Application, Deed, Staff NotesFILE NUMBER:
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TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
531 Bay Road, Qu*ensbury, NY 12804 G
,,25P RTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT APPLICANT: Sanjay Kapoor
ADDRESS: 21 S j_ n f field Lane
PHONE #: H
PHONE #: W
APPLICANT
ADDRESS:
PHONE #:
PHONE #: Work:
(518) 458-9203
PROPERTY OWNER: Dave Kapoor, D & C Management
ADDRESS: Deer Run
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PHONE #: Home:
PHONE #: Work: (518) 557-4270
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: 82 (mitt Sl ppn Tnn H tPl
DIRECTIONS TO THE PROJECT:
so Board members & Staff can
Please see too right hand corner c
SKETCH OR PHOTOCOPY OF
ROAD MAP:
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Please make as clear as possible,
find your project:
OFFICE USE ONLY
Tax Map No.
Zoning:
Variance: A U S No
Site Plan: Yes No
Subdiv.: Yes No
CEA: _Yes _No
SEQRA: I, II, Unlisted
Warren Co.: _Yes No
APA: _Yes No
Wetlands: —Yes No
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Tax Map Number: Section 71 Block 2 Lot 2
Zone Classification: HC IA
Area of Parcel 2.9 acres =126 324 sq. ft.
Maximum Size Bui dim ng Allowed Win+ Sq. ft.
Disposition of Parcel:
Existina
Building Area 2460 sq. ft.
Paved Area 5289 sq. £t,
(including walks)
Green Area 118,575 sq. ft.
2.0 % of parcel
4.2 % of parcel
ql.a % of parcel
Building Area 13,690 sq. ft. 10_a % of parcel
Paved Area —7977= sq. ft. 52.8 % of parcel
(including walks).
Green Area 45,875 sq. ft. % of parcel
Building Setbacks
Existing Proposed Required
Front Yard 75
Front (if corner) - -
Side Yard (1) 30
Side Yard (2) 20
Rear Yard 50
Rear Yard (2)
Shoreline
Width
Depth
Access (check where applicable)
75 & 50 75 & 50
Town Highway County x State
Length of Frontage 360
Number of Parking spaces: Existing 4 Proposed 93
Town Water: X_ Yes No
Town Sewer: X_ Yes No
Any previous Planning or Zoning.8oard determination regarding
this property? No
Present Use of Property: Residential Apt.
Proposed Use of Property:
82..Unit Hotel
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A COMPLETE APPLICATION IS NECESSARY FOR PLACEMENT ON THE PLANNING
HOARD AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDAS - APPLICANT PLEASE READ
The Planning and Zoning Office requires 10 copies of your site
plan or variance application and maps, one original and 9 copies,
along with supporting documentation.
In addition to the $25.00 fee for. site plan applications and
the $50.00 fee for variance applications, the applicant is required
to pay for the costs related to engineering review. Applications
may be referred to the Town Consulting Engineer for review of
septic design, storm drainage, etc.. The hourly rate charge for the
engineer review will be charged directly to the applicant. Fees
for engineering review will not exceed $1,000.00 without
notification to the applicant.
Other permits may be required for construction or alteration
• subsequent to approval by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of
Appeals. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain these.
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1, the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand the
Instructions for submission, agree. to the submission requirements
and completed the checklist. Furthermore, it is the practice of
the Department of Community Development to have a designated
stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from
applications, and that minutes transcribed from those tapes
constitute the official record of all proceedings. If there is a
discrepancy between such record and the handwritten minutes taken
by the designated stenographer, the.handwritten minutes shall be
deemed the official record.
I RAVE READ AND AGREE TO AHE AEOVE STATEMENT
Applicant's
Applicant's Agent Signature
Date
Date Z6
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AREA VARIANCE APPLICATION
(Must be accompanied by site information pages.)
TOWN OF OUEENSSURY
531 Bay Road
Queensbury, New York 12804
Applicant: Sanjay tamer Parcel No. 71 / 2 / 2
IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION, YOU WILL FIRST NEED:
1. A map of your property, to scale, showing the location of any existing
buildings, septic systems, and wells. (Remember to indicate North
and the scale.)
2. A definite idea of where, and what size, you would like your house,
• addition, pool, etc., to be.
