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Queensbury Planning Board
Tuesday, November 19, 1985
Present:
R. Roberts, Chairman
K. Sorlin, Secretary
S. Levandowski
J. Dybas
H. Mann
V. Macri
M. Dean, Staff
C. Prime, Counsel
The Minutes of the October 15, 1985 meeting were approved as written.
SUBDIVISIONS:
Subdivision No. 6-85 - Dixon Heights (Farone, Developer)
F. Walter P.E., C. Lefevbre, Esq. present. Mr. Walter presented a 50 scale refined version
of plan. They have had workshop with Planning Board going over SEQOR in detail. Mr.
Sorlin reviewed findings (in file) and said the Board had determined that the project would
have no significant impact on the environment. Mrs. Mann offered motion for finding, seconded
by Mrs. Levandowski. Motion carried unanl!n-ously. Ms. Lefevbre said she had contacted
DEC regarding possible impact on Halfwa~Brook (letteriß file). EnCon suggested settling
basins and hay bales along edge of brook during col)Strúction. Mr. Naylor (Highway Superintendent)
confirmed Town ownership of Quaker Hill Road. He also indicated that he did not care for
the planned cul-de-sacs. Mr. Sorlin read letter from resident at 140 Dixon Road, John Berke,
asking for consideration of their requests for buffers. Mr. Berke also spoke of his concerns
(letter in file). Board asked developers to consider these requests. Mr. Walter said the subdivision
would be constructed in four phases. Subdivision received Sketch Plan approval at October
meeting.
RESOLVED: The Planning Board determined that the project would have no significant
environmental impact on the environment.
Subdivision No. 5-85 - Baybridge Phase II (Valente, Developer)
Charles Scudder, P.E. present. Workshop session has been held to review SEQOR. Board
felt that environmental concerns have been mitigated. Motion for resolution of no significant
environmental impact offered by Mrs. Levandowski, seconded by Mr. Macri. Motion carried
unanimously. This project has received Sketch Plan approval.
RESOL VED: The Planning Board finds no significant environmental impact on the
environment.
Subdivision No. 7-85 - Burnt Bridge (COBE, Inc., Developers) Upper Sherman Ave
Dennis Dickinson present. Plans presented for development of subdivision of 19 duplexes
on 27 acres of land. This parcel is in two zones - light industrial and residential. Plans call
for all duplexes to be constructed in residential zone. Two of the parcels have split zone,
lots 17 and 19. Mr. Dickinson detailed drainage plan, road construction plan and soil tests.
Subdivision not in water district. They would like to be in water district. Mr. Roberts said
they must talk with Tom Flaherty, Town Board is not in favor of approving subdivisions that
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are not in water district. Mr. Roberts said they would require environmental assessment
',-, form (long) and would like input from Town Engineer (Charles Scudder) and Highway Superintendent.
The Planning Board would like to walk the property and receive aforementioned information
before granting Sketch Plan approval. Tabled for more information.
Junkyard Review No. 2-85
Withdrawn - pre-existed updated ordinance.
NE W BUSINESS:
Site Plan Review No. 27 -85 - Eugene Lisewski, Jr.
To operate an automotive repair facility in existing building in Plaza Commercial 1 Acre
Zone on property situated at 680-682 Upper Glen Street.
Public Hearing. Mr. Lisewski present. Business would be conducted by certified mechanic
at rear of Mr. Auto Pro. Warren County Planning Board recommended disapproval. Mr.
Sorlin read petition from neighbors on Foster Avenue opposing plan. Jack Kokoletsos, owner
of property on Foster A venue spoke against plan and also wrote letter in opposition (in file).
Mrs. Mann said she did not think an auto repair business adjacent to residential was desirable.
There is also a parking problem that would be increased. Mr. Lisewski disagreed, stating
there would be parking available and business would be compatible to Mr. Auto Pro. Board
suggested that Mr. Lisewski return to Board with more detailed description and solution
to parking problem if he wished them to consider further. He indicated that he would think
about it and advise Building Department. Tabled for further information.
Site Plan Review No. 28-85 - Paul Cushing/Curtis Dybas
To construct office building for architect firm in Light Industrial 1 Acre Zone and Plaza
Commercial Zone on property situated at north side East Sanford Street approximately 400
ft. west of Quaker Road.
Public Hearing. Mr. Cushing and Mr. Dybas present. Mr. Cushing presented plans to Board.
He has talked to Mr. Flaherty (Water Superintendent), Mr. Naylor (Highway Superintendent)
an<Pttas approval from Beautification Committee. This property is currently shown on DEC
wetlands map. Board said they would require DEC to make a ruling as to whether this land
is developable or not before this Board will act. Mr. Cushing said he anticipated a reply
from DEC in early December. In the meantime the Board reviewed Site Plan checklist.
This property is in split zone, use permitted in both zones. Sewage system based on worst
possible conditions. Sue Goetz, VP of Tennis and Swim Club inquired about drainage plans
as it could possibly affect tennis courts. Mr. Cushing said drainage would flow east, away
from tennis club. Site preparation discussion - Mr. Roberts said that our present ordinance
allows some site preparation before final Planning Board approval. He asked Mr. Cushing
for a letter of approval from Town Engineer, Charles Scudder and resolution from DEC
concerning wetland. Public hearing will remain open and Site Plan will be tabled.
John Nigro - Glen Square - Signage
The Board voted unanimously to authorize Secretary Ken Sorlin to draft a letter to Zoning
Board of Appeals stating its recommendations for change in signage at the Glen Square
Shopping Plaza. These suggested variances to the sign ordinance came about following
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a meeting earlier in the evening with (and at the request of) John Nigro, owner of Glen
Square and Signs of Progress representative, Fred Early. Robert Eddy, Chairman of the
Beautification Committee also participated in the meeting.
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Richard Roberts, Chairman
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