Staff Notes for 3/15/2022
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
March 15, 2022
Site Plan 12-2022 ADIRONDACK FACTORY OUTLET CENTER
1444 State Route 9/ Commercial Intensive/ Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: site plan application, elevations, façade photos, site plan
Parcel History:SP 30-2018, SP 64-2019, SP (M) 16-2020
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for upgrade and renovation of building façade.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes to upgrade the façade and window scheme on the South side of the structure. Renovations
include removing the false façade to replace with façade to be aligned as one façade feature between the false
peaked roof areas. The color scheme to be neutral brown and green colors. The windows will also be changed to
full top to bottom. The existing building is 102,994 sq ft with multiple tenants. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,
179-9-020, site plan for façade work on an existing building shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The project is located at 1444 State Route 9 and is known as the Adirondack Factory Outlets
Arrangement- The project site has an existing102,994 sq ft building with associated parking that is to
remain. The previous area of 12,706 sq ft existing gravel area was converted to green space and parking.
Site Design- The plans show the existing conditions for parking and green space on the site. There is no
change from the conditions 2018 existing conditions.
Building – The building plans show the updated façade on the south side. The applicant included the
approved north side elevations and the main building/front façade of the building. The towers are to remain
and will be refaced to match the new façade. The south side will also have dark green metal roofing, and
new window treatments floor to ceiling glass. Some of the towers will have fieldstone pattern columns.
Signage-signage areas are shown in the photos but it is not clear if there will be new signage or if there is
any modification to the signage on the buildings. .
Site conditions-The site conditions are to remain as they currently are – note refer to traffic in regards to
parking spaces.
Traffic- The plans indicate there are 370 parking spaces. The plans show an area that includes 14 spaces
that are not full size spaces. With the 14 spaces the number of parking is 382 on site. The property owner
has met with the Code Compliance Officer – noting the lot could be restriped to meet code requirements for
parking space sizes.
Site layout and utility plan –No changes are proposed to the utility plan.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control – There is no grading proposed as the project is
specific to the South side of the building. The Code compliance office did identify a catch basin at the front
of the property that is sinking – this should be repaired.
Landscape plan –The plans indicate extended a wooden guard rail on the south side along the property line
to deter folks from cutting through to the adjoining property as it goes directly into a traffic aisle. The plans
indicate existing trees to remain – there appears to be trees that have been removed that will need to be
replaced.
Site lighting plan –The plans do not indicate any building lighting – Staff would suggest clarification for
lighting –if there are any wall light fixtures.
Elevations- The plans show the exterior elevations of the façade with removal of most of the covered
sidewalk areas. The elevations show a new window scheme for the south side with floor to ceiling window.
Floor plans –There are no changes to the floor plans existing.
Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include, h. signage, k.
topography, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition
disposal s. snow removal.
The waivers requested– Staff would suggest requesting additional information on signage where the
remaining items are associated with construction where this site there is no new building and no new site
disturbance.
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.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for façade improvements to the south side of the building.
The board may request clarification on signage, lighting, parking spaces and landscaping. The board may
consider proposing a time-frame for the activities proposed to be completed.
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Meeting History: 1 Meeting
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