Debriefing Notes for 7/25/2023PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
July 25, 2023
Members Present- Traver, Dixon, Deeb, Etu, Longacker, Stark, Magowan
Alternate Members Present- Stefanzik, McDevitt
Old Business:
SP 24-2023 SCHERMERHORN PROPERTIES LLC, 60 Walker Lane 7:00-7:06
Ward 2. 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.
Status: Application approved with condition for engineering sign-off. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit plans for engineering review and then for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: Y
SP 47-2023 NORTHSTAR DONUT GROUP, 22 Main Street 7:07-7:09
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.
Status: Application approved with all façade and signage except no 15sq ft wall sign as ZBA condition. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
SP 49-2023 JOHN DICKINSON, 113 Rockhurst Road 7:10-7:12
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.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
New Business:
SP 48-2023 ADIRONDACK TRUST COMPNAY, 79 Main Street 7:13-7:15
Ward 4. 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.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
Adjourn: 7:16