21094_ SPR Standard Responses
38 High Rock Ave, Suite 3 | P.O. Box 272 | Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 | 518.450.4030
FHB MAIN STREET APARTMENTS
78‐80 Main Street
Queensbury, NY
SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION – Responses to Standards
A. The proposed project furthers or is consistent with the policies of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed project is located within the Main Street Zoning District and 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.
The proposed project and related site usage comply with the Site Plan Review standards
set forth in this Chapter. The proposed project is not seeking any Zoning Board Approvals
and generally meets all the criteria set forth in the dimensional bulk and area table for
Main Street Zoning District.
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.
The proposed site layout encourages pedestrian use and internal flow through
integration of an internal courtyard, and walkways throughout the entirety of the parking
lot area. A. Connection to adjacent areas is not proposed at this time as adjoining parcels
are currently residential properties.
D. The site plan must conform to Chapter 136 Sewage and Sewage Disposal, Chapter 147 Stormwater
Management Local Law, and other applicable local laws.
The site plan conforms to the Town’s ordinances noted above. Wastewater disposal and
potable water service is proposed by connection to existing municipal services. The
project proposes to accommodate stormwater management through the use of
subsurface infiltrator chambers located beneath the parking lot area.
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.
The proposed use is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this Chapter and is in
conformance with design criteria set forth for the Main Street Zoning District. The
proposed development is not a significant amount in which it will produce a burden on
the public services.
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.
The proposed project will not create an unsafe condition for traffic, traffic congestion or
the parking of vehicles. A new driveway entrance will be constructed to accommodate
two‐way traffic. The entrance has been designed in general conformance with NYSDOT
minor commercial design criteria. The parking lot has been designed to accommodate
vehicle traffic generated by the proposed mixed office and apartment‐use. All required
distances for vehicle circulation and drive widths are adequate to accommodate
anticipated vehicle use.
G. Off‐street parking and loading 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 furthers 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.
Adequate off‐street parking and loading facilities are provided within the site to
accommodate anticipated vehicle traffic generated from the proposed mixed
office/apartment‐use. All proposed parking areas are located at the rear of the building.
The proposed quantity of parking spaces does not meet the quantity required as
determined in accordance with Section 179‐4‐090 of the Town Code. In accordance with
Section 179‐7‐070(b)(4)(a)[2] of the Town Code, the Planning Board may reduce parking
requirements for development having more than one use. As such, the applicant is
seeking a reduction in required parking. A new driveway entrance is proposed under this
project scope to accommodate two‐way traffic. The adjacent properties are currently
residential‐use and future linkage is therefore not a consideration at this time.
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.
The proposed project does not have an undue adverse environmental impact on the
natural, scenic, aesthetic, ecological, wildlife, historic, recreational or open space
resources of the Town. The existing site is developed and is serviced by the Town’s
municipal sewer and water utilities. The proposed development will utilize these
facilities. The proposed mixed‐use development is in conformance with the Main Street
Zoning District intent.
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.
The proposed site plan allows for safe pedestrian access and circulation within the site
through the use of sidewalks and walkways. Vehicular traffic is controlled by signage and
road markings.
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.
Currently there are no stormwater management practices on site. Proposed stormwater
management practices include a series of precast catch basins, roof leaders and
subsurface infiltrator chamber units located beneath the parking lot area. The proposed
stormwater management system has been designed to attenuate peak discharge rates
for the 50‐year storm event to that less than pre‐existing.
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.
The proposed sewage disposal and water supply will be connected to existing municipal
services. All requirements of the Town of Queensbury will be met. All connections will be
made in coordination with the applicable Town Departments.
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.
Proposed buffering methods from adjacent uses are in conformity with requirements of
the Town Code. All property bounds with the exception of the northern property line will
be buffered with privacy fence to establish screening between adjacent residential
properties.
M. Fire lanes, emergency zones and fire hydrants will be adequate and meet the needs and
requirements of emergency service providers.
Fire lanes and emergency access is provided via Main Street. The proposed building will
we equipped with a fire suppression system.
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.
The proposed development is within a relatively level area and is not susceptible to
ponding, flooding, and/or erosion. Positive drainage and several catch basins have been
integrated within the parking lot area to mitigate the potential for ponding.
O. The site plan conforms to the design standards, landscaping standards and performance
standards of this chapter.
The proposed site plan generally complies with the requirements listed in this chapter.
The applicant is seeking a reduction in parking requirements at the discretion of the
Planning Board, in accordance with Section 179‐7‐070(b)(4)(a)[2] of the Town Code.