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Site Plan Application TOWN OF QUEENSBURY Site Plan Review Application Review Process: 1. Required Pre-submission meeting with staff to determine general completeness to be held no later than 1 week prior to deadline day. Call (518) 761-8265 or(518) 761-8220 for an appointment. 2. Submittal of complete application: 1 original and 14 copies of the application package by monthly deadline. 3. Determination of application completeness. All necessary information must be provided and appropriate fee(s)paid for consideration for placement on an agenda for that month. 4. Incomplete applications will not be considered for placement on any agenda until all missing information has been submitted. 5. Submittal to Warren County Planning, if applicable. 6. Planning Board meeting, generally the third & fourth Tuesday of each month. You will be advised in writing as to which meeting to attend. 7. Following the meeting you will be provided with a copy of the resolution stating the Board's decision on your application. If your application was approved, the next likely step is a Building Permit. Final drawings must be provided for the next phase of review. If your application was denied, your project cannot proceed as submitted. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS (hard copy & electronic): Please submit 1 original & 14 copies of the completed application package to include: • Completed Application pages 2-9, signed & dated • Pre-Submission Meeting Notes: signed by staff • Copy of Deed • Checklist& Plot Plan • Environmental Assessment Form for any non-residential project • Fee: $100 (0 — 10,000 sq. ft.); $250 (10,001 — 30,000 sq. ft.); $500 (30,001 -100,000 sq. ft.); $1,000 (100,000+ sq. ft.) Staff& Contact Information: Craig Brown, Zoning Administrator craigbAgueensbury.net Laura Moore, Land Use Planner lmoore(&gueensbury.net Sunny Sweet, Office Specialist—Planning sunnys(a�gueensbury.net (518) 761-8220 Visit our website at www.ciueensbury.net for further information and forms 1 Site Plan Review application—Revised October 2016 Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 General Information Tax Parcel ID Number: 288.20-1-20 Zoning District: RC&LC42 Lot size: 237.6 Acres Detailed Description of Project [includes current&proposed use]: ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 2,750f SF METAL DETECTION BUILDING AND 1,150±SF TICKET BUILDING,AND REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING BUILDING SPACE. Location of project: 1172 ROUTE 9-SIX FLAGS GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK Applicant Name: GREAT ESCAPE THEME Address: PO BOX 511 PARK,LLC LAKE GEORGE NY 12845 Home Phone Cell: Work Phone 518-792-3500 Fax 518-793-7237 ATTN: DUNCAN MULARZ E-Mail: dMularz@SFTP.COM Agent's Firm: C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES Agent's Name: Address: 50 CENTURY HILL DR FRANCIS G. PALUMBO, RLA LATHAMNY 12110 Home Phone Cell: Work Phone 518-786-7658 Fax 518-786-7299 E-mail F.PALUMBO@CTMALE.COM Owner's Name Address SAME AS APPLICANT Home Phone Cell Work Phone Fax E-mail 2 Site Plan Review application—Revised October 2016 Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 Site Development Data Area/Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed Total sq. ft. Additions . ft. A. Building footprint - Metal Detection Building 785f sf 1,965f sf 2,750±sf B. Detached Garage N/A N/A N/A C. Accessory Structure(s) N/A N/A N/A D. Paved,gravel or other hard surfaced area 33,058f sf -8,904f sf 24,154f sf E. Porches/Decks N/A N/A N/A F. Other - Ticket Building 660f sf 490f sf 1,150f sf G. Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F] 34,503f sf -6,449f sf 28,054f sf H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. /acre] 43,000±sf* 0 sf 43,000±sf* I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H] 80.2%* - 15.0% 65.2% * denotes project work area of 43,000± sf. Setback Requirements Area Required Existing Proposed Front [1] 30' 67.5 60.4' Metal Detection Front[2] 30 0 71.1' -Ticket Building Shoreline 75' 87.3'(Metal) 89.0'(Tickets) 84.2'(Metal) 135.7'(Tickets) Side Yard[1] 25' N/A >25' Side Yard [2] Rear Yard [1] 25' N/A >25' Rear Yard [2] Travel Corridor 75' 0' 60.4' Height [max] 351 * <35' <35' Permeability 30% 19.8% 34.8% No. of parking spaces N/A N/A N/A * MAXIMUM HEIGHT 175-185' PER PARKWIDE GEIS. 3 Site Plan Review application—Revised October 2016 Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 Additional Project Information 1. Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? No 2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): Site Plan 3-2020 3. Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)Permit Program? NO 4. Estimated project duration: Start Date JAN 2022 End Date MAY 2022 5. Estimated total cost of project: TBD 6. Total area of land disturbance for project: 40.000 sf Floor Area Ratio Worksheet FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) -- The relationship of building size to lot size, derived by dividing the total building floor area by the lot size in square feet, yielding a percentage. on t Symbol Floor Area Ratio [FAR Waterfront Rcsidcntial WR 0.22 Commercial Mode ive CM/Cl 0. A. The combined area of all square footage, as measure from exterior walls of all structures on the property, including all floors of the structures, garages, basements and attics with more than five (5) feet of ceiling height and covered porches. Building square footage does not include: Open deck, docks and that portion of covered docks extending over water and one storage shed of one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less. Any additional sheds will be included. (See "FLOOR AREA RATIO"). B. Commercial or industrial: the total area in square feet as measured from the exterior of the outside walls of a building or structure, and when applicable, the sum total of all floor areas of the principal and accessory buildings or structures on the project site. rcel Area sq. ft. B. Existing Floor Are sq. ft a ove definition] C. Proposed Additional Floor Area sq. ft. D. Proposed Total Floor Area sq. ft. E. Total ale Floor Area Area x ove table] *If D is larger than E. a variance or revisions to your plan may be needed. Consult with Staff. 4 Site Plan Review application—Revised October 2016 Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 § 179-9-080 Requirements for Site Plan Approval. The Planning Board shall not approve a Site Plan unless it first determines that such site plan meets the following Standards. Please prepare responses to each of the following topics: SEE ATTACHED STANDARDS A The proposed project farthers or is consistent with the policies of the Town's Comprehensive Plan. B. The proposed project complies with all other requirements of this Chapter,including the site plan review standards as set forth in Paragraph F of this section,the dimensional,bulk and density regulations of the zoning district in which it is proposed to be located(Article 3 and Table 1),the applicable requirements of all other Articles that apply. C. The site plan encourages pedestrian activity internally and,if practicable,to and from the site with pedestrian paths or sidewalks connected to adjacent areas. D. The site plan must conform to Chapter 136 Sewage and Sewage Disposal,Chapter 147 Stormwater Management Local Law,and other applicable local laws. E. The proposed use shall be in harmony with the general purpose or intent of this Chapter,specifically taking into account the location, character and size of the proposed use and the description and purpose of the district in which such use is proposed,the nature and intensity of the activities to be involved in or conducted in connection with the proposed use and the nature and rate of any increase in the burden on supporting public services and facilities which will follow the approval of the proposed use. F. The establishment,maintenance and operation of the proposed use will not create public hazards from traffic,traffic congestion or the parking of vehicles and/or equipment or be otherwise detrimental to the health,safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the town. Traffic access and circulation,road intersections,road and driveway widths and traffic controls will be adequate. G. Off-street parking and 19oading facilities will be appropriately located and arranged and sufficient to meet traffic anticipated to be generated by the new use. The establishment of vehicle links between parking areas of adjacent properties are provided where feasible. This fitrthers the Town's goal of reducing curb cuts and reducing congestion. A twenty-foot wide connection is required. If adjacent properties are either undeveloped or previously developed without having made provision for future linkage,then a future connection must be identified and provided for in the site plan under review for such future linkage when the time arises. The Planning Board may require proof that the applicant has made contact with adjacent property owners for purposes of coordinating linkages with adjacent properties. H. The project shall not have an undue adverse impact upon the natural,scenic,aesthetic,ecological,wildlife,historic,recreational or open space resources of the town or the Adirondack Park or upon the adequate provision of supporting facilities and services made necessary by the project,taking into account the commercial,industrial,residential,recreational or other benefits that might be derived from the project. In making the determination hereunder,the Planning Board shall consider those factors pertinent to the project contained in the development considerations set forth herein under§ 179-9-080 of this Chapter,and in so doing,the Planning Board shall make a net overall evaluation of the project in relation to the development objectives and general guidelines set forth in§ 179-9-080 of this Article. I The provision for and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and circulation,walkway structures,control of intersections with vehicular traffic and overall pedestrian convenience shall be safe and adequate for pedestrian movement. Pedestrian connections between adjacent sites shall be provided to encourage pedestrian use. J. Stormwater drainage facilities will prevent an increase of post development drainage flows as compared to pre-development drainage flows. Drainage of the site shall recharge ground water to the extent practical. Surface waters flowing off-site shall not degrade any streams or adversely affect drainage on adjacent properties or public roads. Facilities shall be in conformance with the drainage standards of Chapter 147 of the Town Code and the Town of Queensbury Subdivision Regulations where applicable. K. The water supply and sewage disposal facilities will be adequate and will meet all applicable and current requirements set forth by Department of Health regulations and Chapter 136 of the Town Code. L The adequacy,type and arrangement of trees,shrubs and other suitable plantings,landscaping and screening shall effectively provide 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. M Fire lanes,emergency zones and fire hydrants will be adequate and meet the needs and requirements of emergency service providers. N. The design of structures,roadways and landscaping in areas susceptible to ponding,flooding and/or erosion will minimize or avoid such impacts to the maximum extent practicable. 