Staff Notes SP (M) 32-2017 Durlacher_5 16 17 et
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
May 16, 2017
Site Plan Mod. 32-2017 GLENN DURLACHER
1172 State Route 9 /Cl—Commercial Intensive/Ward 2
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: application, survey,photo, site drawing, barn storage area
Parcel History: SP PZ 265-2016; AV 30-2017
Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals to maintain wood carving business and relocate a 160 sq. ft.
shed, which includes a 40 sq. ft. porch on the shed. Project includes relocation of display areas and to add
landscape lighting to shine on sculptures/displays.
Resolutions
1. PB recommendation
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes to maintain wood carving business and relocate a 160 sq. ft. shed, which includes a 40 sq. ft.
porch on the shed. Project includes relocation of display areas and to add landscape lighting to shine on
sculptures/displays. Project still includes exterior tree art business, removal of chain link fence to install rope
and wood post fencing along with use of barn area for storage. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & 179-5-020 of
the Zoning Ordinance, modification to an approved site plan shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
• Location-The project site is at a Great Escape property -across from the Blind Rock Rd.
• Site Design- The applicant proposes to use a 4,500, sq ft of area for an exterior wood sculpture business of
the 10.48 acre parcel. The plans show a 1,200 sqft+/- area to be used for the work area and a 3,300 sq ft
area for display.
• (revised)Building—The applicant proposes to locate the 160 sqft shed at 38.4 ft from the front property
line. The shed is used for storage of materials and equipment. Additional storage is also intended for a
portion of one of the barns near the work area-112 ft x7 ft.
• Signage-The applicant proposes signage on the site shown as 20 ft setback from the property line. The sign
dimensions should be included as part of the application. In addition the signage lighting should be
discussed as the photo shows an up lit that is not allowed.
• Site conditions-The site is used for overflow parking for great escape during the summer season.
Specifically the usage area for the project was overflow parking location. There is an existing curb cut that
will be used for access to the Sculpture area where the access road for Great Escape will remain chained off
from access.
• Traffic- The plans show the location of four parking spaces and there is room for two additional spaces on
the site where six is required for the work area proposed. The applicant has indicated that traffic consists of
1 or 2 cars a day.
• Utility plan, Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control no changes are proposed
• Landscape plan—The applicant has indicated the addition of the sculptures in the display area will enhance
the area. The applicant does not propose any additional vegetative landscaping.
• (revised)Site lighting plan- The applicant has indicated there power is to be located at the planter area. This
will have access to proposed spot lights -2 on either side of the display features shining upward onto the
sculpture The Board should request clarification of when this is used and location.
• Elevations- The applicant has included a photo of the shed that has been already located on the site and all
other parts of the operation are outside.
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, j. stormwater, k. topography, 1.
landscaping, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r.
construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal.
The applicant had received approval of the operation and has addressed the previous items the board identified.
Specific to the following items
1) Site storage—The plans show the designated area for log storage on site and the area of the building
2) Signage dimensions —The sign is 43 sq ft.
3) Site lighting and sign lighting—The applicant proposes decorative lighting around the site and fence
area. Additional up-lighting is requested for the display area with 2 flood lights per display area. The
signage will have downlight
4) Sculpture display area- The applicant proposes a different arrangement where the board may consider
the display area as a whole versus number of displays and may request that displays do not interfere with
pedestrian access on site and from site, line of site for Route 9 and emergency access
5) Designated/defining area for business —Plans show the area for display, storage, business area
Nature of Area Variance
The applicant proposes to locate 160 sq ft shed to 38.4 ft from the front property line where a 75 ft setback is
required. Also, request to have up-lighting for display areas.
Summary
The planning board is to provide a recommendation to the zba in regards to the relief requested for location of
the shed setback relief.
Meeting Hg istory: PB I" meeting