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06-22-2023 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) QUEENSBURYPLANNINGBOARD MEETING SECOND REGULAR MEETING JUNE22AY 2023 INDEX Site Plan No. 66-2021 CVE North America,Inc. 1. Special Use Permit 4-2021 Tax Map No. 303.11-1-4.1,303.15-1-25.2,303.11-1-5 ONE YEAR EXTENSION Site Plan No. 30-2023 Alisha&Michael Griffey 2. Tax Map No.239.16-1-23 Site Plan No.45-2023 Bay Road Self Storage 9. Tax Map No. 302.S-2-17,302.S-2-21; 302.E-2-20 (lot line adj.);302.E-2-24 Site Plan No.43-2023 William Levett 14. Tax Map No.226.19-2-9 Site Plan No.41-2023 Roaring Brook,LLC/Valvoline 16. Tax Map No. 302.6-1-52 Site Plan No.44-2023 Great Escape Theme Park,LLC 1S. Tax Map No.2SS.20-1-20 Subdivision No.4-2023 Sean Palladino&Sarah Lockhart-Palladino 21 PRELIMINARY STAGE Tax Map No.265.-1-43 Subdivision No.5-2023 FINAL STAGE Site Plan No.46-2023 Sean Palladino&Sarah Lockhart-Palladino 25. Tax Map No.265.-1-43 THESE ARE NOT OFFICIALLY ADOPTED MINUTES AND ARE SUBJECT TO BOARD AND STAFF REVISIONS. REVISIONS WILL APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING MONTH'S MINUTES(IF ANY)AND WILL STATE SUCH APPROVAL OF SAID MINUTES. 1 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING SECOND REGULAR MEETING JUNE 22ND,2023 7.00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT STEPHEN TRAVER,CHAIRMAN DAVID DEEB,VICE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL DIXON,SECRETARY WARREN LONGACKER BRADY STARK NATHAN ETU ELLEN MC DEVITT,ALTERNATE MEMBERS ABSENT BRAD MAGOWAN LAND USE PLANNER-LAURA MOORE STENOGRAPHER-MARIA GAGLIARDI MR.TRAVER-Good evening,ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Town of Queensbury Planning Board meeting for Thursday,June 2211a 2023. This is our second meeting for the month of June and our 14`h meeting thus far this year. In the event of an emergency, please note the illuminated emergency exits. Those are the emergency exits. If you have a phone or other electronic device,if you would either turn it off or turn the ringer off so as not to interrupt our proceedings,we'd appreciate that, and also aside from the public comment periods,if you wish to have a conversation amongst yourselves,if you would go out to the outer lobby for that so as not to be recorded and interfere with our minutes. Thank you for that. And with that we will begin. We have one administrative item. This is Site Plan 66-2021 and Special Use Permit 4-2021 or CVE North America. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM: SITE PLAN 66-2021&z SPECIAL USE PERMIT 4-2021 CVE NORTH AMERICA,INC.—REQUEST FOR A ONE YEAR EXTENSION MR. TRAVER-This is a request for a one year extension. Laura? MRS. MOORE-So they're almost completed with their decommissioning plan, getting that satisfied. It was adopted by the Town Board the other evening. So there's still legalese to be finished,and then they're ready to start construction tomorrow. So they just need a little bit more time to make sure, because it expires very soon. We talked about a six month extension in this,but we've typically granted a year. I don't see any harm in granting a year. I don't know if anybody's in the audience for them. MR. TRAVER-Yes,and from our discussions with them they're not likely to wait a year before they begin. MRS. MOORE-I'll just confirm. Is that an acceptable means for you to move forward? Yes,ma'am. MR. TRAVER-If you would come up and just state your name for the record and make sure we get you on the,your comments on the minutes. Thank you. WERSTA VESHIR MR.VESHIR-My name is Wersta Veshir(sp?). I'm with CVE America. I'm Project Manager for the site. JANANI RAMKUMAR MS. RAMKUMAR-My name is Janani Ramkumar (sp?). I'm a Project Manager with CS Energy, the general contractor with that. MR. TRAVER-Okay. We are very close to starting construction, hopefully the end of next month or so. We have applied for our building permit as well, Monday or Tuesday of this week. So it's in progress right now. So it's a matter of getting our building permit and we can start construction. 2 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) MR. TRAVER-Okay. Do you have any idea how long you expect the construction to take before it's operational? Yes,it's supposed to, according to the schedule we have right now,it's supposed to end right around July 2024. MR.TRAVER-Okay. All right. So any questions,comments on that request for the extension to complete their preparations for construction? Okay. I believe we have a motion. RESOLUTION GRANTING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION SP#66-2021 SUP 4-2021 CVE AMERICA Per submitted application:Applicant proposed a solar farm on site 303.11-1-4.1,with access by right of way through parcel 303.15-1-25.2. The project will include over 13,000 panels on a 30 plus acre portion of the site. The project work includes panel placement, drive areas, equipment boxes and stormwater management. The project involves a petition of zone change for parcel 303.15-1-25.2 from CI to CLI. The Planning Board approved Site Plan 66-2021, Freshwater Wetlands 4-2021 & Special Use Permit 4- 2021 on July 19,2022. The applicant is requesting a one year extension. MOTION TO APPROVE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR SITE PLAN 66-2021, FRESHWATER WETLANDS 4-2021 &z SPECIAL USE PERMIT 3-2021 CVE NORTH AMERICA, INC. Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption,seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 22 d day of June 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Etu,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE MR. TRAVER-You're all set. Good luck. MR. TRAVER-Next we move to our regular agenda. The first section being tabled items, and the first item being Alisha&r Michael Griffey. This is Site Plan 30-2023. TABLED ITEMS: SITE PLAN NO. 30-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. ALISHA&z MICHAEL GRIFFEY. AGENT(S): EDP. OWNER(S): MSG REVOCABLE TRUST, AMG REVOCABLE TRUST. ZONING: WR. LOCATION: 26 TALL TIMBERS ROAD. (REVISED) APPLICANT PROPOSES A TWO STORY ADDITION TO THE MAIN HOME AND TO CONVERT AN EXISTING GARAGE TO A REC ROOM. THE EXISTING MAIN HOME FOOTPRINT IS 1,540 SQ. FT. WITH A FLOOR AREA OF 3,560 SQ.FT. THE NEW REC ROOM WILL HAVE A FOOTPRINT AND A FLOOR AREA OF 673 SQ. FT. THE SITE HAS AN EXISTING 485 SQ. FT. GUEST COTTAGE THAT WILL REMAIN. TOTAL NEW FLOOR AREA WILL BE 7,707 SQ.FT. THE PROJECT INCLUDES AN EXTENSION OF THE DRIVEWAY AREA WITH CLEARING, PERMEABLE PAVERS ON THE SHORELINE SIDE OF THE NEW ADDITION, AN UPGRADED SEPTIC SYSTEM, PLANTING PLAN, AND RETAINING WALL IN THE AREAS OF THE ADDITIONS. TOTAL DISTURBANCE IS 22,000 SQ. FT. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040, SITE PLAN FOR NEW FLOOR AREA IN A CEA, CONVERSION OF SEASONAL TO YEAR ROUND AND HARD SURFACING WITHIN 50 FEET OF THE SHORELINE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 66-2022,AV 15-2023. WARREN CO.REFERRAL: APRIL 2023. SITE INFORMATION: CEA, APA, LGPC. LOT SIZE: 2.79 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 239.16-1-23. SECTION: 179-3-040. STEFANIE BITTER&r BRANDON FERGUSON,REPRESENTING APPLICANTS,PRESENT MR. TRAVER-Laura? MRS. MOORE-So they have revised their plans,where the applicant proposes a two story addition to the main home and to convert an existing garage to a rec room. The existing main home footprint is approximately 1,540 square feet with a floor area of 3,560 square feet. The new rec room will have a footprint of 673 square feet. The site has an existing 4S5 square foot guest cottage that will remain. And the total new floor area will be 7,707 square feet and last evening they received their variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Welcome back. 3 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) MS. BITTER-Good evening. Stefanie Bitter here with Brandon Ferguson and Dennis McGowan. Alisha Griffey is in the audience. Like you mentioned,we were last before you in April. The project was slightly modified since we were before you in April. The project was modified since we saw you to address some of the Zoning Board's concerns,but we were successful in obtaining the necessary variances for the project last evening. As the project was described just now by Laura,the applicants were determined to maintain a 1929 structure and to place an addition on that structure,keeping similar architectural design. They also have incorporated a rec building which is going to replace an existing in the existing garage's location and tear that garage down. The other item that was mentioned in Staff Notes was that they're also extending the driveway for the purposes of making the house more accessible. At this time that house is accessible through stone stairs which,as described last night,for the youngest and the healthiest of people are a little dicey to get to the house. The applicants have developed a stormwater plan which we've already received Town Designated Engineer signoff on that plan. The applicants are also aware of the shoreline buffer requirements,but just to bring to your attention,the access road isn't called Tall Timbers for no reason at all. There's obviously a heavy vegetation in that area, and there is a shoreline buffer that is being maintained by this project with existing trees and shrubs, and I'll turn it over to the rest of the team to describe that. MR. TRAVER-Okay. MR.FERGUSON-Good evening. Brandon Ferguson from Environmental Design. We have a PowerPoint here for you tonight. So I think the last time we were in front of you this was the plan you saw. So we had the house addition kind of extending off the northern side of that old 1929 original home there that they're trying to maintain,and we had an accessory structure uphill of that next to Tall Timbers Lane that driveway that cuts through there away from the lake. Based on Zoning Board comments we made some modifications to this plan and essentially what we did was we shrunk down that accessory structure building. Took the bedrooms out of that, and they moved them into their main residence and they were able to expand the main residence a little bit more away from the lake to the driveway side to add that bedroom space into the house which allowed for the smaller accessory structure. So that's really the main change in the site plan, the building plans, from what you guys previously saw before we went to the Zoning Board. So I know that stormwater has been a topic of discussion on this site,especially when we were here for the driveway. So we went through. We did a stormwater design plan for this house area as well. It's been reviewed by the Town Engineer and he signed off on the original design and then we came back with a slight modification due to the Zoning Board's recommendations for changes,and they recently signed off on it again. So really if you go to, so this is the drainage patterns on the site. Everything from Tall Timbers,that driveway,drains towards the lake. So in our stormwater design,what we're looking to do is capture all that runoff from any impervious surfaces before it gets to the lake and we're able to do that before it even gets to the 35 foot buffer. So we avoided any stormwater variances. You can see the blue highlighted areas are stormwater,you see the drainage areas which show kind of direction of the flows. So we're capturing not only the proposed impervious area but that existing impervious area right now that has no stormwater management before it gets to the lake. We're capturing that uphill stuff as well,getting into the stormwater management areas that were designed and approved by LaBella. It is important to note that a lot of this proposed development on the site as well,we're trying to keep that