Town Planning Staff Notes.11.26.2002 • Town of Queensbury� 2:�7 Planning BoardFILE
Department of Community Development
Staff Notes
Reference: Site Plan 53-2002
Applicant: Rich Schermerhorn
Location: East side of Bay Rd. between Walker Ln. and Baywood Dr.
Zone: Professional Office (PO)
Meeting Date: November 26, 2002
Project Description:
The applicant proposes to construct a 10,000 sq. ft. office building with associated parking, landscaping
and site improvements. Office uses of this type require Site Plan Review and approval from the Planning
Board.
Criteria for considering a Site Plan accordi=to Section 179-9-080 of'the Town of
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1. Does the proposed project comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance?
Office uses of this type require Site Plan Review and approval from the Planning Board. 'Be
proposal will comply with setback and parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Will the proposed use be in harmony with the intent of the ordinance, specifically,
could the location, character and size of the proposed use increase the burden on the
supporting public services and facilities?
The proposal will increase the use of some public services, however no additional burden on
public services and facilities is anticipated.
3. Will the proposed use create public hazards with regards to traffic, traffic
congestion or the parking of vehicles and/or equipment or be otherwise detrimental
to the health, safety or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the
neighborhood or the general welfare of the town?
While it is anticipated that traffic will increase in this area with this use, no adverse impacts are
expected. Parking will be off street and will adequately serve the proposed office building.
4. While considering any benefits that might be derived from the project; Will the
proiect have any undue adverse impact on the natural, scenic, aesthetic, ecological,
wildlife, historic, recreational or open space resource of the town or Adirondack
Park or upon the ability of the public to provide supporting facilities and services
made necessary by the project?
Impacts of this type are not anticipated with this application.
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Date November26, 2002
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1. The location, arrangement, size, design and general site compatibility of buildings, lighting and
signs.
The building as proposed appears to be compatible with the parking to be provided and other site
improvements.
2. The adequacy and arrangement of vehicular traffic access and circulation, including intersections.
road widths,pavement surfaces, dividers and traffic controls.
Traffic accessing this site will use a proposed drive off of Bay Rd. The driveway is of adequate
width to provide vehicular access to this site.
3. The location arrangement,appearance and sufficiency of off-street parking and loading.
Parking spaces shown are of adequate size and number and would provide for safe parking and
loading at this location.
4. The adequacy and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and circulation, walkway structures,
control of intersections with vehicular traffic and overall pedestrian convenience.
Pedestrian access is provided toward the rear of the building. Walkways are proposed to connect
the building to the edge of the parking area.
5. The adequacy of stormwater drainage facilities.
The applicant has submitted a stormwater management plan,which will be reviewed by CT Male.
6. The adequacy of water supply and sewage disposal facilities.
Water service through the municipal water system will be provided. Currently this property is not
within a sanitary sewer district. Inclusion in a district and connection to the sanitary sewer
system is required prior to occupancy at this location.
7. The adequacy, type and arrangement of trees shrubs and other suitable plantings landscaping
and screening constituting a visual and/or noise buffer between the applicants and adjoining
lands including the maximum retention of existing vegetation and maintenance, including
replacement of dead or deceased plants.
The applicant has provided a landscaping plan, which provides for trees and planting throughout
the site. The plan could be updated to provide more street trees along Bay Rd. as called for in the
Bay Road design guidelines.
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Date November 26, 2002
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8. The adequacy of fire lanes and other emergency zones and the provision of fire hydrants.
Emergency access appears adequate,however the site plan should be updated to show the
location of the closest fire hydrant in the area. Code requires that the closest hydrant be within
500 ft. of the new building.
9. The adequacy and impact of structures, roadways and landscaping in areas with susceptibility to
ponding, flooding and/or erosion.
Impacts of this type are not anticipated at this location.
Parcel History (construction/site plan/variance,
SB 9-2000(previous modification),resolved 12/18/2001
Staff comments:
The building that is proposed would have access from behind the building and the parking would be
shielded from view with the construction of a berm along Bay Rd. This type of site layout is
consistent with the Bay Rd. Design Guidelines. It should be noted that the grading plan should be
revised with correct elevations in the area of the proposed berm.
Street trees, like those planted within this subdivision and along Bay Rd. should be included as called
for in the Bay Rd. Design Guidelines.
Connection to the municipal sewer system will be required for this site prior to any issuance of a
certificate of occupancy at this location.
The site plan should also be revised to indicate the location of the nearest fire hydrant. The distance
to the building from the closest hydrant, which must be 500 ft.,must be shown as well.
SE4R Status:
Type: Unlisted, a short form has been submitted.
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Community Development Department Staff Notes