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New Business Sign Variance No. Review in the month of April 2011 GAM of the Adirondacks. LLC 1048 State Route 9 Freestanding sign -relief requested from front setback requirement, and maximum size requirement TOWN OF QUEENSBURY 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804-5902 March 11, 2011 GAM of the Adirondacks, LLC P.O. Box 95 Kattskill Bay, NY 12844 RE: Sign at 1048 State Rte: 9 Tax Map Parcel No: 296.9-1-I2 Dear GAM of the Adirondacks, LLC: ;2y --~~-~ ~--. S 18-761-820 I I am writing to you in response to my review of your proposed fieestanding signage at your 1048 State Route 9 location in Queensbury and to document the recent conversation between your agent; Stefanie Bitter and Keith Obome of my office. Upon review of the updated plans submitted to this office I find .that a Sign Variance will be naGessary for your proposed signage. Specifically, the proposed sign does not meet the minimum front setback requirement or the maximum size requirement of the current sign code; Chapter 140. I understand that your agent is preparing the necessary Sign Variance application. Please note our established submittal deadlines when compiling your application materials. Should you have any questions regarding the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, To of Queensbury Craig Brown Zoning Administrator CB/sh Cc: Stefanie Bitter, Esq. BPSR L:K;raig Bmwn~2011 I.auecslDrnial GAM Adr 3_l 1_I l.doc "HOME OF NATURAL BEAUTY ... A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE" SETTLED 1763 .... , ~. ~' J ~ ~* General Information =~$ Tax Parcel ID Number: 296.9-1-12 r ' Zoning District: cM Detailed Description of Project [includes current & proposed use]: The applicant is pro a tenant's p size of the sia to 49.8 sa ft w' h a sign tha Sign Variance Revised June 2009 1, increasing the overall s anon compliant location. LO p48nS~t~te~ R ute 9 ~,~~Pj; ;,~ ' ~ •' ' GAM of the ~ ~, ~A'I ~ PO Box 95 Arai rnnrlar•kG _ 7.T.f'' ICattskill Bav NY 1284 ~iL7~ ~ /Q Stewart & Rhodes PC 518-832-f434 sdbc~bpsrlaw.com same as a~,ppllcan vne wasnington PO Box 2168 518-824-1019/1034 Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road •Queensbury, NY 12804.518-761-8238 Sign Variance Revised June 2009 Pre-Submission Conference Form X179-4-040 1. Tax MaplD 296.9-1-12 CM 2. Zoning Classification orrec ion o a setback on an existing sign 3. Reason for Review: 4. Zoning Section #: 14 0 - 6 5. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes; Outstand ing Items To Be Addressed Include: Deed Yes No General Information complete Yes No Site Development Data Complete Yes ~ No Setback Requirements Complete Yes No Compliance with Sign Ordinance Yes No Checklist items addressed Yes .,C No Environmental Form completed Yes ~/ No Signature Page completed Yes ~ No Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road •Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 PAUL E. PONTIFF ALAN R. RHODES ROBERT S. MCMILLEN PHILIP C. MCINTHtE MARK A. LEBOWITZ J. LAWRENCE PALTROWTTZ MALCOLM B. O'HARA PATRICIA E. WATKINS MARK E. CERASANO MARTIN D. AUFFREDOU BRUCE O. LIPINSKi PAULA NADEAU BERUBE JONATHAN CLAPPER BENJAMIN R. PRATT, JR. EILEEN M. HAYNES JAMES R. BURKETT STEFANIE DILALLO BITTER KARLA WILLIAMS BUETTNER Steve Jackoski, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury NY ] 2804 BARTLETT, PONTIFF, STEWART t~ RHODES, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW P.O. Box 2168 ONE WASHINGTON STREET GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK 12801-2168 TELEPHONE (518) 792-2117 FAX (518) 792-3309 EMAIL info@bpsrlaw.com WEBSITE www.bpsrlaw.com March 15, 2011 Re: GAM of the Adirondacks LLC 1048 State Route 9 Tax Map Parcel 296.9-1-12 Sign Variance 62-2010 modification Dear Chairman Jackoski: RICHARD J. BARTLETT Retired ELISABETH B. MAHONEY JOHN D. WRIGHT JESSICA HUGABONE VINSON BRIAN C. BORIE ROBERT S. STEWART 1932-2001 BERTRAM J. RUBE 1916-1999 As you are aware our firm represents GAM of the Adirondacks LLC with regard to the Sign Variance that was approved on January 16, 2011. Our office was not involved