footprint where it was existing as well. So that accessory structure here,that is replacing an existing garage that's in that location and the patio and a large portion of the proposed addition are actually in areas of existing patios and now that patio is going to be taken out and now a new patio is going to be a permeable paver patio. So then when we get to the shoreline buffer area, so we have, like Stefanie was saying, there is existing vegetation along that shoreline. We're not proposing cutting any trees within 35 feet of the lake, and there's a number of large mature trees in there,20 plus trees along that frontage and along the north section and the south section there's a lot of mature vegetation in there,shrubs,small herbaceous plants that exist now. We're maintaining those areas,and then in between in front of the home we're filling in pretty much any area possible with new vegetation where there's no vegetation existing. So any of the areas between the walks, there's going to be herbaceous trees and shrubs planted, and we're maintaining a number of mature trees in that area as well. So as far as buffering goes to the lake within 35 feet, we are doing as much really in that area. We're planting in every spot we can, and that existing patio,one of the existing patios is actually extended into that 35 feet. That one's getting removed and that's getting turned to vegetation in that area. So these are some kind of photos. So these are taken from the dock. So this is kind of showing what's there for existing vegetation. So the dock on the right you see kind of an arrow showing which direction we're taking the photo in. That's existing vegetation right there that's going to remain. So you can see a number of large mature trees,a number of shrubs and lower plants as well. We're planning to keep all that, and this is looking the other direction. So there's that low kind of small little stone patio right there at the lake there. Right at the other side there's another mature trees and much mature vegetation. That's all existing buffer. We're leaving that as is. We're going to maintain that as well. And this is kind of looking up towards the existing structure and you can see there's a number of plants and everything in there now, and we're proposing planting pretty much as much as we can fit between those existing vegetation as well. So we're planting out as much as we can within that 35 feet. And these are some pictures from the shoreline. So this is about boat level looking back, and you can see all those mature trees in front of the house that are remaining in front of the existing residence, and that buffer to the right. So we're working to keep,you can see all these mature trees over here and this buffer. That's all staying as it is right now. This is looking at it from the other direction. All this vegetation is 4 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) staying as well. These are mature trees in this area within 35 feet. They're all staying. These trees over here are as well. So we're maintaining what's there now. All that mature established vegetation. So I'll turn it over to Dennis now to discuss the buildings. DENNIS MC GOWAN MR. MC GOWAN-Dennis McGowan,Balzar&Tuck Architecture. Briefly taking you through what we changed from our previous application,starting with the accessory structure. What was there before was a living room, full bath with shower and then a bedroom. What we did in here was we removed the bedroom completely and we reduced the bathroom just to a powder room with sink and a toilet, while keeping the living space as it was essentially, and with that reducing the square footage from what it is now to the 673 square feet from 925 square feet of footprint,then there was 175 square feet of loft. So we brought it down by about 400/o of floor area. Rendering of the structure. The aesthetics we're maintaining from the previous design are in keeping with the existing home and fit well within the context that are on the site. Moving to the main house,the existing home,on the page in gray there and then the addition on the left,the back,this wall previously was the end of the structure and we introduced what is on this level crawl space,but if you go to the next slide,you'll see this is where a sleep bedroom was introduced off of the stairway to the second floor. We were able to work it into the topography and that's why it's not on the first floor or the second floor. It's close to the second,but in between that landing is where you would step into that room, and looking at topography where the existing grade is and how we could minimally impact that part of the site, that is how we landed on the elevation for that and it works well into the context. So looking at this image of the accessory structure at the top of the hill here and this portion of the addition is the new addition to the addition,that bunkroom in the back. Whereas the house previously ended at what is this portion of the roof,we were able to step that to try and break up the run of roof that we had to not make it so continuous,as well as bringing the peak of that area down. So as to not have too much of an over scale in the back. We feel that step helps to break it up very well. And then one more image from down by the lower portion of the stair back up. This one is at is was before. You can't see that addition from the back, and as we go forward. So this image is how it currently stands with the end of the house here over behind these trees, and then the addition here which with the new portion of it we can slightly see on the back portion of the house there, but,you know, we are not site civil engineers in planting,but we try to give the impression of what Brandon was talking about,how much planting. There was a previous patio here. When that comes out,that's going to be replaced with vegetation. And then additionally wherever there may be gaps in that would also get new life put in. So those are the changes we made in an effort to work with the Zoning Board. I'll turn it over to you all. MR.TRAVER-Okay. Thank you for that presentation. Questions,comments from members of the Board? I know we spent quite a bit of time looking at this previously. MRS. MC DEVITT-So I just wondered. So really you took a portion away from the accessory building, but then pretty much the same amount was added to the back of the house. MR. MC GOWAN-A similar amount. There was a reduction overall in the square footage, but,yes, we essentially shifted it in an effort to reduce the amount of the accessory structure. MRS.MC DEVITT-And then I noticed it said something about the chart does not appear to have numerical value for each planting but may appear to be slightly less than the required,that is S trees versus 13. That's in our,for the landscape plan. MR. FERGUSON-Yes, so I mean there's 20 plus existing trees down there right now, and I think if you look at the whole shoreline,including where there's this existing buffer,we'd be required to have like 13. So we're well over that with the total amount of trees down there. We're not taking any out. I don't have an exact amount of trees,but there's at least 20 trees down there. MRS. MOORE-So for the new addition,is any vegetation, or are any mature trees being removed for the new addition? MR. FERGUSON-For the new addition? There are,there will be a couple of trees removed in that area of that new addition. They're outside of the setback. There's two,maybe three. There's not a ton of trees right in that area. MR. TRAVE R-There's also a public comment period for this application. Is there anyone in the audience who wants to address the Planning Board on this application tonight? I'm not seeing any. Are there written comments,Laura? PUBLIC HEARING OPEN MRS.MOORE-There are written comments. So this one is back from April of 2023. This says,"I own the home immediately next to the Griffey's on Tall Timbers Rd.,Lake George. I have had the chance to review their proposed project and fully support their request. I feel their project is designed in very good taste 5 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) and fits beautifully within the lot. As their closest neighbor, their plans are a far better alternative than having someone purchase the lot between us and squeeze anew house in there. I feel very confident their project will be a positive addition to the neighborhood!' This is Mary Lou Dunton. And I have another letter dated June 19`h. It's addressed to Mr. Traver. "Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Site Plan No. 30-2023 submitted by Alisha and Michael Griffey 26 Tall Timbers. We own the home at 30 Tall Timbers next door to the Griffey property. The Griffey proposal is extensive and the proposed architectural design complements the existing house built in the early 20th Century. However, we have significant concerns about the plan's non-conforming scale and scope as presented. When the Griffey's main house was built almost a century ago the importance of a natural buffer around the shoreline wasn't fully understood or appreciated. Consequently, like many other homes around the lake, the natural lakefront area in front of the main house was almost entirely replaced with a poured concrete seawall, hundreds of square feet of impervious stone terrace, wide stone walkways and large stone stairways leading down to the lake. Eventually, as awareness evolved, waterfront zoning laws were established to protect Lake George and the town's other waterways. These laws grandfathered existing non-conforming homes and included hardship provisions for reasonable non-conforming changes to address modern needs (modern septic systems on undersized lots, +33% additions to non-conforming homes close to the water, etc.). As presented, the proposal asks to substantially compound the existing non-conformity by more than doubling the main house living space(+1070/o),adding a sizable 2nd accessory living structure(+1220/o total site floor area and 7 bedrooms), adding an additional parking area and another massive set of stone stairs to the lake. This proposal excessively increases non-conformity resulting in the loss of natural vegetation, mature trees and shrubs from the lakefront buffer. The Environmental Design Partnership, LLP (EDP) site plan includes information on neighboring properties to the south and north that underscore our concerns about the excessive scope of the Griffey's plans. Page 34: Attached is a 2011 Google Earth Photo of the neighboring Dunton property to the north taken before their similarly sized building plans received your approval and before construction was completed. Comparing the 2011 photo to the 2021 photo include in the Griffey plan, the dramatic an excessive loss of natural vegetation in the crucial 100'buffer zone and beyond is clear. This should not be used to justify approval of the Griffey's plan. Page 25: Attached is an annotated version of our outdated and now inaccurate survey map that EDP used for their"Simms Property FAR Calculations". The annotations updating the map underscore our concerns about excessive shoreline construction by providing counterpoint. Several years ago we bought the lot (with a seasonal cottage} to our north and, like the Griffeys, we combined the two lots. Unlike the current proposal, our goal was to protect the natural shoreline and insure that the property wasn't excessively over built. To that end,we: • permanently removed one large crib dock from the lake; • permanently removed one accessory structure; • limited (by deed restriction) future lakefront construction within -300 feet of the shore to no more than 1.5 stories on the footprint of the existing lakefront seasonal cottage; and • replaced hard surface • paths with mulch paths,constructed berms and swales and added vegetation to increase natural water absorption and reduce runoff into the lake. We recount this information,not because we are under any illusion that the Griffey's will,or should,forgo their plans. However,for the health of Lake George,we do think that zoning and planning boards around the lake need to limit excessive lakefront building by enforcing current zoning restrictions that seek non- hardship variances. We feel the non-hardship relief requested"...for stormwater device setbacks,building height and accessory structure height,expansion of nonconforming structure,size of accessory structure, and expansion greater than 1/3 floor area of main structure..."is excessive and results in the inordinate loss of natural vegetation,mature trees and shrubs from the lakefront buffer. We ask that the plan's scale and scope be modified as follows: 1. reduce the main house addition to the allowed 4,750 sq.ft.; 2. eliminate the redundant 2nd accessory structure since the existing accessory structure alone is double the allowed 500 sq.ft.; 3. leave the existing driveway unchanged as stated in the Griffey's October 25,2022 Site Plan 66- 2022 application for a new driveway; and 4. eliminate the proposed redundant hard surface stairs to the lake. Sincerely,Lenton and Barbara Simms" MR. TRAVER-That's all the written comments? MRS. MOORE-Yes. