Staff Notes for 7/25/2023STAFF NOTES
JULY 25, 2023
Queensbury Planning Board Agenda
Second Regular Meeting: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 / Time 7 — 11 pm
Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road
Old Business
Ap�l9cant(s) j SCHERMERHORN PROPERTIES LLC. j Application Type Site Plan 24-2023
Owner (s) J Stephen Pinchook _ SEQR Type ( �_._— ) Unlisted Com leted 5/17/2023
_Agent(s) �� Hutchins Engineering Lot size ---J _ 1.62 acres, 2.0 acres, 2.1 acres
Location �J 60 Walker Lane J Ward: 2 _ Zoning Classification: O _
Tax ID No.+ 296.11-1-23, 296.11-1-24, 296.11-1-25 _ Ordinance Reference_J 179-3-040, 179-5-100, 179-8-050
Cross Reference ! SUB 1 I-1990, AV 71-1993, S_P 12-94 Warren Co. Referral _ n/a'
Public Hearing j _May 16, 2023, July 25, 2023 v Site Information Bay Road Corridor j
Project Description: Applicant proposes to demolish an existing home, shed and pool at 60 Walker Lane and construct two 20 unit apartment buildings
with associated site work. Project includes merging 3 parcels and connection to municipal sewer and water. The project properties to be combined will
be associated with the adjacent apartment complex. The project is subject to a Town Board review for sewer district expansion. Pursuant to chapter 179- I
3-040, 179-5-100 & 179-8-050, site plan for a multi -family dwelling project in the office zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Planning Board may review project for site plan.
Applicant(s) J
_NORTHSTAR DONUT GROUP_ _
Application Type __J
Site Plan47-2023
N Owner (s) ��
_Thomas Burke & Jeremiah Burke
( SEQR Type _—�
Type II _ j
Agent(s) J
Jon Lapper
Lot size j
.5 acre
Location j
22 Main Street
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; Ward: 4 J
—
Zoning Classification: MS —_
j Tax ID No. ;
309.11-1-30
( Ordinance Reference 1
140
Cross Reference ( AV 76-1997, AV 23-1998, SP 12-98, SV 4-2023__J Warren Co. Referral _July 2023
Public Hearing ___j _Jul 25, 2023 1 Site Information_ j Main Street
Project Description: Applicant proposes to alter existing signage and modify the existing building facade. The existing 2,003 sq ft building to remain
unchanged. The current wall sign will be replaced with a 22 sq ft wall sign with the word "DUNKIN" and a new 15 sq ft wall sign will be installed with
the wording "Queensbury Dunkin" and a logo. Free standing sign will be refurbished to a 32 sq ft sign with the wording "Dunkin' Drive Thru".
Directional signs of 3.14 sq ft to be placed at each entrance and exit access points, four total. Additional signage to be included above the height check
arm indicating "Drive Thru". The menu board will be replaced with a 19.98 sq ft digital board as a freestanding sign. The project includes replacing the
sloped canopies with flat canopies over the entrance and drive through window as well as placement of a new canopy over the digital menu board.
Pursuant to chapter 140, site plan for new signs and new canopies in the Main Street zone shall be subject to Plannine Board review and annroval.