in the inital application and became involved after they were before the Zoning Board of Appeals. After receiving the approval to modify the existing freestanding sign, we were gathering the final documents to file with the Town of Queensbury. At that time it was discovered that the sign's setbacks were incorrectly identified as 8 feet. In actuality the setbacks are 3.8. It is not clear how this mistake was made, we believe it may have had something to do with the fact that a sign has been in this location for sometime, however the road has been widened over the years. As a result of this mistake we are returning to the Board to request a modification of Sign Variance 62-2010 which recoginizes the setback of the existing sign as being 3.8 feet. In addition, because of the change in the Sign Code in December, since this is within 15 feet of the property line we also need relief for the proposed sign of approximately 50 square feet since it exceeds the 45 square foot limit. We have enclosed the survey, sign elevations, sign variance application and fee. If you have any questions, please contact me or Stefanie DiLallo Bitter. Very truly yours, BARTLETT, PONTIFF, STEWART & RHODES, P.C. By: °*- Z n than C. Lapper, Esq. it ct #: (518) 832-6434 D ect Fax #; (S18) 824-1034 irect E-Mail: icl@,bprrlaw.com JCL: Doc # 301422.1 Sign Variance Revised June 2009 SIGN VARIANCE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS 1. Required Pre-Submission meeting with staff to determine general completeness to be held no later than 1 week prior to deadline day. Call (518) 761-8238 for appointment. 2. Submittal of complete application: 1 original & 14 copies of the application package by monthly deadline. 3. Determination of application completeness. All necessary information must be provided and appropriate fee(s) paid for consideration for placement on an agenda for that month. 4. Incomplete applications will not be considered for placement on anv agenda until all missing information has been su plp ied. 5. Submittal to the Warren County Planning Board, if applicable. 6. Zoning Board meeting, generaly the third and fourth Wednesday of each month. You will be advised in writing as to which meeting to attend. 7. Following the meeting, you will be provided with a copy of the resolution stating the Board's decision on your application. If your application was approved, the next likely step is a Building Permit. Final plans/drawings must be provided for the next phase of review. If your application was denied your project cannot proceed as submitted. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: Please submit 1 original and 14 copies of the completed application package to include: • Completed Application: pages 1-9 completed, signed & dated • Pre-Submission Meeting Notes: signed by staff • Denial Letter: from the Zoning Administrator • Waiver Request: any request for a waiver from the applicant regarding submission requirements. Copy of Deed • Survey: stamped, dated & signed • Fee ZONING STAFF & CONTACT INFORMATION Craig Brown, Zoning Administrator craigb ,iaueensbury.net Keith Oborne, Land Use Planner keitho aC~aueensbury.net Sue Hemingway, Office Specialist (518) 761-8238 Visit our website at vwvw.aueensbury.net for further information and forms. Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road •Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 Q Sign Variance Revised June 2009 General Information Tax Parcel ID Number: Zoning District: 296.9-1-12 CM Detailed Description of Project [includes current & proposed use]: The applicant is proposing to add a tenant's panel, increasing the overall size of the sign to 49 8 sa ft with a sign that is a non compliant location. Location of~roject: 1048 St to Route 9 Applicant Name GAM of the A d SreS : -P~-fox 95 `~, Adirondacks LLC Kattskill Bay NY 1284 _ Home:Rhone ,., Cell; Work Phone ~ ' ~ Fax , E-Mail: t s ~ ,~ , Agent's Name. Bart ett Ponti ' Address; ~. _: F One Was ington treet '-' Stewart & Rhodes PC " ~ ~ PO Box 2168 Home Phone "' ~ Cell k` - ~ k., ~' ~.t,.~t 1. . ~ 1 !', ~ F '~ Wor -Rhone dX~, r ~ `~~ . , 518-832-6434 518-824-1019 1034 ~ J ~ ~~„ ~,~ ; ~.