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Then we will close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MR. TRAVER-Additional questions,comments from members of the Board? 6 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) MS.BITTER-Relative to that Simms letter,that was obviously more pertinent to the variances. Hence the reason it was dated April. We went through the variance process. The purpose of the variance procedures, or our trot through the variances, was that they didn't want to tear down the house and have this all go through the lakefront. What we just showed in the presentation was we were very careful to design,to put the addition as much in kind and not put it along the lakefront, and the Griffeys have been very particular to try to construct this on already existing pervious areas on the lot. Just to repeat what Brandon already said, we're not taking any trees down in the shoreline buffer. There's no changes. Actually improving. We're not doing anything that that Simms letter may have kind of given us the appearance that we were. So I just wanted to say that, and I also wanted to give the applicant an opportunity to speak if they wanted to. ALISHA GRIFFEY MRS. GRIFFEY-Hi,Alisha Griffey. I'm the homeowner. Thank you guys for taking the time today. I just wanted to reiterate or share a little bit from our perspective as homeowners. As Stefanie just mentioned, from the very beginning we've tried to design this project to minimize the impact on the lake. It's a really unusual house. It's 1929. It's a bit of a time capsule,no modern conveniences,but it also has some oddities in terms of all of these stone patios because there were no rules like this in 1929. So there's these huge stone patios,there's no stormwater management currently. So when we bought the house and knew we needed to expand it to be able to fit our family and then also to have things like air conditioning and some modern conveniences,we specifically asked the architects to design as much as possible in those existing areas. So the vast majority of the addition is already on stone patios that exist. So the stone patio goes away and it's now going to be the addition, and we chose to move some of the program up to where the current garage is and do it on that concrete pad. If you asked architects to design for the view or for re- sale value,you end up with a house that runs straight across the lake, and that is what we said actually rejected as an idea, and we said,no,we want to pull it as much off the lake as possible and that's what we did. The other piece of context that I think is relevant is it's two lots that we bought. They have been legally combined. It's 2.71 acres now total across them,and we've legally combined them so that there is more buffer,that there are more trees that we can protect that because when the previous owner sold these lots, at the same time they were separate, everyone in the neighborhood and all the realtors assumed two different people would buy it and you'd have a house slipped in between our current house and the neighbor's house. So we legally combined it so that that wouldn't happen. So I just wanted to provide t that as context. We're doing our very best to protect the lake because we love the lake. We agree that these rules should exist. We want to abide by them and are hopeful that you can see that there's going to be some improvements that come with this,not just downsides. MR. TRAVER-Anything else? MR. DEEB-Do you have a maintenance plan for the pavers? MR. FERGUSON-Yes, there is a maintenance plan. I believe it's on the plans that we call out the maintenance plan for that. MR.DEEB-And you said you were going to take just a couple of trees down for that. It's just a suggestion, but if you could replace them somewhere else on the property it would be great. Any time you take a tree down, we like to see them replaced with another one, but I know you've done a really good job on this. You keep it aesthetically nice to protect the lake, keep the vegetation. You notice I didn't say anything about the planting plan,but I just wanted to throw that out. MS. BITTER-We are happy to do that. MR. DEEB-Thank you. MR. TRAVER-Yes, we like to have a policy of no net loss of trees. They don't have to be in the same location. MR. FERGUSON-It might be a little tough to find locations between the rocks,but we'll do our best. MR. DEEB-I know you can do it. MRS. MC DEVITT-I would agree,because there's a huge driveway that's been there that wiped out tons of trees. MR. LONGACKER-Back in April,too,the engineer had asked about additional test pits,and I just didn't see any on the updated plans,location of northern absorption area where grass depression. It looks like you're adding about one foot of fill there, and you're going to go down four feet. So you'd be down about three feet. Do you have any additional rock or anything in that area on the northern one? 7 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) MR.FERGUSON-On the northern one? I believe we're actually,that is actually more fill there,especially on the lower section. I believe it's like,we're doing over two plus feet of fill in that area. We're filling it up to make sure that we have the required separation. MR. LONGACKER-The septic area, did you do anything there? I'm just curious because those units themselves are about three feet deep and have about a foot of stone and then two feet of fill underneath that,too. MR. FERGUSON-So that's actually a shallow fill system. So that was previously designed by Jarrett Engineers and we're just expanding a little bit,but it's functioning fantastic there. We're just going to modify it a little bit to add another unit in there. MR. LONGACKER-I'm just curious. Why are you going to a design for a seven bedroom when you have five bedrooms? Are you going to ever combine that one story cabin? Is that the future plan? MR.FERGUSON-No. There's no plans to add any bedrooms to the site. We had,in the original accessory structure was that loft upstairs that we decided we're going to build a little buffer into that septic system in case they have to go up there. That loft is gone. MR. TRAVER-Anything else? Any other questions,comments? MR. DIXON-I do have a couple. One is clarification on the engineering comment. In one of the paragraphs is says applicant to provide the revised stormwater management narrative, and in the second paragraph it says based on a review of the updated stormwater management narrative, we have no objection. So did you already supply an updated? MR. FERGUSON-Yes. MR. STARK-The thing with the arrows. Right? MR.FERGUSON-So,yes,that updated plan was provided to them and that,yes. So it must have just been a carryover from a previous letter. MR.DIXON-Okay,and as far as maintenance plan that Mr. Deeb had spoken of,you said it's on the plans? MR. FERGUSON-It's actually in the report. So we provided with the submittals the maintenance agreement. Similar to what we did with the driveway. There's a maintenance agreement for this as well. We'll make sure the maintenance requirements are on the plan. MR.DIXON-And you're agreeable to a net neutral loss of trees,that'll be maintained. Are you also able to make sure that the trees replaced are, obviously they've got to be native, but also able to reach mature height,that's a minimum of 30 feet? I like to put that in because some people consider a hydrangea tree a tree, and you're never going to really meet what we're trying to do. So I would just like to add that into the resolution. MR. TRAVER-Anything else? MR. DIXON-That's enough,isn't it? I'm good. MR. TRAVER-Any other questions,comments? All right I guess we're ready to entertain that motion. RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#30-2023 ALISHA&MICHAEL GRIFFEY The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: (Revised) Applicant proposes a two story addition to the main home and to convert an existing garage to a rec room. The existing main home footprint is 1,540 sq.ft.with a floor area of 3,560 sq.ft..The new rec room will have a footprint and a floor area of 673 sq. ft.. The site has an existing 4S5 sq. ft. guest cottage that will remain. Total new floor area will be 7,707 sq.ft..The project includes an extension of the driveway area with clearing,permeable pavers on the shoreline side of the new addition, an upgraded septic system,planting plan, and retaining wall in the areas of the additions. Total disturbance is 22,000 sq. ft.. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new floor area in a CEA, conversion of seasonal to year round and hard surfacing within 50 feet of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO, the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation; S (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 4/1S/2023; the ZBA approved the variance requests on 6/21/2023-1 The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 4/25/2023 and continued the public hearing to 6/22/2023,when it was closed, The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 6/22/2023; The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval, MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 30-2023 ALISHA &z MICHAEL GRIFFEY; Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption. According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following: 1) Waivers requested granted:h. signage,n traffic,o. commercial alterations/construction details,s. snow removal; 2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired. 3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff, b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater Department for its review, approval,permitting and inspection; c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office; d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans; e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site improvements;- f) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town: a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current "NYSDEC SPDES General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work. b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project; c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff: i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved; ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required. g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel; h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work; i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; j) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans 1) There will be a net neutral loss of trees and the trees that are removed will be replaced with trees native and able to reach a minimum mature height of at least 30 feet. Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 22n'day of June 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Dixon, Mr. Stark,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb NOES: Mr. Longacker,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Traver ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-All right. You have your approval. MS. BITTER-I appreciate it. 9 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) MR. TRAVER-The next section of our agenda is Old Business, and the first item is Bay Road Self Storage. This is Site Plan 45-2023 and Freshwater Wetlands 9-2023. SITE PLAN NO. 45-2023 FRESHWATER WETLANDS 9-2023 SEQR TYPE: UNLISTED. BAY ROAD SELF STORAGE. AGENT(S): EDP. OWNER(S): KUBRICKY JOHN &z SONS, INC. ZONING: CLI. LOCATION: 290 BAY ROAD &z BAY ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO REDEVELOP AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL SITE WITH 11 NEW SELF-STORAGE BUILDINGS FOR A TOTAL OF 478 UNITS. THE BUILDING FOOTPRINT IS 61,800 SQ. FT. SITE WORK INCLUDES ACCESS FROM BAY ROAD AND CONNECTION TO THE EXISTING ACCESS FOR THE ADJACENT SELF-STORAGE FACILITY. THE SITE WILL HAVE PARKING AREAS, SECONDARY CURB CUT, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND LANDSCAPING. PROJECT INCLUDES A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT OF 302.8-2-20 AND A LOT MERGER OF 302.8-2-17, 302.8-2-21 AND 302.8-2-24. THE SITE HAS A STREAM AND WETLANDS THAT WILL NOT BE DISTURBED. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040, SITE PLAN FOR A NEW COMMERCIAL USE IN THE CLI ZONE AND HARD SURFACING WITHIN 100 FT. OF WETLANDS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 17-2002, SP 24-2002, AV 66-2018, AV 22-2023. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: JUNE 2023. SITE INFORMATION: WETLANDS. LOT SIZE: 2.55 ACRES/6.78 ACRES/0.17 ACRES/5.28 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 302.8-2-17,302.8-2-21,302.8-2-20(LOT LINE ADJ.),302.8-2-24. SECTION: 179-3- 040,CHAPTER 94. JON ZAPPER&BRANDON FERGUSON,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT MR. TRAVER-Laura? MRS.MOORE-So this applicant proposes to re-develop an existing industrial site with 11 new self storage buildings. This equals 47S units and the project includes access from Bay Road as well as access from the existing roadway. The project includes lot line adjustments and lot merger. The applicant did receive their variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals last night, and the applicant did address my questions with regard to lighting and snow removal. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Welcome back. MR. ZAPPER-Good evening. It was only two days ago that we were here, and as Laura said, we,for the record,Jon Lapper with Brandon Ferguson and John Davidson and Gianni Cerrone the applicants are here also. So last night we were at the Zoning Board. It was a long night,but the Board unanimously approved the project and they said that,they complimented the applicant on how the existing center on the south side is maintained and how it looks and this is the same design,the same color scheme. So it'll match that, but when we were here the other day you gave us a heads up on some of your issues, specifically landscaping. So along Bay Road we already have that stand of existing trees that really does a good job of shielding this,but at the same time we submitted today, granted that Laura has a new landscaping plan where we're going to augment that along Bay Road so there'll be smaller trees in front of the larger trees, and then all the areas of the wetlands have vegetation and a nice buffer in front of them,and they're going to be left, and then there's a stormwater basin on the outside of that. So everything is being treated, nothing is going into that wetland. We looked, we were discussing this last night with the Board. This is about as low impact a commercial light industrial use as you could have compared to what could have been built there which is things like the Duke Concrete products in the back which is really going to be well shielded by this. So again in front of the wetland, on the inside of the fence next to the wetland, is the existing vegetation and we have a fence which would protect the wetland and then a stormwater basin that treats and infiltrates the stormwater. So we think that this is nicely designed. The other question that came up with you two nights ago is the northern driveway along Bay Road and we discussed that,and just because of the size of the facility,it just seems like a safety issue,and it's a secondary drive,but it's just better to have emergency services for fire have another access. We're here to talk about all that,but with the I'll ask Brandon to just talk about all the changes. MR. FERGUSON-So I see Laura brought up the revised landscaping plan. And if you could zoom in on that section of Bay Road there. So what we're proposing is a mixture of evergreen to kind of smaller shrubs in there to augment what's already there and I submitted some pictures,too,of what's there now. So this is the existing buffer. So when you're on Bay Road,there's this line of mature trees in that area and we are maintaining as much as we can in that area now, and then in that thinnest section,kind of what you have there,that's what we're looking to augment it with,additional plantings to help increase that buffer. And that's kind of looking at where the, this picture right here is just looking down towards Duke Concrete, down that road. Our entrance is going to be about where that entrance is into the materials yard now, and that vegetation along Duke Concrete Road there, that's going to remain because that's around that existing wetland. We're maintaining that vegetation in that area as well. So you're going to have that buffer,natural buffer along Bay Road,the natural buffer along Duke Concrete and we're augmenting that along Bay Road with a vegetation as well. So that was really the major change from what you guys saw the last time. Like Laura said,we submitted a plan that shows snow removal as well. All that eventually 10 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) drains to those stormwater management areas as well. And that lighting plan, we're well below the required average on the site for lighting in there as well, and then I know you probably have seen the existing buildings out there,color scheme,we're going to match that with like darker brown doors with a kind of tan trim. We'll submit the colors to Laura. We'll be able to match what's there in Phase I. MR. TRAVER-Okay. There also was a question that came up Tuesday night about storage of RV's or something,Laura. I think you were going to talk to the applicant about that? MRS.MOO RE-I didn't think it was something that was occurring now. Anything that's exterior storage, at this point it's not allowed,it's not permitted in the CLI zoning. MR. TRAVER-Okay. MR. ZAPPER-We looked at that,and I thought that outdoor boat storage was allowed and it's one of the permitted uses in CLI, and we can talk about that. The only,permanently there wouldn't be any outdoor storage,but we're going to build this in phases. So what they did the first time was after they got started, you know, for the next winter there was a lot behind it where they were able to do boat storage for that winter. So if they can do that,it's just a nice way of revenue, but it would be towards the back of this, which would be built in the second,but we will talk to Laura and Craig and make sure I'm right that that's permitted. MR. TRAVER-Okay. So you will clarify that with the Town to see that that's permitted. We can make that a condition. All right. Questions,comments from members of the Board? MRS. MC DEVITT-I have a question. I don't know if you know, but I think there's about three retail buildings,sections that will be added to the building,correct,three areas for retain MR. FERGUSON-There's no retail proposed on this site now. MRS. MC DEVITT-There isn't? Excuse me. I'm sorry. Never mind. MR. TRAVER-There is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the audience that wanted to address the Planning Board on this application,Bay Road Self Storage? Yes, sir. We do have one person. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED DAVID BROWN MR. BROWN-My name is David Brown, 294 Bay, with Adirondack Financial,right on Bay Road at 294. I just was obviously you have that property right next to my building. JOHN DAVIDSON MR. DAVIDSON-Yes. MR.BROWN-I'm not sure if it is. So that's why I wanted to clarify it. MR. DAVIDSON-Yes,it is. MR.BROWN-Right. Okay. So it's that empty lot right there. MR. DAVIDSON-Right. So you're second entrance,the second entrance with the new vegetation there, the trees and plantings,your office is going to be on the other side. MR.BROWN-Okay. So is there going to be a driveway next to me right there? MR. ZAPPER-There's trees first,then the driveway. MR.BROWN-There's trees first? MR. ZAPPER-Then the driveway. MR. DAVIDSON-We'll have trees on top of that, and then right now where the concrete pad is and the grass area,that's where the driveway is. MR.BROWN-Straight back,all the woods behind there,is that all coming down? it (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) MR.DAVIDSON-Everything behind,you know,our property,the woods would come down straight back. It goes back to the same distance that your property goes back. MR.BROWN-Gotcha. MR. DAVIDSON-But then we have a buffer area. MR. BROWN-What about the creek back there? Is that going to be affected? That won't be affected at all? MR. FERGUSON-That's within that wetland area. MR. BROWN-That won't be affected at all? All right. That's your property there. It's probably 60 feet wide is it? MR. DAVIDSON-Yes, about. MR.BROWN-Is there going to be a sign right by that entry way? MR. DAVIDSON-On the south side of that driveway. MR.BROWN-There will be a sign right there? MR. DAVIDSON-Yes. MR.BROWN-Okay. Nothing major? MR. DAVIDSON-Similar to the existing one. MR.BROWN-Over on the other side where it is now? MR. DAVIDSON-Right. MR. BROWN-Okay. No, the landscaping is very nice where you have it now. So I'm assuming that you guys are going to do a similar thing. Okay. I was just wondering what's going in right next to me. MR. DIXON-Would it be beneficial if Mr. Kubricky comes and re-states everything so we get it recorded or how would you like that? I know there was a conversation going on. MR.BROWN-I didn't mean to exclude you guys. MR. DIXON-Are we okay? MS. GAGLIARDI-Yes,it's okay. MRS. MOORE-Do you want Mr. Kubricky to come up? MS. GAGLIARDI-No,that's okay. MR. DIXON-Okay. MR.BROWN-Okay. I'm good with that. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Is there anyone else in the audience that wants to address the Planning Board on this application? I'm not seeing anyone. Are there written comments,Laura? MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments. MR. ZAPPER-For the record that's John Davidson on behalf of Kubricky. MR. TRAVER-So we'll close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MR. TRAVER-Anything else you wanted to tell us? MR. ZAPPER-No, I just wanted to correct the record that that's John Davidson from Kubricky not Mr. Kubricky. 