Staff Notes SP 60-2017 Walmart (Rt. 9)_9 19 17 et
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
September 19, 2017
Site Plan 60-2017 WALMART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST
891 State Route 9 /Cl—Commercial Intensive/Ward 2
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, building facade overview, building facade new proposed color scheme
Parcel History: 1995 Construction; SP 25-2003 addition; AV 38-2003 relief parking/permeability; SV
71-2003 # of wall signs and size of freestanding, SP 21-2011 ext. color changes, many signs; SV 8-2017;
Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief for additional sign.
Resolutions
PB Recommendation
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes to repaint 600+linear feet of existing building facade with a new color scheme and addition
of an internally lit ("Pickup") sign. Pursuant to Chapter 179-7-050 of the Zoning Ordinance, facade color
change shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for additional sign.
Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
• Location-The project is located at 891 State Route 9 .
• Arrangement- The site currently contains an existing Walmart Store with associated parking
• Building—The building was constructed in 1995 adjacent to the Ames Dept Store. In 2003 Walmart
proposed to remove the Ames building and construct an addition. Then in 2011 the applicant proposed
facade color changes and earthtone was selected
• Signage- The plans show the sign lettering would remain white for the current signage. The new signage
would be in the orange block area with the wording for Pick Up. Also included is another burst in yellow.
• Site conditions-There is no changes to the existing site conditions.
• Site plan overall—The site will remain as is with existing building,parking area, drive area no changes.
Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the written
request of an applicant. No waivers are requested as the construction of the Walmart building is compliant with
the original approvals and the requirements at that time.
Nature of Variance
The applicant proposes a 12th sign at the front of the building where only one wall sign is allowed. The
Walmart store current structure received a sign variance allowing 11 signs. (SV 71-2003). Seven Signs for the
auto area and five signs at the front.
Summary
The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the request for relief number of
signs.
Meeting Hg istory: PB: 1st meeting;