165.2008
RESOLUTION ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO.: 3 OF 2008 TO AMEND
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 179 “ZONING”
TO REVISE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 165, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to provide greater flexibility to property
owners and project sponsors in providing additional off-street parking when needed for specific
projects without increasing the requirements for all projects, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: 3 of
2008 to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179 “Zoning,” which would revise §179-4-040-
(B)(10) to allow a property owner or project sponsor to provide, for property outside of the
Adirondack Park, up to 100% more parking than required by the Town Zoning Law if approved
by the Town Planning Board, and
WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State Municipal Home
Rule Law §10 and Town Law Article 16, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is duly qualified to act as lead agency and accepts lead agency
status for compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) which requires
environmental review of certain actions undertaken by local governments, and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is an Unlisted Action in accordance with the rules and
regulations of SEQRA, and
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WHEREAS, on or about February 4, 2008 the Warren County Planning Board considered
the proposed Local Law and took no formal action of recommendation, and
WHEREAS, the Adirondack Park Agency has advised that the proposed Local Law does not
involve provisions of the Adirondack Park Agency Act or the Agency-approved Local Land Use
Program and therefore no further review by the Agency is necessary, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board duly held a public hearing on Monday, February 11, 2008 and
heard all interested persons, and
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed Local Law has been presented at this meeting and is in
form approved by Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board, after considering the proposed action,
reviewing the Short Environmental Assessment Form and thoroughly analyzing the action for potential
environmental concerns, determines that the legislative amendment will not have any significant effect
on the environment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
complete the Short Environmental Assessment Form by checking the box indicating that the proposed
action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves of a SEQRA Negative Declaration or
determination that no Environmental Impact Statement is necessary and authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk's Office to file any necessary documents in accordance with the provisions of the SEQRA
regulations of the Department of Environmental Conservation, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby enacts Local Law No.: 3 of 2008 to
amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179 entitled “Zoning,” as presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to file the Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of
the Municipal Home Rule Law and acknowledges that the Local Law will take effect immediately
upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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Duly adopted this 3 day of March, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES: Mr. Strough
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Metivier
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