3. The setback requirements for the zone (available from the Zoning
Department: 745-4436. )
COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING ORDINANCE:
Section(s)
Require(s) [Q setbacks 0 lot width i= buffer zone
®other Height of tower is gr=tar than do ' (55 ft Height)
that cannot be met by the project as proposed.
Specific setback requirements should be provided on Page 2 of the Project Information
pages,
USING THE MAP OF THE PROPERTY, SHOW:
1. All proposed new buildings, etc., in relation to existing. Show dimensions
clearly.
2. All setbacks affected by the project, existing and proposed.
3. Distances to adjacent owner's septic and well, if application involves
installation or modification to septic or well, or if it could affect adjacent
systems.
4. Other items appearing on checklist with Project Information pages, as
appropriate. .(If in doubt, inquire.)
ELEVATIONS:
Some projects are understood better if a drawing of the what the project
will look like is provided, in addition to the map/plan.
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THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS REFLECT THE CRITERIA FOR GRANTING THIS TYPE OF
VARIANCE. PLEASE COMPLETE THEM, USING ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NEEDED.
1. How would you benefit from the granting of.this Area Variance?
The building will be more visually appealing and these would be no modification
a very
element of our brand
2. What effect would this variance have on the character of the neighborhood and the health,
• safety, and welfare of the community?
The variance would have a Positive aesthetic effect on the character of the
rueghborhood and no effect on the health, safety and welfare.
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3. Are there feasible alternatives to this variance? No, our architect has stated
major modifications are required to lower the tower and Choice Hotels
requires such a height for brand recognition.
4. Is the amount of relief substantial relative to the Ordinance? No, the Ordinance
is for 40' building height and we need 55' height on the towex only. The
rest of the building Implies with the Ordinance-
S. Will the variance have an adverse offset or Impact on the physical or environmental
conditions In the neighborhood or district? None
I HAVE READ AND COMPLETED ALL:APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT
INFORMATION SHEETS, AS WELL AS THIS SIGN VARIANCE. TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE, ALL IN FORMAT ON PROVIDED IS TRUE AND ACCUIRATE.
Applicant: Date: `��'�
Agent: Date:
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Authorization Form a Official Record of Meeting Statement
If the APPLICANT is unable to attend the meeting or wishes to be represented by another
parry, the applicant's signature is needed on the, authorization form below, designating an agent.
APPLICANT'S AGENT FORM
1, Sanjay Kanoor hereby designate Peter Lvola as my agent
regarding a a Variance, Q Site Plan, a Subdivision
application for Tax Map Number: Section 71 , Block. Z Lott
Applicant's Signature: " " Date:
If the OWNER of the property is not the same as the.applicant, the owner's signature is
needed on the authorization form below, designating. the applicant as agent.
OWNER'S AGENT FORM
I Dave Kapoor
owner of premises located at Tax Map Number:
Section 71 , Brock Lot 2 hereby designate Sanjay Kapoor
agent regarding an application for a El Variance, Site Flan,
at the above premises.
Owner's Signature: Date:
Deed Reference: Book Page - Date
OFFICJAL RECORD OF MEETING STATEMENT
as my
El Subdivision
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It is the pnetice of the Depa tm" of community Devdoyment to hava a desigtated stenographer tape record pcoeeedints of
meetings resulting from applications, and that minutes UvWaibcd from those tapes corutitute Use ofliclel rw-ord of all ptaaed'utg. If
there is a discrepancy between such record and the handwritten minutes taken by the designated stenographer, the handwritten mittutat
&W be deemed the official record.
I have read and agme to the above statement
Applicant's Signature: Date:
Applicant's gent Signature: Date:
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QUEENSBURY APPLICATION COMPLETENESS CHECKLIST
x Application fee for.each application.
x Original plus 9 copies
X— Required Signatures
_�_ Location Map
X_ Adequate Plot Plan.
Other
The Plot Plan: Draw to scale (preferably 1 inch - 40 feet or
• less) a detailed description of the .proposed site. Failure to
include all the required infosaation'on your site plan will result
in a determination of incompleteness and a delay in the processing
of your application.
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* Items A through M must .be included on the Plot Plan for the
site .plan review application and all variance applications.
