ApplicationSite Plan Review Application
The Site Plan Review process involves presenting a proposal to the Planning Board
and answering any questions that may arise regarding your project. As part of its
review process, the Town of Queensbury Planning Board notifies the general public
and property owners within 500 feet of the proposed project, conducts a public
hearing and performs an environmental assessment of the proposal in accordance
with the N.Y. S. Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) requirements.
This application was designed to solicit the information necessary for applicant to
comply with the Town of Queensbury Site Plan Review requirements. A Pre -
Application meeting with the Planning Staff is required. Staff members are available
by scheduling an appointment; our office is open weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m.
Town of Queensbury Planning Staff
Chris Round, Executive Director of Community Development
Marilyn Ryba, Senior Planner
Craig Brown, Zoning / Code Compliance Officer / Zoning Administrator
Laura Moore, Planner
Bruce Frank, Zoning / Code Compliance Officer
Submission Requirements: Please submit i originad and 14 cayies of the completed
application package, plot plan and copy of deed (1) with the application fee* to the
Planning Office by the last Wednesday of the month for consideration during the
following month. Call or visit our office with any questions. All pages must be
completed prior to review by Staff and the Planning Board.
Town of Queensbury Planning Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Phone: (518) 761-8220
Fax: (518) 7454437
E-mail: planningcqueensburv_.net VVWV
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*Fee: 0 — 10,000 sf = $100
10,001- 30,000 sf = $250
30,001- 100,000 sf=$500
100,000 + sf = $1000
• Main Street
AppLcaiian No. (OfficeUse on1y�)
Project Location:
Tax Map ID:
Lone Classification:
Detailed Description of Project
(include current & proposed use):
General InSOrn1aiion
Corner Main St. and Rian St.
134-5-31
CR-15
ate s
with new aasoline service
Appiicant: Cumberland Farms, Inc.
AddresZ, 77 Dedham St.
Canton, MA 02021
Home Phone: N/A
vVorx Phone / Fay: 781-828-4900
Attn.: Francis Sheflin
nplicant's A Bent:
Address:
Home Phone:
iVrr Phone ! Fas:
Adar ss:
Horne Phont:
v4ork Phcne!Fax
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V.S.H. Realty Inc.
Main St, and Rvan St.
Oueensburv. NY 12804
Directions to Site: 500 to 1,000.+/- ft. east of
Nn+-tbbnund IanP of -IYS T-87
Site Development Data
Area / Type
Existing sq. ft.
Proposed
Total sq. ft.
Addition
s . ft.
A Building Footprint
5,400
3,816 - building
3,816
B. Detached Garage
2 000 - Subway
2,000
_
N/A
N/A
I N/A
C. Accessory Structure(s)
�
1,225
3,840
i 3,840
1 D. Paved, gravel or other
hard surfaced areas
I 27,566
33,149
33,149
E. Porches / Decks
N/A
N/A
N/A
F. Other
N/A I
N/A
N/A
Total Non -Permeable
(SamAthrough F)
34,191
42,805
42,805
Parcel Area
61,420
�61420
61,420
Percent Non -Permeable
I
(Total Non-PermeableiParcel I
56%
70%
70%
Area)
iBUILDING A and CANOPY Setback Requirements
Re ulred
EAlstin
Proposed
Main St.
75
80.1
25.0
R an St.
gSideYard(l)
75
54.6
16.0
N A
Canopy
N/A
20 -
N/A
'. 61.0
N/A
Side Yard (2) Building.N/A
N/A
EN/A
Rear Yard (1) Cano
25
23.5
Rear Yard (2) Buildin
25
23.3
44.4
Buffer / Travel Corridor
N/A
N/A
N/A
Hei ht Buildin /Cano
40
a rox. 14/17
14'6"
Permeability30%
56%
70%
bign Setback
15
10
10
Area Variance
Last Revised: 01/05/2001
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Site Development Data
Area / Type
Existing sq. ft.
Proposed Addition
Total sq. $.
sq. &.
