Staff Notes for 2/15/2022
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
February 15, 2022
Site Plan Modification 4-2022 Adirondack Trust Company
79 Main Street/ Main Street/ Ward 4
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, survey, sign information
Parcel History:SV 2-2021, SP 19-2021, SV 2-2022
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Requested Action
Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals a modification to an approved site plan to alter free standing
sign.
Resolutions
1. Recommendation
Project Description
Applicant proposesa modification to an approved plan by installing a 45 sq ft free standing monument sign for
the Adirondack Trust Bank under construction at 79 Main Street. The sign materials are acrylic and the colors
are green, white and black with a stone base. There are to be no changes to the existing 3,860 sq ft building.
Pursuant to Chapter 179-9-040, 140 of the Zoning Ordinance, site plan for sign installation in the Main Street
zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks. The
Planning Board will make a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Staff Comments
Location-The project is located at 79 Main Street on a 0.29 acre parcel.
Arrangement- The site is on a corner lot with an existing bank with associated drive thru.
Site Design- The site has shared parking and drive access with the adjoining parcel. There is no change to
this arrangement. The proposed project includes a free standing sign at the corner of the property at Main
and Pine Streets
Building – The existing building with the drive-thru canopy is 3,860 sq ft.
Traffic- The parking area is set up for 19 spaces there are no changes.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-no changes.
Landscape plan-There are no changes to the landscape plan.
Site lighting plan-There are no changes to the lighting plan for the building or site.
Utility details-The survey indicates there are easements with the sign is to be located. The proposed sign
location has been changed from the proposal from 2021. The board may request confirmation the utility
location details are worked out with easements.
Signage-The proposed free standing sign is to be 45 sq ft. The base is made of stone then the main sign is
green with white lettering and some black trim features. The wall signs were previously approved during
site plan. The Main Street zone requires site plan review for signage if the signage was not part of the
approval.
Elevations, Floor plans-There are no changes to the elevations or floor plans
Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, j.
stormwater, k. topography, l. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor
plans, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal.
The waivers requested–Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver as these items as they have been
addressed in the previous site plan approval and this application is only for the sign.
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.
Nature of Variance
The applicant proposes the free-standing sign to be located 0.9 ft from the property line where a 15 ft setback is
required.
Summary
The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the relief requested for the sign
setback.
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Meeting History: 1 Meeting
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