Staff Notes & Warren Co. Planning Notes Department of
Community Development
Queensbury Planning Board
Staff Notes
APPLICATION: Site Plan 27-2003
APPLICANT: Warren Tire is the applicant for this request
REQUESTED ACTION: The applicant is seeking approval to construct additional vehicle bays and
warehouse space.
LOCATION: The subject property is located on the west side of Lafayette Street.
EXISTING ZONING: The property is zoned HC-Int, Highway Commercial Intensive.
SEQRA STATUS: This application is a SEQRA Unlisted Action.The applicant has submitted a Short
Environmental Assessment Form with the application.
PARCEL HISTORY: The original Site Plan approval for Warren Tire at this location was SP 46-2001,
which was approved by the Planning Board on November 6,2001.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes the construction of a 6 360 sq. ft.building to be
used as part of the existing Warren Tire on Lafayette Street. The site plan also indicates additional
parking, landscaping and stormwater management facilities to be constructed.The applicant has
submitted a stormwater management plan and report,which has been forwarded to CT Male for their
review and comment.
STAFF COMMENTS: The site plan includes building elevations,which indicate the proposed building
materials will match the existing building just to the south.
The applicant has indicated that the two lots that are a part of this site plan will be merged. Staff
recommends that proof that lots have been merged be provided prior to the issuance of a building permit.
The site plan contains a note indicating a potential future access connection to the property to the north.
Staff recommends that this access area be relocated slightly to the west to line up with the proposed drive
aisle to be built behind the new Warren Tire building.
The lighting plan provided shows lighting contours, which seem to indicate no light spill onto adjacent
properties. Cut sheets for the building mounted lights to be used should be provided indicating that the
wall-mounted fixtures are down-facing and meet Town Code.
Any comments from CT Male should be addressed during the review of this application.
May03-43
Warren County Planning Board
Project Review and Referral Form
Reviewed by Board on May 14,2003
Project Name: Warren Tire
Owner: Richard Schermerhom,Jr.
ID Number: QBY-03-SPR-27 f
County Projectil: May03-43
Current Zoning: HC-Mod
Community: Queensbury
Project Description:
Applicant proposes construction of 6 additional bays and warehouse,new pavement parking and site development.
Site Location: - - — — —
Lafayette Street
Tax Map Number(s):
302.6-1-
Staff Notes:
Site Plan: The applicant proposes to expand an existing business by constructing a new 6,360 sq ft building. The building
will allow for 6 service bays and a warehouse area. The information submitted includes storm water management,
landscaping,and site layout with details. The new building will be associated with the existing Warren Tire building on
the site.
Staff does not identify an impact on county resources. Staff recommends no county impact.
Local actions to date(if any):
County Planning Board Recommendation:
No County Impact
Local Action:/Final Dispensation (Provide reason if local action is contrary to Warren County Planning Board recommendation):
A AJI, 0 00
Warren County Planning Board Date Signed Local Official Date Signed
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE WARREN COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF FINAL ACTION.