A. Building Footprint
3',816 - building
3,816
5,400
2,000 - Suhw,v
2,000
B. Detached Garage
N/A
N/A
N/A
C. Accessory- Structure(s)
1,225
3,840
3,840
D. Paved, gravel or other
hard surfaced areas
27,566
33,149
33,149
E. Porches / Decks
N/A
N/A
N/A
F. Other
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total Non -Permeable
Sum A through F)
34,191
4z' 805
-42, 805
ParcelArea
61,420
61,420
61,420
Percent Non -Permeable
(Total Non-PCiP.=bleTarcel Area)
56%
I 70%
� 70%
Setback Rea_usremenrs
BUILDING B
Re ed
j Existing
Proposed
From I
75
N/A
7 '
Front 2
-
-
Shoreline
N/A
N/A
N/A
Side Yard I
25
N/A
Side Yard (2)
25
Rear Yard 1
25
N/A
19-6
Rear Yard (2)
25
N/A
I 20
Buffer / Travel Corridor
N/A
N/A
N/A
Height
Permeability
30 e
1
Si Setback
15
10 1
10
N/A
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h i d= Wan 100 sy. it and domcaed 2zrgs are so mciuded in the FAR =c o:_ens. Building
s a : Wmn2e deer not me ude: ever de_ cs, deccs and Wu portion of ccve-d decss ccmcg iato the
war. d Coe stied 100 1 or less. _ II addirional sheds are included m We ^ �R =c i=cts. -
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If ZE is laro-egelD, a variance or re ,isiens to your plan rnLv be ne°�ed I
Flease consult wir.H Sty
?at Reved: 06'22,99
711.1 HABIT' .A3LE SPACE. <0111> •
711.1(a) SIZE.
711.1(a)(i) A dwelling unit shall contain at least one habitable space which shall' have a nnnimum floor area of
ISO squa:e feer with a r, unt horizontal dimension of 10 feet Other habitable spaces, except kitchens, s'nall have
a rm-irnum ftoer area of50 square feet with a rnin.imum horizontal dimension of feet.
711.1(a)(2) -Habitable space shall have a minimum height of 7 feet 6 inches, except that for habitable space under
a sloping roof the min mum height in at least 50 percear of the floor area shall be 7 feet 6 inches and the area where
the height is less than five feet shall not be considered in computing required floor area <CI-734>
711.1(a)(:1 R nere exposed beams project below the ceiling of habitable space, and such beams occupy an are, of
percent or more of the zrea of the ceiling, the height of the space shall be measured ;ram
fished floor to the undo tide of beams. Where the ratio is less than 5 percent, the height to the underside of beam
shall be nor less than 7 feet [A v ENDED EFFECTIVE InY 26, 1995]
711.1(b) LOCATION IN; RESPECT TO GR-,.DE LEVEL. Floor level of habiabic space shall not be more than
four feet below the average adjoining finished grade. No habitable space shall be located in cellars, excepr that
below -grade space is pe-^fired as habitable space where in conformity witb the following conditions:
711.1(b)(1) the grade adjoining one exterior wail for the entire width of the habitable space is at or lower than the
floor level of the habitable space;
711.1(b)(2) the depth is not more than four times the height, and
711.1(b)(3) such space conforms to all other requirements for habitable space;
711.2 NONH BITABLE SPACE
7112(a) Notu'r..bitabke space shall be provided with light and veatiladon adequate for the intended use of each
space. Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall have provisions for privacy.
711.2(b) Bathrooms, to let rooms, kirchenetres, corridors and recreation rooms shaL have a minimum height of
seven feeL
PART 712 - LIGHT -AND VENTILATION
712,1(a) LIGHT.
7I11(a)+l) Habitable space. except kitchens, shall be provided with natural light through one or more windows,
si7llights, transparent or translucent panels, or any combination thereof, that face atrectly on
legal open spaces at lent rive feet wide above the adjoining finished grade, or above a roof. The amount of 137hr
shall be equivalent to that mimm reed through clear glass equal it, area to not less than eigbt percent of the floor area
of the habitable space. <_-L-102>
712.1(a)(2) Kitchens shall be provided with artificial lighting equipment and may aiso be provided with natural
light.
