that face bordering land uses. (i) The number of entrances for the principal building shall be addressed at site plan review. Where additional stores will be located in the principal building, each such store shall have at least one exterior customer entrance, which shall be in accordance with sub-sections.f through `h'above.. (j) The use of high-quality, traditional building materials (or faux composites) is encouraged(masonry, wood, metals, etc.). (k) Predominant exterior building materials as well as accents shall not include the following: [1J Smooth faced concrete block Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language is old language to be deleted. 7 121 Concrete panels. [3] Prefabricated steel panels. The Planning Board may consider the use of these materials in areas that will not be viewed by the public(e.g.,service and delivery entrances, etc.). (I) Loading docks, truck parking, outdoor storage, utility meters, HVAC equipment, trash dumpsters, trash compaction, and other service functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building and the landscaping so that the visual and acoustic impacts of these functions are fully contained and out of view from adjacent properties and public streets, and no attention is attracted to the functions by the use of screening materials that are different from or inferior to the principal materials of the building and landscape. F. Section 179-10-070, entitled "Specific Standards," is amended to add a new subsection(AB)as follows: AB. All uses in the CI-18 Zone/District In addition to the application requirements for Special Use Permit as identified in 179- 10-040 all applicants for new or modified uses in the CI-18 District shall provide the following: (1)A schematic plan depicting the floor area of all proposed uses. The plan shall include a description of the planned uses utilizing the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Land Use Codes as contained in the latest edition of the ITE Trip Generation Manual(or a similar successor publication). (2) An estimate of the trip generating characteristics of the planned uses utilizing the note ITE reference. Should a project not fall within an ITE Land Use Code, documented Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language is old language to be deleted. 8 trip generating characteristics of sufficient sample size may be substituted subject to the approval of the Town Engineer. (3) A traffic impact analysis (or traffic study) shall be prepared consistent with generally accepted industry practices (including ITE and NYSDOT guidelines). The NYSDOT Highway Design Manual Chapter 5 shall serve as the standard The Town and/or its designees may stipulate the form,scope and content of the analysis. (4)Applicants are required to comply with the Exit 18 Rezone [Traffic] Study dated February 2016 as prepared by CHA in preparing the project traffic study, as noted below in sections(a), (b) and(c). Applicants are subject to the following conditions: (a) Access to Big Boom Road, Big Bay Road, Main Street, Corinth Road and impacts to roadways shall be provided consistent with the Exit 18 Rezone[Traffic]Study. (b) Site specific access and intersection improvements as described in the Exit 18 Rezone study shall be completed by individual applicants where the project is contributing traffic to an affected intersection. The Town's engineer shall advise the Planning Board, during its review process and before it issues any approvals, about which improvements the applicant should be required to construct. (c) Where the trip generating characteristics of a proposed project exceed those contemplated and examined in the Exit 18 Rezone [Traffic] Study, the project applicant may be required to reduce the size or scale of the project so as to reduce the trip generating characteristics of the project. (5) The Town may utilize a Developer's Agreement to memorialize the conditions of approval The purpose of such development agreement shall be to establish, in writing and for the benefit of both parties, the specific parameters, conditions and requirements of the approval which has been granted by the Planning Board and upon which the applicant may rely in proceeding to arrange the financing and construction of the planned development, including any public improvements and/or land dedications required in connection therewith. Note: Language in.bold italics is new language to be added; Language is old language to be deleted. 9 G. Article 12A entitled "Planned Commercial/Industrial Development (PCID)," §179-12A-010, entitled "Intent and Objectives," subsection (A) "Intent," is amended at subsection(3)as follows: (3) PCIDs are allowed only in the following zoning districts: Commercial Light Industrial,Heavy Industrial,Enclosed Shopping Center, Commercial Intensive and Commercial Intensive Exit 18. H. Article 12A entitled "Planned Commercial/Industrial Development (PCID)," §179-12A-020, entitled"General Requirements,"subsection(B) is amended to read as follows: B. Minimum area. The minimum area for a PCID shall be 50 contiguous acres of land in all districts but for the Commercial Intensive Exit 18 District where the minimum lot area shall be 5 acres. The Town Board may consider projects of lesser acreage where the applicant can demonstrate that the characteristics of his holdings meet the purposes and objectives of this article. I. Article 12A entitled "Planned Commercial/Industrial Development (PCID)," §179-12A-030, entitled"Considerations,"is amended to read as follows: In determining whether a planned unit development (including a PCID) should be allowed, particularly with regard to the intensity of land use, the Town Board shall consider the following factors. J. Table 1, entitled "Table of Area Requirements" is amended as set forth in the attachment to this Local Law. K. Table 3, entitled "Summary of Allowed Uses in Commercial Districts" is amended as set forth in the attachment to this Local Law. Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language is old language to be deleted. 10 Section 3. The map appended to this Local Law is hereby adopted as the official Town Zoning Map of the Town of Queensbury and supersedes the previously adopted Town Zoning Map. Section 4. Severability—The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or provision of this Local Law shall not invalidate any other clause, sentence,paragraph or part thereof. Section 5. Repealer — All Local Laws or Ordinances or parts of Local Laws or Ordinances in conflict with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed. In particular, this Local Law is specifically intended to supersede the amended provisions of the current Town of Queensbury Zoning Law. Section 6. Effective Date—This Local Law shall take effect upon filing by the office of the New York State Secretary of State or as otherwise provided by law. 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',,,,,,,,- ',,,,-..,-,„.• -,,,,,,,,,----.., ,,,,,,,, --,--.. ,...,-,,,,,,,,,,--,,-..-.7,-4.4-S,4g,,,,,,,‘„,,a,-, , , 4.,, 4,,,,•• 4(• . ;,....-A7r4,,CLAk,,a..., lattra*r`-''.....,,„1,3,,, -4;.`:et....,;14414"5-e,"•r`, 1,A411: VtY, ',', •,.'''',"z,' ,•,"` r A'''',^s..4, - ',,, t ,n,f-lair?" _1.,!: ...: - ,-.,, ., • TOWN OF QUEENSBURY,NY FIGURE 01: COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE EXIT 18 THE FEBRUARY 19 2015 CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT COMPARES I,_ ZONING Town of Queensbury Table 1:Table of Area Requirements(March 30,2016 Draft Revisions) Minimum Minimum Setbacks Maximum Merchandise Building Floor Minimum Lot Road Water Display Height Area for Minimum Area Lot Size Width' Frontage Depth Frontage Clustering Front Side Rear Shoreline Percent Projm3ed Ratio District Symbol (acres) Density (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) (acres) (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) Permeable (feet) (FAR) Notes Land conservation LC-42A 42 acres 400 400 — 400 210 100 100 100 200 95% 35 LC-10A 10 acres 400 400 — 400 50 100 100 100 200 95% 35 Parkland recreation PR-42A 42 acres 400 400 800 800 210 100 100 100 150 90% 35 Rural residential RR-5A 5 acres 400 400 — 200 25 100 75 100 75 75% 40/352 RR-3A 3 acres 400 400 — 200 15 100 75 100 75 75% 40/352 Waterfront WR 2 acres 150 150 — 150 4 30 25,20,15, 30 50/75' 75% 288 0.22 residential 12:varies with lot 1 width10 Moderate-density MDR 2 acres or 100 100 — 100 2 30 25 30 75 50% 40052 residential 1 acre 3 Neighborhood NR 0.5 acres 50 50 50 20 10/0' 15 50 35% 40/352 residential or 10,000 sf' _ Recreation RC 15,000sf6 75 75 200 30 20 20 75 30% 35 commercial Commercial CM lacre 150 50 200 150 NA 75 20 25 75 25 30% 40 0.3 moderate minimum; sum 50 Commercial CI lacre 150 50 200 150 NA 75 20 25 75 25 30% 40 0.3 intensive minimum; sum 50 Commercial CI-18 lacre 150 50 200 NA NA 50-100" r 20 2518 r 75 30% 40-70" 30%landscaped Intensive—Exit 18 minimum; sum 5018 Office 0 Nonresidential:0.5 acre per 250 75 80 75 25 25 75 35% 40 15%landscaped 7,000 square feet of floor area Residential:1 acre per 8 dwelling units Neighborhood NC 1 acre per principal use or 50 50 100 75 40 20 15 75 30% 30 3/30/16 ZONING Minimum Minimum Setbacks Maximum Merchandise Building Floor Minimum Lot Road Water Display Height Area Lot Size Width Frontage Depth Frontage Area for Front Side Rear Shoreline Minimum Pro g P g Clustering Percent Proposed Ratio District Symbol (acres) Density (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) (acres) (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) Permeable (feet) (FAR) Notes commercial structure Main Street MS 50 50 75 40-10013 014 10 50 5%-10% 4016 5%landscaped" varies with lot size° Commercial Light CLI 1 acre per principal use or 200 100 200 200 50 30 30 75 30% 60 40,000 square feet Industrial structure Total building size cap for retail use only Light Industrial LI-VF 1 200 200 NA 50 20 20 75 30% 35 0.3 Veteran's Field _ Heavy industry HI 3 acres minimum per principal 300 300 400 200 NA 100 50 50 200 30% 50 use or structure Enclosed shopping ESC 1 acre per principal use with 500 75 200 NA 40 30 30 150 20% 40 15%minimum center 0.5 acres per 4000 sf of floor landscaped area NOTES: 1 Minimum lot widths require compliance with access management requirements for shared driveways or double lot width. 2 Thirty-five-foot building height applies within the Adirondack Park. 3 Two acres of land per residential unit if not connected to public sewer and water systems;one acre of land per residential unit if connected to public water and sewer systems. 4 Five-tenths acre of land per residential unit if not connected to public sewer and water systems;10,000 square feet of landper residential unit if connected to public sewer and water systems. ten met rr ouuamgs nor connecrea or zero u connecteu 6 With a minimum of 15,000 square feet of land per 2,000 square feet of floor area. Setback from the edge of pavement. s Accessory structures shall have a maximum height of 16 feet. 19Seventy-five-foot setback applies to lands in the Rural Use classification in the Adirondack Park.See Zoning Map. 1S See§179-3-040A(5XbX3) 11 A building setback greater than the minimum requirement of 50 feet may allow for a building height greater than the maximum of 40 feet otherwise allowed.See§§179-3-040 B(8)(bX2)and(9). 13 See 179-3-040 B(5XbX2),179-3-040 B(5)(bX9),and 179-7-070 A(lXc) 14 Buildings shall occupy a minimum of 60 percent of the build-to lot width as measured by the building facade width divided by the build-to lot width.See 179-3-040 B(5XbX3), °179-3-040 B(5XbX10)and 179-3-040 B(5XbX11). 16 See 179-3-040 B(5)(bX9) 17 See 179-3-040 B(5XbX11) '8 Parcels adjacent to residential uses shall require a minimum 50'setback which shall include at least a 25'vegetated buffer. 