Staff Notes for 2/15/2022
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
February 15, 2022
Site Plan 71-2021 Hoffman Development Corp.
919 State Route 9/925 State Route 9 (access)
SEQR Unlisted
Material Review: application, site plan, vacuum information, stormwater, narrative, Elevation rendition,
floor plan, traffic study
Parcel History:SP 38-1990, SP 53-2011, SP 57-1995, AV 42-1995, AV 74-1995, 99729-8147 Addition,
Disc 5-2021
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for construction of a car wash with associated access drives and
vacuuming stations.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes a 5,750 +/- sq. ft. car wash building with associated access drives and queuing lanes, and 18
self-serve vacuum area. The applicant has included a sidewalk to be coordinated with others along the property
line on Weeks Road. Project includes site work for access onto Route 9 through existing traffic light and
through adjoining parcel access on Weeks Road. Project also includes associated site work for landscaping,
lighting and stormwater. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040 of the Zoning Ordinance, new commercial construction
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
Location-The project site is located at 919 State Route 9 on a 2.01 acre parcel.
Arrangement- The site has an existing building to be removed. The site is to be redeveloped with a new
carwash building and a vacuum station for 18 self serve units.
Site Design- The parcel is a corner lot with frontage on Route 9 and Weeks Road. The parcel access is
proposed at Weeks Road with a proposed interconnected access from an adjoining lot to Route 9. The lot is
to maintain some of the existing vegetation on the West property line and install new vegetation
Building – The building is to be 5,750 sq ft and the car wash will be accessed from the east side of the
building existing to the west.
Site conditions-The project includes utilizing an adjacent interconnect as this was included in a previous site
plan that it would be developed when this lot would be developed. The applicant has provided plans
showing the work to be completed for the interconnect. The applicant to provide supporting information to
complete the interconnect work.
Traffic- The applicant has indicate there is to be 45 spaces – 18 vacuum parking spaces, 9 stacking spaces,
11 additional stacking spaces, 1 handicap space. (Required is 3 stacking spaces per bay.) The plans show a
side walk to be installed in the right of way. The applicant has provided a traffic study – under review by
the Town designated Engineer. The Board may request supporting information of the sidewalk to be
constructed in the right-of way.
Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-The plans show grading and erosion control for
the site development. Stormwater management is shown with detention basins. The project includes porous
pavement in the areas of the vacuum spaces. A stormwater management maintenance agreement was
provided and will be forwarded to the Supervisor and Counsel. The project was referred to engineering for
review and comment.
Landscape plan-The landscaping plan shows only the information for the building area landscaping. The
applicant will need to update the plans to reflect existing and proposed vegetation for the entire parcel. The
required buffer on the west property line does not indicate the landscaping to be installed in the buffer area.
A buffer area is expected to be 20 ft in width but is at the discretion of the board and may or may not
include fencing as part of the buffer.
Site lighting plan-The lighting plan indicates light pole locations at 15 ft pole, 2 ft base. The photo metrics
indicate the parking paved area average would be 7.42 and the average of the site would be 1.52 foot
candles. The commercial parking lot guidance indicates a 2.5 avg.
Site details- The project includes utilizing an adjacent interconnect as this was included in a previous site
plan that it would be developed when this lot would be developed. The applicant has provided plans
showing the work to be completed for the interconnect. The applicant to provide supporting information to
complete the interconnect work. The work to be completed on the adjoining lot for the interconnect requires
authorization from the property owner.
Utility details-The project includes connections to municipal sewer and water.
Signage-The elevation plans show a sign on the building and the site plan shows a free standing sign
location. The applicant is pursuing a sign variance application for proposed free standing sign of 138 sq ft
Elevations-The elevations indicate the building cupola is to be 37 ft 8 inches and the main building is to be
28 ft 8 1/8 inches. The colors are to be grey, white trim, and grey blocking on the bottom of the building.
Floor plans-The floor plans show the wash tunnel, equipment room, office area, and electric room.
Waivers-The applicant has not requested waivers.
The waivers requested–Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver as these items are typically
associated with commercial projects. The applicant has provided information for g. site lighting, h.
signage, 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
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 the development of a lot for a car wash and vacuum
facility. The project includes extensive site work for stormwater, lighting, landscaping, and additional work for
the interconnect and sidewalk. The board may request additional information addressing engineering comments,
for work in the right- of way for the sidewalk and the property authorization for the interconnect.
Meeting History: 11/16/2021
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