712.1(b) VENTILATION. Habitable space shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with either of the
following:
712.1(b)(1) natural ventilation through openabie parts of windows or other openings in exterior walls that face
legal open spaces at least five feet wide above the adjoining finished grade or above a roof, or
through ooenable parts of skylights, providing total clear ventilation area equal to not less than four percent of the
total floor area of each habitable space;
712.1(b)(_) mechanical ventilation in accordance with the quantities set
forth in section 1004.2(c)(1). [AMENDED EFFECTIVE JULY 26, 1995]
712.2 NONliI. BIT.gBLE SPACE
712.2(a) LIGHT. Kitchenettes. bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with light of sufficient intensity and
so distributed as to pent *he maintenance of sanitary conditions and the safe use of the space and the appliances,
equipment and fixrares.
7122(b) VENTILATION. Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with ventilation in
accordance with either of the following:
712 2(b)(1) natural ventilation as set forth in 712.l(b) of this Pan, except that such operable areas shall be not less
than 1-1/2 square feet for bathrooms or toilet rooms and not less than three square feet for
kitcheneres, or
7122(b)(2) mechanical centilanon in accordance with the quantities set forth in section 1004?(c)(1).
[A_VIE.V7i ED EFFEM E JULY 26, 1995]
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Checklist • Please prepare a map depicting existing and proposed conditions. Failure to complete the
following &,eckist or include all the required information on your plot plan w;Il result in a
determination of incompleteness and a delay in the processing of your application.
/Zni I EI Each Box
7*Chck
P - Provided
A- Not Applicable
ADDRESS EACH ITEM
WIC - Waiver Reauested
P
NA i WR
GEl7R,11 i
A Title, name, address of applicant & person responsible for preparation of
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� drawing i
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B. Norm arrow. Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale (m nil nu_Tn 1 in. = 40
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C. Boundaries of the propert- plotted to scale zoninz boundary
X
D. Location of principal structure, accessory structures with extenor
dimensions
X
E. Location of site improvements including outdoor storage areas:
drivewave (e dstinz and ornoosed) parkin areas. etc
X1
F. Setbacks for all structures and imnrovemezG
X
G. Elevations of proposed structures. j
X
WATER & SEbVER
A Location of on -site sewage disposal facilities, design details; construction
I X
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details, flow rates. and number of bedrooms served
B. Location of water supply (Le. well) and septic on admiring lots with
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separation distances to ericing or proposed on -site water supply and
! septic.
VIA !
C. Separation distances for proposer_ sewage disposal system, tc well and
waterbodies
D. Location and description of existing public or private water supply (well,
lake, etk ). Matl:od cf secu lire public or pn✓ate water. Lcatica, design
and Construction of wafer suou7y incl` dinz daily Water us3n''=.
WR
E. Percolation test location and results
Signature Page
This Page includes the Authorization to.Act as Agent Form, Engineering Fee Disclosure, Other Permit
Responsrbilities, and Agreement to provide documanration required.
Coapleta the fallowing if the OW ER of the property is Sst the same as the applicant:
Owner's Agent Form
Owner: Cumberland Farms, Inc. (PrintOwner Name)
Designates: Martin D. Auffredou, Esq. (Ptiol(tppUca=VA9s=Name)
As agent regarding: % Variance Site Plan Subdivision
For Tax Map No.: Section 134 Block 6 Lct=
Dead RefTmce: Boo 6-7—Paga 6Z.5Date,8/787;
SIGIQATLRE: ^�.. _ (Owner) 10/30/01 Date
Emil ayeh, Vice es' ent/Construction
Complete the fallowing if the AFPLICA'VT is unable to attend the. meeting or wisae s tc be represented by
anodaer party.
Applicant's Agent Form
APP&=: (Print Applicara Name)
Designffies: (prim Agent Name)
As agent regardmg: _ Variance Site Plan Subdivision
For Tax Map No.: Section _ Block_ Lot,
SIGNATURE:
(Applicant) Date
Enzineering Fee Disclosure: Applications may be ref—. 0 the Tom consrhmg engineer for review of
STd- design, storm drainage, etc, as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department. Fees for
eagmeering review services will be charged directly to the apvlicaaL Fees for engineering review will not
exceed SI,000 without notification to the applicant
Please Note: Other Permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to approval by.
the Zoning Board and/or Plaenmg Board. It is rho applicant's responsibilityto obtain anyadditiaozal permits.