3/30/16 • Town of Queensbury Table 3 Summary of Allowed Uses on Commercial Districts Commercial Use Table Commercial Commercial Commercial Enclosed Main Neighborhood Recreation Moderate Intensive Int nsive-Exit 18 `Shopping Center Street(3) Commercial Office Commercial CM CI CI-18 ESC MS NC 0 RC <300 feet >300 feet from arterial from arterial Amusement Center SUP SUP SPR Apartment House/Condos SPR(4) SP R(2) Apartment House/Condos above first floor SPR SPRez Auto Body/Repair Shop SPR Automobile service SPR SPR SPR Automotive Sales and Service SPR SPR Bank SPR SPR SUP SPR SPR SPR SPR Business Service SPR SPR SUP SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR Campground SPR Car Wash SPR Cemetery SPR Commercial Boat Sales/Service/Storage SPR Convenience Store SPR SPR SUP SPR SPR SPR SPR Convention Center SPR SUP SPR SPR SPR SPR Day Care Center SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR Drive In Theater SPR Enclosed Shopping Center SUP Fast Food Establishment SPR SUP SUP Food Service SPR SPR SUP SPR SPR SUP AU AU SPR Funeral Home SPR SPR Gallery SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR Golf Course SPR SPR Golf Driving Range SUP SUP Health Related Facility SPR SPR SUP SPR _ SPR SPR Kennel SUP Library SPR SPR Limousine Service SPR Microbrewery SPR SUP SPR Live Theater SPR SUP SPR • Commercial Use Table Commercial Commercial Commercial Enclosed Main Neighborhood Recreation Moderate Intensive Ir ensive-Exit 18 Shopping Center Street(2) Commercial Office Commercial CM CI Cl-18 ESC MS NC 0 RC <300 feet >300 feet from arterial from arterial Mineral Extraction _ SUP Mobile Home Sales SPR _ — Motel SPR SPR SUP SPR Movie Theater SPR SPR _ SUP SPR Multi-family house/condos SPR(3) SPR Municipal Center SPR SPR . , Museum SPR SPR SPR Nightclub SUP SUP SPR SUP Nursery SPR SPR Office, Large ) SPR SPR SUP SPR SUP SPR(') SPR(1) Office, Small SPR SPR SUP SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR Outdoor Concert Events SUP Paintball Facility SUP Parking Lot SPR SPR SUP SPR Parking Structure SUP SUP SUP SPR SPR SPR Personal Service SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR AU AU Place of Worship SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR Playground SPR SPR Produce Stand SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR Public or Semi-Public Building SPR SPR SUP SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR Recreation Center SPR Retail SPR SPR SUP SPR SPR SPR AU AU School SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR Self Storage Facility SUP Shopping MallPlaza SPR SPR SUP SPR Single Family Dwelling _ SPR(3) SPR Ski Center SPR Tavern SUP SUP SUP TV or Radio Station SPR SPR Veterinary Clinic SPR SPR _ SUP __ SUP Key: AU: Accessory Use; PU: Permitted Use;SPR: Site Plan Review Use; SUP: Special Use Permit Required; Blank: Not permitted (1)Large Offices are prohibited in the Gurney Lane Office district. (2) No residential uses shall be allowed within 300 feet of Bay Road. See§1 '9-3-040B(2). (3)All single-story uses and buildings setback beyond 40 feet require a Spec al Use Permit. - (4)Residential uses,including single-family dwellings,duplexes or two-famil■ dwelling,multiple-family dwellings,and townhouse are not allowed within 250 feet of the centerline of Main Street. Beyond 250 feet they are allowed with site plan review. Exit 18 Vicinity Map p !_ _ �_ . r� Proposed CI-18 Zone „' -- - i s oPR.pn..d Conn.rddbe.n.8.64118(1-le)Zorire OYera r- - i - w ii US i} MY F a' ` II $ , 0 400 800 1 _ t I NR I - _ \ Mop Produced by TOO OIS.32018 ,- __.J ^""� , W 5 i 1 I; I ' :, �r .< K I ',1 '` 1 1 ■ •1, ', . , I 3 '.- a p S jj , 1" iC 1 I I.F Q E S I i \ , , L I I i 1 ', mw^r.o 11 f r � I , is _ • a l iP t '''4''' "® , I a . a , a , cu ��� NOR _._ 1 .. j Agency We Only (IfAppllableJ Project: Proposed CI-11 Zoning Matt Date: Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 3-Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts and Determination of Significance Part 3 provides the reasons in support of the determination of significance. The lead agency must complete Part 3 for every question in Part 2 where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not,or may,result in a significant adverse environmental impact. Based on the analysis in Part 3,the lead agency must decide whether to require an environmental impact statement to further assess the proposed action or whether available information is sufficient for the lead agency to conclude that the proposed action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. By completing the certification on the next page,the lead agency can complete its determination of significance. Reasons Supporting This Determination: To complete this section: • Identify the impact based on the Part 2 responses and describe its magnitude. Magnitude considers factors such as severity, size or extent of an impact. • Assess the importance of the impact. Importance relates to the geographic scope,duration,probability of the impact occurring,number of people affected by the impact and any additional environmental consequences if the impact were to occur. • The assessment should take into consideration any design element or project changes. • Repeat this process for each Part 2 question where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not,or may,result in a significant adverse environmental impact. • Provide the reason(s)why the impact may,or will not,result in a significant adverse environmental impact • For Conditional Negative Declarations identify the specific condition(s)imposed that will modify the proposed action so that no significant adverse environmental impacts will result. • Attach additional sheets,as needed. Determination of Significance-Type 1 and Unlisted Actions SEQR Status: m Type 1 ❑Unlisted Identify portions of EAF completed for this Project: m Part 1 m Part 2 m Part 3 - Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF,as noted,plus this additional support information and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact,it is the conclusion of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury.NY as lead agency that: m A. 