12 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) MRS. MOORE-Sorry. MR. DEE&Were there any additional landscaping for the southern side for the Phase I? MR. ZAPPER-For the Phase I? You did mention that last time. MR. DEEB-You've got nice plantings there now,but this side,Phase II you won't be able to see the. MR. DAVIDSON-Well,this is Phase I, and,I mean,to tell you the truth, Tuesday night was the first time I ever heard a comment that anyone was not satisfied with the plantings. It would be difficult to add additional plantings to that because it's a well-designed landscaped park. MR. DEEB-It looks nice. MR. DAVIDSON-We weren't planning on adding anything else to augment that. MR. DEEB-All right. I probably should have caught that first. MR.DIXON-Mr.Chairman,just on our side,any other discussion on the additional curb cut on Bay Road? I think the applicant explained the purpose for it. We don't have anything from the Fire Marshal,do we? Do we need Fire Marshal signoff? I didn't see anything in the packet. MR. TRAVER-Actually I have a letter from the Fire Marshal that says they have no issues,dated June 5`h Anything else? Okay. So the addition of the additional plantings as presented tonight would be a condition,and then review with the Town regarding potential boat storage. MRS. MOO RE-And you also have SEQR. You have SEQR to complete? MR. TRAVE R-Right. Thank you. Yes,this is Unlisted. So we also have to consider under SEQR. We have to do a SEQR resolution as well. RESOLUTION GRANTING A NEGATIVE SEQR DECLARATION SP#45-2023 BAY ROAD SELF The applicant proposes to redevelop an existing industrial site with 11 new self-storage buildings for a total of 47S units.The building footprint is 61,500 sq.ft.Site work includes access from Bay Road and connection to the existing access for the adjacent self-storage facility. The site will have parking areas,secondary curb cut, stormwater management and landscaping. Project includes a lot line adjustment of 302.E-2-20 and a lot merger of 302.E-2-17, 302.52-21 and 302.5-2-24.The site has a stream and wetlands that will not be disturbed. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for a new commercial use in the CLI zone and hard surfacing within 100 ft.of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. 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; No Federal or other agencies are involved; Part 1 of the Long EAF has been completed by the applicant; Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, it is the conclusion of the Town of Queensbury Planning Board as lead agency that this project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment,and,therefore, an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly,this negative declaration is issued. MOTION TO GRANT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SITE PLAN 45-2023. Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption. As per the resolution prepared by staff. 1. Part II of the Long EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board. 2. Part III of the Long EAF is not necessary because the Planning Board did not identify potentially moderate to large impacts. Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 22n'day of June 2023 by the following vote: MRS. MOORE-I'm sorry. It looks like it didn't follow through with, you used the word "short" and it really should say"long". Part Three of the"long"EAF is not necessary because the Planning Board did not identify potentially moderate to large impacts. 13 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) AYES: Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-All right,and next we can consider the Site Plan and Freshwater Wetlands. RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#45-2023 FWW 9-2023 BAY ROAD SELF STORAGE LLC The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to redevelop an existing industrial site with 11 new self-storage buildings for a total of 47S units. The building footprint is 61,SOO sq.ft.Site work includes access from Bay Road and connection to the existing access for the adjacent self-storage facility. The site will have parking areas, secondary curb cut, stormwater management and landscaping. Project includes a lot line adjustment of 302.E-2-20 and a lot merger of 302.E-2-17, 302.52-21 and 302.5-2-24.The site has a stream and wetlands that will not be disturbed. Pursuant to chapter 179-3- 040,site plan for a new commercial use in the CLI zone and hard surfacing within 100 ft.of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO, the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation; The Planning Board has reviewed the potential environmental impacts of the project,pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and adopted a SEQRA Negative Declaration Determination of Non-Significance; The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 6/20/2023-1 the ZBA approved the variance requests on 6/21/2023-1 The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 6/22/2023 and continued the public hearing to 6/22/2023,when it was closed, The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 6/22/2023; The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval, MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 45-2023&z FRESHWATER WETLANDS 9-2023 BAY ROAD SELF STORAGE;Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption. According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following: 1) Waivers requested granted:details of the storage buildings; 2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired. 3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff, b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater Department for its review, approval,permitting and inspection; c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office; d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans; e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site improvements;- f) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town: a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current 'NYSDEC SPDES General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work. b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project; c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff: 14 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved; ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required. g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel; h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work; i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; j) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans 1) Applicant will work with Town to ensure Code Compliant use as it relates to boat storage. m) Updated landscape plan presented at tonight's meeting will be submitted with final submission packet prior to site work. Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 22n'day of June 2023 by the following vote: MR. TRAVER-I guess we don't need to include a condition that they address the boat storage with the Town because that's going to be Code. MRS. MOORE-He addressed that. He put that as the first part. MR. TRAVER-I'm sorry. All right. AYES: Mr. Stark,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb, Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker, Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-You're all set. MR. ZAPPER-Thanks,everybody. MR. DAVIDSON-Thank you. MR. TRAVER-The next item on the agenda is William Levett. This is also under Old Business. This is Site Plan 43-2023. SITE PLAN NO.43-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. WILLIAM LEVETT. OWNER(S): WILLIAM LEVETT&z JANELLE LEJUEZ. ZONING: WR. LOCATION: 27 SUNSET LANE. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO REPLACE EXISTING 900 SQ. FT. DECK WITH AN 810 SQ. FT. DECK THAT CONTAINS A SCREENED IN PORCH PORTION OF 270 SQ.FT. A 144 SQ.FT PORTION OF THE DECK HAD BEEN REMOVED DURING THE SEPTIC ALTERATION. THE EXISTING 1,112 SQ. FT. FOOTPRINT HOME, 563 SQ. FT. GARAGE AND 120 SQ. FT. SHED WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040 &z 179-4-080, SITE PLAN FOR NEW FLOOR AREA IN A CEA SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: AV 30-1997. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: JUNE 2023. SITE INFORMATION: CEA, APA, LGPC. LOT SIZE: .26 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 226.19-2-9. SECTION: 179-3-040,179-4-080. WILLIAM LEVETT,PRESENT MR. TRAVER-Laura? MRS. MOORE-So this applicant is replacing his deck with an S10 square foot deck and a portion of that will be a screened porch and the applicant received the variances last evening for setbacks. MR. TRAVER-Thank you. Good evening. MR. LEVETT-Good evening. MR. TRAVER-So you've received your variance from the ZBA last night. Were there any changes to your plan as a result of your discussion with the ZBA? 15 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) MR. LEVETT-No. MR. TRAVER-Questions,comments from members of the Board regarding the deck replacement? MR. DIXON-I thought this one was straightforward. MR. TRAVER-Yes. Okay. There is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the audience that wants to address the Planning Board on this application,William Levett,Site Plan 43-2023? I'm not seeing anyone. Laura, are there written comments? PUBLIC HEARING OPENED MRS. MOORE-There's a written comment. "I am Erin Steinbach and my husband Frank and I own a home a few doors down from the applicants Bill and Janelle. We fully support their request to extend their deck as the existing structure needs replacing. This will only enhance their home and neighborhood. Thank you. Erin Steinbach" MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you,and we will close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MR. TRAVER-And we'll entertain that resolution. RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#43-2023 WILLIAM LEVETT The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board:Applicant proposes to replace existing 900 sq.ft.deck with an S10 sq.ft.deck that contains a screened in portion of 270 sq.ft.. A 144 sq.ft.portion of the deck had been removed during the septic alteration. The existing 1,112 sq.ft.footprint home,563 sq. ft.garage and 120 sq.ft. shed will remain unchanged. