Staff Notes SP (M) 51-2017 North Country_7 18 17 et
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
July 18, 2017
Site Plan (Mod.) 51-2017 North Country Imports, Inc. /616 Quaker Rd/Commercial Intensive Zone -CI
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: application, photos of lighting arrangement, lighting fixture cut sheet, site plan ith
lighting marked
Parcel History: SP 18-2011 new facade & 8'x8' sign tower; other sign building permits, SV PZ
141-2016, SP PZ 123-2016
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for a modification to existing site plan for lighting fixtures and location,
requesting them to remain and allow current non-operating fixtures to be made operational.
Resolutions
1. SEQR
2. PB decision
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes a modification to existing site plan for lighting fixtures and location, requesting them to
remain and allow current non-operating fixtures to be made operational. The existing fixtures include lamp
poles with lamps on top and lamps on the bottom. Project includes request for a new lamp pole with light
fixtures —not operable at this time; then a lamp fixture that was relocated from previous building to the new
addition. Pursuant to Chapter 179-9-120 of the Zoning Ordinance, modification of an existing site plan shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location-The project site is at 616 Quaker Road North Country Subaru Dealership
• Arrangement- the applicant previous completed a building addition as part of site plan SP PZ 123-2016.
• Site Design- The applicant was informed the site lighting was not in conformance with the plans and code.
• Building—The applicant has shown one mount fixture with two light lamps on the new addition. The lights
where separated on the old portion of the building and where lighting the same area that is being proposed
with the two-lamp mount. The applicant has not activated this lighting fixture at this time.
• Site lighting conditions-The plans show a new pole located northwest parking area. The pole would have
motion detector lamps with limited downward tilt. The applicant has not activated this lighting fixture at this
time. The applicant has alos shown the pole lighting units that have been on the site for more than 2 years
with limited downward tilt. This includes two poles with two fixtures at the bottom and three fixtures at the
top. Then five poles with two fixtures at the top.
• Site conditions —there are no plans to amend or alter the building or site as part of this application.
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.
The applicant has been informed the lighting fixture directional not being cutoff is not compliant with Town
Code 179-6-020. The lighting section indicates automobile lots are to be an average illuminance of 20
footcandles. Fixtures. All lighting fixtures shall be architecturally compatible with the primary building.
Fixtures shall be shielded and have cut-offs to direct light to the ground. This must be accomplished so that
light dispersion or glare does not shine above a ninety-degree horizontal plane from the base of the fixture.
Cut-off fixtures must be installed in a horizontal position as designed. Flat lens cut-offs are required. Fixtures
shall generally be of dark colors. Pole-mounted fixtures shall not exceed a ten foot height limit for small offices.
For large offices and all other uses, pole-mounted fixtures shall not exceed 20 feet in height. High-pressure
sodium lights are preferred. Lexan lenses or similar low-glare materials are preferred. The applicant has
indicated due to their location the lighting assists with security on the site.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan modification to request existing lighting to remain and to activate
lighting newly placed. The board may consider additional discussion as the site lighting is not consistent with
the Town Code.
Meeting History: PB: Orig. SP PZ 123-2018 —5/17/16; First meeting for modification.