~ ,; r _ E-mail ~~~ ''. d ~ '°; sdb~bpsrlaw. com ~~ ~ '`~`~'~; s~~~~~ ~ r ~ r~rt f ~r ~ '~ ,, ~;. ~ ~a f ~~+~' ~ x x: T, ~ ~ y ,~ . x..5... . ,~ >~lartl'e"'~~` OvVner;s- same as App scant ;` a `~~ 1 ~r ~.N'~ ,,~'r~ ~"y~`r`~` '' t Y I .~„ ~ ~E~jY4t>ti i,y~'3~~, ~p r~ ~r xF~.i`' 4 , Horne Pone ~ ~ ~ ~" ~ Y ~ ~ I }'. ~e i iY r ~;~ ~'~'~~'„ ~ , ~ v ti~ 'ax ~.t4.° S ~ , xk~g 4 57 F ~ Work Phone`s ~ ~~ Fax ~`' ~~' S' E=mail Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road •Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 Sign Variance Revised June 2009 Site Development Data f----r ;, "Area /.Type ~'~+. ~r ~; ~ _ ~ - ~ "F~isting~sq ft ~ "'~ ~ P.,, o d ~-~ ~Additio ~~,ft'~` fi talsq it:; : ~- A. Building footprint B. Detached Garage C. Accessory Structure(s) D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area E. Porches /Decks F. Other G. Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F] H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. /acre] I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H] Setback Requirements . Area`: ,t Re ulred ,9 , ~. ~~ 'Z .. E EXlsting ~ ;~~~~ .~ , ~;~,~~ ~ ~~~ Prop"osed ,~ ~ r f.. . Front [1] 15 3 . 8 Front [2] Shoreline Side Yard (1 ] 15 6 0 6 0 Side Yard [2] 15 15 0 15 0 Rear Yard [1] 15 32 320 Rear Yard [2] Travel Corridor Height [max] 2 5 14 14 Permeability No. of parking spaces Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road •Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 Sign Variance Revised June 2009 Compliance with Sign Ordinance Section(s) that apply: 14 0 - 6 - B (3) (d) (2) (a ) What signs are you allowed to have? Sign Type How many allowed Square Feet Height Wall 1 per business up to 100 ft n/a Freestanding 1 45 25 This application is for a chance in the: Number of Signs: from (currently): x Setback for Sign x Size of Sign Elevation: Height of Sign Other (specify) to (proposed): If you are proposing to install wall signs, provide a scale drawing of the facade the sign(s) will be located on, with their location shown. If you are proposing more than two (2) signs, the following information must be provided for each sign (please use additional sheets if necessary) Sign Number: 1 (if you are applying for more than one sign) Sign Type Existing Proposed Length Width Total S .feet Height Depth for Pro'ectin Wall Freestandin 3 0 5 0 6 8. 3 3 5 0 14 Pro'ectin Illuminated Awnin Property Line Setbacks: Front 3 • 8 Side 6 0 and 15 0 Sign Wording: Adirondack Audio & Video; Northwestern Mutual & one to be determined Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road •Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 3 Sign Variance Revised June 2009 The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them; use additional sheets if needed. 1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby property will be created by the granting of this sign variance? No. This area variance was granted in January. However, due to a mistake as to the setback distance of the existina sign a second review 2. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the applicant to pursue, other than a sign variance? The modification is to an existing sign. The setbacks have never changed. The si,c~n was dust recently reolaced in 2006 3. Whether the requested sign variance is substantial? No this is not substantial. This is a commercial corridor and a sign has been in this location for some time. 4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district? No. This is completely compatible with the other signage in the area. 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created? No. A freestanding sign has been in this location for some time. Additional Project Information 1. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): s ign y 5 - 2 0 0 5 , 6 2 - 2 010 2. Does this project require coverage under the NYS DEC Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program? No 3. Estimated project duration: Start Date End Date ASAP 4. Estimated total cost of project: $ 3 , 4 6 5 Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road •Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 4 Sign Variance Revised June 2009 Submittal of a stamped and signed SURVEY MAP depicting existing and proposed conditions shall include the items as noted below. A. GEN RAL ~ _, _ SH ON . SHEET # . 