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040&79-4-OSO,site plan for new floor area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO, the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation; The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 6/20/2023-1 the ZBA approved the variance requests on 6/21/2023-1 The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 6/22/2023 and continued the public hearing to 6/22/2023,when it was closed, The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 6/22/2023; The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval, MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 43-2023 N"LLIAM LEVETT;Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption. According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following: 1) Waivers requested granted:g.site lighting,h.signage,j.stormwater,k.topography,1.landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal, as these items are typically associated with commercial projects; 2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired. 3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff, b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater Department for its review, approval,permitting and inspection; c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office; d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans; 16 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site improvements;- f) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town: a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current "NYSDEC SPDES General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work. b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project; c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff: i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved; ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required. g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel; h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work; i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; j) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans Motion seconded by David Deeb. Duly adopted this 2211d day of June 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-You are all set. MR. LEVETT-Thank you all on behalf of my family. I really appreciate it. MR. TRAVER-The next item on the agenda, also under Old Business, is Roaring Brook, LLC/Valvoline. This is Site Plan 41-2023. This for the new section of the Valvoline store. SITE PLAN NO. 41-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. ROARING BROOK, LLC/VALVOLINE. AGENT(S): JOHN REILLY, AIA. OWNER(S): ROARING BROOK, LLC. ZONING: CI. LOCATION: 740 GLEN STREET. APPLICANT PROPOSES A FACADE UPGRADE TO AN EXISTING 2,201.83 SQ.FT.BUILDING AND NEW SIGNAGE. THE NEW FACADE INCLUDES A FALSE FACADE FOR A PORTION OF THE BUILDING WHERE THE ROOFLINE WOULD BE UP TO 19.5 FEET IN HEIGHT. THE REMAINDER OF THE ROOFLINE WOULD REMAIN AT THE EXISTING 14 FT. HEIGHT. THE FACADE CHANGE WOULD INCLUDE A NEW 30 SQ. FT. WALL SIGN. THE PROJECT INCLUDES ANEW 45 SQ. FT. FREESTANDING SIGN AS WELL. THE FACADE COLORS ARE SIMILAR TO THE PREVIOUS COLORS: BROWN FOR THE BUILDING WITH RED, WHITE AND BLUE SIGNAGE. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040, SITE PLAN FOR FACADE UPGRADES AND PRE-EXISTING SHED SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. VARIANCE: RELIEF IS SOUGHT FOR SETBACKS. PLANNING BOARD SHALL PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 60-1990,AV 43-1990,AV 87-2003,AV 18-2023, SV 1345-20003, UV 42-1990. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: JUNE 2023. SITE INFORMATION: TRAVEL CORRIDOR. LOT SIZE: .3 ACRE. TAX MAP NO. 302.6-1-52. SECTION: 179-3-040. SAM BURDEN,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT MR. TRAVER-Welcome back. MR. BURDEN-Good evening. Sam Burden with Bohler Engineering for the record. Here on behalf of Roaring Brook,LLC. Sothis is a follow up to our first meeting on Tuesday,received that recommendation to the ZBA. We received our front and side yard variance from the ZBA. Tonight we're back seeking Site Plan approval for this facade upgrade. We did submit a plan to the Town Staff, just addressing the comment about some additional landscaping. So where the sign is being moved to a Code compliant location, the applicants agreed to do a nice planting bed around that whole side, and just before I turn it over to the applicant,he just wanted to re-iterate and just explain that he sees the development that's going 17 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) on in the area and he's taken it upon himself to really upgrade the facade in this existing location. He hopes it's appreciated. MR.TRAVER-So,aside from the additional plantings that you're offering,which we appreciate,were there any changes to your proposal as a result of your discussion with the ZBA? MR.BURDEN-No. MR. TRAVER-Questions, comments from members of the Board? There is also a public hearing on this application. This is Roaring Brook, LLC/Valvoline, Site Plan 41-2023. Is there anyone that wanted to comment to the Planning Board on this application? I'm not seeing any takers. Written comments,Laura? PUBLIC HEARING OPENED MRS. MOORE-I don't have any written comments. MR. TRAVER-All right. Then we will go ahead and close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MR. TRAVER-If there's nothing further from the Board,then we'll entertain a motion. MR. DIXON-Laura,do you have the updated landscaping plan? MRS. MOORE-I have it visually. MR. DIXON-So we don't even need to mention it,then. MRS. MOORE-You can say the same thing as you did last resolution, that the planting plan that was presented tonight will be included in the final plans. MR. DIXON-All right. RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#41-2023 ROARING BROOK,LLC/VALVOLINE The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes a facade upgrade to an existing 2,201.53 sq.ft.building and new signage.The new facade includes a false facade for a portion of the building where the roofline would be up to 19.5 ft. in height. The remainder of the roofline would remain at the existing 14 ft.height. The facade change would include a new 30 sq.ft.wall sign. The project includes a new 45 sq. ft. free standing sign as well. The facade colors are similar to the previous colors: brown for the building with red,white and blue signage.Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,site plan for facade upgrades ad preexisting shed shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO, the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation; The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 6/20/2023-1 the ZBA approved the variance requests on 6/21/2023-1 The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 6/22/2023 and continued the public hearing to 6/22/2023 when it was closed, The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 6/22/2023; The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval, MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 41-2023 ROARING BROOK,LLC/VALVOLINE.Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption; Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions: 1) Waivers request granted: g. site lighting,j. stormwater,k. topography,1.landscaping,n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. 1S (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) snow removal as there is no change to the existing site and the primary change is the building facade. 2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired. 3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. a) If application was referred to engineering, then engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans; b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey,floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site improvements, c) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel; d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work; e) Subsequent issuance of further permits,including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; f) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy; g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible. h) Planting plan presented at tonight's meeting will be included in the final submission packet. Motion seconded by Warren Longacker. Duly adopted this 22 d day of June 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-You're all set. MR.BURDEN-Thank you very much. MR. TRAVER-The next item on our agenda is the Great Escape Theme Park LLC. This is Site Plan 44- 2023 and Freshwater Wetlands Permit 8-2023. SITE PLAN NO.44-2023 FRESHWATER WETLANDS 8-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK,LLC. AGENT(S): BARTON AND LOGUIDICE. O WNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: RC. LOCATION: 1172 STATE ROUTE 9. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO MODIFY AN EXISTING SITE PLAN FOR THE PATRON ENTRY AREA AT THE GREAT ESCAPE. THE EXISTING 2,830 SQ. FT. BUILDING IS TO BE MODIFIED WITH A 490 SQ. FT. PERGOLA AT THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING AND A 430 SQ. FT. PERGOLA AT THE REAR OF THE BUILDING. PREVIOUS PLANS FOR A SEPARATE 1,150 SQ. FT. TICKET BUILDING ARE NOT BEING COMPLETED AT THIS TIME. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040 AND CHAPTER 94, SITE PLAN FOR NEW PERGOLAS IN AN RC ZONE, HARD SURFACING WITHIN 50 FT. OF THE SHORELINE AND WORK WITHIN 100 FT. OF WETLANDS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 5-2017,SP 28-2017, SP 15-2018, SP 3-2019, SP 54-2019, SP 67-2019, SP 3-2022, AV 6-2022, FWW 1-2022, AV 21-2023. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: JUNE 2023. SITE INFORMATION: WETLANDS. LOT SIZE: 237.64 ACRES. TAX MAP NO.288.20-1-20. SECTION: 179-3-040,CHAPTER 94. BRAD GRANT, REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT MR. TRAVER-Laura? MRS. MOORE-So this application is for two pergolas. The front pergola is 490 square feet and the rear pergola is 430 square feet and this project, the pergolas are on the existing building, ticket area of the existing building,so that they're looking for shade and things like that. MR. TRAVE R-Right. Okay. Thankyou. Welcomeback. MR. GRANT-Thank you. MR. TRAVER-So you appeared before the ZBA last evening and received the variance that you were requesting. Were there any changes to your plan as a result of your meeting with the ZBA? MR. GRANT-No. 19 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) MR. TRAVER-So it's the same that we reviewed previously. Okay. Questions,comments from members of the Board? There is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone? Okay. Are there written comments,Laura? PUBLIC HEARING OPENED MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Then we will go ahead and close the public hearing on that. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MR. TRAVER-And if there's nothing further from the Board on this application,then we'll entertain that motion. MR. DIXON-Mr. Chairman, before I read the motion, I know I had brought up as far as plantings. I'm okay if we don't make it a condition,but,you know,do your best to improve. MR. TRAVER-I think there was a discussion about maybe a couple of planters or something there. MR.GRANT-Well there is existing vegetation over the last several years. There's a decent sized birch tree that will provide some shade structure that's outside the footprint of the pergola and a nice landscaped area. There's a lot of existing landscaping there. I'm a little sensitive to trees too close to paved areas because the roots kind of destroy and create tripping hazards,but it's well back in the lawn area. It's close enough to provide shade, and not close enough to really impact the walking surface. MR. DIXON-Well I'm comfortable that if you see an opportunity you'll take it, but I guess I'm not at a point that I'm recommending that you require it. Unless anyone else feels differently. MR. DEEB-You did say you might consider a couple of planter barrels. You mentioned that last time, didn't you? MR. GRANT-Yes,I did. We can go buy some. MRS. MOORE-So it's this area. MR. GRANT-Yes. There's the birch tree. This is,you kind of want to keep it fairly clear. There's a lot of people that are going to be walking here. MR. DEEB-I understand that. MR. GRANT-Yes,but there's some potted planters there. They do a great job in landscaping,particularly leading up to this and over to the side. This has kind of greened up a little bit here. MR. DEEB-Fine. MR. TRAVER-All right. Thank you for that. Anything else? MRS.MC DEVITT-The only other thing that I remember was the permeable pavers cleaning maintenance agreement. Is that one of the things? MR. TRAVER-Well,that's normally part of the use of permeable pavers. I don't know if it's a condition. MR. DIXON-We can add that in here. MRS.MOORE-Yes. So instead of an agreement,it's that they would put,on the final plan sets they would put how they will maintain it. MRS. MC DEVITT-Okay. MR. TRAVER-Thank you for that. MRS.MOORE-Typically they'll explain that they go through it with either a vac or something like that on a yearly basis. I don't know exactly, but that information is typically like steps one through three or something like that that shows up on the final plans. MR. TRAVER-Okay. All right. Anything further? 20 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) MR. GRANT-I did develop some stormwater maintenance,permeable paver maintenance,that we would put on the plans. MR. TRAVER-Good. MR.GRANT-A lot of it is observation,you know,after a recent rainfall and you notice changes then there's perhaps need for a vac,commercial vac,but the day to day observation,maintenance. In the fall the leaves start blowing around or gathering up. Sweep them up and get rid of them because the leaves become the stuff that gets into the cracks. MR. TRAVER-Sure. Okay. Thank you for that. Anything further? All right. We're about ready for a motion here. RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#44-2023 FWW 5-2023 GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK,LLC The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to modify an existing site plan for the patron entry area at the Great Escape. The existing 2,530 sq. ft.building is to be modified with a 490 sq. ft. pergola at the front of the building and a 430 sq. ft. pergola at the rear of the building. Previous plans for a separate 1,150 sq. ft. ticket building are not being completed at this time. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 and Chapter 94, site plan for new pergolas in an RC zone,hard surfacing within 50 ft.of the shoreline and work within 100 ft.of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO, the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation; The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 6/20/2023-1 the ZBA approved the variance requests on 6/21/2023-1 The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 6/22/2023 and continued the public hearing to 6/22/2023,when it was closed, The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 6/22/2023; The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval, MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 44-2023 &z FRESHWATER WETLANDS 8-2023 GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK,LLC.Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption. According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following: 1) Waivers requested granted:g.site lighting,h.signage,j.stormwater,k.topography,1.landscaping, n traffic,q soil logs,r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal, as the project is specific to one portion of the building and area for tickets; 2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired. 3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff, b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater Department for its review, approval,permitting and inspection; c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office; d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans; e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site improvements;- f) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town: a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current 'NYSDEC SPDES General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work. b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project; c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff: 21 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved; ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required. g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel; h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work; i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; j) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans 1) Maintenance agreement to be included for permeable pavers on the final site plans and submitted to the Town. Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 22n'day of June 2023 by the following vote: MRS. MOORE-This project did not go to engineering. The applicant requested a waiver from that. MR.DIXON-Let me amend that,L will be Maintenance agreement to be included for permeable pavers on the final site plans and submitted to the Town. AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker, Mr. Stark,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Etu,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-You're all set. MR. GRANT-Thank you. MR. TRAVER-Next on our agenda is Sean Palladino and Sarah Lockhart-Palladino. This is for a Subdivision Preliminary and Final Stage. Preliminary is 4-2023 and Final is 5-2023. SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY 4-2023 SUBDIVISION FINAL 5-2023 SEQR TYPE: UNLISTED. SEAN PALLADINO &z SARAH LOCKHART-PALLADINO. AGENT(S): HUTCHINS ENGINEERING. OWNER(S): WALTER&z KAREN LOCKHART. ZONING: LC-10A,RR-3A. LOCATION: 1635 BAY ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES A TWO LOT SUBDIVISION OF A 25.1 ACRE PARCEL. LOT 1 WILL BE 15.05 ACRES AND WILL MAINTAIN THE EXISTING HOME AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORK. LOT 2 WILL BE 10.5 ACRES AND WILL BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORK. THE SECOND LOT WILL ALSO REQUIRE SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME, MAJOR STORMWATER AND 15% SLOPES. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 183, SUBDIVISION OF A PARCEL SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: AV 23-2023. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: N/A FOR SUBDIVISION. SITE INFORMATION: APA,LGPC,SLOPES. LOT SIZE: 24.79 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 265.-1-43. SECTION: 183. LUCAS DOBIE,REPRESENTING APPLICANTS,PRESENT MR. TRAVER-Laura? MRS. MOORE-So this application is for a two lot subdivision. Lot size is 25.1 acres. Lot One is to be 15.05 acres and maintain the existing home and associated site work. Lot Two will be 10.5 acres and there will be construction of a new single family home with associated site work. The applicant received the variances for lot width last evening. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Welcome back. MR.DOBIE-Thankyou, Mr.Chairman. Good evening,Board. For the record,Lucas Dobie with Hutchins Engineering representing the Lockhart family and the Palladino family. With us tonight is Karen Lockhart,one of the landowners, along with her husband Walter,and Sean Palladino who is their son-in- law. Their daughter Sarah is home with the kids tonight. We discussed this pretty well at length on Tuesday night. It's a pretty straightforward two lot subdivision. We received our variances last night for not having double the average lot width, just due to the geometry of the parcel and the road frontage. 22 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) We're here to ask for Preliminary and Final approval and we're also on the agenda next for Site Plan Review for their new home which they plan to construct this fall,by summer or fall. So we'd be pleased to answer any questions the Board may have and thank you for your time tonight. MR. TRAVER-Okay. I'm not sure we'll have any for the subdivision. We'll open it up for questions, comments from the Board. We don't have an audience anymore,but we do have a public hearing on this. So I'll ask if there are any written comments,Laura? PUBLIC HEARING OPENED MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments. MR.TRAVER-So on this portion of the discussion this evening,we will open and close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MR. TRAVER-And are there any additional questions or comments from members of the Board regarding the subdivision? MR. DIXON-Mr. Chairman,just for the record as far as SEQR,I didn't see any issues at all. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Right. All right. So then we can go ahead with that SEQR resolution first. This is Unlisted. RESOLUTION GRANTING A NEG. SEQR RESOLUTION SUB #4-2023 PALLADINO-LOCKHART The applicant proposes a two lot subdivision of a 25.1 acre parcel.Lot 1 will be 15.05 acres and will maintain the existing home and associated site work. Lot 2 will be 10.05 acres and will be used for the construction of a single family home and associated site work. The second lot will also require site plan review for the construction of a single family home, major stormwater and 150/o slopes. Pursuant to chapter IS3, subdivision of a parcel shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. The Planning Board has determined that the proposed project and Planning Board action is subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act; 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; No Federal or other agencies are involved; Part 1 of the Long EAF has been completed by the applicant; Part 2 of the Long EAF has been reviewed by the Planning Board; Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, it is the conclusion of the Town of Queensbury Planning Board as lead agency that this project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment,and,therefore, an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly,this negative declaration is issued. MOTION TO GRANT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY 4-2023 SEAN PALLADINO &z SARAH LOCKHART PALLADINO.Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption, As per the resolution prepared by staff. 1. Part II of the Long EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board. 2. Part III of the Long EAF is not necessary because the Planning Board did not identify potentially moderate to large impacts. Motion seconded by David Deeb. Duly adopted this 22 d day of June 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan 23 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) MR. TRAVER-Next we can consider the Preliminary Stage of Subdivision 4-2023. RESOLUTION APPROVING SUB#4-2023 PRELIMINARY STAGE PALLADINO-LOCKHART A subdivision application has been made to the Queensbury Planning Board for the following: Applicant proposes a two lot subdivision of a 25.1 acre parcel. Lot 1 will be 15.05 acres and will maintain the existing home and associated site work. Lot 2 will be 10.05 acres and will be used for the construction of a single family home and associated site work. The second lot will also require site plan review for the construction of a single family home,major stormwater and 150/o slopes.Pursuant to chapter IS3,subdivision of a parcel shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter A-IS3,the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; The requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act have been considered and the Planning Board has adopted a SEQRA Negative Declaration A public hearing was scheduled and held on 6/22/2023-1 This application is supported with all documentation,public comment,and application material in the file of record; MOTION TO APPROVE SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY STAGE 4-2023 SEAN PALLADINO &z SARAH LOCKHART PALLADINO,Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption. Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 22n'day of June 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-Next we can consider Subdivision Final Stage 5-2023. A subdivision application has been made to the Queensbury Planning Board for the following:Applicant proposes a two lot subdivision of a 25.1 acre parcel. Lot 1 will be 15.05 acres and will maintain the existing home and associated site work. Lot 2 will be 10.05 acres and will be used for the construction of a single family home and associated site work. The second lot will also require site plan review for the construction of a single family home,major stormwater and 150/o slopes.Pursuant to chapter IS3,subdivision of a parcel shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter A-IS3,the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; This application is supported with all documentation,public comment,and application material in the file of record; MOTION TO APPROVE SUBDIVISION FINAL STAGE 5-2023 SEAN PALLADINO &z SARAH LOCKHART PALLADINO,Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption. 