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Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
May 2, 2017
Site Plan 29-2017 James R. Glendening
462 Ridge Road/MDR—Moderate Density Residential/Ward 2
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: narrative, application, survey, site photos, elevations, site drawings C-Ito C-2 and A-1,A-
101, A-401
Parcel History: SP 41-88 w/UV; DISC 4-2017; AV27-2017
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for construction of a 165 sq. ft. new entryway addition and a 465 sq. ft.
new covered walkway for the entryway access.
Resolutions
1. SEQR
2. Planning Board decision
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes construction of a 165 sq. ft. new entryway addition and a 465 sq. ft. new covered walkway
for the entryway access. Project includes new signage,parking arrangement, landscaping, stormwater, clearing,
and other site work. Pursuant to Chapter 179- 3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, new facade and new entryway
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location-The project is located at 462 Ridge Ave near Beacon Hallow Way.
• Arrangement- The existing building and site will be updated for improved access on the site and building.
• Site Design- The project includes redevelopment of the existing site,parking area and building area.
• Building—The new additions include 165 sq ft new entryway area and a 465 sq ft covered walkway. The
renditions show the location of the walkway to the new parking area
• Signage-The plans show the free standing sign location and design.
• Traffic- The plans show the existing site to have 17 parking spaces and the new parking arraignment will
allow for 26 spaces. In addition, the plans show the existing drive area will remain and will connect to the
new parking area.
• Site utility plan—The existing power line is proposed to be buried. The site has an existing septic system—
location should be shown on plans.
• Grading and drainage plan and Sediment and erosion control—The plans show the proposed stormwater
features for landscaped swales, landscaped berm, infiltration/retention areas, and edge drain locations
• Landscape plan—The applicant proposes new landscaping and to retain some of the existing vegetation on
the site. The narrative includes a request for a 10 ft landscape buffer to the north of the property. During
discussion the applicant had explained that the northern neighbor is the same as the animal hospital. The
plans show a line of shrubs to be planted in this area as part of the project. The site also includes pedestrian
walkway from the parking area.
• Site lighting plan-The plans show the existing pole lights at the front access drive, two new pole lights in the
new parking area, and building lights to remain.
• Elevations —The applicant has provided the elevation for the facade and new entryway covered walkway
and door.
• Floor plans- The floor plans provided are for the new entryway area.
Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the written
request of an applicant. The application form identified as "Requirements" outlines the items to appear on the
site plan or included as attachments. At the time of application the applicant has either requested waivers,
indicated the item not applicable or has not addressed the item/ left check box blank. This includes the follow
items listed under Requirements of the applicant's application: g. site lighting, h. signage, j. stormwater, k.
topography, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r.
construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal.
Nature of Variance
Granted 4/19. The new entryway to be constructed at the front of the building is to be located 63.9 ft from the
front property line where a 75 ft setback is
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the redevelopment of the building facade and site of the
Adirondack Animal Hospital including parking, traffic flow, signage, sidewalk improvements, stormwater and
covered walkway also including buffering and site landscaping.
Meeting Hg istory: PBR 4/18/17; ZBA 4/19/17