Debriefing Notes for 7/18/2023PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
July 18, 2023
Members Present- Traver, Dixon, Deeb, Etu, Longacker, Stark, Magowan
Alternate Members Present- Stefanzik Alternate Members Absent McDevitt
Administrative Items:
SP 16-2019 ALEX & MICHELLE WILCOX, Walkup Rd & Moon Hill Rd 7:01
Ward 1. Applicant proposed construction of a 2,616 sq. ft. single family home with 477 sq. ft. of porches and
associated site work. Project approval granted on August 20, 2019. One year extensions were granted on July
21, 2020, August 17, 2021 and July 26, 2022. Applicant is requesting another one year extension.
Status: Application was granted a one year extension. Extension granted 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
SP 1-2023 STEVIN OBRIEN & MACKENZIE BAERTSCHI, 454 Lockhart Mtn Rd 7:02
Ward 1. Applicant is requesting after the fact approval for clearing limits of disturbance for construction of a
single family home and site work. The major stormwater permit as built conditions for disturbance of 0.98
acres. The site work exceeds 15,000 sq ft triggering a major stormwater and site plan review. Table to August
15, 2023 meeting.
Status: Application tabled to the August 15th meeting. Tabled 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant provided updated information for August’s meeting.
SPDES: Major Stormwater Permit
Recommendations:
SP 47-2023 NORTHSTAR DONUT GROUP, 22 Main Street 7:03-7:14
Ward 4. Applicant proposes to alter existing signage and modify the existing building facade. The existing
2,003 sq ft building to remain unchanged. The current wall sign will be replaced with a 22 sq ft wall sign with
the word “DUNKIN” and a new 15 sq ft wall sign will be installed with the wording “Queensbury Dunkin” and
a logo. Free standing sign will be refurbished to a 32 sq ft sign with the wording “Dunkin’ Drive Thru”.
Directional signs of 3.14 sq ft to be placed at each entrance and exit access points, four total. Additional signage
to be included above the height check arm indicating “Drive Thru”. The menu board will be replaced with a
19.98 sq ft digital board as a freestanding sign. The project includes replacing the sloped canopies with flat
canopies over the entrance and drive through window as well as placement of a new canopy over the digital
menu board. Pursuant to chapter 140, site plan for new signs and new canopies in the Main Street zone shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for number of free standing and wall
signs, sign lighting and sign materials. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA the following comment that some of the board members
where concerned with the request for noncompliant materials and some board members were okay with the
proposed materials. The board members did not have concern for the digital menu sign that is proposed.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 7/19/2023 then the Planning Board 7/25/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
SP 49-2023 JOHN DICKINSON, 113 Rockhurst Road 7:15-7:23
Ward 1. Applicant proposes a 57 sq ft single story addition to an existing home. A 20 sq ft concrete pad will be
removed in the area of the addition. The home has a footprint of 2,277 sq ft and a floor area of 2,622 sq ft. The
addition has a floor area of 57 sq ft, making the total new floor area 2,679 sq ft. The project includes a slight
increase in permeability and existing shoreline vegetation is to remain. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan
for new floor area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. A waiver has been
requested for stormwater. Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a
recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 7/19/2023 then the Planning Board 7/25/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
New Business:
SP 50-2023 & FWW 10-2023 GREAT ESCAPE PROPERTIES, 1172 State Route 9 7:24-7:32
Ward 1. Applicant proposes a stream bank stabilization for the Swan Boat ride on Glen Lake Brook. The
project includes 8 sections occurring over 1,100 sq ft of the brook. Site work includes new plantings, dredging,
and grading stabilization methods for the bank. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-050, site plan for
shoreline work shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
Adjourn: 7:33