SP 44-2017 O'Reilly Staff Notes_6 20 17 Town of Queensbury Planning Board
at Community Development Department Staff Notes
June 20, 2017
Site Plan 44-2017 O'REIL,LY AUTO ENTERPRISE, LLC
682 Glen Street/Cl—Commercial Intensive/Ward 2
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: narrative, elevations, site drawings, drainage report
Parcel History: Several sign permits, several comm. restaurant alteration permits as Friendly's and as Fit
Food Fast, DISC 5-2017, AV 41-2017
Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief for building setbacks.
Resolutions
PB recommendation
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes 7,453 sq. ft. auto parts retail business. Project includes tear down of an existing building
and site work to create two parking areas — one access from Rt. 9 and one access from Glendale Ave. (this is a
corner lot). Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, new commercial use shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is requested for building setbacks. Planning board
shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
• Location-Project site is located at 682 Glen Street
• Arrangement- The existing site has 2,500 sq ft restaurant building and associated parking to be demolished.
The project includes a new 2,500 sq ft building with two parking areas.
• Site Design- The new building is to be located towards the center of the property. The parking areas are to
be at the front and rear of the building.
• Building—The building is to be 2,500 sq ft with the main entrance facing Route 9. There is a sidewalk
along the north side of the building that connects the rear parking area to the front. The rear parking area is
primarily for delivery of auto related items. The east side of the building/rear delivery door and an area for
the dumpster location.
• Signage-The plans indicate there is to be a new pole sign and new wall signage. Applicant will need to
provide dimensions of all signage.
• Site conditions- The site is an existing restaurant operations that is to be removed regraded and prepared for
a new parking, building, stormwater fixtures, lighting and landscaping.
• Traffic- The plans show 25 proposed where 38 is required.
• Site layout and utility plan—The proposed new building will be connected to existing water and sewer
utilities. Building will connect to existing electric and phone as well.
• Grading and drainage plan—The submission included a Drainage report. Report to be updated for a 50 year
storm per 179-6-080
• Sediment and erosion control—An erosion control plan has been provided as part of the submission
drawings. Silt fence is noted at the 100 ft buffer line from the designated wetland note wetland is not on
property but the 100 ft buffer is on the project site and is proposed to not be disturbed. (The Board should
highlight that the no-disturbed areas are protected during construction.)
• Landscape plan Plans show a mix of shrubs, ground cover, and 5 trees. Plantings are also shown around
the sign area
• Site lighting plan-lighting indicates the average for the site is 1.42 and is less than the suggested 2.5 foot
candles in the lighting code section.
• Elevations and Floor plans- The applicant has provided a typical elevation, floor plan and color scheme for
the building.
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 applicant has not requested any waivers at this time.
Nature of Variance
The proposed building is to be located 21.1 ft from Glendale Dr, and72.6 ft from Glen St. (Route 9)where a 75
ft setback is required. Relief also requested for the parking requirements where 38 is required and 25 spaces
area proposed.
Summary
The planning board is to provide a recommendation to the zba in regards to the relief requested for setback and
parking requirements in the Commercial Intensive zone.
MeetingHistory: PB Discussion 4/18/17;