02a 2018.01.16 Pandemonium Project Narrative C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES
PANDEMONIUM ATTRACTION
SITE PLAN REVIEW
PROJECT NARRATIVE
January 19,2108
§179-9-080 STANDARD QUESTIONS A-O
A. The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom ("Great Escape") has been in existence and
operation for decades and is located within the Route 9 North Commercial Corridor. The
Great Escape property is presently zoned Recreational Commercial. Fitting in with a
significant goal enumerated in the Town of Queensbury's Comprehensive Land Use Plan
(the desire for pedestrian-friendly development), and the 2001 Great Escape Generic
Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS), the Great Escape is very pedestrian friendly.
Access throughout the park is predominantly via walking. The proposed Pandemonium
Attraction provides a new, fun, and exciting attraction that guests/visitors to the Great
Escape can enjoy for years to come.
B. The proposed Attraction is consistent with the existing development within the Great
Escape theme park. Placement of this new Attraction complies with requirements of the
2001 GEIS, as well as the dimensional, bulk, and density regulations for the Recreational
Commercial zone.
C. Access throughout the Great Escape is via walking. There are pedestrian sidewalks along
both sides of Route 9 as well as a pedestrian bridge crossing Route 9 to allow for safe
pedestrian crossing into and out of the park.
D. The entire Great Escape park is tied to the Queensbury Municipal water system and
sanitary sewer system. No additional water or sewer connections will be required as part
of this project.
E. The size, character, color, and location of the proposed Attraction complies with the
existing GEIS and the July 11, 2001 Findings Statement(the "2001 Findings").
F. Per the GEIS and the 2001 Findings, the mitigation of traffic constraints and congestion is
tied to traffic count levels. The results of the 2017 traffic count study fall below the
threshold necessary for the implementation of Phase 3 improvements. Thus, the
construction of the new ride does not directly dictate the implementation of mitigation
measures.
G. No changes in traffic, curb cuts, off-street parking, and/or loading facilities will be
required as part of this proposed project. Per the GEIS and the 2001 Findings, and the
2004 Findings, the implementation of mitigation measures for the expansion of Great
Escape vehicle parking(parking lots) is dictated by the overall park attendance.
H. The addition of the Attraction will not result in any changes to the natural, scenic,
ecological, wildlife, historic, or open space resources of the town. The Attraction is
consistent with the existing aesthetic and recreational nature.
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I. As stated above, there are pedestrian sidewalks along both sides of Route 9 as well as a
pedestrian bridge crossing Route 9, allowing safe pedestrian movement between the Great
Escape park and parking areas across the street, as well as other pedestrian friendly
businesses across the street, and eliminates the need for any intersections with vehicular
traffic.
J. The propose ride and other minor improvements near the ride result in a reduction of the
impervious surfaces. The post drainage areas will increase the permeable surface area
over the pre-existing conditions and therefore meet the requirements for new development
within the theme park. Stormwater and erosion control details are included.
K. As stated above,water supply and wastewater disposal are by connection to Town-owned
municipal systems, and no additional water or sewer connections will be required as part
of this project.
L. A landscape plan has been provided as part of this application. Some landscaped green
space is to be impacted by this project. It is the Applicant's intent to similarly
match/complement existing impacted landscaping in newly landscaped areas throughout
the project area.
M. The proposed Attraction is to be constructed in an area that will not affect existing fire
lanes,emergency zones, and fire hydrants.
N. As stated above, stormwater and erosion control details have been included.
O. The site plan has been prepared with intent to conform to all prevailing design standards,
both local and of the amusement park industry.
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