0. The site plan conforms to the design standards,landscaping standards and performance standards of this chapter. 5 Site Plan Review application—Revised October 2016 Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES Engineering,Surveying,Architecture, Landscape Architecture &Geology, D.P.C. rJ[� ^�. Ea50 Century Hill Drive, Latham, NY 12110 518.786.7400 FAX 518.786.7299 www.ctmale.com LJJ PARK ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENTS SITE PLAN REVIEW PROJECT NARRATIVE December 14,2021 §179-9-080 STANDARD QUESTIONS A-O A. The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom ("Great Escape") has been in existence and operation for decades and is located within the Route 9 North Commercial Corridor. The Great Escape property is presently zoned Recreational Commercial. Fitting in with a significant goal enumerated in the Town of Queensbury's Comprehensive Land Use Plan (the desire for pedestrian-friendly development), and the 2001 Great Escape Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS), the Great Escape is very pedestrian friendly. Access throughout the park is predominantly via walking. The proposed Park Entrance Improvements including new metal detector building and ticket building project provides a more user friendly and efficient entrance for guests/visitors to the Great Escape. B. The proposed park entrance improvements are consistent with the existing development within the Great Escape Theme Park. Placement of this new Attraction complies with requirements of the 2001 GEIS, as well as the dimensional, bulk, and density regulations for the Recreational Commercial zone unless otherwise noted below. C. Access throughout the Great Escape is via walking. There are pedestrian sidewalks along both sides of Route 9, as well as a pedestrian bridge crossing Route 9 to allow for safe pedestrian access into and out of the park. D. The entire Great Escape Theme Park is tied to the Queensbury Municipal water system and sanitary sewer system. No additional water or sewer connections will be required as part of this Project. E. The size, character, color, and location of the proposed improvements complies with the existing GEIS and the July 11,2001 Findings Statement(the "2001 Findings") including the height criteria. Additional information is provided within the submission materials. F. Per the GEIS and the 2001 Findings, the mitigation of traffic constraints and congestion is tied to traffic count levels. The results of the 2019 traffic count study fall below the threshold necessary for the implementation of Phase 3 improvements. Thus, the construction of the Improvements including new metal detector building and ticket building project does not directly dictate the implementation of mitigation measures. G. No changes in traffic, curb cuts, off-street parking, and/or loading facilities will be required as part of this proposed Project. Per the GEIS and the 2001 Findings, and the 2004 Findings, the implementation of mitigation measures for the expansion of Great Escape vehicle parking(parking lots) is dictated by the overall park attendance. H. The addition of the Attraction will not result in any changes to the natural, scenic, ecological, wildlife, historic, or open space resources of the town. The entrance improvements are consistent with the existing aesthetic and recreational nature. C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES NEW ADIRONDACK OUTLAW RIDE AND STEAMIN'DEMON ACCESS PLAZA ATTRACTION PROJECT NARRATIVE December 12,2019 Page 2 I. As stated above, there are pedestrian sidewalks along both sides of Route 9, as well as a pedestrian bridge crossing Route 9 to allow for safe pedestrian movement between the Great Escape Theme Park and parking areas across the street; and there are additional pedestrian friendly businesses across the street, thereby eliminating the need for any intersections with vehicular traffic. J. The proposed park entrance improvements will result in a reduction of the impervious surfaces. The post-drainage areas will increase the permeable surface area over the pre-existing conditions and therefore meet the requirements for new development within the Great Escape Theme Park. Stormwater and erosion control details will be included in the final plan submission and building permit package. K. As stated above,water supply and wastewater disposal are by connection to Town-owned municipal systems, and no additional water or sewer connections will be required as part of this Project. L. A landscape plan has been provided. It is the Applicant's intent to similarly match/complement