Applicant(s) —� JOHN DICKINSON Application Type Site Plan 49-2023
Owner (s) j Lorraine Dickinson �j SEQR Type
Agent(s) j Hutchins Engineering —Lot size j .3 acre
Location ( 113 Rockhurst Road j Ward: 1 _J _Zoning Classification: WR _
Tax ID No. I _227.9-1-7 j Ordinance Reference j 179-3-040 �—
Cross Reference AV 25-2023 Warren Co. Referral July 2023 j
Public Hearing July , Site Information CEA, APA, L 252023 GPC
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Project Description: Applicant proposes a 57 sq ft single story addition to an existing home. A 20 sq ft concrete pad will be removed in the area of the
addition. The home has a footprint of 2,277 sq ft and a floor area of 2,622 sq ft. The addition has a floor area of 57 sq ft, making the total new floor area
2,679 sq ft. The project includes a slight increase in permeability and existing shoreline vegetation is to remain. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan
for new floor area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. A waiver has been requested for stormwater. j
New Business:
Applicants) _ADIRONDACK TRUST COMPANY Application Type Site Plan 48-2023
Owners _ --------- ----_
O Same as applicant SEQR Type ] Type II A„
Agent(s) �� Adirondack Sign Co. Lot size .29 acre
Location 79 Main Street _ ,� Ward: 4J Zoning Classification: MS
Tax ID 14o.-309.10-1-47 —� Ordinance Reference J Chapter 140
Cross Reference SP 19-2021, SV 2-2021, SP (M) 4-2022, SV 2-2022 Warren Co. Referral Jul 2023
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Public Hearing ___' _ July 25, 2023_ _� Site Information Main Street it
Project Description: Applicant proposes removal of a 10.67 sq ft wall sign on the East side of the building in order to place a 25 sq ft sign on the West !
side of the building. The sign would be oval and have aluminum backing with the white A logo on a green background. The building would then have a
total of two wall signs and one free standing sign. The existing 3,860 sq ft building and drive-thru to remain unchanged. Pursuant to chapter 140, site
pIan review for signa eg�in the Main Street zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
- Any further business which may be properly brought before the Board -
Site Plan 24-2023 @ 60 Walker Lane
Schermerhorn Properties, LLC.
Public Hearing scheduled
Unlisted SEQR
Draft resolution- grant/deny site plan approval
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
at Community Development Department Staff Notes
July 25, 2023
Site Plan 24-2023 SCHERMERHORN PROPERTIES, LLC.
60 Walker Lane / Office / Ward 2
SEQR Unlisted -Completed in May of 2023
Material Review: site plan application, narrative, site plans, elevations, floor plans, stormwater
management
Parcel History: SUB 11-1990, AV 71-1993, SP 12-94
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for demolition of an existing home, shed and pool to construct two
apartment buildings.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes to demolish an existing home, shed and pool at 60 Walker Lane and construct two 20 unit
apartment buildings with associated site work. Project includes merging 3 parcels and connection to municipal
sewer and water. The project properties to be combined will be associated with the adjacent apartment complex.
The project is subject to a Town Board review for sewer district expansion. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-
5-100 & 179-8-050, site plan for a multi -family dwelling project in the office zone shall be subject to Planning
Board review and approval. Planning Board may review project for site plan.
Staff Comments
• Location -The project is located at 60 Walker Lane and contains three parcels to be merged for a total of 5.72
acres in the Office zone.
• Arrangement- The project includes the removal of the existing home, outbuildings, andaccessory structures.
• Building — There are to be two 20 unit apartment buildings. The new buildings will have a footprint of about
11475 sq ft and to be 3 stories.
• Site conditions -The site has an existing home and clearing. The remainder of the site contains varied
vegetation and trees.
• Traffic- The applicant had a traffic study performed and the information indicates the level of service has
minimal change. The recommendation is to have an All -way stop control to be installed at the intersection
of the new access drive, Baybridge and Walker Lane. The site calls for 90 parking spaces where only 60
spaces are required.
• Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -The project work includes a large amount of
grading from 375 to 365 contours to level the area. The site stormwater management includes drainage
basin and site grading to lawn/vegetative areas. The application materials have been provided to the Town
Designated Engineer for review and comment. The latest comments indicate east side test pits to occur prior
to construction, sub catchment to be to be delineated on maps, and the archeological report with SHPO
letter to be provided to the town (to the planning board file for project).
• Landscape plan -The plans show the tree clearing of the site and new landscaping to be installed. The plans
include plantings around the building and drive areas. The new plantings include 40 trees, 170 shrubs, and
327 perennials and ground cover. The applicant has indicated the entrance drive area has additional trees as
suggested from previous meeting.