1 Title, Name, Address of applicant & person responsible for preparation of drawing Bolster and Assoc Professional Land Surve ors 09061 2 Deed 2009-00007 3 North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale [minimum 1 In. = 40 ft.] 0 9 0 61 4 Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary 5 Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions 6 Site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing 8~ proposed 09061 7 Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing & proposed n/ a 8 Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures n~a 13. 1 WATER & SEWER ~ :, - - - Froject sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of bedrooms proposed SH0 NON SHEET # 2 Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or proposed on-site water supply and se tic 3 Separation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies 4 Existing public or private water supply [well, lake, etc.]. Method of securing public or private water, location, design and construction of water su I includin dail water usa e 5 Percolation test location and results C, . PARKI _ /,P.E EABLE AREAS- , ;~.,, ,~~ ~ SHOWN ON SHEET # 1 Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing & proposed 2 No. of existin arkin s aces, number to be removed, number to maintain and t e of surfacin material e. ., ravel, aved 3 Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking: existing 8~ proposed 4 Design details of ingress, egress, loading areas and cutting: existing & proposed 5 Location and character of green areas [existing and proposed], modification to green area, buffer zone to remain undisturbed 6 Lighting, location and design of all existing and proposed outdoor lighting R; ~ ADDITIO AL SITS I3 EhOP NTrANR MISCELLANEOUS 5 .rrt: ,Y. ~. .~Rx ve,,, ~ .~-} ~'. , HOWN ON 'SHEET# 1 On-site & adjacent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and wetlands 2 Utility /energy distribution system [gas, electric, solar, telephone]: existing & proposed 0 9 0 61 3 Location, design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements including: drains, culverts, retaining walls, fences, fire & emergency zones and hydrants, etc. 4 Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial activities: existing & ro osed e Signage: Location, size, type, design and setback: existing & proposed f Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference specific items g Commercial/Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater Management, Grading & Lighting Plans h Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record of application for all necessary ermits 5$ Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road •Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 Sign Variance Revised June 2009 Pre-Submission Conference Form [179-4-040 1. Tax MaplD 296.9-1-12 CM 2. Zoning Classification orrec ion o a setback on an existing sign 3. Reason for Review: 4. Zoning Section #: 14 0 - 6 5. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes; Outstanding Items To Be Addressed Include: Deed ~ Yes No General Information complete Yes No Site Qevelopment Data Complete ~ Yes ~ No Setback Requirements Complete Yes No Compliance with Sign Ordinance Yes No Checklist items addressed Yes .~~LNo Environmental Form completed Yes / No Signature Page completed Yes ~ No Town of Queensbury • Zoning Office • 742 Bay Road •Queensbury, NY 12804 • 518-761-8238 t '"~ Sign Variance Revised June 2009 Signature Page This page includes the 1.} Authorization tv Act as Agent Form: 2.) Engineering Fee Disclosure; 3.) Authorization for Site Visits; 4.} Other, Permit Responsibilities; 5.} Official Meeting Disclosure and 6.