Staff notes for 7/19/2022
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
July 19, 2022
Site Plan 46-2022 Matt Flint/ Mary Jane Canale
726 Glen Street/ Commercial Intensive/ Ward 2
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, site drawing, building photos
Parcel History: Subdivision 3-2007, SP 1-2006 SP 46-2006 – all related to Rite Aid project
Warren Co Referral Sent: July 2022 / Comments: Concur w/local board.
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Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for the reuse of an existing building for a printing company.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes to reuse an existing 2,880 sq ft building for a printing company. Site has 17 existing parking
spaces. The exterior and interior of the building are to remain the same. A sign for the company will be over the
door. Site conditions for lighting, parking, and green space will remain the same. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-
040, 179-9-020, site plan for a new commercial use that hasn’t had a site plan in the past seven years shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location-The project is located at 726 Glen Street on a 1.25 ac parcel.
• Arrangement- The site has an existing 2,880 sq ft building and a 600 sq ft pavilion.
• Site Design- There are no changes to the site proposed.
• Building - There are no changes to the exterior of the building other than adding a sign.
• Traffic- 17 parking spaces on the site to remain with no changes.
• Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control-There are no changes proposed.
• Landscape plan-There are no changes proposed
• Site lighting plan-The applicant site plans show the light pole fixtures that are on site
• Utility details-There are no changes proposed
• Signage-The applicant has shown signage on the building and two windows. The applicant will need to
supply dimensions and confirm the window signage is code compliant.
• Elevations-The applicant has provided building photos of all four sides. There are no changes to the
building proposed.
• Floor plans- The floor plans were provided showing two office areas, production and finishing along with
storage and bathrooms.
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• Waivers-Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items j. stormwater, k.
topography, l. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, q. soil logs, r.
construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal.
• The waivers requested–Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver as the project involves no site
changes and all changes are interior. The applicant has provided information on g. site lighting, h.
signage, and p floor plans.
• 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 site plan review application for the reuse of the existing building and site for a
printing services shop.
Meeting History: 1st Meeting