Official Mg!:tinc Minutes Disclosure: It is the practice of Cbmrrru ty Development Department to have a
desrgaated stenographer tape record the procaedi of meetings r%mltmg from application, nod rhea minutes
tr a c:rbad from those tapes constitute the official record of ill proceedings. If there is a discrepancy
between such record and the handwritton minutes taken by the designated stenograpber, the handwritten
minutes shall be deemed are official rocord
1, the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand the instructions for submission, agree to the
submission requirements and completed the chee�
APPLICANTS SIGNATURE: X -Dta 10/30/01
Emile Tayeh, Vice res' ent/Construction
APPLICAu\T'S AGENT SIGNATURE: X Dam
CCT 30 2031 15:47 519 792 2117 PAGGE.31
• 517.21� SEQR
Appendix
State Environmental Quality Review
SHORT ENVIRONMENTA-L ASSESSMENT FORM
For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only
PART I - PROJECT INFORMATTnNT (Tn }- rmmnl at art Ai, ➢nrl i rant nr ➢,,i-,- . ,n )
I. APPLICANT/ SPONSOR
T2. PROJECT NAME CUMBERLAND FARMS GASOLINE AND
CUMBERLAND FAR`s, INC.
CONVENIENCE STORE
3 . PROJECT LOCATION: WARREN
MUNICIPALITY TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COUNTY
4. PRECISE LOCATION (STRE.I ADDRESS AND R0.^D INTRSSC IONS, PROMiNE . IANOMAR%S, EM , OR PROVIDE MAP)
MAIN STREET AND RYAN STREET, QUEENSBL'RY, NEW YORK
S. IS PROPOSED ACTION:
NEW _ EXPANSION X MODIFICATION/ALTERATION
(5. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY: REMOVE EXISTING RETAIL BUILDING, CANOPY, PUMES AND STORAGE TANKS AND
REPLACE WITH 2 NEW BUILDINGS, CANOPY, PUMPS AND STORAGE.
7. AmOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED:
INITIALLY N/A ACRES ULTIMATELY NZA ACRES
S. WILL PRCPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS?
_ YES X NO IF NO, DESCRIBE BRIEFLY
BUILDING, CANOPY AND SIGN SETBACKS EXCEED LIMITS.
9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT?
X RESIDENTIAL _ INDUSTRIAL _2L-- COMIMERCIAL AGRICULTURE PFP.K/ FOREST/ OPEN SPACE _ OTHER
DESCRIBE:
10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL
AGE1ICY (FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL)?
y_ YES _ NO IF YES, LIST AGENCY(S) AND PERMIT/APPROVALS
QUEENSBURY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, QUEENSSURY PLANNING BOARD, WARREN COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND NEW
YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
1 1. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID A PERMIT OR APPROVAL?
X YES NO 77 YES, LIST AGENCY (S) AND PERMIT/APPROVALS
12. AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION, WILL EXISTING PERMIT APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATIONS?
YES X_ No
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVI➢ED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
APPLICWT/SPONSOR NAME: (.umRFR?.AND FARMS INC- BY MARTTm D. AtIFFPFnou ESO
DATE: OCTOBFR 2001
SIGNATURE:
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If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the
Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment
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DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESWE IN 5 NYCRR, PART 617.12? IF YES, CoORDIN. :E REVIEW PROCESS AND USE THE FULL EAT.
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YES v No
B .
WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6NYCRR, PART 617. 6? IF NO, A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER INVOLVED AGENCY.
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YES S[ No
C .
COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING: (ANSWERS MAY BE HANDWRITTEN, IF
LEGIBLE)
Cl.