} Agreement to provide documentatioh required. OvuNER's AGENT FORM: Complete the fiollowing if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant Owner: As agent regarding: Variance Site Plan Subdivision For Tax Map No.: Section Block Lat Deed Reference: Book Page Date OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE: Designates: APPLICANT'S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend ttie meeting or wishes fo be represented by another party: Owner: CAM of the Adirondacks, LLC Designates: Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, PC As agent regarding: ~.._,. Variance Site Plan Subdivision For Tax Map ~~lF 4 Section ~~ Bloctc ~! Lot Deed Refe ~` o k ~g~ Page 10 Date D OWNER SIGNATURE: ' ~ r7 t~ "^' ~~ 21 ETIGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE: Applications maybe referred tb the Town consulting engineer ror revew of s~#,u~ ~G~~y~~, storm drainage, etc. as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department. Fees for engineering review services will be charged iiirectly to the applicant. Fees for engineering review will not exceed $1,000 without notification to the applicant. 31 AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE VISITS: By signing this page and submitting the applica#ion materials attached herein, the Owner, Applicant, and hislher(their agent{~} hereby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter the subject properties fbr the purpose of reviewing the appligtiori submitted. 4 LOTHER PERMIT RESPOIdS1131UT71`Ss Other permits may be required far construction or alteration activi#y subsequent to approval by the Zoning Board of Planning Board. It is the. applicant's responsibility to obtain any additional penni~. ~ t OFFICIAL MEETING M[NUTES DISCLOSURE: It is the practice of the Community Deveiopmerit Department to have a designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application, and minutes transcribed from those tapes cmnstitutes the official record of all proceedings. 6 3 AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: I, the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand the instructions for submission and agree to the submission regwrements, I acknowledge. no construction activities shall be commenced prior to issuance of a valid permit. t certify that the application, plans and supporting materials are a true and complete statement/description of the existing conditions and itie work proposed; and that ail work will be performed in accordance with the approved plans and in conformance with local zoning regulations. I acknowledge that prior to occupying the faalities proposed, I or my agents, will obtain a certificate of occupancy as necessary. I also understand that I(we may be required to provide an as-built survey by a licensed land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy and agree to th above. [~ppiica,n ~ Print Name [Applicant] Date signed ~ Jonathan C LapRr,.~.sq. ~2/~_/1~ I'~% t Print Name [Agent] Date signed Town of Queensbury -Zoning Office - 742 Bay Road •Queensbury, NY 12804 •518-761-8238 Pao~ec~r I.D. Nurome2 SEQR PART I - PROJECT INFORMATION (To be r~ 617.21 Appendix F State Environmental Quality Review SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only completed by Applicant or Project _, 1. APPLICANT~SPONSOR 2. PROJECT NAME GAM OF THE ADIRONDACKS LLC SIGN VARIANCE 3. PROJECT LOCATION: WARREN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COUNTY 4 . PRECISE LOCATION (STREET ADDRESS AND ROAD INTERSECTIONS, PROMINENT LANDMARKS, ETC. , OR PROVIDE MAP 1048 NYS ROUTE 9 5. IS PROPOSED ACTION: NEW EXPANSION X MODIFICATION~ALTERATION 6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY: APPLICANT IS REQUESTING TO MODIFY VARIANCE 62 -2 Ol 0 7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED: INITIALLY 1.006 ACRES ULTIMATELY 1.006 ACRES $. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS? NO IF N0, DESCRIBE BRIEFLY X YES _ THE ADDITIONAL RELIEF IS FOR THE SETBACK AND SIZE OF THE EXISTING FREESTANDING SIGN. 9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL X COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE PARK FOREST~OPEN SPACE ROUTE 9 DESCRIBE: THE AREA IS LOCATED ON ROUTE 9 BY BUTTONS. lO. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL ? X YES NO IF YES, LIST AGENCY(S~ AND PERMIT~APPROVALS SIGN VARIANCE 62-2010 11. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID A PERMIT OR APPROVAL? X YES NO IF YES, LIST AGENCY(S~ AND PERMIT~APPROVALS 12. AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION, WILL EXISTING PERMIT~APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATIONS? x YES _ No SIGN VARIANCE 62-2010 I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE APPLICANT~SPONSOR NAME : GAM OF THE A.DIRONDACKS LLC DATE : MARCH 15 , 2011 SIGNATURE: JO THAN CAPPER, AS ATTORNEY FOR THE APPLICANT If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the i Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment 1 Part II - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (To be completed by Agency) A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.12? IF YES, COORDINATE THE REVIEW PROCESS AND USE THE FULL EAF . - YES _ No B. WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6NYCRR, PART 6 1 7.6 ? IF N0, A NEGATIVE DECLARATION MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER INVOLVED AGENCY. YES No C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING: (ANSWERS MAY BE HANDWRITTEN, IF LEGIBLE) C 1. EXISTING AIR QUALITY, SURFACE OR GROUNDWATER QUALITY OR QUANTITY, NOISE LEVELS, EXISTING TRAFFIC PATTERNS, SOLID WASTE PRODUCTION OR DISPOSAL, POTENTIAL FOR EROSION, DRAINAGE OR FLOODING PROBLEMS? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY: C 2. AESTHETIC, AGRICULTURAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, HISTORIC, OR OTHER NATURAL OR CULTURAL RESOURCES; OR COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY: C3. VEGETATION OR FAUNA, FISH, SHELLFISH OR WILDLIFE SPECIES, SIGNIFICANT HABITATS, OR THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY: C 4. A COMMUNITY~S EXISTING PLANS OR GOALS AS OFFICIALLY ADOPTED, OR A CHANGE IN USE OR INTENSITY OF USE OF LAND OR OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY. C 5. GROWTH, SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENT, OR RELATED ACTIVITIES LIKELY TO BE INDUCED BY THE PROPOSED ACTION? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY. C F>. LONG TERM, SHORT TERM, CUMULATIVE, OR OTHER EFFECTS NOT IDENTIFIED IN C 1 - C 5 ? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY. C 7. OTHER IMPACTS (INCLUDING CHANGES IN USE OF EITHER QUANTITY OR TYPE OF ENERGY)? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY. D. IS THERE, OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE, CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS? YES NO I F YES, EXPLAIN BRIEFLY. PART I II - DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY) INSTRUCTIONS: FOR EACH ADVERSE EFFECT IDENTIFIED ABOVE, DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS SUBSTANTIAL, LARGE, IMPORTANT OR OTHERWISE SIGNIFICANT. EACH EFFECT SHOULD BE ASSESSED IN CONNECTION WITH ITS (A) SETTING (I.E., URBAN OR RURAL); (B) PROBABILITY OF OCCURRING; (C) DURATION; (D) IRREVERSIBILITY; (E) GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE; AND (F) MAGNITUDE. IF NECESSARY, ADD ATTACHMENTS OR REFERENCE SUPPORTING MATERIALS. ENSURE THAT EXPLANATIONS CONTAIN SUFFICIENT DETAIL TO SHOW THAT ALL RELEVANT ADVERSE IMPACTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AND ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED. _ CHECK THIS BOX IF YOU HAVE IDENTIFIED ONE OR MORE POTENTIALLY LARGE OR SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACTS WHICH MAY OCCUR. THEN PROCEED DIRECTLY TO THE FULL EAF AND~OR PREPARE A POSITIVE DECLARATION. _ CHECK THIS BOX IF YOU HAVE DETERMINED, BASED ON THE INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS ABOVE AND ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION W ILL NOT RESULT IN ANY SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND PROVIDE ON ATTACHMENTS AS NECESSARY, THE REASONS SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION: TOWN OF UEENSBURY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NAME OF LEAD AGENCY PRINT OR TYPE NAME OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICER IN LEAD AGENCY TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICER SIGNATURE OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICER IN LEAD AGENCY SIGNATURE OF PREPARER (IF DIFFERENT FROM RESPONSIBLE OFFICER) DATE #185990 2 TOWN OF QUEENSBURY 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804-5902 518-761-8201 March 11, 2011 GAM of the Adirondacks, LLC P.O. Box 95 Kattskill Bay, NY 12844 RE: Sign at 1048 State Rte 9 Tax Map Parcet No: 296.9-I-I2 Dear GAM of the Adirondacks, LLC: ii'_ .