• Site lighting plan -The plans identify entry canopy lights, walkway lights and pole lights. The pole light is to
be 20 ft from ground to fixture and the walkway lights are to be 14 ft from ground to top of light fixture.
The applicant has indicated the site average is 1.9 foot candles which is better than the lighting guidance
indicates for multifamily parking lot area would have an average of 2.5 foot candles.
• Utility details -The water source will be a new connection to the existing waterline on Walker Lane. The
sewer connection will be to an existing sewer line from an adjacent property. The Town Board granted the
Sewer District extension at the June 19th Town Board meeting..
• Signage-The sign location is shown to be along the entrance road to the new buildings. There are no sign
details and the applicant is reminded signs need to meet Chapter 140 of the zoning code.
• Elevations -The elevations show all four sides of one of the buildings to be constructed where some units
will have a balcony area. The plans indicate the building height for each would be 38.3 ft.
• Floor plans- The floor plans have been revised to should there will be 4 —units on the main floor with tenant
amenities spaces also on the main floor. The tenant amenity space areas are divided into an exercise room,
tenant storage, and a community room.
• Waivers -The applicant has not requested any waivers.
• The applicant has provided information for the project including: g. site lighting, h. signage, j.
stormwater, k. topography, 1. landscaping, n traffic p floor plans q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition
disposal s. snow removal (clarification on lighting, snow removal, and floor plans is requested)
• Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the
written request of an applicant. The Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be
granted.
Summary
The Town Board has granted the sewer district extension so the Planning Board may continue with site plan
review. The applicant has provided the supporting information for building height, floor plans for each floor,
interior landscaping, snow removal locations and foot-candle site average.
Meeting History: PB: 5/16/2023
RESOLUTION APPROVING GREATER QUEENSBURY
CONSOLIDATED SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO.: 5
TO SERVE WALKER RIDGE APARTMENTS PROPOSED BY
SCHERMERHORN PROPERTIES, LLC
RESOLUTION NO.: 220, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury wishes to consider an extension of its Greater
Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District to be known as Sanitary Sewer District
Extension #5 (Extension #5) to serve the Walker Ridge Apartments Project to consist of two 20-
unit apartment buildings and associated work including the sewer construction project/Extension
#5 (Project) proposed to be constructed by Schermerhorn Properties, LLC (Developer) at the end
of Walker Lane in the Town of Queensbury, New York (Tax Map Nos: 296.11-1-5.23, 24 and 25
— to be combined with Schermerhorn Cottage Hill, LLC parcel Tax Map No.: 296.15-1-2)
referred to as the "Property" in accordance with New York Town Law Article 12-A, and
WHEREAS, a Map, Plan and Report has been prepared by Hutchins Engineering, PLLC
(Map, Plan and Report) concerning proposed Extension #5 to connect the proposed Property to
the existing Greater Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report has been filed in the Queensbury Town Clerk's
Office and is available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report delineates the boundaries of the proposed
Extension #5, a general plan of the proposed system, a report of the proposed method of
operation, all outlets and the terminus and course of each proposed main sewer or drain together
with the location and a general description of all sewage disposal plants, pumping stations and
other public works, if any, and is consistent with, so far as possible, any comprehensive plan for
sewers developed and maintained pursuant to General Municipal Law §99-f, and
WHEREAS, on May 16"', 2023, the Town Planning Board, as Lead Agency, conducted a
State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Review of the Project referred to as Planning
Board Site Plan No. 24-2023 Schermerhorn Properties, LLC, such Project being an Unlisted
Action, and issued a SEQRA Negative Declaration for this Project and associated work including
this sewer construction Project, and also adopted a Resolution for recommendation to the Town
Board that it grant such Extension #5, and
WHEREAS, on June 5"', 2023 subsequent to the filing of the Map, Plan and Report with the
Town Clerk, the Town Board adopted an Order (Public Hearing Order) reciting (a) the boundaries
of the proposed Extension #5; (b) the proposed improvements; (c) the maximum amount proposed
to be expended for the improvements; (d) the fact that all costs of the improvements will be paid for
