PB Staff Notes SP 69-2018 Addictions Center_11 13 18
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
November 13, 2018
Site Plan 69-2018 THE ADDICTIONS CARE CENTE OF ALBANY
79 Glenwood Avenue / CI – Commercial Intensive / Ward 2
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: application, site drawing, building and floor plan drawing
Parcel History: SP 32-88; AV 1412-21815; 2006-439 & 2012-551 comm. alt.; multiple signs &
permits
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval
Resolutions
1. SEQR
2. PB Decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes to use an existing two story structure for a health related facility – a women’s residential
substance use disorder treatment and recovery service. The existing building is 4,357 sq. ft. (footprint). The
applicant proposes no exterior changes to the building or site. All parking, green areas and lighting to remain as
is. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, new use for health related facility shall be subject
to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The project is located at 79 Glenwood Avenue.
Arrangement- The applicant proposes to reuse an existing building for a health related facility with no
exterior or site changes.
Site Design- The plans show the existing configuration of parking, site access and the building location that
is to remain as is.
Building – The building is a 2-story building. The plans indicate dining/recreation area, kitchen, medical
rooms, offices and 1 bedroom to be on the first floor. The second floor is to have bedrooms – 8 are
identified on the plan with bathrooms, office areas, and a lounge.
Signage-The applicant has indicated a sign has not been determined but is to be compliant.
Traffic- The applicant has indicated there are 33 parking spaces on the site and they are to remain
Site plan overall –The applicant has described the facility operations to be 24/7 with specific care guidance.
The information indicates they will be able to accommodate up to 18 female residences.
Landscape plan –The applicant has indicated the site is to remain as is at this time with a site clean-up of the
existing landscaping.
Site lighting plan –The applicant was made aware during the pre-application site and building lighting
Elevations –The applicant has provided a phot of the front of the existing building.
Floor plans –The floor plans show the interior rooms to be completed for both the first and second floor.
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. This includes the follow
items listed under Requirements of the applicant’s application: g. site lighting, h. signage, j. stormwater, k.
topography, l. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r.
construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the reuse of an existing building for health related
facility for residential substance use disorder treatment and recovery. The site exterior is to remain and the
interior is to be renovated for residential stay.
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Meeting History: 1 meeting
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