Staff Notes Town of Queensbury
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Planning Board
Department of Community Development
Staff Notes
Reference: SP 27-2001 MODIFICATION
Applicant: J & J Management Associates
Location: Rte 149 & Walkup Cutoff Road
Meeting Date: April 16, 2002
Proiect,DescriDtlOL:l
Applicant proposes modification of a previously approved site plan. Applicant proposes to add a
Boat Engine Repair facility to the exiting approved uses on the property.
Criteria for considmg a Site Plan accordingm-3+W= 179-38 of the Town of
1. Does the proposed project comply with the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance?
Boat sales and service are allowable uses in the Highway Commercial,HC-lA zone.
2. Will the proposed use be in harmony with the intent of the ordinance,
specificailv, could the location, character and size of the proposed use
increase the burden on the supporting public services and facilities?
It is not anticipated that the proposed use will present an undue increase to the burden on
supporting public services.
3. Will the proposed use create public hazards with regards to traffic,traffic
congestion or the parking of vehicles and/or equipment or be otherwise
detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the persons residing or
working in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the town?
It appears as though the proposed usage of the 3200 sf may present visual and/or audible
impacts on the neighborhood. h is uncertain as to the scale of such impacts,at this point.
4. While considerine any benefits that might be derived from the project: Will
the project have any undue adverse impact on the natural,scenic, aesthetic,
ecological,wildlife, historic, recreational or open space resource of the town
or Adirondack Park or upon the ability of the public to provide supporting
facilities and services made necessary by the project?
It is not anticipated that this project will present significant undue adverse impacts with
regards to these concerns.
Applicant J&J Management
Date Aprtl 16, 2002
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The location, arrangement, size,design and general site compatibility of buildings, lighting and
signs.
No alterations to the building or site is depicted in this proposal. No new exterior lighting is
shown on the plan and no signage is proposed.
The adequacy and arrangement of vehicular traffic access and circulation, including intersections,
road widths.pavement surfaces.dividers and traffic controls.
No changes to the internal traffic pattern is anticipated.
The location,arrangement,appearance and sufficiency of off-street parking and loading.
The existing parking spaces appear to be planned to support this additional use.
The adequacy and arrangement of Redestrian traffic access and circulation,walkway structures.
control of intersections with vehicular traffic and overall pedestrian convenience.
No specific details to address on-site pedestrian traffic have been submitted.
The adequacy of stormwater drainage facilities.
No additional impermeable areas are to be constructed.
The adequacy of water smolly and sewage digRosal facilities.
Both systems are existing,the adequacy is unknown at this time.
The adequacy,We and arrangement of trees, shrubs and other suitable plantings. landscaping
and screening constituting 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.
No additional landscaping has been offered.
The adequacy of fire lanes and other emergency zones and the provision of fire hydrants.
The existing service roads and driveways appear to be adequate in the event of an emergency.
The adequacy and impact of structures,roadways and landscaping in areas with susceptibility to
ponding, flooding and/or erosion.
See previous stormwater comments.
Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Applicant J &J Management
Date April 16, 2002
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Parcel Hidory (construction/stie an/vartance,
Site Plan 27-2001 Resolved 7/24/01 Boat Sales and Display
Petition for Zone Change 4-2001 resolved 5/21/01 RR-3A to HC-lA****
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****The Petition for Change of Zone granted to this property in 2001
was unique in that the Town Board specifically proscribed several of the otherwise allowable HC-
1 A uses. It appears as though the intent of the Town Board,when limiting the allowable uses,
was to be consistent with the then envisioned"new zoning"which called for the property to be
rezoned to Neighborhood Commercial. Ultimately, on April 1,2002 the property was in fact
rezoned to Neighborhood Commercial. As such, Commercial Boat Sales and Service are not
allowable uses in this zone. However,this application was presented to the Town prior to the
adoption of the new zoning classifications,therefore the project is ultimately subject to the"old
zoning." Consideration maybe given to limiting the intensity of the use in light of the new
zoning requirements. If the request is for boat engine repair,which is a specific type of repair,
additional types of vehicles and or engines could not be serviced at this location.
SEAR Status:
Type 11
Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes