Staff Notes SP 60-2017 Walmart (Rt. 9)_9 26 17 et
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
September 26, 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; SP 21-
2011 ext. color changes, many signs; SV 8-2017;
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval to repaint 600+ linear feet of existing building facade with a new color
scheme and addition of an internally lit("Pickup") sign.
Resolutions
Planning Board decision
Project 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.
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 earth tone 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.
The size of the sign proposed is 66.76 sq ft. The location of the sign "Pick up" and orange facade area is not
related to the location of the service in the store it only denotes that pick up is available.
• 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 application was tabled at the 9/20/17 meeting. 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(four for Walmart) signs at the front.
(separate business -Philly Sign 18 SF), Tire 2.38 SF X4, Lube 3.13 SFX2, Tire& Lube 30.33 SF, Outdoor
living 49.47 SF, Market 17.97 SF, Home and Pharmacy 61.85 SF, Walmart 298 SF.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the alteration to the color scheme of the Walmart Store
to include gray for the facade base, blue base behind the"Walmart" signage, two yellow bursts, and an orange
base for a portion of the facade noted with new signage "Pick-up". This replaces the scheme of brown facade,
remaining would be white lettering for signage, and yellow for bursts. The board may review and vote on the
facade color scheme.
Meeting Hg istory: PB: 9/19/17; ZBA: 9/20/17;