PB Staff Notes SP 7-2019 Stewart's_4 23 19
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
April 23, 2019
Site Plan 7-2019 STEWART’S SHOPS CORPORATION
347 Aviation Road / NC – Neighborhood Commercial / Ward 3
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: site plan application, revised site drawings, updated stormwater, elevations and
floor plans
Parcel History: AV 92-1993, SP 22043, SP 17-93, SP 20-94, SP 24-99, SP 5-2006, SP 72-2010;
several permits & signs; AV 5-2019, SV 1-2019;
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Requested Action
Applicant has revised plans to tear down the 4,935 sq. ft. building to construct a new 3,696 sq. ft. convenience
store with a 1,460 sq ft fuel canopy.
Resolutions
1. SEQR
2. Planning Board decision
Project Description
Applicant has revised plans to tear down the 4,935 sq. ft. building to construct a new 3,696 sq. ft. convenience
store. (Previously 3,855 sq. ft.). Project includes removal of the fuel canopy and installation of a new 1,460 sq.
ft. fuel canopy (previously 2,000 sq. ft.) Project includes associated site work. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of
the Zoning Ordinance new commercial construction shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval
Staff Comments
Location-The project location is at 347 Aviation Road, across the street from Soko’s Plaza.
Arrangement- The site has an existing 4,935 sq ft commercial building that is to be demolished and a new
3,696 sq ft building to replace it.
Site Design- The new building is to be setback further at 3,696 sq ft and orientation is perpendicular to the
road. A new fuel canopy is also proposed at 1,460 sq ft. The building is to be used for the Stewart’s Shops
convenience store no other tenants are proposed.
Building – The plans indicate a 3,696 sq ft building is to be constructed with orientation to be perpendicular
with the property.
Signage-The applicant proposes two wall signs both to be 30 sq ft, with the wording to be Stewart’s Shops.
Also, to be installed is a 42.5 sq ft free standing sign that is to have the same wording but will also have fuel
price space for gas and diesel.
Site conditions-The existing commercial site is adjacent to a bank, offices, and a religious facility.
Traffic- The plans indicate the existing parking spaces on site to be 25.
Site layout and utility plan – There existing utilities that will be used for connection to the new building and
fuel canopy on the site. The plans also show a new leach field for the on-site septic.
Grading and drainage plan –The submission included a stormwater management report that is being
reviewed by the Town Designated Engineer. The plans due show fill to be brought on site, some areas will
need to be raised greater than 10 inches.
Sediment and erosion control –The plans show silt fence to be placed around the entire site.
Landscape plan –The plans shows planting beds at the building, four planting beds on the sides and two
planting beds in the front. The plans shows three red maples. Staff would suggest additional tree or
evergreen plantings.
Site lighting plan – The site lighting indicates there are new pole lights, wall mounted lights and canopy
lights for both the store and the fuel canopy. The site lighting is 2.02 foot candle average, the canopy is
24.42 where the guidance indicates 10 foot candles.
Elevations - The cover page indicates the elevations and color scheme of gray cobble and white accent trim.
Floor plans –The plans show there are two separate entrances to the building
Waivers-The applicant has not requested waivers.
Nature of Variance
Granted 4/17/19. The applicant proposes a 3,696 sq ft building that is to be 15 ft from the west property line
where 20 ft is required. The fuel canopy is to be 1,460 sq ft.
Relief for the signage was granted 2/13/19 Zoning Board meeting. The applicant proposes two wall signs both
to be 30 sq ft, with the wording to be Stewart’s Shops where only one 30 sq ft wall sign is allowed. Also, to be
installed is a 42.5 sq ft free standing sign that is to have the same wording but will also have fuel price space for
gas and diesel that is to be located 5 ft from the side property line where a 15 ft setback is required.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the construction of a new Stewart’s Shops with a new
fuel canopy.
Meeting History: PB: PBR 2/12/19, 2/26/19 tabled; ZBA: 2/20/19 tabled; 4/17/19;
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