Staff Notes SP 74-2017 Queensburywood_12 19 17 et
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
December 19, 2017
Site Plan 74-2017 QUEENSBURYWOOD, LLC
871 State Route 9 /Cl—Commercial Intensive/Ward 2
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: narrative, application, site drawings, survey,photo of like building,
Parcel History: 2000-519 comm. addition; 094171-3537 storage & car stereo installation bldg..;
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval to remove existing Ray Supply building and construct 16,000 sq. ft.
"Harbor Freight"building with associated parking.
Resolutions
1. SEQR
2. Planning Board decision
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes to remove existing Ray Supply building and construct 16,000 sq. ft. "Harbor Freight"
building with associated parking. Project includes new parking arrangement, retaining wall, lighting,
stormwater management and landscaping. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, new
commercial use shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location-The project site location is at 871 State Route 9 the previous Ray Supply site.
• Arrangement- The existing 6869 sq ft building is to be demolished and a new 16,000 sq ft building is to be
constructed on the site.
• Site Design- The project includes the demolition of the existing building and site grading to place the new
building gin the South west corner area. The remainder of the site is to be developed for parking and site
access. The application narrative explains the 20 ft interconnect to Walmart is proposed to be removed
because of the topography difference between the two properties will be greater due to the grading for the
new building site. Staff would suggest the board review the waiver request as part of the application review.
• Building—The building is to be a one story 16,000 sq ft building. The plans show the entrance to be at the
north east corner of the building. The building is mostly a brick facade with brown/neutral colors. The
bands are orange with blue accents.
• Signage-The signage information appears to be incomplete- a pylon sign to be located at the North corner
of the property does not indicate the setback where it is to be 15 ft setback from all property lines. The wall
sign also does not show dimensions where the two lines of signage would be considered one sign. Staff
would suggest additional information to be placed on the plans for the signage to confirm compliance.
• Site conditions-The plans show the site include grading to the west side of the property and to install a
retaining wall along a portion of the west property area. The retaining wall detail is provided but it is
unclear the height on the site and the guardrail at the top. Staff would suggest clarification of the retaining
wall on site.
• Traffic- The applicant has included in the narrative traffic where about 500 trips total trips per week days
and Saturdays then during the holidays an anticipated increase by 50%. In addition, the site is to have 75
parking spaces constructed and 5 spaces banked project meets the required 80 spaces based on building
size. The plans show the location of snow removal from the parking are to be moved to the property front
green areas.
• Site layout and utility plan—The plans show the location of the existing utility along Route 9. The building
will be connecte to the existing Town water and sewer lines.
• Grading and drainage plan and Sediment and erosion control -The plans show the existing and proposed
grading conditions. The applicant has provided a SWPPP that has been referred to the Town engineer for
review.
• Landscape plan—The plans show clearing occurs on most of the site with a small corner on the south west
corner to remain. The applicant proposes a buffer of 25 +/- ft where 50 ft is required. The applicant has
provided an aerial photo showing the vegetation at the adjacent homes and project site.
• Site lighting plan—The plans show parking lighting and wall lighting locations and type. Six single pole
lights, four double pole lights and four wall pack lights —all cutoff fixtures shown on plans. Average
lighting for parking area 2.5 candles as suggested by code.
• Elevations —The elevations 22 ft 4 in one story building with a portion of the building extending about 5 ft
above the main roofline. The applicant has included a photo of a similar building with the typical building
colors browns/neutral, blue accent and orange band.
• Floor plans —The floor plans shows location of entryway, aisle arrangement, office and associated interior
items.
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.
The applicant has requested specific waivers
-§ 179-8-060 Types of buffer zones between uses —the applicant proposes a 25 ft buffer where a 50 ft vegetative
buffer is required.
-§ 179-4-090 Parking and loading regulations where the applicant proposes to bank 5 parking spaces of the 80
required.
-§179-9-080 Requirements for Site Plan Approval (G)20 ft wide interconnect where the applicant has identified
the previous 20 ft wide interconnect site plan requirement and is no requesting to remove the 20 ft wide
interconnect due to the topography that is to be completed on the site.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for construction of a 16,000 sq ft Harbor Freight building
and associated site work. Staff would suggest the board review the waiver requests for having less buffer than
required, bank parking and removal of a 20 ft interconnection between commercial properties.
Meeting Hg istory: 1st meeting