" Items N through Z shall be included on the Plot Plan if
applicable.
P N/A
P A. Title of drawing, including name and address of
applicant and persons responsible for preparation of
such drawing.
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e. North arrow, scale and date.
c. Boundaries of the property with dimensions in
feet, including zoning boundary delineations.
D. Location of all existing principal and accessory
structures and their uses with exterior dimensions
and lot -line and waterfront setbacks.
P - Provided
N/A - Not Applicable
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P NIA
P
E. Location of all proposed principal and accessory
uses and structures with exterior dimensions and
setbacks.
P
F. Location of any existing or proposed easements,
driveways, outdoor storage and refuse containment
areas, including. setbacks and dimensions of the
structures.
P
G. Location of existing and proposed sewage
disposal facilities including lot line, waterfront
and well setbacks. For proposed system or if
expanding use, include design details, construction
materials, flow rates or number of bedrooms served
and percolation test results. Also, location of
existing sewage and.water systems on adjoining lots.
P
H. Location and description of existing public or
private water supply. .
P
I. Description of the method of securing public or
private water and location, design and construction
materials of such facilities.
P
J. Total. number of existing parking spaces,
including the number of those to remain or to be
removed, those. to be paved, those to be graveled,
and total number of proposed new paved spaces and
proposed graveled spaces, including basis for
determining. parking adequacy.
N/A
K. Location anddesign of all existing and proposed
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outdoor lighting facilities.
P
L. Percent of lot which is presently permeable,
including composition of ground cover (grass,
shrubs, gravel, etc.)
P
M. Percent of lot which is proposed to be
permeable, including composition of ground cover.
N/A
N. Existing watercourses, wetlands, and other
waterbodies.
N/A
o. Proposed maximum daily water usage in gallons
per day.
P - Provided
N/A - Not Applicable
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N/A
P. Location and design of all existing and proposed
parking and, loading areas, showing driveways,
ingress, egress, handicapped parking and curbing.
For proposed parking and loading areas, include
design details, construction materials and
dimensions.
P
Q. Provision for pedestrian and handicapped access.
P
R. Location, design and construction materials of
all existing or proposed site improvements including
drains, culverts, retaining walls, and fences.
P
S. Location of fire and other emergency zones,
including the hocation,of fire hydrants.
P
T. Location of all existing and proposed energy
•
distribution facilities and other utilities,
including electrical, gas, solar energy, telephone,
etc. For proposed facilities, include design
details and construction materials.
N/A
U. Location, setbacks, and size of all existing and
proposed signs, including design and construction
details of proposed signs.
N/A
V. Location and. proposed development of all buffer
areas, including existing vegetative cover and
screening of storage or refuse areas.
N/A
W. Identification of the location and amount of
building areas proposed for office, manufacturing,
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retail sales or other commercial activity.
P
X. General landscaping plan and planting schedule,
including existing trees over 3 inches in diameter.
P
Y. Grading and stormwater management plan, showing
existing and proposed contours and including
drainage calculations.
P
Z. Other elements integral to the proposed
development or considered necessary by the Boards
and staff.
N/A
Z2. SEQRA Determination.
P - Provided
N/A - Not Applicable
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Not Applicable: We seek height variance on the hotel structure
FLOOR AREA RATIO WORKSHEET
Any construction, addition or replacement of structures in the Waterfront Residential Zones
(V,rR•L4 & WR-3A) are subject to the Floor Area Ratio requirements as defined in Section 179.
16 of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is the relationship of building size to lot size derived by dividing the
total building square footage by the lot size in square feet, yielding a percentage. The
maximum allowable FAR is 22 percent.
`* Please note that FAR requirements are separate and distinct from the permeable area
requirements that may apply.
Building square footage includes all floors, of the primary structure, covered porches, and
basements (when at least three (3) feet in height of one .(1) wall is exposed and the space meets
the living space requirements as defined in Section 711 and 712 of the NYS Building Code —
see reverse side of oaae. Detached storage buildinga greater than 100 sq. ft. and detached
garages are so included in the FAR calculations. Building square footage does not include:
open decks, docks and that portion of covered docks extending into the water, and one shed
100 sq, ft. or less. All additional sheds are included in the FAR calculations.
Usea4catiou
Eastin Area (sq. ft.)