EXISTING AIR QUALITY, SURFACE OR GROUNDWATER QUALITY OR QUANTITY, NOISE LEVELS, EXISTING TRAFFIC PATTERNS,
SOLID
WASTE PIIRODUCTION OR DISPOSAL, POTENTIAL FOR EROSION, DRAINAGE OR FLOODING PROBLEMS? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY:
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. AESTHETIC, AGR:C.ILTDRAL, ARCEAEOLOGICAL, RISMRIC, OR OTHER NATURAL OR IP.TRez,. RESOURCE5; OR COM :T'Y OR VEI.GESORROOD CHARACTER? &'.L TN SIMPLY;
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. VEGETATION OR PAGNA, FISH, SHEUPISH OR WILDLIFE SPECIES, SIGNIFICANT HABITATS, OR THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY:
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. A COMM�IT'I'S EYIRTING PLANS OR flA S AS IPFICIALLY -ADOPTED, OR A ORANGE IH VRE OR INTENSITY OF OSE OF LA OR OTREA NATURAL RESOURCES? E%PLAIN RRIEYIF:
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. GROWTH, SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENT, OR RELATED ACTIVITIES LIKELY TO BE INDUCED BY THE PROPOSED ACTION? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY.
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C6.
LONG TERM, SHORT TERM, CUMULATIVE, OR OTHER EFFECTS NOT IDENTIFIED IN Cl-05? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY.
IV
C7.
OTHER IMCTS (INCLLDING CHANGES IN USE OF EITHER QUANTITY OR TYPE OF ENERGY)? EXPLAIN BRIEFLY. P.N�
0
D.
IS THERE, OR THERE LIKELY TO BE, CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS?
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YES NO IF YES, EXPLAIN BRIEFLY.
PART III - DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY)
INSTRUCTIONS: FOR EACH ADVERSE EFFECT IDENTIFIED ABOVE, DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS SUBSTANTIAL, LARGE,
IMPORTANT OR OTHERWISE SIGNIFICANT. EACH EFFECT SHOULD BE ASSESSED IN CONNECTION WITH ITS (A) SETTING (I.E., URBAN
OR RURAL); (B) PROBABILITY OF OCCURRING; (C) DURATION; (D) IRREVERSIBILITY; (E) GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE; AND (F)
MAGNITUDE. IF NECESSARY, ADD ATTACHMENTS OR REFERENCE SUPPORTING MATERIALS. ENSURE THAT EXPLANATIONS CONTAIN
SUFFICIENT DETAIL TO SHOW THAT ALL RELEVANT ADVERSE IMPACTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AND ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED.
_
CHECK THIS BOX IF YOU HAVE IDENTIFIED ONE OR MOPE POTENTIALLY LARGE OR SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACTS WHICH MAY
OCCUR. THEN PROCEED DIRECTLY TO THE FULL EAF AND/OR PREPARE A POSITIVE DECLARATION.
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CHECK THIS BOX IF YOU HAVE DETERMINED, BASED ON THE INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS ABOVE AND ANY SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION, THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION WILL NOT RESULT IN ANY SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
AND PROVIDE ON ATTACHMENTS AS NECESSARY, THE REASONS SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION:
NAME OF LEAD AGENCY
PRIM^ OR TYPE NAME OF RESPONSISU OFFICER IN LEAD AGENCY TITLE OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICER
SIGNATURE OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICER IN LEAD AGENCYSIGRA OF XRRZR (IF DIFTRRBNT R.O. REEP... ISLE OFFICERi
DATE
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Town of Queensbury-
Planning Board
Department of Community Development
Staff Notes
Reference: Site Plan 49-2001
Applicant: Cumberland Farms
Location: 110 Main Street
Meeting Date: March 19, 2002
Proiect Description:
Applicant proposes demolition of existing business complex and construction of a 3816
sf convenience store, a 3840 sf gasoline island canopy and a separate 2000 sf
freestanding retail space. New commercial/retail use requires Planning Board review
and approval in accordance with Chapter 179, Section 179-24 of the Code of the Town of
Queensbury.
Criteria for considering a Site Plan according to Section 179-38 of the Town of
Oueensbury Zoning Ordinance:
Does the proposed project comply with the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance?
The proposal is consistent with the requirements of the current zoning ordinance. Certain
design elements of the proposed ordinance have been incorporated and necessary relief
from the ordinance for building setback and driveway separation have been granted by
the Zoning Board of Appeals (resolution attached).
