PB Staff Notes DISC 1-2018 Faden_3 20 18 et
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
March 20, 2018
Discussion Item 1-2018 RUSS FADEN
870 State Route 9 /Cl—Commercial Intensive/Ward 1
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: narrative, site plan drawing
Parcel History: SUB 12-2002, SP 29-2003; SP 55-2011, AV 54-2002; many more comm.
alteration & sign permits
Requested Action
Planning Board discussion of proposal to tear down existing multi-shop retail building and construct a new
multi-shop retail. Project would include a proposed subdivision of the 1.56 acre lot to two lots.
Resolutions
n/a
Prosect Description
Applicant proposes to tear down existing multi-shop retail building and construct a new multi-shop retail.
Project would include a proposed subdivision of the 1.56 acre lot to two lots. The existing Tanning building of
0.14 acre would remain and the 1.42 acre parcel would be for the new multi-tenant building. Pursuant to
Chapter 179-9-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, discussion with the Planning Board may be requested by the
applicant.
Site development items
The applicant proposes to demolish an existing 11,061 sq ft multi retail building, regrade the site facility
• Location-The project site is at 870 State Route 9 near the Home Depot Plaza property.
• Arrangement- The applicant proposes to demolish the existing retail building and to regrade the parcel to
construct a new 11,954 sq ft retail shops building.
• Site Design- The project would include regrading of the site so the building would sit further from the front
property line. The site shows removal of one curb cut on the north and to maintain the one on the south end
of the property. The plans also show a subdivision of the 1.56 ac parcel into two lots. Lot 1 is to be 1.42 ac
and is to be used for the new retail building. Lot 2 would be 0.14 ac and to be maintained as the existing
tanning salon business.
• Signage-The applicant has indicated one of the tenants would be Subway restaurant—signage for subway
would be anticipated.
• Traffic/parking- The narrative has indicated 74 spaces are to be provided for the retail shop building on Lot
1 where 64 spaces would be required for the uses proposed. Lot 2 the Tanning building would require 7
spaces and 6 would be provided triggering the area variance for the number of parking spaces required.
• Utility details —The site would be required to connect to the Town wastewater and water service.
Variance Items
• creating a lot with less than an one acre in the commercial intensive zone,
• creating two parcels with less than 30%permeability lot 1 would be 23% and lot 2 to be 25%,
• new lot line setback required for the Tanning Salon building on the south property where 20 ft is
required and rear setback where a 25 ft setback is required (plans do not reflect the required setback of
the Tanning Salon building..
• parking requirements for personal service 7 required and 6 provided (applicant has indicated shared
parking would be allowed between parcels —still requires variance relief)
Code Section references
179-3-040 Establishment ofDistrict--Commercial Intensive (CI).
The Cl Districts comprise that area of Queensbury that already has intense commercial development. The
purpose of this district is to provide for continuing infill development of this type, while encouraging the overall
improvement and appearance of these areas.
—The project is a subdivision of a 1.56 ac parcel into two lots of 0.14 ac to remain with the Tanning
building and the 1.42 ac parcel will involve the teardown and rebuild of a new building.
179-7-050 Design Standards
Route 9 South District: applies to the commercially zoned lands from Sweet Road to the Glens Falls City line. It
is an area of very intensive commercial development with shopping centers surrounded by acres of parking lots.
Currently the Route 9 South corridor is characterized by an overabundance of asphalt, smaller shopping plazas,
with one row of front parking, and large stores with poorly landscaped parking lots, variable setbacks, limited
plantings and no continuity. To help offset traffic congestion, minimal curb cuts and shared drives are
encouraged. Primary shop entrances will be located on the street frontage. Most of the parking will be
accommodated in the front along the building face and landscape strips. Parking provided primarily in the front
with minimal curb cuts reduces street congestion, provides convenient vehicle storage, and promotes a
pedestrian-friendly corridor on Route 9. Locating truck routes, loading docks and employee parking in the rear
while providing two rows of angled parking in the front allows maximum use of existing space. Signage clutter
needs to be addressed here.
-The project shows the reduction of curb cuts from two to one, building front would be facing Route 9
and setback at the 75 ft requirement,primary parking in the front. The board may consider discussion
about on-site parking, delivery trucks, employee parking.
Summary
Pursuant to Chapter 179-9-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, applicant may present a sketch to receive comments
and feedback from the Planning Board.
Meeting Hg istory: I" meeting—discussion only;