Pro osed Area (s . ft.) ;
Primary House
First Floor
Second Floor
Basement (living space)
Covered or enclosed porches
Covered decks
Guest House
Apartment
Detached Garage(s)
Shed (1 shed 100 sq. ft. or less exempt)
Covered Dock or Boathouse Oorrdon on land)
Other (describe):
A. Lot area: Acres x 43,560 =
B. Total Allowable Floor Area = A x .22
C. Existing Floor Area: Total from above lines
D. Remaining Area: potentially developable = B
minus C
E. Proposed Area of Construction
*** If E is larger than D, a variance or revisions to your plan may be needed.
Please consult with Staff.
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Appendix A
State Environmental Quality Review
FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM I
Purpose: The full EAF is designed to help applicants and agencies determine, in an orderly manner, whether a projec;
or action may be significant. The question of whether an action may be significant is not always easy to answer. Frequent.
ly, there are aspects of a project that -are subjective or unmeasureable. It is also understood that those who determine
;:snificance may have lit:'s or no formal knowledge of the environment or may not be technically expert in environmenta
analysis. In addition, many who have knowledge in one particular area may not be aware of the broader concerns affecting
the question of significance.
The full EAF is intended to provide a method whereby applicants and agencies can be assured that the determination
process has been orderly, comprehensive in nature, yet flexible enough to allow introduction of information to fit a projec:
or action.
Full EAF Components: The full EAF is comprised of three parts:
Part 1: Provides objective data and information about a given project and its site. By identifying basic project
data, it assists a reviewer in the analysis that takes place in Parts 2 and 3.
• Part 2: Focuses on identifying the range of possible impacts that may occur from a project or action. It provides
guidance as to whether an impact is likely to be considered small to moderate or whether it is a potentially -
large impact. The form also identifies whether an impact can be mitigated or reduced.
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Part 3: If any impact in Part 2 is identified as potentially-large,•then Part 3 is used to evaluate whether or not the
impact is actually important
DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE —Type 1 and Unlisted Actions
Identify the Portions of EAF completed for this project: ❑ Part 1 ❑ Part 2 ❑Part 3
Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF (Parts 1 and 2 and 3 if appropriate), and any other supporting
information, and considering both the magnitude and importance of each impact, it is reasonably determined by the
lead agency that:
❑ A. The project will not result in any large and important impact(s) and, therefore, is one which will not
have a significant impact on the environment, therefore a negative declaration will be prepared.
0 ❑ B. Although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant
effect for this Unlisted Action because the mitigation measures described in PART 3 have been required,
therefore a CONDITIONED negative declaration will be prepared.*
❑ C. The project may result in one or more large and important impacts that may have a significant impact
on the environment, therefore a positive declaration will be prepared.
A Conditioned Negative Declaration is only valid for Unlisted Actions
Name of Action
Name of Lead Agency
Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency
Title of Responsible Officer
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signatureof Preparer(If differentfrom responsible officer)
Date
5. 'Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slopes: C90.10% 8.5 ss ❑i0.1s% e;
. 015% or greater %
6. Is project substantially contiguous to, or contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or the Nationa
Registers of Historic Places? ❑Yes ®No
7. Is project substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks? . ❑Yes
S. what is the depth of the water table? (in feet)
?. Is site located over a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer? • ❑Yes ONO
10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? ❑Yes ®No
11. Does
Project site contain any species of plant or
CYes 2NO According to
Identify each species
animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered?
2. Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? (i.e.. cliffs, dunes. other geological formations)
CYes Ckslo Describe
3. Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area?
CYes 13NO If yes, explain
4epoes the present site include scenic views known to be important to the communitf?