2. Will the proposed use be in harmonv with the intent of the ordinance
specifically, could the location, character and size of the proposed use
increase the burden on the supporting public services and facilities?
The project is a replacement of existing facilities and no increased burden is anticipated.
3. Will the proposed use create public hazards with regards to traffic, traffic
congestion or the parking of vehicles and/or equipment or be otherwise
detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the persons residing or
working in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the town?
Traffic volumes are anticipated to remain consistent with current volumes. Adequate
parking facilities are proposed. Access management measures have been incorporated.
Applicant: CumberlArms •
Date: March 19, 2002
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4. While considering anv benefits that might be derived from the project; Will
the proiect have any undue adverse impact on the natural, scenic, aesthetic,
ecological, wildlife, historic, recreational or open space resource of the town
or Adirondack Park or upon the ability of the public to provide supporting
facilities and services made necessary by the proiect?
None anticipated.
The location arrangement size design and general site compatibility of buildings, lighting and
signs.
The location of Cumberland Farms building generally complies with proposed Main
Street Design Guidelines. Changes to architectural design are suggested to improve
pedestrian scale. Lighting levels are consistent with proposed guidelines. Ornamental
fixtures proposed along Main Street do not conform to suggested standards.
The adequacy and arrangement of vehicular traffic access and circulation including intersections
road widths, pavement surfaces, dividers and traffic controls.
The current site has two (2) full movement access points to Main Street. The proposed
arrangement represents an improvement over existing conditions.
The location arrangement appearance and sufficiency of off-street parking and loading.
Parking and loading facilities are adequate and properly located.
The adequacy and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and circulation walkway structures,
control of intersections with vehicular traffic and overall pedestrian convenience.
Adequate facilities are proposed.
The adequacy of stormwater drainage facilities.
A stormwater management plan has been prepared and has been reviewed by C.T. Male
Associates.
The adequacy of water supply and sewage disposal facilities.
Municipal water is proposed. Temporary on site wastewater disposal facilities have been
proposed. C.T. Male Associates has reviewed the design report. Provisions for
connection to the proposed municipal wastewater system have been incorporated.
Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Applicant: Curnberlan4a Farms •
Date: March 19, 2002
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The adequacy, type and arrangement of trees, shrubs and other suitable plantings, landscaping
and screening constituting 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.
Landscaping features generally conform to proposed town guidelines. Additional
vegetative screening may be considered along street faces and adjoining property.
The adequacy of fire lanes and other emergency zones and the provision of fire hydrants.
Adequate facilities are provided.
The adequacy and impact of structures, roadways and landscaping in areas with susceptibility to
ponding, flooding and/or erosion.
Limited to no potential for ponding/flooding. Appropriate measures for erosion control
are provided on project plans.
Parcel History (construction/site plan/variance,
Cross Reference: AV 94-2001, SV 95-2001
Staff comments:
Staff provided comments to the applicant on the project plans in correspondence dated November
21, 2001. Several comments have not been satisfactorily addressed. They include:
Lighting
The lighting plan generally conforms to accepted guidelines. The street -side
ornamental fixtures are not consistent with suggested fixture type.
Building Appearance
We had suggested several minor changes to the Ryan Avenue fagade to improve
pedestrian scale. They include modification of the block pattern, roof gable end,
and uplighting of the building.
Landscaping/Fencing
No detail was provided of the proposed fencing. Additional streetscape
landscaping and/or ornamental fencing should be considered.
SEAR Status:
Type II
Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
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Nov01-15
Warren County Planning Board
Project Review and Referral Form
Reviewed by Board on November 14, 2001
Project Name: Cumberland Fames, Main St. RECEIVED
Owner: V.S.H. Realty, Inc. NOV 16 2001
ID Number: QBY-SPR49-2001
County Project#: Nov01-15 TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
Current Zoning: CR-15 PLANNING OFFICE
Community: Queensbury
Project Description:
Applicant proposes replacement of existing 5,040 sq. ft. of gasoline service station and two retail stores with new gasoline
service station, convenience store and separate store.
Site Location:
Comer of Main Street and Ryan Avenue.