1. The requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act have been considered and the Planning Board has adopted a SEQRA Negative Declaration; and if the 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 significantly different environmental impacts, and,therefore,no further SEQRA review is necessary; 2. Waiver requests granted: g. site lighting, h. signage, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/construction details,r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal; 3. The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired if you have not yet applied for a building permit or commenced significant site work; 4. The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff 5. Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Planning Board Chairman. 24 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) 6. The applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town: a) The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General Permit or for coverage under an individual SPDES prior to the start of aU site work. b) The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project; and 7. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff: a) The approved final that have been stamped by the Town Zoning Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP(Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved; and 25 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) b) The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project. S. Final approved plans,in compliance with the Subdivision,must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel. 9. The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work. 10. Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; It. As-built plans to certify that the subdivision is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy; 12. Resolutions must be included on Final Subdivision mylar; Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 22n'day of June 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Stark,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb, Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker, Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-All right. So that takes care of the Subdivision. You might as well stay right here because we're now going to consider Site Plan 46-2023. This is also for Sean Palladino and Sarah Lockhart- Palladino. NEW BUSINESS: SITE PLAN NO. 46-2023 SEQR TYPE: TYPE 11. SEAN PALLADINO &z SARAH LOCKHART- PALLADINO. AGENT(S): HUTCHINS ENGINEERING. OWNER(S): WALTER &z KAREN LOCKHART. ZONING: LC-10A, RR-3A. LOCATION: 1635 BAY ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES A SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A FOOTPRINT OF 3,480 SQ. FT. WITH ASSOCIATED SITE WORK. THE PROJECT IS TO BE LOCATED ON A 10.05 ACRE PARCEL AS PART OF A TWO LOT SUBDIVISION. THE PROJECT INCLUDES 1.4 ACRES OF SITE DISTURBANCE. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040,179-19-020,&z CHAPTER 147,SITE PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME, MAJOR STORMWATER AND 15% SLOPES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: AV 23-2023. WARREN C.REFERRAL: JUNE 2023. SITE INFORMATION: APA, LGPC,SLOPES. LOT SIZE: 24.79 ACRES. TAX MAP NO.265.-1-43. SECTION: 179-3-040,179- 19-020,147. LUCAS DOBIE,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT MR. TRAVER-This is for a home on a vacant lot. Correct? MR. DOBIE-Yes, thank you, Mr. Chairman. The latest and greatest subdivision in Queensbury. One minute old. Thank you again for your time. Lucas Dobie with Hutchins Engineering,and with me are my clients Karen Lockhart and Sean Palladino. So the plan is to convey Lot Two of the recently approved subdivision which is just over 10 acres to the Palladino family to construct their new home. They've been on and off for several years now with this project. They're set to build this fall,I believe right around Labor Day. We've given a lot of thought to the project. Initially we had it on the upper portion of the parcel in the LC-10 zone,but it just became cost prohibitive for that length of driveway,about S00 feet of driveway, utilities. So we pulled it down the hill 250 feet off of Bay Road and we have 350 feet of driveway now. So it's a significant cost savings, with the price of construction, site work in particular,is pretty high these days. We're here for site plan review for a major stormwater project within the Lake George Drainage Basin, and we're also over an acre of disturbance. So that triggers the DEC Notice of Intent program for erosion and sediment controls. We'll file that prior to construction and then for the site slopes exceeding 150/o and the driveway slope is,I believe,ll.S to 120/o,but that's over the 100/o,which isn't horrible. That's our guideline. We try never to exceed 120/o. So we're comfortable for a single family home. So that requires the Planning Board approval for the driveway slope which is pretty common for mountain sites. That's what we design to. The soils a really good. It's the backside of French Mountain. Mr. Lockhart tells me that the glacier came over and deposited all the good soils there. MR. TRAVER-Yes,moraine we call it. 26 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) MR. DOBIE-Okay. So we're totally compliant with all our setbacks and building height is about 32 feet. I just re-checked that. We're allowed 35. So there's no issue there. Conventional on-site wastewater treatment system and then our stormwater management design to the Town's criteria. There's quite a bit going on for a single family home,but that's how it is in the Lake George Drainage Basin on the backside of a mountain. So we're here to answer any questions the Board may have and we're here to ask for our approval tonight. So thank you for your time,Board. MR. TRAVER-Okay. Questions,comments from members of the Board? MR. DIXON-I guess the biggest question that was brought up thus far is the slope of the driveway. I see you've got a detention basin at the end of the driveway. Do you expect everything to be pitched into there? MR. DOBIE-Yes, sir. So you'll see,just below the 200 foot mark, which is denoted by 2 + 00, there's a culvert that crosses. We're bringing the upper portion of the site to that culvert and then the storm basin at the end of that culvert across the middle portion of the site and then the lower portion of the driveway. So the lower 200 feet will be conveyed to the lower basin down by Bay Road and the driveway is pitched back from Bay Road for the first 40 feet,just so there's no runoff into Bay Road, which can be a problem with steeper driveways. MR. DIXON-And is the entire driveway going to be at gravel or is a portion going to be paved? MR. DOBIE-At this point it's proposed to be gravel. If the budget permits,I'm sure it would be paved for a portion. MR. DIXON-And are you confident your stormwater management plan, should this get paved, does anything change? MR. DOBIE-It does not because we consider gravel the same as pavement in the designs. MR. DIXON-Yes. MR. TRAVER-There is a public hearing on this application as well. Although there's no public. So I'll ask if you have any written comments? PUBLIC HEARING OPENED MRS. MOORE-No written comments. MR. TRAVER-All right. Then we will open and close the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MR. TRAVER-Is there anything further from the Board? Hearing none,we'll entertain a motion. RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#46-2023 SEAN PALLADINO&SARAH LOCKHART-PALLADINO The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board:Applicant proposes a single family home with a footprint of 3,4SO sq.ft.with associated site work.The project is to be located on a 10.05 acre parcel as part of a two lot subdivision. The project includes 1.4 acres of site disturbance.Pursuant to chapter 179- 3-040,179-19-020,&chapter 147,site plan for construction of a single family home,major stormwater and 150/o slopes shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO, the Planning Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code; As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren County Planning Department for its recommendation; The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 6/22/2023 and continued the public hearing to 6/22/2023,when it was closed, The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 6/22/2023; The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval, 27 (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 46-2023 SEAN PALLADINO &z SARAH LOCKHART PALLADINO,- Introduced by Michael Dixon who moved for its adoption. According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following: 1) Waivers requested granted: g. site lighting, h. signage, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal, as these items are typically associated with commercial projects; 2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for requesting an extension of approval before the one (1)year time frame has expired. 3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall be installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff, b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater Department for its review, approval,permitting and inspection; c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office; d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans; e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site improvements;- f) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town: a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current "NYSDEC SPDES General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work. b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project; c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff: i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved; ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required. g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and Codes personnel; h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the beginning of any site work; i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and all other conditions of this resolution; j) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 22n'day of June 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Etu,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon, Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Traver NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-You are all set. MR. DOBIE-All right. Thank you so much for your time,Board. MR. DEEB-Good luck. MR. TRAVER-Is there any other business before the Planning Board this evening? If not,we'll entertain a motion to adjourn. MR. STARK-So moved. MOTION TO ADJOURN THE QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING FOR TUNE 22ND 2023,Introduced by Brady Stark who moved for its adoption,seconded by David Deeb: Duly adopted this 22nd day of June,2023,by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mr. Dixon,Mr. Longacker, Mr. Stark,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Etu,Mr. Traver 2S (Queensbury Planning Board 06/22/2023) NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mr. Magowan MR. TRAVER-We stand adjourned. Thanks,everybody. On motion meeting was adjourned. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Stephen Traver,Chairman 29