by the Developer and not the Town of Queensbury; (e) the estimated cost of hook-up fees (if any)
and the estimated annual cost of the Extension #5 to the properties in the Extension #5; (f) the
proposed method of financing to be employed; (g) the fact that a Map, Plan and Report describing
the improvements is on file in the Town Clerk's Office; and (h) the time and place of a public
hearing on the proposed Extension #5; and
WHEREAS, copies of the Public Hearing Order (PHO) were published and posted, and
filed with the State Comptroller's Office as required by law and posted on the Town website, and
WHEREAS, prior to publication of the PHO, a detailed explanation of how the estimated
cost of hook-up fees (if any) and cost of the Extension #5 to the properties were computed was filed
with the Town Clerk for public inspection as part of the Map, Plan and Report, and
WHEREAS, the estimated annual cost of Extension #5 to the parcels has been filed with the
Town Clerk and is made a part of the Map, Plan and Report, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly held a public hearing on proposed Extension #5 on
Monday, June 19t", 2023 and considered the evidence and information, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish proposed Extension #5 in accordance with
Town Law Article 12-A,
a
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby determines that:
1. Notice of Public Hearing was published and posted as required by law and is
otherwise sufficient;
2. All property and property owners within the Extension #5 are benefited thereby;
3. All property and property owners benefited are included within the limits of the
Extension;
4. It is in the public interest to establish, authorize, and approve the Greater
Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District Extension #5 to the Greater Queensbury
Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District as described in the Map, Plan and Report on file with the
Queensbury Town Clerk with the boundaries and benefited properties of the Extension #5 to be as
described in the Map, Plan and Report and Public Hearing Order; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves, authorizes and establishes the Greater
Queensbury Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District Extension #5 in accordance with the boundaries
and descriptions set forth above and in the previously described Map, Plan and Report and Public
Hearing Order and construction of the improvements may proceed and service provided subject to
the following:
1. The obtaining of any necessary permits or approvals from the New York State
Department of Health;
2. The obtaining of any necessary permits or approvals from the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation;
3. The obtaining of any necessary permits or approvals from the New York State
Department of Transportation and any other required permits;
4. The Town being satisfied that construction of all improvements has occurred in
accordance with the Map, Plan and Report and subsequent dedication of all improvements to the
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satisfaction of the Town;
5. Permissive Referendum in the manner provided in New York State Town Law
Article 7; and
6. The adoption of a Final Order by the Town Board; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to Permissive Referendum in the manner
provided by the provisions of New York State Town Law Articles 7 and 12A and the Town Board
authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk to file, post and publish such Notice of this
Resolution as may be required by law and to cause to be prepared and have available for
distribution proper forms for the petition and shall distribute a form to any person requesting such
petition, and if no such petition is filed within 30 days, to file a certificate to that effect in the Office
of the County Clerk and with the State Department of Audit and Control.
Duly adopted this 19"' day of June, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Ferone, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
I, Colleen Rathbun, Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York,
do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing with the original resolution as listed above
adopted at a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury held on the 19th day of
June 2023 at which a quorum was present and that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and of
the whole original thereof to date.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and the SEAL of said Town of Queensbury,
this 12th day of July, 2023.
SEAL SIGNED:
Colleen Rathbun
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
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Town of Queensbury
Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
RESOLUTION — Grant / Deny Site Plan Approval
SITE PLAN 24-2023 SCHERMERHORN PROPERTIES, LLC.