Tax Map Number(s):
134: 6-31
Staff Notes:
Copy of the applicants drawing is attached The Town of Queensbury has stated their intentions of requiring a 75 ft
setback to accommodate future widening of Main street This proposal is inconsistent with that purpose. Staff
recommends discussion
Local actions to date (if any):
County Planning Board Recommendation:
Approve
Local ActiondFinal Dispensation (Provide reason if local action is contrary to Warren County Planning Board recommendation):
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Warren County Planning Board'Date Signed Local Official Date Signed
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE WARREN COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF FINAL ACTION.
Site Plan Inspection Report Form
Name: Cumberland Farms �oo0�
Location. 110 Main Street, Queensbury, NY 12804
Site Plan No.: 49-2001
Area Variance No.: 94-2001
Building Permit No. (if any): 2002-261, 2002-391
Date: December 4, 2003
Dear Cumberland Farms:
During a site plan inspection of your project, the following deficiencies were
discovered:
1) Site now developed as approved; good to issue permanent CO.
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It is my expectation that these items will be addressed by (NA).
Should you have any questions or comments please contact this office.
Sincerely yours,
Bruce Frank
Code Compliance Officer
_ TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804-5902 (518) 761-8201
Community Development - Building & Codes (518) 761-8256
Inspections per Permit
Permit # P20020261
Inspection Date Inspection Type
Approved/Denied Comments Permit Type Person Responsible
8/28/2002 12:00:OOAM Final Inspection
Denied
2002-261
New Commercial Building JOHN O'BRIEN
Complete ceiling insulation in utility room.
Seal all penetration in ceiling and walls, utility room and storage.
Set hinges on fire door.
Seal pipe conduit penetrating truss firestop.
Septic system alarm test.
Tighten up ceiling insulation.
Rear exit??
8/29/2002 12:00:OOAM Fire Marshal Inspection New Commercial Building SIEVE SMITH
Not Completed 2002-261
Return to verify aisle widths and exits - verify exit sign removal at Main St. side; Posted emergency plan; Alarm
system drawing provided at inspection; see slip for specifics.
8/29/2002 12:00:OOAM
Final Inspection New Commercial Building JOHN O'BRIEN
Not Completed
2002-261
Canopy @ rear door; No parking sign for handicapped parking access aisle & widen aisle; Remove exit sign
from front side exit; Install insulation in ceiling of Elec. Room; Needs Fire Marshal approval.
8/30/2002 12:00:OOAM
Temporary C/O New Commercial Building JOHN O'BRIEN
Approved
2002-261
Temp. CO - 90 days
Conditions: install canopy over rear exit door, complete sitework items, submit final survey, correct
handicapped parking access aisle width striping, A $I10 check needed for temp CO, $100 deposit will be
returned once conditions have been completed.
9/23/2002 I2:OO:OOAM
Fire Marshal Inspection New Commercial Building MIKE PALMER
Approved
2002-261 F.M. inspection completed, OK for CIO.
Exit sign at roadside removed.
Aisle widths and clearance to exits OK.
Emergency plan posted in store.
12/4/2003 12:00:OOAM
Site Plan / Variance New Commercial Building BRUCE FRANK
Approved
2002-261 ALL SITE PLAN ISSUES APPROVED FOR C/O
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804-5902 518-761-8201
RESOLUTION F{'-HEN BETERM[NAMN OF NO SIGNIFICANCE IS MADE
RESOLUTION NO. 49-2001 Introduced by Catherine LaBombard who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Chris Hunsinger:
VA REAS, there is presently before the Planning Board an application for:
CUMBERLAND FARMS, INC.
WBEREAS, this Planning Board has determined that the proposed project and Planning
Board action is subject to review under the State Fuviromneutal Quality Review Act,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT
RESOLVED:
1. No Federal agency appears to be involved.
2. The following agencies are involved:
NONE
3. The proposed action considered by this Board is Unlisted in the Department of
Environmental Conservation Regulations implementing the State Environmental
Quality Review Act and the regulations of the Town of Queensbury.