landscaping in newly landscaped areas throughout the Project area. There is an overall increase to the landscaped areas as reflected on the site plans. M. The proposed park entrance will be constructed to ensure fire lanes,emergency zones,and fire hydrants are maintained or constructed to provide emergency access and infrastructure as required by state and local codes. N. As stated above, stormwater and erosion control details will be included. O. The site plan has been prepared with intent to conform to all prevailing design standards, both local and of the amusement park industry. Lighting is being provided with two (2) existing light poles to remain with the addition of a matching light pole to supplement lighting levels in the project area. The new light pole will be further from Route 9 than the existing light poles. Prepared by: C.T.MALE ASSOCIATES Engineering,Surveying,Architecture,Landscape Architecture&Geology,D.P.C. /�rl�� Francis G. Palumbo,RLA Project Manager/Senior Landscape Architect Land Services Division Civil Engineering . Environmental Services • Survey Services • Land Services •Architecture • Energy&Building Systems Services . Electrical Engineering § 179-9-050 Checklist-Application for Site Plan Review. Application materials and site plan shall include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a decision. The applicant is to provide a site plan drawing and all attachments that address items A-V. The applicant may request a waiver from A-V and is to provide reasons for waiver(s) requested. Please label information to be submitted. REQUIREMENTS Sheet# A A vicinity map drawn at the scale that shows the relationship of the proposal to existing community facilities which affect G-101 or serve it,such as roads,shopping areas,schools,etc. The map shall also show all properties,identify owners, subdivisions,streets and easements within 500 feet of the property. Such a sketch may be superimposed on a United States Geological Survey map of the area. B. The site plan shall be drawn at a scale of forty feet to the inch(1"=40 feet)or such other scale as the Planning Board may deem appropriate,on standard 24"x 36"sheets,with continuation on 8 1/2"x 11"sheets as necessary for written C-101 information. The information listed below shall be shown on the site plan and continuation sheets. C Name of the project,boundaries,date,north arrow,and scale of the plan. (all sheets) D. Name and address of the owner of record,developer,and seal of the engineer,architect or landscape architect. If the (all sheets) applicant is not the record owner,a letter of authorization shall be required from the owner. E. The location and use of all existing and proposed structures within the property,including all dimensions of height and C101A&101 floor area,all exterior entrances,and all anticipated future additions and alterations. F. The location of all present and proposed public and private ways,off-street parking areas,driveways,outdoor storage areas, sidewalks,ramps,curbs,paths,landscaping,walls and fences. Location,type and screening details for all waste disposal C101A&101 containers shall also be shown. G. The location,height,intensity and bulb type(sodium,incandescent,etc.)of all external lighting fixtures. The direction of C101A&101 illumination and methods to eliminate glare onto adjoining properties must also be shown in compliance with§ 179-6-020. H. The location,height,size,materials and design of all proposed signs. l The location of all present and proposed utility systems including: 1. Sewage or septic system; C 102&C 103 2. Water supply system; 3. Telephone,cable and electrical systems;and 4. Storm drainage system including existing and proposed drain lines,culverts,catch basins,headwalls,endwalls, hydrants,manholes and drainage swales. J Plans to prevent the pollution of surface or groundwater,erosion of soil both during and after construction,excessive runoff C 102 and flooding of other properties,as applicable. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)for all land development activities(excluding agricultural activities)on the site that results in land disturbance of one acre or more. A SWPPP shall comply with the requirements of the DEC SPDES MS-4 General Permit and Chapter 147 of the Town of Queensbury Code. It shall be at the discretion of the Planning Board as to whether a SWPPP or an erosion and control plan shall be required for a site plan review project land disturbance of less than one acre. K. Existing and proposed topography at two-foot contour intervals,or such other contour interval as the Planning Board shall C 102 allow. All elevations shall refer to the nearest United States Coastal and Geodetic Bench Mark. If any portion of the parcel is within the 100-year floodplain,the area will be shown and base flood elevations given. Areas shall be indicated within the proposed site and within 50 feet of the proposed site where soil removal or filling is required,showing the approximate volume in cubic yards. L A landscape plan showing all existing natural land features than may influence the design of the proposed use such as rock C 101 outcrops,stands of trees,single trees eight or more inches in diameter,forest cover and water sources and all proposed changes to these features,including sizes and types of plants. Water sources include ponds,lakes,wetlands