CYes 3NO
S. Streams within or contiguous to project area: None
a. Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tributary
6. Lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area:
a. Name None b. Size (In acres)
7. Is the site served by existing public utilities? MYes ❑No
a) If Yes, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? Byes ONO
b) If Yes, will improvements be necessary to allow connection? S)Yes ONO
8. Is the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA,
Section 303 and 304? CYes ONO
36 the site located in or substantially contiguous to a Critical Environmental Area designated pursuant to Article 8
the ECL, and 6 NYCRR 617? Oyes ONO
). Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes? OYes L-No
Project Description
Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate)
a. Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor 7.13 acres.
b. Project acreage to be developed: 2.9 acres initially; 2.9 acres ultimately.
c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped 4.23 acres.
d. Length of project, in miles: N/A (If appropriate)
e. If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed _ N/A %;
f. Nunber of off-street parking spaces existing 4 proposed 93
g. Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour (upon completion of project)?
h. If residential: Number and type of housing units:
One Family Two Family Multiple Family Condominium
Initially N/A
Ultimateiy N/A
i. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed Structure 54'11.75'heighr 54 width; 253 length.
j. Linear feet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is? fL
25. Approvals Required:
City. Town, Village Board
City, Town, Village Planning Board
City, Town Zoning Board
City, County Health Department
Other Local Agencies
Other Regional Agencies
State Agencies
Federal Agencies
Submittal
Type
Date
❑Yes
ONo
®Yes
ONo sire
Plan_ SnhAipiai—on s/z6— /9
Oyes
ONHeight
o
variance 5/26199
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®Yes
ONO Sewer
FSci-encinn
❑Yes
ONo
❑Yes
ONo
®Yes
ONo DOT
n,rh n,t, Anring
❑Yes
❑No
C. Zoning and Planning Information
1 . Does proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? ®Yes ONo
If Yes. indicate decision required:
Ozoning amendment Szoning variance Ospecial use permit
P 6dsubdivision 13site plan
2 0Onew/revision of master plan Oresource management plan pother
1hat is the zoning classification(s)of the site? HC-1-A
3. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the present zoning?
Highway Cotmpxcial — 7.13 acres
a. What is the proposed zoning of the site? HC—lA
5. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning?
Highway Czmnercial — 7.13 acres
5. Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans? ayes ONo
7. What are the predominant land use(s) and zoning classifications within a 114 mile radius of proposed action?
Highway Ccnmercial — Residental
i. Is the proposed action compatible with adjoining/surrounding land uses within a % mile? .yes ONo
?.Othe proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? 2
a. What is the minimum lot size proposed? 2.g acres
0. Will proposed action require any authorization(s) for the formation of sewer or water districts? MYes ONo
1 . Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation, education, police,
fire protection)? ®Yes ONo
a. If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? ayes ONo
2. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? . OYes allo
a. If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic? dyes ONo
i. Informational Details
Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify your project If there are or may be any adverse
ipacts associated with your proposal, please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or
roid them. Please refer to Phase 1A Archeology Report
Verification
I certify that the information prov11i!ddedbove i.s true to the best of my knowledge.
;piicantl5ponso Name 00 /L
;nature TitleDate
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the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding
th this assessment.
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IMPACT ON WATER
Small to
Potential
Can Impact Be
Will•proposed action affect any water body designated as protected?
Moderate
Impact
Large
Impact
Mitigated By
Project Change
(Under Articles 15. 24. 25 of the Environmental Conservation Law, ECL)
ONO OYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
Developable area of site contains a protected water body.
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❑
❑Yes ❑No
Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel of •a
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
protected stream.
Extension of utility distribution facilities through a protected water body.
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
Construction in a designated freshwater or tidal ,:;tl,-d.
❑ ' •
1,
❑Yes ❑No
Other impacts:
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
Will proposed action affect any non -protected existing or new body
of water? ONO OYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
A 100S increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water
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❑
❑Yes ❑No
or0re than a 10 acre increase or decrease.
Construction of a body of water that exceeds 10 acres of surface area.
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❑
❑Yes ❑No
Other impacts:
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Cl
❑Yes ❑No
Will Prcposed Action affect surface or groundwater
quality or quantity? ONO OYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
Propose_ Action will require a discharge permit.
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❑
❑Yes ❑No
Proposed Action requires use of a source of water that does not
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
have approval to serve proposed (project) action.
Proposed Action requires water supply from wells with greater than 45
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
gallons per minute pumping capacity.
Construction or operation causing any contamination of a water
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❑
❑Yes ❑No
suey system.
Proposed Action will <dversely affect groundwater.
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❑
❑Yes ❑No
Liquid effluent will be conveyed off the site to facilities which presently
❑
❑
Dyes ❑No
do not exist or have inadequate capacity.