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. ❑ B. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment,that impact will be avoided or substantially mitigated because of the following conditions which will be required by the lead agency: There will,therefore,be no significant adverse impacts from the project as conditioned,and,therefore,this conditioned negative declaration is issued. A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions(see 6 NYCRR 617.d). ❑ C. This Project may result in one or more significant adverse impacts on the environment,and an environmental impact statement must be prepared to further assess the impact(s)and possible mitigation and to explore alternatives to avoid or reduce those impacts. Accordingly,this positive declaration is issued. Name of Action: proposed CI-18 Zoning District Name of Lead Agency: Town Board,Town of Queenebury Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: John F.Strough,III Title of Responsible Officer: Town Supervisor Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: — F Date: Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) ��� Date: Yttroll(O For Further Information: Contact Person: Stuart G.Baker,Senior Planner Address: 742 Bay Road,Queensbury NY 12804 Telephone Number:(518)781-8222 E-mail:stuartb®queensbury.net For Type 1 Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations,a copy of this Notice is sent to: Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located(e.g.,Town/City/Village of) Other involved agencies(if any) Applicant(if any) Environmental Notice Bulletin: http://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/enb.html PRINT FULL FORM Page 2 of 2 Agency Use Only[If applicable] Full Environmental Assessment Form Project: (Proposed CI-18 Zoning District Part 2-Identification of Potential Project Impacts Date: I Part 2 is to be completed by the lead agency. Part 2 is designed to help the lead agency inventory all potential resources that could be affected by a proposed project or action. We recognize that the lead agency's reviewer(s)will not necessarily be environmental professionals. So,the questions are designed to walk a reviewer through the assessment process by providing a series of questions that can be answered using the information found in Part 1. To further assist the lead agency in completing Part 2,the form identifies the most relevant questions in Part I that will provide the information needed to answer the Part 2 question. When Part 2 is completed,the lead agency will have identified the relevant environmental areas that may be impacted by the proposed activity. If the lead agency is a state agency and the action is in any Coastal Area,complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. Tips for completing Part 2: • Review all of the information provided in Part 1. • Review any application,maps,supporting materials and the Full EAF Workbook. • Answer each of the 18 questions in Part 2. • If you answer"Yes"to a numbered question,please complete all the questions that follow in that section. • If you answer"No"to a numbered question,move on to the next numbered question. • Check appropriate column to indicate the anticipated size of the impact. • Proposed projects that would exceed a numeric threshold contained in a question should result in the reviewing agency checking the box"Moderate to large impact may occur." • The reviewer is not expected to be an expert in environmental analysis. • If you are not sure or undecided about the size of an impact,it may help to review the sub-questions for the general question and consult the workbook. • When answering a question consider all components of the proposed activity,that is,the"whole action". • Consider the possibility for long-term and cumulative impacts as well as direct impacts. • Answer the question in a reasonable manner considering the scale and context of the project. 1. Impact on Land Proposed action may involve construction on,or physical alteration of, NO ❑YES the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1.D.1) If"Yes", answer questions a-j. If"No", move on to Section 2. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is E2d ❑ ❑ less than 3 feet. b.The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15%or greater. E2f ❑ ❑ c.The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed,or E2a ❑ ❑ generally within 5 feet of existing ground surface. d.The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000 tons D2a ❑ ❑ of natural material. e.The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year Dl e ❑ ❑ or in multiple phases. f.The proposed action may result in increased erosion,whether from physical D2e,D2q ❑ ❑ disturbance or vegetation removal(including from treatment by herbicides). g.The proposed action is,or may be,located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area. B1i ❑ ❑ h.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Page 1 of 10 2. Impact on Geological Features The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of,or inhibit access to,any unique or unusual land forms on the site(e.g.,cliffs,dunes, NO ❑YES minerals,fossils,caves). (See Part 1.E.2.g) If"Yes", answer questions a-c. If"No", move on to Section 3. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.Identify the specific land form(s)attached: E2g ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may affect or is adjacent to a geological feature listed as a E3c ❑ ❑ registered National Natural Landmark. Specific feature: c. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 3. Impacts on Surface Water The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water NO ❑YES bodies(e.g.,streams,rivers,ponds or lakes). (See Part 1.D.2,E.2.h) If"Yes", answer questions a-1. If"No", move on to Section 4. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may create a new water body. D2b,D 1 h ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may result in an increase or decrease of over 10%or more than a D2b ❑ ❑ 10 acre increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water. c.The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material D2a ❑ ❑ from a wetland or water body. d.The proposed action may involve construction within or adjoining a freshwater or E2h ❑ ❑ tidal wetland,or in the bed or banks of any other water body. e.The proposed action may create turbidity in a waterbody,either from upland erosion, D2a,D2h ❑ ❑ runoff or by disturbing bottom sediments. f.The proposed action may include construction of one or more intake(s)for withdrawal D2c ❑ ❑ of water from surface water. g.The proposed action may include construction of one or more outfall(s)for discharge D2d ❑ ❑ of wastewater to surface water(s). h.The proposed action may cause soil erosion,or otherwise create a source of D2e ❑ ❑ stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation or other degradation of receiving water bodies. i.The proposed action may affect the water quality of any water bodies within or E2h ❑ ❑ downstream of the site of the proposed action. j.The proposed action may involve the application of pesticides or herbicides in or D2q,E2h ❑ ❑ around any water body. k.The proposed action may require the construction of new,or expansion of existing, Dl a,D2d ❑ ❑ wastewater treatment facilities. Page 2 of 10 1.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 4. Impact on groundwater The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water,or ®NO El YES may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer. (See Part 1.D.2.a,D.2.c,D.2.d,D.2.p,D.2.q,D.2.t) If"Yes", answer questions a-h. If"No", move on to Section 5. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may require new water supply wells,or create additional demand D2c ❑ ❑ on supplies from existing water supply wells. b.Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable D2c ❑ ❑ withdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer. Cite Source: c.The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and DI a,D2c ❑ ❑ sewer services. d.The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater. D2d,E21 ❑ ❑ e.The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations D2c,Elf, ❑ ❑ where groundwater is,or is suspected to be,contaminated. Elg,Elh f.The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products D2p,E21 ❑ ❑ over ground water or an aquifer. g.The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100 E2h,D2q, ❑ ❑ feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources. E21,D2c h. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 5. Impact on Flooding The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. m NO ❑YES (See Part 1. E.2) If"Yes", answer questions a-g. If"No", move on to Section 6. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may result in development in a designated floodway. E2i ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may result in development within a 100 year floodplain. E2j ❑ ❑ c.The proposed action may result in development within a 500 year floodplain. E2k ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action may result in,or require,modification of existing drainage D2b,D2e ❑ ❑ patterns. e.The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding. D2b,E2i, ❑ ❑ E2j,E2k f.If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action,is the dam in need of repair, El e ❑ ❑ or upgrade? Page 3 of 10 g.Other impacts: 6. Impacts on Air The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. ZNO OYES (See Part 1.D.2.f.,D,2,h,D.2.g) If"Yes', answer questions a-f. If'No'; move on to Section 7. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.If the proposed action requires federal or state air emission permits,the action may also emit one or more greenhouse gases at or above the following levels: i. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide(CO2) D2g ❑ ❑ ii. More than 3.5 tons/year of nitrous oxide(NZO) D2g ❑ ❑ iii.More than 1000 tons/year of carbon equivalent of perfluorocarbons(PFCs) D2g ❑ ❑ iv.More than.045 tons/year of sulfur hexafluoride(SF6) D2g v. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide equivalent of D2g hydrochloroflourocarbons(HFCs)emissions vi.43 tons/year or more of methane D2h ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may generate 10 tons/year or more of any one designated D2g ❑ ❑ hazardous air pollutant,or 25 tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardous air pollutants. c.The proposed action may require a state air registration,or may produce an emissions D2f,D2g ❑ ❑ rate of total contaminants that may exceed 5 lbs.per hour,or may include a heat source capable of producing more than 10 million BTU's per hour. d.The proposed action may reach 50%of any of the thresholds in"a"through"c", D2g ❑ ❑ above. e.The proposed action may result in the combustion or thermal treatment of more than 1 D2s ❑ ❑ ton of refuse per hour. f.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 7. Impact on Plants and Animals The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna. (See Part 1. E.2.m.-q.) NO ❑YES If"Yes", answer questions a-j. If"No", move on to Section 8. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may cause reduction in population or loss of individuals of any E2o ❑ ❑ threatened or endangered species,as listed by New York State or the Federal government,that use the site,or are found on,over,or near the site. b.The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2o ❑ ❑ any rare,threatened or endangered species,as listed by New York State or the federal government. c.The proposed action may cause reduction in population,or loss of individuals,of any E2p ❑ ❑ species of special concern or conservation need,as listed by New York State or the Federal government,that use the site,or are found on,over,or near the site. d.The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2p ❑ ❑ any species of special concern and conservation need,as listed by New York State or the Federal government. Page 4 of 10 . e.The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National Natural E3c ❑ ❑ Landmark to support the biological community it was established to protect. f.The proposed action may result in the removal of,or ground disturbance in,any E2n ❑ ❑ portion of a designated significant natural community. Source: g.The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding,foraging,or E2m ❑ ❑ over-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site. h.The proposed action requires the conversion of more than 10 acres of forest, Elb ❑ ❑ grassland or any other regionally or locally important habitat. Habitat type&information source: i.Proposed action(commercial,industrial or recreational projects,only)involves use of D2q ❑ ❑ herbicides or pesticides. j.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 8. Impact on Agricultural Resources The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.) 1211NO DYES If"Yes", answer questions a-h. If"No", move on to Section 9. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the E2c,E3b ❑ ❑ NYS Land Classification System. b.The proposed action may sever,cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land El a,Elb ❑ ❑ (includes cropland,hayfields,pasture,vineyard,orchard,etc). c.The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of E3b ❑ ❑ active agricultural land. d.The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non-agricultural Elb,E3a ❑ ❑ uses,either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District,or more than 10 acres if not within an Agricultural District. e.The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural land El a,Elb ❑ ❑ management system. f.The proposed action may result,directly or indirectl Y.in increased development C2c,C3, ❑ ❑ potential or pressure on farmland. D2c,D2d g.The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal Farmland C2c ❑ ❑ Protection Plan. h.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Page 5 of 10 • 9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from,or are in ZINO ❑YES sharp contrast to,current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1.E.1.a,E.l.b,E.3.h.) If"Yes'; answer questions a-g. If"No",go to Section 10. Relevant No,or Moderate Part 1 small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal,state,or local E3h ❑ ❑ scenic or aesthetic resource. b.The proposed action may result in the obstruction,elimination or significant E3h,C2b ❑ ❑ screening of one or more officially designated scenic views. c.The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points: E3h i. Seasonally(e.g.,screened by summer foliage,but visible during other seasons) ❑ ❑ ii.Year round ❑ ❑ d.The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the proposed E3h action is: E2q, i. Routine travel by residents,including travel to and from work ❑ ❑ ii.Recreational or tourism based activities El c ❑ ❑ e.The proposed action may cause a diminishment of the public enjoyment and E3h ❑ ❑ appreciation of the designated aesthetic resource. f. There are similar projects visible within the following distance of the proposed D1 a,El a, ❑ ❑ project: Dlf,Dig 0-1/2 mile '/z-3 mile 3-5 mile 5+ mile g.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological NO DYES resource. (Part 1. E.3.e,f. and g.) If"Yes", answer questions a-e. If"No",go to Section 11. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within,or substantially contiguous E3e ❑ ❑ to,any buildings,archaeological site or district which is listed on or has been nominated by the NYS Board of Historic Preservation for inclusion on the State or National Register of Historic Places. b.The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within,or substantially contiguous E3f ❑ ❑ to,an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory. c.The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within,or substantially contiguous E3g ❑ ❑ to,an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory. Source: Page 6 of 10 d.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ If any of the above(a-d)are answered"Moderate to large impact may e. occur", continue with the following questions to help support conclusions in Part 3: i. The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or part E3e,E3g, ❑ ❑ of the site or property. E3f ii. The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property's setting or E3e,E3f, ❑ ❑ integrity. E3g,Eta, Elb iii. The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which E3e,E3f, ❑ ❑ are out of character with the site or property,or may alter its setting. E3g,E3h, C2,C3 11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a 0 NO RYES reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan. (See Part 1. C.2.c,E.1.c.,E.2.q.) If"Yes", answer questions a-e. If`No'; go to Section 12. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions,or"ecosystem D2e,El b ❑ ❑ services",provided by an undeveloped area,including but not limited to stormwater E2h, storage,nutrient cycling,wildlife habitat. E2m,Ego, E2n,E2p b.The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource. C2a,El c, ❑ ❑ C2c,E2q c.The proposed action may eliminate open space or recreational resource in an area C2a,C2c ❑ ❑ with few such resources. Elc,E2q d.The proposed action may result in loss of an area now used informally by the C2c,Elc ❑ ❑ community as an open space resource. e. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical Q NO YES environmental area(CEA). (See Part 1.E.3.d) If"Yes", answer questions a-c. If"No", go to Section 13. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or E3d ❑ ❑ characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. b.The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quality of the resource or E3d ❑ ❑ characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. c.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Page 7of10 13. Impact on Transportation The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems. IN NO DYES (See Part 1.D.2.j) If"Yes", answer questions a-f. If"No",go to Section 19. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.Projected traffic increase may exceed capacity of existing road network. D2j ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may result in the construction of paved parking area for 500 or D2j ❑ ❑ more vehicles. c.The proposed action will degrade existing transit access. D2j ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations. D2j ❑ ❑ e.The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods. D2j ❑ ❑ f. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 14. Impact on Energy The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. ®NO OYES (See Part 1.D.2.k) If"Yes", answer questions a-e. If"No",go to Section 15. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may 3rrti may occur occur a.The proposed action will require a new,or an upgrade to an existing,substation. D2k ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission DI f, ❑ ❑ or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two-family residences or to serve a Dlq,D2k commercial or industrial use. c.The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs per year of electricity. D2k ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action may involve heating and/or cooling of more than 100,000 square Dig ❑ ❑ feet of building area when completed. e.Other Impacts: 15. Impact on Noise,Odor,and Light The proposed action may result in an increase in noise,odors,or outdoor lighting. NO ❑YES (See Part 1.D.2.m.,n.,and o.) If"Yes", answer questions a-f If"No",go to Section 16. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may produce sound above noise levels established by local D2m ❑ ❑ regulation. b.The proposed action may result in blasting within 1,500 feet of any residence, D2m,El d ❑ ❑ hospital,school,licensed day care center,or nursing home. c.The proposed action may result in routine odors for more than one hour per day. D2o ❑ ❑ Page 8 of 10 d.The proposed action may result in light shining onto adjoining properties. D2n ❑ ❑ e.The proposed action may result in lighting creating sky-glow brighter than existing D2n,El a ❑ ❑ area conditions. f.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 16. Impact on Human Health The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure ©NO El YES to new or existing sources of contaminants. (See Part 1.D.2.q.,E.1. d. f.g.and h.) If"Yes', answer questions a-m. If`No';go to Section 17. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may cccur occur a.The proposed action is located within 1500 feet of a school,hospital,licensed day E1 d ❑ ❑ care center,group home,nursing home or retirement community. b.The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation. Elg,E l h ❑ ❑ c.There is a completed emergency spill remediation,or a completed environmental site El g,Elh ❑ ❑ remediation on,or adjacent to,the site of the proposed action. d.The site of the action is subject to an institutional control limiting the use of the Elg,Elh ❑ ❑ property(e.g.,easement or deed restriction). e.The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in place Elg,Elh ❑ ❑ to ensure that the site remains protective of the environment and human health. f.The proposed action has adequate control measures in place to ensure that future D2t ❑ ❑ generation,treatment and/or disposal of hazardous wastes will be protective of the environment and human health. g.The proposed action involves construction or modification of a solid waste D2q,E 1 f ❑ ❑ management facility. h.The proposed action may result in the unearthing of solid or hazardous waste. D2q,E I f ❑ ❑ i.The proposed action may result in an increase in the rate of disposal,or processing,of D2r,D2s ❑ ❑ solid waste. j.The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet of Elf,Elg ❑ ❑ a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. E 1 h k.The proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill Elf,Elg ❑ ❑ site to adjacent off site structures. 1.The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the D2s,El f, ❑ ❑ project site. D2r m.Other impacts: Page 9 of 10 17. Consistency with Community Plans The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. IN NO DYES (See Part 1.C.1,C.2. and C.3.) If"Yes", answer questions a-h. If"No",go to Section 18. Relevant No,or Moderate Part 1 small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action's land use components may be different from,or in sharp C2,C3,Dla ❑ ❑ contrast to,current surrounding land use pattem(s). Ela,Elb b.The proposed action will cause the permanent population of the city,town or village C2 ❑ ❑ in which the project is located to grow by more than 5%. c.The proposed action is inconsistent with local land use plans or zoning regulations. C2,C2,C3 ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action is inconsistent with any County plans,or other regional land use C2,C2 ❑ ❑ plans. e.The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not C3,Dl c, ❑ ❑ supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure. Dld,Dlf, DI d,Elb f.The proposed action is located in an area characterized by low density development C4,D2c,D2d ❑ ❑ that will require new or expanded public infrastructure. D2j g.The proposed action may induce secondary development impacts(e.g.,residential or C2a ❑ ❑ commercial development not included in the proposed action) h.Other: ❑ ❑ 18. Consistency with Community Character The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character. ©NO DYES (See Part 1. C.2,C.3,D.2,E.3) If"Yes", answer questions a-g. If"No",proceed to Part 3. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities,structures,or areas E3e,E3f,E3g ❑ ❑ of historic importance to the community. b.The proposed action may create a demand for additional community services(e.g. C4 ❑ ❑ schools,police and fire) c.The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where C2,C3,D1 f ❑ ❑ there is a shortage of such housing. Dig,Ela d.The proposed action may interfere with the use or enjoyment of officially recognized C2,E3 ❑ ❑ or designated public resources. e.The proposed action is inconsistent with the predominant architectural scale and C2,C3 ❑ ❑ character. f.Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. C2,C3 ❑ ❑ Ela,Elb E2g,E2h g.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ PRINT FULL FORM Page 10 of 10 • ApacitPoOaly(IJAppllcabtel Protect:IPfigoNdelele zonate amid Date Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 3-Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts and Determination of Significance Part 3 provides the reasons in support of the determination of significance. The lead agency must complete Part 3 for every question in Part 2 where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not,or may,result in a significant adverse environmental impact. Based on the analysis in Part 3,the lead agency must decide whether to require an environmental impact statement to further assess the proposed action or whether available information is sufficient for the lead agency to conclude that the proposed action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. By completing the certification on the next page,the lead agency can complete its determination of significance. Reasons Supporting This Determination: To complete this section: • identify the impact based on the Part 2 responses and describe its magnitude. Magnitude considers factors such as severity, size or extent of an impact. • Assess the importance of the impact. importance relates to the geographic scope,duration,probability of the impact occurring,number of people affected by the impact and any additional environmental consequences lithe'impact were to occur. • The assessment should take into consideration any design element or project changes: • Repeat this process for each.Part 2 question where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not,or may,result in a significant adverse environmental impact, • Provide the reason(s)why the impact may,or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact • For Conditional Negative Declarations identify the specific condition(s)imposed that will modify the proposed action so that no significant adverse environmental impacts will result. • Attach additional sheets,as needed. Determination of Significance-Type 1 and Unlisted Actions SEQR Status: []Type I ❑Unlisted Identify portions of EAF completed for this Project: ®Part 1 m Part 2 ®Part 3 Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF,as noted,plus this additional support information and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact,it is the conclusion of the Town Boardnf the Town of Oueensbuty,NY as lead agency that: 0 A. 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. ❑ B. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment,that impact will be avoided or substantially mitigated because of the following conditions which will be required by the lead agency: There will,therefore,be no significant adverse impacts from the project as conditioned,and,therefore,this conditioned negative declaration is issued_ A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions(see 6 NYCRR 617.4). ❑ C. This Project may result in one or more significant adverse impacts on the environment,and an environmental impact statement must be prepared to further assess the impact(s)and possible mitigation and to explore alternatives to avoid or reduce-those impacts.. Accordingly,this positive declaration is issued. Name of Action: proposed Cl-18 Zoning District Name of Lead Agency:Town Board,Tpwo of Quaanabury Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: John F.Strough III Title of Responsible Officer: Town Sup.Macr Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Date: Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) Date: For Further Information: Contact Person:Stuart G.Baker,Senior Planner Address:742 Bay Road,Queensbu,y NY 12504; Telephone Number:(518)7e1-8222 E-mail:stuaiib8queensbury.nel For Type;1 Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations,a copy of this Notice is sent to: Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located(e.g„Town/City/Village of) Other involved agencies(if any) Applicant(ifany) Environmental Notice Bulletin: luto://www.dec.nv,zov/eriblenb,lum [ PRINT FULL FORM Page 2 of2 0411412016 1731 IFAX) P.0151015 Apr16i-29 Warren County Planning Department Project Review and Referral Form Reviewed by Department on April 13, 2016 Project Name; Town of Queensbury Owner: To of Oueensbury ID Number: QBY-18-tL-02 County Project#: Apr16-29 Current Zoning: Community: Qusensbury .. .... .... . Project Description: Applicant is proposing Local Law to amend Town Code Chapter 179"Zoning"to establish Commercial Intensive Exit 18 Zoning District,re-zone certain areas and revise the Town's zoning map Site Location: Tax Kap lum6ex(s): Staff Notes: in consideration of the Town's Planning process that included extensive public engagement sessions for the purpose of rezoning the Intensive commercial area near Exit 18 of the 1-87(Northway),as well as the Corinth tad/Main Street Area,the County recommends that the zoning amendments be added to the Town Zoning OrdtnanCe. Local actions to date(if any): County Planning Department: Approve Lecet Action:/Final Disposition: fof Warren County Plan. g Dep; merit late . ed Local Official Date Signed MASS RILIVIIN nos s FORM TO TIM WARM(Coy TY t LAriN1NO DEPARTMENT WITHIN 10 DAYS OF tormt,ACTION