Application SIGN VARIANCE APPLICATION
(Must be accompanied by site information pages.)
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
Department of Community Development
531 Bay Road
Queensbury, New York 12804
Applicant: BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS parcel No. 72 / 7 / 4
IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION, YOU WILL FIRST NEED:
1 . A map of your property, to scale, showing the location of buildings.
(Indicate North).
2. A definite idea of where you are proposing to place your sign(s), for either
freestanding or wall signs.
3. A definite idea of what size your sign will be, and what it will say.
4. If you are proposing wall signs, a scale drawing of whatever side of the Z
• building you are planning to put the signs on.
COMPLIANCE WITH SIGN ORDINANCE:
Section(s) that apply:
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What sign(s) are you allowed to have?
wall sign(s) . . . . . . . . -la 300 square feet each m
freestanding sign(s). . . square feet (each)
This application is for a change in the : height (each)
Number of signs Size of signs Height of signs
• Setback for sign Other
USING THE MAP OF YOUR PROPERTY SHOW:
1 . The proposed location of each sign, indicated by a number on the map.
2. The distance from the property line to any freestanding sign, or to the
building in the case of wall signs.
3. Location of any existing signs.
ELEVATION:
If you are proposing to install wall signs, provide a scale drawing of the facade
they will be located on, with their location shown.
(Use attached graph paper or your own plans.)
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TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
531 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 H
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT x
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FILE NUMBER:
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I . PROJECT APPLICANT: BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS 1 �/1^ lctlxu/ 0
ADDRESS : NORTHWAY P LA STE. 5F, RTE. 9 / v •
—QUEENZiOUKY, N. Y. 28 ip S RE lI Z06
PHONE # : Home:
PHONE # : Work: - -6606 S/6 - 6 YOO
PROPERTY OWNERS NORTHWAY PLAZA ASSOCIATES c/o KELLV 9 DUTCH RFAI ESTATE, INC.
ADDRESS : 217 MONTG MERY ST. STE. 1100
N.Y. 13202
PHONE # : Home:
l PHONE # : Work: 315-422-3356
APPLICANT'S AGENT: SIGNTECH
ADDRESS : 110 MAIN STREET MIDTOWN SHOPPING PLAZA
S. GLENS FALLS, N.Y. 12803
PHONE # : 'Home:
PHONE # : Work: 518-792-0112
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED NEON CHANNEL LETTERS
READING "FLORAL" "FRAMES" '
DIRECTIONS TO THE PROJECT: Please make as clear as possible,
so Board members & Staff can find your project:
SKETCH OR PHOTOCOPY OF OFFICE USE ONLY
ROAD MAP': Tax Map No .
Zoning:
Variance: A U S No
Site Plan: Yes No
Subdiv. : _Yes No
CEA: _Yes _No
SEQRA: I, II, Unlisted
Warren Co . : _Yes No
APA: _Yes No
Wetlands : Yes No
II. SITE DEVELOPMENT DATA
Tax Map Number: Section 72 Block 7 Lot 4
Zone Classification: Tlau. C6,y .AtQxr;A - [A-
Area of Parcel acres = sq. ft.
Maximum Size Building Allowed h� sq. ft.
Disposition of Parcel :
Existing
Building Area sq. ft . of parcel
Paved Area sq. ft. % of parcel
(including walks)
Green Area sq. f % of parcel
Proposed
Building Area q. ft . % of parcel
Paved Area sq. ft. % of parcel
(including walks )
Green Area sq. ft. % of parcel
Building Setbacks
Existing Proposed Required p � �
Front Yard > 3Cb -b pyopg_�Oc '
Front (if corner)
Side Yard ( 1 )
Side Yard (2 )
Rear Yard
Rear Yard (2 )
Shoreline
Width
Depth
Access (check where applicable)
Town Highway County ✓ State
Length of Frontage Wo
Number of Parking ;spa;ces Existing Proposed
Town Water: No
Town Sewer: es No
Any previous Planning or Zoning Board determination regarding
this property? Hot flog J��.
Present Use of Property: 3M/ri AaZa
Proposed Use of Property:
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IF YOU ARE PROPOSING MORE THAN TWO (2) SIGNS, COPY THIS BLANK
PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE.
FOR EACH SIGN SHOWN ON THE MAP, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
SIGN NUMBER: �. SIZE: Length _7'-5 a" x Width 16"--
= _9_9_bq_J•t.
- ----- -----
Total Sq. Ft.
Existing ..........= Height....... ft. (for freestanding)
Proposed.........® Depth _______ in./ft. (projecting)
Wall.................[ Distance from line: ft.
property Freestanding... Wording: ___EIQgg.L ________
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Illuminated......
Projecting....... ---------------
Design of Sign: Scale 1" _ ------
-_- inches/feet
SCALE %" = 1 '-0II010 Di
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FOR EACH SIGN SHOWN ON THE MAP, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: T
SIGN NUMBER: _ SIZE: Length 71_10 4" x Width -16" = 10.5 AL.-At.
Total Sq. Ft.