Proposed Action' would use water in excess of 20,000 gallons per
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❑
❑Yes ❑No
day.
Proposed Action will likely cause siltation or other discharge into an
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❑
❑Yes ❑No
existing body of water to the extent that there will be an obvious visual,
zontrast to natural conditions.
Propcsed Action will require the storage of petroleum or chemical
❑-'Cl
❑Yes ❑No
products greater than 1,100 gallons.
Proposed Action will allow residential uses in areas without water
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❑
❑Yes ❑No
and/or sewer services.
Proposed Action locates commercial and/or industrial uses which may
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❑
❑Yes ❑No
-equire new or expansion of existing waste treatment and/or storage
iacilities-
Other impacts:
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❑
❑Yes ❑No
will proposed action alter drainage flow or patterns, or surface
water runoff? ONO OYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
Proposed Action would change flood water flows.
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❑Yes []No
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2
3
Small to
Potential
Can Impact Be
Moderate
Large
Mitigated By
Impact
Impact
Project Change
• Construction activity would excavate or compact the soil profile of
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
agricuiturai land.
• The proposed action would irreversibly convert more than 10 acres
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
of agricultural land or, if located in an Agricu!tutal District, more
than 2.3 acres of agricultural land.
• The proposed action would disrupt or prevent'1st=_llation of agricultural
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
land management systems (e.g., subsurface 'et ditches,
;trip cropping); or create a need for such measures (e.g. cause a farm
field.to drain poorly due to increased runoff)
• Other impacts:
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❑
❑Yes ❑No
IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES
11 Will proposed action affect aesthetic resources? ONO OYES
Of necessary, use the Visual EAF Addendum in Section 617.20.
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Appendix B.)
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Proposed land uses, or project components obviously different from
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❑Yes ❑No
or in sham contrast to current surrounding land use patterns, whether
man-made or natural.
• Proposed land uses, or project components visible to users of
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❑
❑Yes ❑No
aesthetic resources which will eliminate or significantly reduce their
enjoyment or the aesthetic qualities of that resource.
• Project c--mponents that will result in the elimination or significant
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
screening of scenic views known to be important to the area.
• Other ir.,pacs:
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
OACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
12. Will Proposed Action impact any site or structure of historic,
i
pre-
historic or paleontological importance? ONO OYES
Examples that woJd appiy to column 2
• Proposed Action occurring wholly or partially within or substantially
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
contiguous to any facility or site listed on the State or Nationai.Register
of historic places.
• Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located within the
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
project site.
• Proposed Action will occur in an area designated as sensitive for
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
archaeciogical sites on the NYS Site Inventory.
Other impacts:
❑
❑
❑Yes 'ONo
IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
?. Will Proposed Action affect the quantity or quality of existing or
future open spaces or recreational opportunities?
Examples that would apply to column 2 ONO OYES
The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational opportunity.
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
A major reduction of an open space important to the community.
❑
Cl
❑Yes ONa
Other impacts:
❑
Cl
❑Yes ❑No
' NOISE AND ODOR IMPACTS
1
Small to
2
Potential
3
Can Impact Bt.
17. Will there be objectionable odors• noise, or vibration as a result
Moderate
Large
Mitigated By
of the Proposed Action? ONO OYES
Impact
Impact
Project Chang
Examples that would apply to column 2
• Blasting within 1.500 feet of a hospital, school or other sensitive
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑Nc
facility.
I
• Odors will occur r - ::neiy (more nan one hour per day).
0
❑
❑Yes ❑No
• Prccosed Action v :II produce operating noise exceeding the local
❑
0
[]Yes ❑No
ambient noise levels for noise outside of structures.
• Proposed Action will remove natural barriers that would act 'as a
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
noise screen.
• Other impacts:
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH
18. Will Proposed Action affect public health and safety?
ONO OYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
Jeoposed Action
may cause a risk of exolosion or release of hazardous
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
substances (i.e. oil, pesticides, chemicals, radiation• etc.) in the event of
accident or upset conditions, or there may be a chronic low level
discharge or emission.
• Proposed Action may result in the burial of "hazardous wastes" in any
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
form (i.e. toxic, poisonous, highly reactive• radioactive• irritating,
infectious, etc.)
• Storage facilities for one million or more gallons of liquified natural
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
gas or other flammable liquids.
