1984-10-16
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MINUTES
Queensbury Planning Board
Tuesday, October 16, 1984
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Present:
R. Roberts, Chairman
K. Sorlin, Secretary
S. Levandowski
J. Dybas
H. Mann
R.Noll
V. Macri
R. Bolton - Staff
Absent: None
The Minutes of the September 5, 1984 were approved as written.
OLD BUSINESS:
Site Plan Review #18-84 Mrs. Marian Canistraro
(HC-15 Zone)
Mr. Canistraro and Mr. William Millington, Esq. present. This application resubmitted
from previous meeting. Mrs. Mann said the question that had been raised was
that Mrs. Canistraro did not know what business she was going to put in building.
The parking can only be reviewed when they know what parking is going to be
used for. It was noted that application had been changed to show use as antiques
and gift shop. Mr. Sorlin stated that living in this building should only be an
incidental use. Mr. Del Mulder, representing the Hathaway's submitted a statement
indicating their concerns, i.e. what happens if a business isn't run there - are
they still going to be allowed to remain on the premises using it as residential
property. They have no objection to residential use providing a business is operated.
Mr. Sorlin said last month's presentation by Mr. Canistraro looked as if the
living was primary use and business incidental. Mr. Canistraro said this would
be a summer business. Mr. Sorlin said the strip of land in front of Mr. Canistraro's
property is owned by the State and that property is up for grabs from a parking
standpoint. Mr. Macri offered motion for approval, seconded by Mrs. Levandowski.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLVED: Recommend approval with the stipulation that business
be established prior to occupancy as applied for (antique & gift shop).
NEW BUSINESS:
Site Plan Review No. 20-84, Dr. Steven J. Karp
To construct fourplex town house apartments on 58 acres in Suburban Residential
20 Zone on the property situated at south side Upper Sherman Avenue 1500
ft. east of West Mountain Road.
Mr. Gabe Armondo representing Dr. Karp. The first phase will be comprised
of 9.37 acres - six buildings with four apartments in each; 1000 sq. ft. luxury
type, one bedroom. They pl~m two buildings this year, remainder according
to demand. Mr. Roberts said this is a cluster development and the back acreage
will remain forever wild. Mr. Roberts also questioned the storm water drainage
plan. Mr. Armondo said the total area developed with roofs as well as paving
equals 44,304 sq. feet or 11 % of total area. 89% is still permeable and the
soils are sandy. Mr. Roberts said he did not anticipate any problems, however,
he would like to see more detailed mapping that shows natural drainage course
so they will know what happens during spring runoff, etc.
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Several residents from Amy Lane questioned the density, drainage and buffer
zones. They would like to see larger buffer zone. Mr. Sorlin pointed out that
the entire 9.37 acre parcel could be developed into 20 single family residences
with 10 foot setbacks and unlimited bedrooms. Mrs. Mann asked what type
septic. Mr. Armondo said it would be precast concrete and drain fields. In
response to a question, Mr. Armondo said that they do not anticipate at this
time to ask Town to take roads. Mr. Roberts suggested that they buDöroads
to Town specs. Mr. Roberts said as this progresses with next expansion they
would have to have environmental assessment form. Mr. Sorlin questioned the
name of development "Queen Pines" noting that the Town is saturated with
"Pines". Mr. Macri offered motion to table until next meeting for better site
drainage and topographical, seconded by Mrs. Levandowski. Motion carried
unanimously. Mr. Roberts said that possibly a special meeting could be called
if he submitted the necessary drainage plan, in order that construction could
begin this year.
Site Plan Review No. 21-84 Barrett Driv-Ur-Self Inc.
PC-1A
To construct and operate a gasoline service station and auto and truck rental
business in Plaza Commerciall Acre Zone on the property situated at south-
west side Quaker Road approximately 1500 ft. northwest of Dix Ave/Quaker
Rd. intersection.
The Barrett's will close Dix Ave operation. Warren County Planning Board
recommended approval. This will be an Agway gas station, as an auxillary
usage they will continue to rent cars and trucks. Gas operation will be open
24 hours. The service bays will service their fleet, no outside business.
Mr. Noll offered motion for approval, seconded by Mrs. Mann. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLVED: The Planning Board recommend approval with
the stipulation that applicant meet with Beautification Committee to finalize
plans.
SUBDIVISIONS:
Bedford Close - Section 5
Mr. Tom McCormack present. There is a new entrance to this section which
provides access to West Mountain Road. They will be looking for preliminary
approval next month. They have acquired more property. With regard to
drainage they have uncovered a 24 inch county storm sewer that dumps into
Clendon Brook. The invert of that pipe is about 12 feet below lowest part of
property. They have not yet done profiles but know what drainage plan ÏMrs.
Mann offered motion for Sketch Plan approval of Section 5, seconded by Mr.
Dybas. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLVED: Planning Board recommend approval of Sketch
Plan for Section 5 of Bedford Close development.
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Court House Estates - Section 3
Mr. Tom McCormack
Tom and son John are developers. A portion of the property is in HC zone,
remainder in SFR 30. They are proposing to build town houses which would
require a variance or rezoning. This would be a good buffering between com-
mercial and residential. Mr. Sorlin said he had a problem with granting variances
in the SFR zone. If they start giving variances they will be getting away from
what they wanted for pure single family residential. They would
not be lowering property values because townhouses would be in before any
single family development. Mrs. Mann offered motion for Sketch Plan
approval of Section 3, seconded by Mr. Noll. All voted in favor with the
exception of Mr. Dybas and Mr. Sorlin who voted no.
RESOL VED: The Planning Board grants Sketch Plan approval
in concept for Section 3 with proposed multi-family housing in northwest corner.
Specifically feel that multi family housing would present a good buffer area
between the commercial strip on Route 9 and the single family residences which
are planned for the east and south of multi family dwellings. Since we cherish
the concept of SFR zone staying pure, this multi family area would not intrude
on the zone but merely buffer it.
Pheasant Walk - Peggy Ann Road 13 lots Phase 1
Mr. Leon Steves present. Lots are 100 x 200, presently served with water and
power. Drainage plan will be forthcoming. Mr. Dybas offered motion for
sketch plan approval, seconded by Mrs. Mann. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLVED: The Planning Board grants Sketch Plan approval
to Phase 1 of Pheasant Walk, on Peggy Ann Road.
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Richard R berts, Cfiairman
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