~~~_r~~°.~_ , _ _. I am writing to you in response to my review of your proposed freestanding signage at your 1048 State Route 9 location in Queensbury and to document the recent conversation between your agent; Stefanie Bitter and Keith Oborne of my office. Upon review of the updated plans submitted to this office I find that a Sign Variance will be necessary for your proposed signage. Specifically, the proposed sign does not meet the minimum front setback requirement or the maximum size requirement of the current sign code; Chapter 140. I understand that your agent is preparing the necessary Sign Variance application. Please note our established submittal deadlines when compiling your application materials. Should you have any questions regarding the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, • To of Queensbury Craig Brown Zoning Administrator CB/sh Cc: Stefanie Bitter, Esq. BPSR L:\Craig Brown\2011 Leaers\Denial GAM Adk 3_I 1_1 l.doc "HOME OF NATURAL BEAUTY ... A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE" SETTLED 1763 01/24/2411 HON 14:02 Fax 5187454a~7 Community ~eveiopment Zoning ~aard of Appeals ~ ~ecard of Resolution Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12$04 (518J 761-8238 James Underwood. Chairman Roy Urrico, Secretary TO: GAM of the Adirondacks, LLC PROJECT FOR: GAM of the Adirondacks PO Box 95 1048 State Route 9 lCattSkill Bay, NY T 2844 ~ooaioo5 The Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals has reviewed fhe following -equesf of fhe below sfafed meefing and has resolved fhe following: Sign Variance No. b2-2010 GAM of the Adirondacks Meeting Date; Wednesday, January 19, 2011 APPROVED x MOTION THAT HAVING GONE THRQUGH THE SHORT FORM OF SEQRA AND RECOGNIZING THIS IS A SIGN VARIANCE. WE BASICALLY FEEL THAT THIS SIGN pOES NOT_.CHANGE ANYTHING OTHER THAN WHAT'S PRESENTLY ON SITE OTHER THAN FOR THE INFILL BELOW THE CURRENT SIGN_THAT'S THERE ON ROUTE_9. AND SQI Wt~Utb GIVE iT A NEGATIVE DEC„ Introduced by James Underwood who moved for its adoption, seconded by Joyce Nunt: Duly adopted this 19t~ day of January, 2011, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Koskinas, Mr. Kuhl, Mr. Garrand, Mr. Urrico, Mrs. Hunt, Mr. Underwood NQES: NONE MOTION TU APPROVE SIGN VARIANCE NO. 62-2010 GAM OF THE ADIRONDACKS, Introduced by Roy Urrica who moved far its adoption, seconded by Joyce Hunt; 1048 State Route 9. The applicant has proposed a 49,8 square foot freestanding sign with an eight foot front yard setback to accommodate the business plaza for up to five tenants. in doing so, the applicant is requesting relief from the front setback requirement for a freestanding sign, at ar less than 50 square feet. Page 1 of 2 Approval of the apprcalion means that the applicant can now pppIy for Q Building Permit unless your lands are Adirondack Park Jurisdictional or other approvals are necessary (such as review by the Queensbury Planning Board.) 01/2a/201i Mpx 14:02 Fax 518745aa37 pomrnunity oevelapment I _...-. .. _ . __ .- ... _. Zoning Board of Appeals -- Record of Resaluflon Town of Qveensbury 742 Bay Raad Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 761-8238 Continued Z6A Resolution ZBA Meeting date: Wed., January 19, 2011 SV 62-2010 f~j045/405 move that we pass this resolution with the condition that any quote unquote ternparary suns be removed from the property. Duly adapted this 19+h day of January, 2011, by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Kuhl, Mr. Garrand, Mr. Urrico, Mrs. Hunt, Mr, Underwood NOES: Mr. Koskinas Sincerely, James Underwo©d, Chairman Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals J U/sh Gc: Stefanie D. Bitter, Esq. 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