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Section 179-9-080 Expanded 1471 Route 9 - Site Plan SITE PLAN APPLICATION SECTION 179-9-080 AUGUST 30, 2022 A. The proposed project furthers or is consistent with the policies of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. Response: The proposed use will be in harmony with the Town’s Comprehensive plan as the project is within an established business corridor. The proposed use is allowed within the current zoning with a special use permit. The project will not prohibit or discourage future growth in the area as it will not prohibit any future connections to other developable parcels. The project compliments the character of the existing uses as it is similar in the size and scale to the adjacent uses and businesses. 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. Response: The proposed project complies with the requirements of all applicable local laws. According to the table of area requirements for Commercial Intensive zoning all minimum setbacks, road frontage and lot width have been satisfied. All dimensions can be found in the plan set on sheet LM-1. C. The site plan encourages pedestrian activity internally and, if practicable, to and from the site with pedestrian paths or sidewalks connected Response: As shown on the site plans there is proposed sidewalk and cross walk along the main entrance. The proposed sidewalk connects to the existing sidewalk that extends along State Route 9 encouraging pedestrian activity on and off the site. D. The site plan must conform to Chapter 136 Sewage and Sewage Disposal, Chapter 147 Stormwater Management Local Law, and other applicable local laws. Response: The proposed project has been designed to meet all applicable local laws. 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. Response: The proposed site plan is proposed in accordance with the CI zoning requirements and the Town of Queensbury Comprehensive Master Plan. The project is anticipated to meet the current retail, restaurant, and self-storage needs in the area. The project is not anticipated to have an adverse impact on surrounding property owners or businesses. The development will uphold the Town’s vision by working with 2 of 4 Faden 1471 Route 9 Site Plan August 30, 2022 existing land features and employing zoning guidelines to appropriately develop the Route 9 corridor in the Town of Queensbury. 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. Response: The project will modify two existing curb cuts along Route 9 that will allow access to the site. A one-way access is proposed to access the rear of the project and proposed drive through. This allows for safe and efficient circulation of traffic around the site. An adequate number of parking spaces have been proposed based upon the needs of the facility. 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 contacted adjacent property owners for purposes of coordinating linkages with adjacent properties. Response: The proposed project provides adequate parking spaces for all customers and sufficient space for loading and unloading in the rear of the site. Existing cross lot connections will remain to allow vehicles to traverse between the properties. 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, considering 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. Response: The current site conditions include an existing vacant mix use building with parking lot and gravel driveway. The project site includes and an unnamed stream that enters the northern and western portions of the site before entering an 18-inch culvert that discharges to the existing stormwater conveyance system along Route 9. The proposed development protects these features by limiting the grading and stream disturbance to only what is necessary to construct the development. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been developed in order to ensure the post construction stormwater runoff is equal to or less than the predevelopment runoff. General landscaping practices have been incorporated into the project to provide aesthetics and screening. The project is not expected to produce any noise or vibration above what a typical commercial project produces. The project will seek to work with the existing topography to be in harmony with the surrounding area and to reduce cuts and fills on the site. 3 of 4 Faden 1471 Route 9 Site Plan August 30, 2022 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. Response: The site plans include a proposed sidewalk and cross walk along the main entrance. The proposed sidewalk connects to the existing sidewalk that extends along State Route 9 in front of each adjacent property encouraging pedestrian use. 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. Response: Stormwater will be managed on‐site using green infrastructure run‐off reduction practices and stormwater management facilities. Stormwater management practices are addressed in a project specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Stormwater control practices will be designed and implemented in accordance with all NYSDEC technical standards and the Town of Queensbury guidelines. The stormwater management systems and appurtenances will be designed and constructed in accordance with all local, state, and federal requirements and are proposed to be owned, operated, and maintained by the Owner. 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. Response: The proposed project will utilize the existing water main and sewer main along Route 9. No onsite treatment facilities are proposed. 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. Response: Section 179-10-070 requires all self-storage facilities to have fencing along any property line visible from nearby public street. The proposed layout of the property utilizes building placement behind the proposed commercial building and vegetation to sufficiently block visibility of the self-storage facility from the public street. A combination of new and existing vegetation will provide a visual and/or noise buffer to adjoining lands to the greatest extent possible. M. Fire lanes, emergency zones and fire hydrants will be adequate and meet the needs and requirements of emergency service providers. Response: The proposed site has been designed to allow local firetrucks and ambulances to be able to access the property in the case of an emergency. 4 of 4 Faden 1471 Route 9 Site Plan August 30, 2022 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. Response: The grading is designed to direct excess runoff to a closed stormwater conveyance system that will prevent ponding/flooding during the storm events analyzed. Once the water is collected it will be conveyed to an underground stormwater management facility which will mitigate stormwater up to and including the 100-year event. O. The site plan conforms to the design standards, landscaping standards and performance standards of this chapter. Response: The proposed project has been designed to meet the current Town Code and design standards while also supporting the Town Comprehensive plan.