Existing .......... Height....... ft. (for freestanding)
Proposed.........® Depth ....... in./ft. (projecting)
Wall................. Distance from line: ft.
property --------
Freestanding... Wording:
Illuminated......0
Design of Sign: Scale 1" _ ---------- inches/feet
SCALE %" = 1 '-0"
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IF YOU ARE PROPOSING MORE THAN TWO (2) SIGNS, COPY THIS BLANK
PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE.
FOR EACH SIGN SHOWN ON THE MAP, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
SIGN NUMBER: 3. SIZE: Length _13'=O" x Width 16" - = 17.4 b[L.{t.
Total Sq. Ft.
Existing ..........= Height....... ft. (for freestanding)
Proposed........:[ Depth ....... in./ft. (projecting)
Wall.................= Distance from property line: -------- ft.
Freestanding...= Wording: ...HOME_DECOR
___________
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Illuminated......
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Projecting ------------------------ --------
Design of Sign: Scale 1" _ -_- ------
inches/feet
SCALE a" = 1 '-0"
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FOR EACH SIGN SHOWN ON THE MAP, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: m
SIGN NUMBER: _____ SIZE: Length ________ x Width
Total Sq. Ft.
Existing ..........= Height_______ ft, (for freestanding)
Proposed.........= Depth _______ in./ft. (projecting)
Wall.................= Distance from property line: --------
ft.
Freestanding...= Wording: ----------------------------
Illuminated......
Projecting.......
Design of Sign: Scale 1" _ ---------- inches/feet
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THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS REFLECT THE CRITERIA FOR GRANTING THIS TYPE OF
VARIANCE. PLEASE COMPLETE THEM, USING ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NEEDED.
1. How would you benefit from the granting of this Sign Variance? STOREFRONT
VISUAL TO CUSTOMERS, DEPICTING STORE LINE.
2. What effect would this sign have on the character of the neighborhood and the health,
safety, and welfare of the community? N/A
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3. Are there feasible alternatives to this variance? 0
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4. Is the amount of relief substantial relative to the Ordinance? YES
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5. Will the variance have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental Z
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conditions in the neighborhood or district? NO m
1 HAVE READ AND COMPLETED ALL APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT
INFORMATION SHEETS, AS WELL AS THIS SIGN VARIANCE. TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE, ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IS TRUE AND ACCURATE.
Applicant: /� �O Date:
� Agent: 4/ �^• �I72 Date:
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Appendix C
Stale Environmental Quality Review
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only
PART I—PROJECT INFORMATION (to be completed by Applicant or Project sponsor)
1. APPLICANT/SPONSOR 2. R ME 0
3. PROJE LOCATION: LL
Municipality "U6'LNs6v County R E-N
4. PRECISE LOCATION(Street address arVi road Intersections,prominent landmarks,etc.,or provide map)
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5. IS PROPOSED ACTION:
,LNI New ❑Expansion ❑Modlllcatlonlallerallon
6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY:
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7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED:
Initially acres Ultimately acres
8. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS7
❑Yes o I1 No,describe briefly j lCr va+l"C", ViQer�eal
9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY r�OF PnOJECT7
❑Residential ❑Industrial xV Cornmerclal ❑Agriculture ❑Park/ForestlOpen space ❑Other
Describe:
10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE i4 PERMIT APPROVAL,OR FUNDING,NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY(FEDERAL,
STATE OR LOCAL)1?�
ElLrJ Yes No It yes,list agency(s)and permlllapprovals
11. , ) ES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL?
tlr`xfyes ❑No If yes,list agency name and permltlel1pproval
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12. AS A RESULT rO�F{PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTINGl1PERMITIAPPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION?
El Yes �u No
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
Appilcenl/aponeor name:'
�y9N Ten Toe-I 8o✓at.ir� Dale: Z 2Oname:'r�_
IxSignature:
It the action Is In the Coastal Area, and you are a stale agency, complete the
Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment
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PART II—ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (ro be completed by Agency)
A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.127 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 6 NYCRR,PART 617.6? It No,a negative declaration
may be superseded by another Involved agency.
❑Yes ONO
C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING:(Answers may be handwritten. It leglble)
Cl. 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 brielly:
C2. 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;
C4. A community's existing plans or goals as ofllcially adopted,or a change In use or Intensity of use of land or other natural resources?Explain briefly.
C5. Growth, subsequent development,or related activities likely to be Induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly.
06. Long term, short term,cumulative,or other effects not Identified In C1-05? Explain briefly.
C7. 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 It Yes,explain briefly
PART III—DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (ro be completed by Agency)
INSTRUCTIONS: For each adverse effect Identified above,determl no 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; (a) geographic scope; and (1) 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 adequalaty 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 WILL NOT result In any significant adverse environmental Impacts
AND provide on attachments as necessary, the reasons supporting this determination:
Name 09 LeAG Agency
Prins or Typc Name o Respomi a ittr In Lea Agenty 11.11E o Responsi e O icer
Signature o1 1j. ZME1C 21IFNr In Lea Agency Signature o Preparer jil i event tom responsible o iced
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