• Proposed action may result in the excavation or other disturbance
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑NO
within 2,000 feet of a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous
waste.
• Other impacts:
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER
OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD
19. Will Proposed action affect the character of the existing community?
ONO OYES
Examples that would apply to column 2
I
• The permanent population of the city, town or village in which the
❑
❑
I
[]Yes ❑No
project is located is likely to grow by more than 5%.
• The municipal budget for capital expenditures or operating services
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
will increase by more than 5% per year as a result of this project
• Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans or goals.
❑
❑
0-Yes ❑No
• Proposed action will cause a change in the density of land use.
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
• Proposed Action will replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
or areas of historic importance to the community.
• Development will create a demand for additional community services
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
(e.g. schools• police and fire, etc.)
• Proposed Action will set an important precedent for future projects.
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
• Propose-' Action will create or eliminate employment.
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
• Other impacts:
❑
❑
❑Yes ❑No
20. Is there, or is there likely to be, public controversy related to potential
adverse environmental
impacts?
ONO ❑YES
It any aeticn In Part 2 Is Identified as a potential larce Imoaet or it You eannnt datertntn.
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Town of Queensbury
Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Sign Variance No.:
Project Applicant:
Project Location:
57-1999
The Sleep Inn
43 State Route 9
Meeting Date: June 16, 1999
Description of Proposed Project:
Applicant proposes the construction of a 13,690 square foot, 82 unit hotel
on the east side of New York State Route 9 between Sweet Road and
Montray Road.
Relief Required:
The applicant is requesting approximately fifteen (15+/-) feet of relief from
the HC-1 A maximum height allowance of forty (40) feet to construct a
fifty-five (55) foot high "tower" structure on the south end of the hotel
building.
F
riteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of
own Law:
1. Benefit to the applicant:
The building will be more visually appealing and there would be no
modification required to the elevator and stair systems or the proposed
signage.
2. Feasible alternatives:
Feasible alternatives might include reducing the overall height of the
proposed tower, but the applicant notes that this would constitute a major
modification and cost as well as alter the corporate identity that the tower
structure represents for Sleep Inns.
3. Is this relief substantial relative to the ordinance?:
The relief requested from the minimum frontage requirements can be
considered as minimal to moderate due to the fact that only the tower
9
s
Applicant Smith
Date May 26, 1999
Page -2-
structure will exceed the height requirement while the majority of the
building will be under the forty (40) foot height maximum.
4. Effects on the neighborhood or community:
The granting of the requested variance would have a positive aesthetic
effect on the character of the neighborhood.
5. Is this difficulty self-created?
This difficulty can be considered as being self-created.
Parcel History (construction/site plan/valance, etc.):
Sub. No. 10-1999
SPR 32-99
Staff comments.
Because the proposed tower structure height is not representative of the
entire building's height, the requested relief would appear to be minimal.
SEAR Status:
Type II
MOTION FOR AGAINST.
VOTE:
THOMAS
STONE
LAPHAM
HAYES
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804-5902 518-761-8201
June 9, 1999
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
742 Bay Road Bay Road
Queensbury, New York 12804-5902
RE: Everest Enterprises, LLC Sleep Inn Hotel
Dear Board Members:
I am writing in response to D & C Management Assoc., Inc. `s application to subdivide Tax Map
71-2-2 into a two lot subdivision. On the proposed Lot # 2 I would ask that you please note the existence
of the historic Blind Rock site just off the curve on Montray Road. Blind Rock has a legendary history as
a stopping place midway between Fort Edward and Lake George. That travellers were often waylaid here
is difficult to prove from first hand accounts. However, there are many references to the site in history
and in land records to show it to be of historic significance. Many people in the town have requested
that the site be preserved and noted for its importance on or near the old Military Road.
A few years ago I presented the idea of creating a pocket park at the site to preserve the Rock
and to note its importance in the community's history. Such a park, if so dedicated, would be a good
way to present to the public and to tourist to the area this important landmark.
As the land parcel is being subdivided this would be a good time to consider the Blind Rock site.
Sincerely yours,
lyn J. Van Dyke, Ed.D.
Town Historian
"HOME OF NATURAL BEAUTY . _ . A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE"
SETTLED 1763