Tax Map ID: 296.11-1-23, 296.11-1-24, 296.11-1-25 / Property Address: 60 Walker Lane / Zoning: O
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes to demolish an
existing home, shed and pool at 60 Walker Lane and construct two 20 unit apartment buildings with
associated site work. Project includes merging 3 parcels and connection to municipal sewer and water. The
project properties to be combined will be associated with the adjacent apartment complex. The project is
subject to a Town Board review for sewer district expansion. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-5-100 &
179-8-050, site plan for a multi -family dwelling project in the office zone shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval. Planning Board may review project for site plan.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code -Chapter 179-9-080, the Planning
Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code;
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 opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 5/16/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 7/25/2023, 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 7/25/2023;
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 / DISAPPROVE SITE PLAN 24-2023 SCHERMERHORN PROPERTIES,
LLC; Introduced by who moved for its adoption.
According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following:
1) Waivers requested granted/denied;
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.
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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
Duly adopted this 251h day of July 2023 by the following vote:
CUM
NOES:
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Site Plan 47-2023 @ 22 Main Street
Northstar Donut Group
Public Hearing scheduled
SEAR II
Draft resolution- grant/deny site plan approval
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
July 25, 2023
Site Plan 47-2023 NORTHSTAR DONUT GROUP
22 Main Street / Main Street / Ward 4
SEQR Type II
Material Review: application, site drawing, sign details, survey, waiver
Parcel History: AV 76-1997, AV 23-1998, SP 12-98, SV 4-2023
Warren Co Referral Sent: July 2023 / Comments: NCI
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for alterations to the existing signage and building facade.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Protect Description
Applicant proposes to alter existing signage and modify the existing building facade. The existing 2,003 sq ft
building to remain unchanged. The current wall sign will be replaced with a 22 sq ft wall sign with the word
"DUNKIN" and a new 15 sq ft wall sign will be installed with the wording "Queensbury Dunkin" and a logo.
Free standing sign will be refurbished to a 32 sq ft sign with the wording "Dunkin' Drive Thru". Directional
signs of 3.14 sq ft to be placed at each entrance and exit access points, four total. Additional signage to be
included above the height check arm indicating "Drive Thru". The menu board will be replaced with a 19.98 sq
ft digital board as a freestanding sign. The project includes replacing the sloped canopies with flat canopies
over the entrance and drive through window as well as placement of a new canopy over the digital menu board.
Pursuant to chapter 140, site plan for new signs and new canopies in the Main Street zone shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location -Project is located at 22 Main Street in the Main Street zone on a 0.5 ac parcel.
• Arrangement- The site has an existing Dunkin Store with a drive-thru and associated parking.
• Site Design- The existing site with landscaping and curb cut access will remain the same.
• Building — The existing building is 2,003 sq ft and will remain with new facade features and updated color
scheme.
• Traffic- There are 19 existing spaces on the site to remain.
• Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -There are no changes to the existing site grading
or drainage.
• Landscape plan- There are no changes to the existing site landscaping.
• Site lighting plan- There are no changes to the existing site lighting.
• Utility details -There are no changes to the existing utility connections.
• Signage-The plans indicate sign colors to be similar and will be orange, magenta and white then on the side
to be Westcott navy (seems to be grey in color).The site is located in the Main Street zone where specific
criteria applies to signage
o 140-7 Standards for specified zoning districts
■ Lighting it must utilize exterior downcast cutoff illumination
■ Prohibited
• translucent or backlit signs
• paper displays
• Changeable copy signs
• Individual letters not installed flush -mounted
• Signs above the principle roofline
Materials
(a) All signs shall be made of durable materials.
(b) Wood, metal, stone, brick or similar traditional sign materials are recommended.
(c) Resin or composite materials that give the appearance of traditional materials may also be
used.
Elevations -The plans indicate the sloped canopy features are to be replaced with flat surfaced canopy
features. The ones to be replaced include the drive-thru, and front entrance. The east side canopy will not
be replaced. There is a west side canopy to be installed over an employee door. The building colors are
being modified with orange and grey color scheme. The type of orange and grey building colors are not
specified on the plans but the grey appears to be two shades. The front facade sign feature will also have a
roof element that is flat versus rounded.
Floor plans -The internal operations are not proposed to be changed.
