Staff notes for 10 22 19
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
October 22, 2019
Site Plan 64-2019 ADIRONDACK FACTORY OUTLET
1444 State Route 9 / CI – Commercial Intensive / Ward 1
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: narrative, site plan application, stormwater report, elevations
Parcel History:SP 3-2009, SP 37-2015, SP 30-2018, many others
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for removal of 13,675 sq. ft. +/- building at front of Adirondack Outlets
and to construct new 12,706 sq. ft. building on southwest corner- previous approval had expired.
Resolutions
1. SEQR
2. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes removal of 13,675 sq. ft. +/- building at front of Adirondack Outlets and to construct new
12,706 sq. ft. building on southwest corner. Project will have both buildings 75 ft. from front property line.
Project work includes new façade area for existing building, site work grading, landscaping and stormwater for
new building. 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 is located at 1444 State Route 9 and is known as the Adirondack Factory Outlets
Arrangement- The plans show the removal of approximately 13,675 sq ft of existing building that included
stores such as Under Armor and Timberland shoes. A 12,706 sq ft building will be constructed on the south
side of the property at a 75 ft setback.
Site Design- The plans show the location for the new building and the rearrangement of parking for the front
of the building and
Building – The building plans show the front elevation of the renovated main building and the view
elevations of the new building.
Signage-signage areas or dimensions are not shown on the plan and will be subject to staff review and
previous sign variance plans.
Site conditions-The site conditions will be similar as the new building is proposed in an area that was
previously parking.
Traffic- The applicant has shown the parking to be 351 spaces on the site for the existing building and new
building. The internal traffic flow at the front of the site includes and interconnect to the North property so
pedestrians and vehicle traffic can occur between properties –the applicant intends to encourage pedestrian
traffic and vehicle to remain parked on site.
Site layout and utility plan –Utilities will be updated to connect to the new building area as needed.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control – The project has been provided to engineering for
review and comment. The applicant has indicated the stormwater management will be addressed with
existing drywells and new ones to be installed in areas near the new building. The applicant to address the
April 12, 2018 Chazen comments.
Landscape plan –the plans show the new building to have a lawn area at the front facing the sidewalk.
Additional plantings are proposed around the new building.
Site lighting plan –The plans show the existing pole lights in the parking area and five new wall lights will
be added to the building.
Elevations- The elevations show the view fronts indicating the height of the main portions of the building
are 29 ft 3 in and the tower features are at 40 ft. The façade colors are provided with dark green clapboard
siding, field stone at the building base, and white trim.
Floor plans –Floor plans where not shown, the board may request floor plan arrangement for the existing
and proposed.
Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include, k. topography, n traffic,
o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal
s. snow removal.
The waivers requested–Staff would request additional information on snow removal.
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 Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be
granted.
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: k. topography, 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 demolition of 13,675 sq ft portion of an existing
building, construction of new building at 12,706 sq ft and associated site work.
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