and watercourses,aquifers,floodplains and drainage retention areas. M. Land Use District boundaries within 500 feet of the site's perimeter shall be drawn and identified on the site plan,as well as any Overlay Districts that apply to the property. G-101 6 Site Plan Review application—Revised October 2016 Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Sheet# N. Traffic flow patterns within the site,entrances and exits,loading and unloading areas,as well as curb cuts on the site and within 100 feet of the site. The Planning Board may,at its discretion,require a detailed traffic study for large developments or N/A for those in heavy traffic areas,which shall include: 1. The projected number of motor vehicle trips to enter or leave the site,estimated for weekly and annual peak hour traffic levels; 2. The projected traffic flow pattern including vehicular movements at all major intersections likely to be affected by the proposed use of the site; 3. The impact of this traffic on levels of service on abutting public streets and at affected intersections. Existing and proposed weekly and annual peak hour traffic levels and road capacity levels shall also be given. 0. For new construction or alterations to any structure,a table containing the following information shall be included: N/A 1. Estimated area of structure to be used for particular purposes such as retain operation,office, Storage,etc.; 2. Estimated maximum number of employees; 3. Maximum seating capacity,where applicable;and 4. Number of parking spaces existing and required for the intended use. P 1. Floor Plans. TBD 2. Elevations at a scale of one-quarter inch equals one foot(1/4"= 1 foot)for all exterior facades of the proposed structure(s) and/or alterations to or expansions of existing facades,showing design features and indicating the type and color of materials to be used. Q. Soil logs,water supply well and percolation test results,and storm water runoff calculations as needed to determine and mitigate project impacts. N/A R. Plans for disposal of construction and demolition waste,either on-site or at an approved disposal facility. C-101 S Plans for snow removal,including location(s)of on-site snow storage. NA T. An Environmental Assessment Form("EAF")as required by the SEQRA regulations,with Part 1 completed by the Applicant ATTCH'D shall be submitted as part of the application. If the proposed project requires a special use permit and an EAF has been submitted in conjunction with a special use permit application,a duplicate EAF is not required for the site plan application. U.J If an application is for a parcel or parcels on which more than one use is proposed,the applicant may submit a single N/A application for all such uses,provided the proposed uses are accurately delineated on a site plan drawn pursuant to the requirements set forth above. The Planning Board may grant the application with respect to some proposed uses and not others. For purposes of reviewing an application(and for SEQRA compliance)all proposed uses on a single parcel or on contiguous parcels shall be considered together. V A brief narrative statement on how the project proposed for review furthers or is consistent with the vision,goals and policies ATTACH E in the Town's Comprehensive Plan. COVER L R 7 Site Plan Review application—Revised October 2016 Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Site Plan Pre-Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040 1. Applicant Name: Feat Escape Them park LLC 2. Tax Map ID 288.20-1-20 Location: 1172 state Route 9 3. Zoning Classification RC-split zone LC42A 4. Reason for Review: update to entrance check-in buildings and arrangement on site 5. Zoning Section#• 179-3-040 new buildings or development in the RC zone,Chapter 94 wetlands,179-6-050 hard-surfacing 6. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes: Provided Outstanding; Please provide by Deed missing General Information complete missing zoning,description and street address Site Development Data Complete break out both buildings'building(s)to be removed negative or(> Setback Requirements Complete break out both buildings similar to plan sheets Additional Project Information Complete missing attachment or identify the last 2 site plans or area variance FAR addressed NA Requirements for Site Plan-Standards missing-need responses A-o Checklist items addressed missing information on lighting,landscaping,stormwater,elevations Environmental Form completed NA project appears to be less than 4,000 sq$of building Signature Page completed X The applicant proposes to remove the existing ticket entrance structure and alter the access area. The project includes construction of a 1,131 sq ft ticket building and a 2,769 entrance staging building. The project improves the green space in the project area to 34.8 %. There are no changes to the park rides or parking area as part of this project. Site Plan review for new development/structures and area in the Recreation Commercial zone and hard surfacing within 50 ft of a shoreline. Freshwater wetlands permit for work within 100 ft of a shoreline.Area Variance for the location of the buildings where the ticket building is to be 7 1.1 ft from the front setback and the metal/access area building to be 60.4 ft.where a 75 ft setback is required. Items reviewed applications for site plan and area variance,site drawing. Items to be updated or provided 1)deed 2) survey(county will need to update the parcel 3)project zoning-project work is RC parcel is split zone with LC42 and RC 4)project street address needs to be added 5)project description is missing 6)page 3 site data-break out buildings separately-use 'other" space.removal of buildings or area note as a negative value 7)page 3 setback information-adjust so text lines are separate for shoreline information 8)page 4 additional information-either include attachment of past information,or type in the last two either site plan or area variance. 