Waivers -Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items k. topography
floor plans, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal, s. snow removal.
• The waivers requested —Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver for these items as there are no
changes to the site conditions just the building facade, building signage, and site signage. Items that
have been provided include: h. signage, g. site lighting -light locations are noted, j. stormwater — catch -
basins are noted, 1. landscaping —sign location plan 1, n traffic -sign location plan, o. commercial
alterations/ construction details- sign location plan,
• Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the
written request of an applicant. The Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be
granted.
Nature of Variance
Granted 7/19/2023. Applicant proposes signage
• Dunkin — one sign of 22.75 sq ft, described to be face -lit channel letters Acrylic Face. Relief is for internal
lighting and material type
• >
does not appear- to hm,e
lighting Relief is for- material t .Te. This sign was removed from the variance.
• Directional signs — four signs of 3.14 sq ft each located at access areas of the curb cuts, described as poly
carbonate units and to have internal lighting. Relief for internal lighting and material type
• Free Standing sign Dunkin Drive Thru — one sign of 32 sq ft, described to be polycarbonate and internally
lit. Relief is for internal lighting and relief for more than one free standing sign
• Free standing sign Drive-thru — no size provided. Sign to be aluminum and painted. Relief for more than
one free standing sign and materials of sign.
• Free standing sign digital menu board — two digital panel's total size of 19.98 sq ft. Relief for more than
one free standing sign and materials of sign
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the facade and signage upgrades to an existing building.
Meeting History: PB: 7/18/2023; ZBA: 7/19/2023
Town of Queensbury
i Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
RESOLUTION — Grant / Deny Site Plan Approval
SITE PLAN 47-2023 NORTHSTAR DONUT GROUP
Tax Map ID: 309.11-1-30 / Property Address: 22 Main Street / Zoning: MS
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: 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 ^ new 15 sq ft wall
sig}i will be installed with the—} ^Qaeensbufy Dunkin" and a loge. 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.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code -Chapter 179-9-080, 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 7/18/2023; the ZBA
approved the variance requests on 7/19/2023;
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 7/25/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 7/25/2023 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 7/25/2023;
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 / DISAPPROVE SITE PLAN 47-2023 NORTHSTAR DONUT GROUP;
Introduced by who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted/denied:
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.
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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.
Duly adopted this 251h day of July 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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Site Plan 49-2023 @ 113 Rockhurst Road
John Dickinson
Public Hearing scheduled
Draft resolution- grant/deny site plan approval
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
July 25, 2023
Site Plan 49-2023 JOHN DICKINSON
113 Rockhurst Road / Waterfront Residential / Ward 1
SEQR Type II
Material Review: site plan application, site photos, survey, site plans, elevation and floor plan
Parcel History: AV 25-2023
Warren Co Referral Sent: July 2023 / Comments: NCI
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for a single story addition to an existing home.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes a 57 sq ft single story addition to an existing home. A 20 sq ft concrete pad will be removed
in the area of the addition. The home has a footprint of 2,277 sq ft and a floor area of 2,622 sq ft. The addition
has a floor area of 57 sq ft, making the total new floor area 2,679 sq ft. The project includes a slight increase in
permeability and existing shoreline vegetation is to remain. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new
floor area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. A waiver has been requested for
stormwater.
Staff Comments
• Location -The project is located at 113 Rockhurst Road on a 0.34 ac parcel in the Waterfront Residential
zone.
• Arrangement- The site has an existing house with associated patios and docks that are to remain.
• Site Design- The site has existing landscaping that is to remain.
• Building — The existing home is 1,663 sq ft foot print with porch and deck areas of 614 sq ft footprint. The
site has existing shed and bunk room total of 345 sq ft. The addition of 57 sq ft will be constructed to the
Northwest side of the home.
• Site conditions -There is an existing 54 sq ft of gravel pad surface near the addition. A 20 sq ft portion of the
concreate to be removed and replaced with a 57 sq ft addition.
• Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -The addition is over an existing gravel pad area.
A waiver has been requested for stormwater management.
• Landscape plan- The project site is located on Lake George and is subject to the shoreline buffer review.
The applicant has provided photos of the existing conditions and proposes no changes to the shoreline area.
The plans indicate the existing planting plan meets the guidelines. Below are the guidelines from the
shoreline buffer code section.
o Shoreline Buffer - Section 179-8-040
-Minimum width 35 ft (Lake George)
-For every 700 sgft of shoreline buffer area —one large tree minimum 3 inches in diameter -
-For every 350 sq ft of ground cover -7 — 24 in native shrubs; 14 herbaceous plants
Project site
-166 ft of shoreline per site plan
-Shoreline buffer 166 ft X 35 ft width is 5810 sq ft
-Shoreline buffer area -5810 /700 = 8.3 round up to 9 -nine large trees at 3 inch diameter
Applicant's plans indicate more than 9 trees
-Ground cover-5810/350 = 16.6 round up to 17 (X7) =119 native shrubs and 17 (X14) herbaceous
plants=23 8
Applicant's plans and photos show the existing shrubbery to remain.
o Shoreline Cutting restrictions and Cutting Plan- Section 179-6-050 -
within 35 ft lakes or ponds & 75 ft streams, wetlands and rivers no vegetation within the first 6 ft
and no woody vegetation greater than one inch dbh removed from 6 ft to 35ft/75 ft area to be
maintained as natural buffer - A cutting plan allowing greater may be permitted by the Planning
Board
Shoreline lots are allowed water access and beaches where 30% of the shoreline or maximum of 75
ft whichever is less
166 ft Shoreline X 30%= 49.8 feet of the shoreline buffer cut to allow a view, access and to reduce
runoff (such as angled across the lot). Shoreline plantings to remain as is shown in photos and plans.
- Cross reference 179-8-040 ground cover of shrubs and herbaceous plantings are still applicable
within the 30%/75 ft cut area.
• Site lighting plan -There are no changes proposed to the lighting for the residential property.
• Utility details -The plans indicate the existing septic system was installed in 2022. The water supply is
drawn from the lake.
• Elevations -The plans show the elevation of the addition to the existing bathroom area. The roof line will be
flat and match the existing roof. The height is noted as 15+/- ft.
• Floor plans -The floor plans show the existing bathroom area and the proposed.
• Waivers -Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items, h. signage, j.
stormwater, , o. commercial alterations/ construction details, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal
• The waivers requested -Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver for these items as the project will be
over an existing hard surfacing. The applicant has provided information for g. site lighting, k.
topography,1. landscaping, n traffic p floor plans, and s. snow removal.
• Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the
written request of an applicant. The Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be
granted.
Nature of Variance
Granted 7/19/2023. The addition is proposed to be located 17.6 ft from the front yard setback where 30 ft is
required. The north side location is to be 9.9 ft where 25 ft is required. The shoreline setback is to be 47.8 ft
where 50 ft is required.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for a single story addition to an existing home. The board
may consider the request for stormwater waiver.
Meeting History: PB: 7/18/2023; ZBA: 7/19/2023
Town of Queensbury
i Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
RESOLUTION — Grant / Deny Site Plan Approval
SITE PLAN 49-2023 JOHN DICKINSON
Tax Map ID: 227.9-1-7 / Property Address: 113 Rockhurst Road / Zoning: WR
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: 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.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code -Chapter 179-9-080, 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 7/18/2023; the ZBA
approved the variance requests on 7/19/2023;
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 7/25/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 7/25/2023 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 7/25/2023;
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 / DISAPPROVE SITE PLAN 49-2023 JOHN DICKINSON; Introduced by
who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted/denied:
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;
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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.