4. An Environmental Assessment Form has been Meted by the applicant.
5. Having considered and thoroughly analyzed the relevant areas of environmental
concern and having considered the criteria for determining whether a project has a
significant environmental impact as the same is set forth in Section 617.11 of the
Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations for the State of New York,
this Board fords that the action about to be undertaken by this Board will have no
significant environmental effect and the Chairman of the Planning Board is hereby
authorized to execute and sign and file as may be necessary a statement of non-
significant or a negative declaration that may be required by law.
Duly adopted this 19th day of March 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Hunsinger, Mr. Strough, Mr. Sanford, Mrs. LaBombard, Mr. Vollaro, Mr.
Metivier, Mr. MacEwan
NOES: None
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Town of Quembury Planning Board
3/19/02 — Cumberland Farms
RESOLUTION APPROVINGSITE PLAN NO.49-2001
FOR CUMBERLAND FARMS, MAIN STREET
RESOLUTION NO. SP 49-2001
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WHEREAS, the Town Planning Board is in receipt of Site Plan No. 49-2001 Cumberland Farms,
Owner: V.S.,H Realty. Applicant .proposes. demolition of existing business complex and
construction of a 3816 sf convenience store, a 3840 sq gasoline island canopy and a separate 2000 sf
freestanding retail space. New commercial/retail use requires Planning Board review and approval
in accordance with Chapter 179, Section 179-24 of the Code of the Town of Queensbury. Cross
Reference: AV 94-2001, SV 95-2001. Tax Map No. 134-6-31. Lot size: 1.87 acres. Section:
179-24.
WHEREAS, the application was received 1/02; and
WHEREAS, the above is supported with the following documentation and inclusive of all newly
received information, not included in this listing as of 3/15/02:
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3/19 StaffNotes
3/12 Notice of Public Hearing:
3/11 CT Male engineering comment
3/6 Meeting Notice
20 ZBA resolution —AV 94-2001, SV 95-2001
12/26 New Ido submitted
12J10 ZBA from CR— Re: access
12/10 CR from Barton & Loguidice, re. control of access
I1/21 W. Goebel, Bobler Eng. from CR, meeting notes
11/27 ZBAresohdion—AV94-2001,SV95-2001
11/20 CT Male Eng. comments
11/14 Warren Co. Planning Board - Approved
11/6 CT Male from LM
WHEREAS, public hearing was held on 3/19/02 concerning the above project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has determined that the Proposal complies with the Site Plan
requirements of the Code ofthe Town Queensbury (Zoning); and
Town of Queensbury Planing Board 3/19/02 — Cumberland Farms
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered the environmental factors found in the Code of the
Town of Queensbury (Zoning); and
WHEREAS, the requirements ofthe State Environmental Quality Review Act have been considered
and the Planning. Board has adopted a .SEQRA Negative Declaration; and/or if application is a
modification, the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act have been
considered, and the proposed modification(s) do not result in any new or sign ficantly difleteot
environmental impacts, and, therefore, noSurther.SF.QRA review is necessary; and
WHEREAS, approval of the application moans that the applicard can now apply for a Building
Permit unless the lands are Adirondack Park Jurisdictional or other approvals are necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT
RESOLVED, that
The application is approved in accordance with the resohrrion as prepared by Staff and is subject to
the fallowing conditions:
1. All omamectal light fixtures will confirm to the November 21~ letter from Christopher
Round, and
2. Paint the privacy fence to coordinate with the rest of the site, and
3. Metes and bounds will be provided describing future access for shared access with adjoining
pa►'ceL and
4. Five (5) white pines on the south property line will be replaced with spruce of similar gems
and species as currently located there and will be a minimum ofthree inch caliper, and
5. The spruce on the inside caner of the lot lines noted as to be removed will remain, and
6. All conditions are to be noted on the final approved plans submitted for the Zoning
Administrator's signature in a form to read as follows:
Plans have been approved under authority of a resolution adopted 3/19/02 by the Planning
Board of the Town of Queensbury. New Yak with the following conditions:
a.
Duly adopted this 19* day of March, 2002 by the following vote:
AYFS: Mr. Strougb, Mr. Sanford, Mrs LaBombard, Mr. Vollaro, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Hunsinger,
Mr. MacEwan
NOES: None