07 18 2023
Queensbury Planning Board Agenda
First Regular Meeting: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 / Time 7 – 11 pm
Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road
Approval of Minutes
Dates- May 16, 2023, May 18, 2023 and May 25, 2023
Administrative Items
Site Plan 16-2019 Alex & Michelle Wilcox- Request for a one year extension
Site Plan 1-2023 Stevin O’Brien & Mackenzie Baertschi- Table to August 15, 2023 meeting
Recommendations:
Applicant(s) NORTHSTAR DONUT GROUP Application Type Site Plan 47-2023
Owner (s) Thomas Burke & Jeremiah Burke SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Jon Lapper Lot size .5 acre
Location 22 Main Street Ward: 4 Zoning Classification: MS
Tax ID No. 309.11-1-30 Ordinance Reference 140
Cross Reference AV 76-1997, AV 23-1998, SP 12-98, SV 4-2023 Warren Co. Referral July 2023
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information Main Street
Project Description: Applicant proposes to alter existing signage and modify the existing building facade. The existing 2,003 sq ft building to remain
unchanged. The current wall sign will be replaced with a 22 sq ft wall sign with the word “DUNKIN” and a new 15 sq ft wall sign will be installed with
the wording “Queensbury Dunkin” and a logo. Free standing sign will be refurbished to a 32 sq ft sign with the wording “Dunkin’ Drive Thru”.
Directional signs of 3.14 sq ft to be placed at each entrance and exit access points, four total. Additional signage to be included above the height check
arm indicating “Drive Thru”. The menu board will be replaced with a 19.98 sq ft digital board as a freestanding sign. The project includes replacing the
sloped canopies with flat canopies over the entrance and drive through window as well as placement of a new canopy over the digital menu board.
Pursuant to chapter 140, site plan for new signs and new canopies in the Main Street zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Variance: Relief is sought for number of free standing and wall signs, sign lighting and sign materials. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation
to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicant(s) JOHN DICKINSON Application Type Site Plan 49-2023
Owner (s) Lorraine Dickinson SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering Lot size .3 acre
Location 113 Rockhurst Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: WR
Tax ID No. 227.9-1-7 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040
Cross Reference AV 25-2023 Warren Co. Referral July 2023
Public Hearing n/a for recommendation Site Information CEA, APA, LGPC
Project Description: Applicant proposes a 57 sq ft single story addition to an existing home. A 20 sq ft concrete pad will be removed in the area of the
addition. The home has a footprint of 2,277 sq ft and a floor area of 2,622 sq ft. The addition has a floor area of 57 sq ft, making the total new floor area
2,679 sq ft. The project includes a slight increase in permeability and existing shoreline vegetation is to remain. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan
for new floor area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. A waiver has been requested for stormwater. Variance: Relief is
sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
New Business
Applicant(s) THE GREAT ESCAPE PROPERTIES Application Type Site Plan 50-2023
Freshwater Wetlands 10-2023
Owner (s) Great Escape Theme Park LLC SEQR Type Type II
Agent(s) Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. Lot size 237.64 acres
Location 1172 State Route 9 Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: RC
Tax ID No. 288.20-1-20 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-6-050
Cross Reference SP 5-2017, SP 28-2017, SP 15-2018, SP 3-2019, SP
54-2019, SP 67-2019, SP 3-2022, SP 22-2022, AV
6-2022, FWW 1-2022, AV 21-2023, SP 44-2023,
FWW 8-2023
Warren Co. Referral July 2023
Public Hearing July 18, 2023 Site Information Wetlands
Project Description: Applicant proposes a stream bank stabilization for the Swan Boat ride on Glen Lake Brook. The project includes 8 sections
occurring over 1,100 sq ft of the brook. Site work includes new plantings, dredging, and grading stabilization methods for the bank. Pursuant to chapter
179-3-040 & 179-6-050, site plan for shoreline work shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
- Any further business which may be properly brought before the Board -