Duly adopted this 25I" day of July 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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Site Plan 48-2023 @ 79 Main Street
Adirondack Trust Company
Public Hearing scheduled
Draft resolution- grant/deny site plan approval
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
July 25, 2023
Site Plan 48-2023 ADIRONDACK TRUST COMPANY
79 Main Street / Main Street / Ward 4
SEQR Type II
Material Review: site plan application, site plans, survey, deed
Parcel History: SP 19-2021, SV 2-2021, SP (M) 4-2022, SV 2-2022
Warren Co Referral Sent: July 2023 / Comments: NCI
Requested Action
Planning Board review and approval for replacement of a 10.67 sq ft wall sign with a 25 sq ft wall sign.
Resolutions
1. PB decision
Project Description
Applicant proposes removal of a 10.67 sq ft wall sign on the East side of the building in order to place a 25 sq ft
sign on the West side of the building. The sign would be oval and have aluminum backing with the white A
logo on a green background. The building would then have a total of two wall signs and one free standing sign.
The existing 3,860 sq ft building and drive-thru to remain unchanged. Pursuant to chapter 140, site plan review
for signage in the Main Street zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Staff Comments
• Location -The project site is located at 79 Main Street on a 0.29 ac parcel in the Main Street zone. The parcel
is a corner lot with frontage on Main Street and Pine Street.
• Arrangement- The site has an existing 3,860 sq ft building with a drive-thru. There are existing curb -cuts on
Pine Street and Main Street
• Site Design- There is no change to the site arrangement
• Building — The 3,860 sq ft building and drive-thru are to remain with the only change removing the east side
wall sign and installation of west side wall sign.
• Traffic- There are existing 20 parking spaces with no changes proposed.
• Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control- Applicant has indicated there are no changes to
the site drainage.
• Landscape plan- Applicant has indicated there are no changes to the site landscaping.
• Site lighting plan- Applicant has indicated there are no changes to the lighting.
• Utility details- Applicant has indicated there are no changes to the existing utilities.
• Signage-The applicant proposes the removal of the 10.67 sq ft wall sign on the east side of the building to
install a 25 sq ft sign on the West side of the building. The project is located on a corner lot where two wall
signs facing the street would be allowed. The project is located in the Main Street zone and is subject to site
plan for a new wall sign. The sign materials is 1/8 inch Aluminum Backer with 3/4 inch thick dimensional
graphics. There is no lighting proposed.
• Elevations -The elevations of the building show the existing and proposed signage.
• Floor plans -There are no changes to the proposed floor plans.
• Waivers -Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting j.
stormwater, k. topography, 1. landscaping, n traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor
plans, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal.
• The waivers requested —Staff finds it reasonable to request a waiver as the applicant has indicated there
are no changes to the site conditions just alteration to the signage. The applicant has provided
information for the site h. signage,
• Pursuant to Section 179-9-050 the Planning Board may grant waivers on its own initiative or at the
written request of an applicant. The Board is to review the waivers and to determine if they are to be
granted.
Summary
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the removal of 10.67 sq ft sign to install a 25 sq ft sign
on an existing building
Meeting History: 1ST Meeting
Town of Queensbury
Community Development Office
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
RESOLUTION — Grant / Deny Site Plan Approval
SITE PLAN 48-2023 ADIRONDACK TRUST COMPANY
Tax Map ID: 309.10-1-47 / Property Address: 79 Main Street / Zoning: MS
The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes removal of a 10.67 sq
ft wall sign on the East side of the building in order to place a 25 sq ft sign on the West side of the building.
The sign would be oval and have aluminum backing with the white A logo on a green background. The
building would then have a total of two wall signs and one free standing sign. The existing 3,860 sq ft
building and drive-thru to remain unchanged. Pursuant to chapter 140, site plan review for signage in the
Main Street zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code -Chapter 179-9-080, 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 7/25/2023 and continued the
public hearing to 7/25/2023 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 7/25/2023;
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 / DISAPPROVE SITE PLAN 48-2023 ADIRONDACK TRUST
COMPANY; Introduced by who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted/denied:
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,
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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.
Duly adopted this 25th day of July 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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