9)page 5 responses needed for A-O. 10)page 6 and 7 checklist information-need information on lighting,landscaping,stormwater,floor plan and elevations. 11)page 9 signatures needed 12)will need a wetland application An updated pdf should be provided for an additional review prior to copies being provided. Staff Representative: Laura Moore via email 12/09/2021 Applicant/Agent: Date: 8 Signature Page This page includes the 1.)Authorization to Act as Agent Form: 2.)Engineering Fee Disclosure; 3.) Authorization for Site Visits; 4.) Other Permit Responsibilities;5.)Official Meeting Disclosure and 6.)Agreement to provide documentation required. OWNER'S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant Owner: GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK, LLC Designates: C.T. MALE As agent regarding: Variance X Site Plan Subdivision For Tax Map No.: 288.20 Section Block Lot Deed Reference: 1021 Book 283 Page 51T W Date OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE: APPLICANT'S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the meeting or wishes to be represented by another party: Owner: Designates: As agent regarding: Variance Site Plan Subdivision For Tax Map No.: Section Block Lot Deed Re Book Page Date fer OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE: 2 2.) ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE: Applications may be referred to the Town consulting engineer for review of septic design, storm drainage,etc. as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department. Fees for engineering review services will be charged directly to the applicant. Fees for engineering review will not exceed$ 1,000 without notification to the applicant. 3.Y AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE VISITS: By signing this page and submitting the application materials attached herein,the Owner,Applicant, and his/her/their agent(s)hereby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter the subject properties for the purpose of reviewing the application submitted. 4.) OTHER PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIES: Other permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to approval by the Zoning Board or Planning Board. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain any additional permits. 5.) OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES DISCLOSURE: It is the practice of the Community Development Department to have a designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application, and minutes transcribed from those tapes constitutes the official record of all proceedings. 6.) AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: I,the undersigned,have thoroughly read and understand the instructions for submission and agree to the submission requirements, I acknowledge no construction activities shall be commenced prior to issuance of a valid permit. I certify that the application,plans and supporting materials are a true and complete statement/description of the existing conditions and the work proposed, and that all work will be performed in accordance with the approved plans and in conformance with local zoning regulations. I acknowledge that prior to occupying the facilities proposed,I or my agents,will obtain a certificate of occupancy as necessary. I also understand that Uwe may be required to provide an as-built survey by a licensed land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy I have read and agree t the above.Ovk) �J Si a e [ pplicant] Print Name[Applicant] Date signed Signature [Agent] Print Name [Agent] Date signed 9 Site Plan Review application—Revised October 2016 Town of Queensbury Planning Office-742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I -Project Information Instructions for Comuleting Part 1-Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding,are subject to public review,and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item,please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency;attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1-Project and Sponsor Information GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK,LLC Name of Action or Project: PARK ENTRANCE IMPROVMENTS Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): 1172 ROUTE 9,QUEENSBURY,NY Brief Description of Proposed Action: CONSTRUCTION OF NEW METAL DETECTION BUILIDNG AND NEW TICKET BUILDING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PARK. OTHER ASSOCIATED PEDESTRIAN PATHS AND LANSCAPING.THE PROJECT WILL INCLUDE BUILDING DEMOLITION,THE NEW BUILDINGS AND A QUEING AREA. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 518-792-3500 GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK, LLC/ATTN: DUNCAN MULARZ E-Mail: CMULARZ@SFTP.COM Address: PO BOX 511 City/PO: State: Zip Code: LAKE GEORGE NY 12845 1.Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan,local law,ordinance, NO YES administrative rule,or regulation? If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ❑✓ ❑ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no,continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other governmental Agency? NO YES If Yes,list agency(s)name and permit or approval: ❑✓ ❑ 3.a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 237.6 acres b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0.9± acres c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 237.6 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on,adjoining and near the proposed action. ❑Urban ❑Rural(non-agriculture) ❑Industrial [Z]Commercial ❑Residential(suburban) ❑Forest ❑Agriculture ❑Aquatic El Other(specify): ❑Parkland Pagel 43 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a.A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ❑ ❑✓ ❑ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ❑ ❑✓ ❑ 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural NO YES landscape? ❑ 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin,a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes,identify: ❑✓ ❑ 8. a.Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? NO YES ❑✓ ❑ b.Are public transportation service(s)available at or near the site of the proposed action? ❑ ❑✓ c.Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action? ❑ I ❑✓ 9.Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies: ❑ ❑ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No,describe method for providing potable water: ❑ ❑✓ 11.Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ❑ F7 12. a.Does the site contain a structure that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic NO YES Places? ❑ ❑✓ b.Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area? ❑✓ ❑ 13.a.Does any portion of the site of the proposed action,or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal,state or local agency? ❑ b.Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody? ❑ ❑ If Yes,identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: ❑Shoreline ❑Forest ❑Agricultural/grasslands ❑Early mid-successional ❑ Wetland ❑Urban m Suburban 15.Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats,listed NO YES by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? ❑ FROSTED ELFIN KARNER BLUE BUTTERFLY 16.Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain? NO YES 17.Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, ❑ ❑ a.Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? ❑NO ❑YES b.Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems(runoff and storm drains)? If Yes,briefly describe: ❑NO ❑YES Page 2 of 3 18.Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment of NO YES water or other liquids(e.g.retention pond,waste lagoon,dam)? If Yes,explain purpose and size: ❑ ❑ 19.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed NO YES solid waste management facility? If Yes,describe: ❑� ❑ 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation(ongoing or NO YES completed)for hazardous waste? If Yes,describe: ❑� I AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor name: Francis-G.P bo,Rl-kC.T. Male Date: 12/16/2021 Signature: If PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3 Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 -Impact Assessment Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept"Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?" No,or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning ❑ Elregulations? 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? ❑ ❑ 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? ❑ ❑ 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the El ❑ establishment of a Critical Environmental Area(CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or ❑ ❑ affect existing infrastructure for mass transit,biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate El reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: ❑ ❑ a.public/private water supplies? b.public/private wastewater treatment utilities? ❑ ❑ 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic,archaeological, ❑ ❑ architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources(e.g.,wetlands, ❑ ❑ waterbodies,groundwater, air quality,flora and fauna)? 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion,flooding or drainage ❑ ❑ problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? ❑ ❑ PRINT FORM Pagel of2 Agency Use Only[If applicable] Project Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance For every question in Part 2 that was answered"moderate to large impact may occur",or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact,please complete Part 3.Part 3 should,in sufficient detail,identify the impact,including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency detennined that the impact may or will not be significant.Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring,duration,irreversibility,geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term,long-term and cumulative impacts. ❑ Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. ❑ Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Name of Lead Agency Date Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT FORM Page 2 of