1982-12-02
MINUTES
Queensbury Planning Board
Thursday, December 2, 1982
Present:
Richard Roberts, Chairman
R. Montesi, Secretary
W. Threw
J. Dybas
H. Mann
K. Sorlin
B. Harrison.
S. Lynn, Staff
The minutes of the November 3, 1982 meeting were approved after the
following correction and amendment to Site Pl~n Review #8-82.
Site Plan Review #8-82, The Great Escape Camping Resort, Inc.
Number 3, Page 2 of November 3, 1982 minutes to read as follows:
Motion by Mrs. Mann, seconded by Mr. Dybas. Motion carried unani-
mously.
3. The area known as "the tongue area" in the
northeast corner of project near the wetlands
be restricted for tent sites only. This
tongue area is in the LC-IO Zone.
REZONING - Mark C. Doyle - Glenwood Ave, Quaker Road and Country
Club Rd. Rezone from UR-5 to HC-15 Zone
Mr. Sorlin read letter to Mrs. Walter from Doyles requesting zoning
change. Letter indicated that Doyle's were unaware of the change
in the new ordinance. Motion by Mr. Sorlin, seconded by Mr.
Harrison to recommend that Town Board set Public Hearing for the
following change in zonin~ classification.
RECOMMENDATION: Extend the HC-15 Zone to include
the property which is bordered by Country
Club Road, Quaker Road, Glenwood Ave and
Woodvale.
SUBDIVISION No. 1-82, Enoch and Patricia Zylowski LR-lA
Bay Parkway, Assembly Point.- 12 lots
Mr. Tom McCormack representing Zylowski's. Conceptual approval and
lot size variance previously granted. Changes have been made in
an effort to conform to ordinance and address concerns of Board.
Neighbors Dr. Weiss and Elizabeth Klein asked questions regarding
drainage and sewage. Mr. McCormack stated system will be 400 feet
from lake, sandy soil, runoff should not be a problem. There will
be a maintenance and alarm system, effluent from lakefront lots
will be pumped to rear of subdivision. Proposed road in middle of
subdivision has been eliminated to allow for larger lot size.
Mr. Adamson suggested that consideration be given to the use of air-
assisted showers and commodes. Motion to grant preliminary approval
offered by Mr. Montesi, seconded by Mrs. Mann. Motion carried
unanimously.
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RESOLVED: The Board grant preliminary approval
to Subdivision No. 1-82 - Enoch and Patricia
Zylowski. New map of record dated 12/2/82.
All lots between Bay Parkway and Lake Parkway
will be on acre lots.
No buildings to be built less than 100 feet
from Lake Parkway.
Move sewage beds to avoid intermittent
stream.
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN REVIEW #9-82 - V.S.H. Realty, Inc. (Cumberland Farms)
Corner Route 9 and Kendrick Road HC-15)
Mr. Tom McCormack and Mr. Crawford representing applicant. Mr.
McCormack noted that gas station requires Site Plan Review. All
other aspects of project are in compliance. Mrs. Mann questioned
large number of parking spaces and excessive use of blacktop.
Mr. McCormack said 3600 sq_! feet of building requires one space
per 100 sq. '. The company would be more than happy to reduce
the number of parking spaces. Mr. Lynn pointed out that the
floor area dedicated to grocery aspect would be used for calculating
floor space for parking, you can eliminate areas used for storage.
Mr. Harrison said that the large use of asphalt is needed to
accommodate the gas station. Mr. Roberts stated that the parking
standard is broad and does not really apply to the small type
business. This is a change that the Board should address.
The Beautification Committee noted that there were no planting
plans and they would like to see foundation planting or plantings
between sidewalk and parking lot, with trees between curb cuts.
The Board would like the applicant to work with the Beautification
Committee. Mr. Harrison said he would like to see a drainage
plan and avoid future problems.
Mr. Jarvis, owner of gasoline and repair shop across the street
objects to another gas station and feels drainage will be a problem.
Mr. Jack Pateman, representative of K of C. Mr. Jarvis asked
Council to appear on his behalf. He has been a good neighbor, their
concern would be ending up with a vacant building next to them if
Mr. Jarvis cannot compete.
Mr. DeGregorio, resident of Kendrick Drive. Does not want another
gas station.
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Mr. Terry Brand is opposed to another gas station, suggested that
there be 1000 feet between stations.
Mr. Harrison pointed out that a great "deal of
designing ordinance and discussing HC zones.
zones are appropriate place for gas stations.
the criteria, they cannot turn it down. Under
they can help make"" it as nice as possible.
time had been spent
Highway commercial
If it meets all
Site Plan Review
,
Motion to table offered by Mr. Sorlin, seconded by Mr. Dybas.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Table Site Plan Review #9-82 for
one month pending input from the applicant
of a suitable drainage plan for the project.
VARIANCE NO. 800 - Mead's Nursery, Inc. 360 Ridge Road UR-IO
Mr. Richard Mead present. Mr. Mead has purchased the old Diamond
International pole building and is planning to enclose it in
two stages. This can be considered as an expansion of a non-
conforming pre-existing use. Mr. Mead explained that the first
haIr of the building to be completed this winter will be enclosed
and used for nursery repair shop, potting area with root cellar
and maintenance equipment storage. Second half of building
will be open storage with six bays to accommodate his vehicles.
Motion for approval by Mr. Harrison, seconded by Mr. Montesi.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMENT: The Board recommend approval of this
use variance for Phase I winter 1982 and Phase
II winter 1983.
This is a Use Variance, its preexisting noncon-
forming use is there, this does demonstrate
hardship for this use of building.
VARIANCE NO. 801 - Sweet Road Bakers, Inc. Route 9 and Sweet Road
Mr. Raymond Buckley, Engineer, present. .Th~s var~an~e is for. a
cooler being built on the back of the eXlstlng ~uIldIng. ~otlon
for approval offered by Mr. Harrison, seconded by Mr. SorlIn.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMENT: The Board recommend approval of this
area variance. The building is there and thus
practical difficulty is shown.
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VARIANCE NO. 802 - Raymond W. Frey (West Mt. Park, Section I)
Bronk Drive SR-20
Mr. Leon Steves present. Mr. Frey bought three lots over a
period of three years starting in May of 1972 through January
of 1975. The request is to have three lots remain as three
15,000 sq. foot lotstrather than being broken up into two lots
of 20,000 sq. feet in order to conform to new ordinance. The
character of the neighborhood is established in the specific
location of the lots in question. Mr. Roberts noted that this
area now receives municipal water. Motion for approval offered
by Mr. Sorlin, seconded by Mr. Dybas. Motion carried unani-
mously.
COMMENT: The Board recommend approval of this
area variance for lots 16, 17, 18 of West
Mountain Park, Section I to remain at 15,000
sq. ft. because they are in character with the
lots in the immediate area.
Informal discussion of PUD TOP 0' THE WORLD attached.
Richard Roberts
Chairman