Staff Notes for 10/19/21
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
October 19, 2021
Site Plan 65-2021 HOGAN & WALSH
SEQR Type II
Material Review: site plan application, photos, floor plan, site plan, previous survey and landscaping
Parcel History:SP 19-2008, several sign permits
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval to reuse an existing building for a commercial business to operate office
and retail for security and key service.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes to reuse an existing building for a commercial business to operate office and retail for
security and key service. The existing building 660 sq. ft. with a 450 sq. ft. detached garage. There are no
changes to the site for parking, landscaping, and lighting. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 & Chapter 179-10 of
the Zoning Ordinance, new commercial business and no review within the last seven years shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The project is located at 16 Main Street. The parcel is 0.291 acres.
Arrangement- The parcel has an existing 660 sq ft building, a 450 sq ft , and parking area.
Site Design- The applicant doesn’t propose any changes to the site and the parking area and walkways are to
remain. The existing landscaping on site is to remain.
Building – The existing building of 660 sq ft is to be the office retail for the security and key service. The
existing 450 sq ft is a detached garage to be used for storage.
Site conditions-
Traffic- There are four parking spaces shown on the survey that are to remain with no changes.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-There are no changes proposed to the site.
Landscape plan-The landscape plan narrative indicates the shrubs are to be removed and planters to be
installed along the handicap ramp. In addition, the applicant will plant annuals and perennials along the
front. The 2008 planting plan is include where some of the landscaping is to remain
Site lighting plan-The plans indicate there are to be wall mounted lights and the fixture cut sheet has been
included. The plans show the porch area to include lighting a note may be needed to update with the wall
mounted lights.
Utility details-The building is connect to municipal water and has on-site septic. The Wastewater/Water
Department will require sewer connection. The board may consider a condition to complete hook –up
according to Wastewater/Water Department requirements.
Signage-The applicant proposes to remove the existing sign structure as they were made aware that it is
noncompliant. The plan is to install a wood like sign that is to be compliant with size (18 sq ft) and
location.
Elevations-The applicant has provided photos of the existing building. There is to be new siding that is to
be grey in color.
Floor plans-The applicant has included the floor plan for the existing layout. The plans show new window
and entry door.
Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items j. stormwater, k.
topography, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal.
The waivers requested–Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver for these items as there are no
changes to the site proposed- reuse of an existing building and site. The following items were provided
as part of the application- g. site lighting, h. signage, l. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/
construction details, p floor plans,
Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the
written request of an applicant. The Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be
granted.
Special Use permit
Section 179-10 – Main Street Zone where parking proposed for the front and rear requires special use permit.
Harmony with the Comprehensive Plan – The applicant has indicated the proposed reuse of the existing
building is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The re use of existing building is encouraged although
the Main Street zone encourages upper levels but does allow single story structures through site plan and
special use permit reviews.
Compatibility – The use may be considered compatible with the Main Street zone – as the business use foe
security and key services would be found in a main street area.
Access, circulation and parking – The Main Street zone encourages parking to be in the rear and requires
site plan and special use permit reviews. The applicant proposes no changes to the existing site conditions
with parking in the front and rear as there is no changes to the building location.
Infrastructure and services – The applicant proposes no changes to the existing utility connections or
services as there is no change to the building or site.
Environment and natural features - The applicant proposes some additional landscaping to the area around
the building. The remaining of the site there is no change to the building or site.
Long-term effects – The applicant has indicated the re-use of an existing building and the proposed business
will assist residential and commercial within the neighborhood area with security needs
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the reuse of an existing building for the operation of a
retail security and key services business. The board may consider a condition to complete hook –up according
to Wastewater/Water Department requirements. The board will also need to determine the special use permit
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