1978-03-07
PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP SESSION
MARCH 7, 1978
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
PRESENT: R. Roberts, Chairman, H. Mann, D. Krebs, K. Sor1in
W. Threw, J. Dybas.
I. A.) Discussion of Development Standards for the Warren,
and Washington County Industrial Park.
B.) Article VI, Section C-Suggest that they require some
amount of open green space because of the problem of
run-off which might cause flooding. Planning Board feel
that some green areas should be kept for beautification.
We would suggest that at least 20% of each parcel be left
for green area.
C.) Section D No comment
D.) Section E Believe that this section should refer to
Cert. % E rather that A & B
E.) F Airport restrictions-No comment
F.) G Landscaping require: We do not understand this
section. Feel that it must be better described and
some examples.
G.) H No comments
H.) I Sign Restrictions
1. We would request that no billboard at all be allowed.
2 . No comment
3. We request that setback be increased to 15 feet to
agree with Queensbury Sign Ordinance. We also
request a limit of 25 feet in height be placed on
free standing sign to conform with Queesbury Sign
Ordinance.
II. Letters from Thomas Lawson-was reviewed and Dick Roberts
answer same.
III. H. Mann reviewed information she acquired during meeting
of flood insurance study of H. U. D. relative to
planning buildings close to potential flood areas.
IV. Zoning Ordinace-Joe and Ken will review with Vic King
what should be in our Zoning Ordinance with respect to
travel trailer parks.
V. Sewer's-We reviewed the alternatives to a sewer system both
in the Town of Queensbury and l~arren County in light of
information now available that might indicate separate
smaller sewer systems combined with septic systems might
be more economically sound. ~~e also discùssed the fact
that based on some available information from the RPI
study group that one of the prime reasons for the Warren
County Sewer System, the protection of Lake George may
not be valid.
Don Krebs, Deputy Secretary
Queensbury Planning Board
CC: Planning Board Members