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Staff Notes for 9/19/2023t 60� Use —Ink j STAFF NOTES SEPTEMBER 19 2023 Queensbury Planning Board Agenda First Regular Meeting: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 / Time 7 — 11 pm �_-...- Queensbury Activities Center @ 742 Bay Road Approval of Minutes Dates- July 18, 2023 and July 25, 2023 Administrative Items Site Plan 57-2022 Thomas & Marybeth Babcock- Request for a one year extension Recommendations- Unapproved Development: Applicant(s) ] _JP GROSS PROPERTIES LLC. i Application Type _j Site Plan 58-2023 Owner (s) 407 Big Bay Road LLC — --� SEQR Type _Unlisted (Reaffirm SEQR) _ _ Agent(s) j EDP, Jon Lapper _____ i Lot size —„J _ 1.62 acres _ Location 407 Big Bay Road__— —, � Ward: 4 _ Zoning Classification: CLI Tax ID No. 309.17-1-16 t Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-9-120 Cross Reference SP (M) 60-2021, AV 38-2023 I _Warren Co. Referral September 2023 Public Hearing n/a for recommendation — j Site Information — — Project Description: Applicant has completed site updates for an existing site with a recently constructed 16,000 sq ft building and an existing 4,324 sq . ft building on the site. Updates include alternative parking arrangement and lighting. In addition, sidewalk access was added to the South side of the new building and less sidewalk area was created for the existing building. An exterior hard surfaced equipment area was added to the South side of the new building. A patio is proposed for an employee area. Permeable green area was reduced. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9-120, site plan for additional site work, hard surfacing, vegetation removal and lighting shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for parking. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicants) �� JP GROSS PROPERTIES, LLC. _ { Application Type_ __—] Site Plan 59-2023— Owner s 399 Big Bay Road LLC �— 1 SE R T e Unlisted (Reaffirm SEQR) ---__--�� 1 g Y-----_.____-- -- Q _ YP _ . _ Agent(s) _ --� _ EDP, Jon Lapper Lot size —1.57 acres —_ Location 399 Big_Bay Road Ward: — — Zoning Classification_ CLI _ Tax ID No. I 309.17-1-15.2 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-9-120 ! Cross Reference SP 44-97, AV 59-1997, SP 14-2015, AV 2-2015, Warren Co. Referral September 2023 SP 1-2000, SP (M) 60-2021, AV 37-2023 _Public Hearing _n/a for recommendation ( Site Information 1 Project Description: Applicant has completed site updates for an existing 13,500 sq ft building and site. Updates include new hard surfacing for a parking arrangement. Additionally, there has been tree and vegetation removal on the Northeast side of the site. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9- 120, site plan for additional site work, hard surfacing and removal of trees and vegetation shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for permeability. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicant(s) � JP GROSS PROPERTIES, LLC. _ _ Application Type Site Plan 60-2023 Owner (s) 27 Silver Circle LLC —� SEQR Type Type II , ��—y— Agent(s) _ — EDP, Jon Lapper _`.._._. ._ ; _Lot size 13.41 acres Location 27 Silver Circle Ward: 4— — — `j Zoning Classification: CLI T-- ____.1 _ _�_—_ —.—_ __�� _ — ._. _f----____—_.—_—__-- _— _ __.---..------ Cross Reference SP 6-2004, SP 18-2009, SP 62-2013, SP 14-2015, Warren Co. Referral September 2023 SP 72-2021, SP (M) 30-2022, SP 62-2022, PZ 0138- 2016 (AV), PZ 0140-2016 (SP), RZ 4-2022, AV 36- i 2023 Public Hearing n/a for recommendation` _ _ _ — Site Information Project Description: Applicant has completed site improvements for an existing site with new hard surfacing for a parking arrangement. Also the parking area that was previously gravel has been paved. The existing buildings and site development for SP 62-2022, SP 30-2022 & SP 72-2021 remain the same. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9-120, site plan for additional hard surfacing shall be subject to site plan review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for permeability. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Recommendation: Applicants DUNHAMS BAY FISH & GAME CLUB _J_ApRlicatiopType Site Plan 63-2023 Owner (s) Same as applicant SEQR Tyke ____J Tie II! _ _ Agent(s) n/a —_— Lot size 20.74 acres — Location 2080 Ridge Road Ward: 1 Zoning Classification: LC-10A :. Tax ID No. i� 253.4-19 _ � Ordinance Reference 179-3-040 — — Cross Reference SP 216-2016, AV 40-2023 Warren Co. Referra!_J September 2023 —_ — Public Hearing _n/a for recommendation _ _ Site Information I APA, LGPC, CEA _—_----------.. .. Project Description: Applicant proposes to remove a 3,936 sq ft outdoor range pavilion and construct a replacement outdoor range pavilion of 2,880 sq ft. The project includes a new concrete slab for the structure. The site has an existing building and two sheds to remain unchanged. No other site or building changes are proposed. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for improvements 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. New Business: Applicants) _NATIVE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES LLC Application Type Site Plan 51-2023 -_ Owner (s) —�� Same as applicant _. I SEQR Type f _ Unlisted _Agent(s)T ABD Engineering _ —� ] Lot size — �j 1.86 acres Location 32 Native Drive Ward: 4 Zonm Classification: CLI — —__.-- __.-- __—I —_g --- Tax ID No. 308.20-1-9.22 Ordinance Reference 179-3-040 J � �I Cross Reference SUB P 5-2021, SUB F 6-2021 Warren Co. Referral n/a Public Hearin Se !ember 19, 2023 I Site Information Project Description: Applicant proposes construction of a new 25,000 sq ft commercial office and warehouse building on lot #2 of an existing subdivision. The project includes associated site work for access drives, parking areas, stormwater management, lighting and landscaping. Project also includes a lot line adjustment between lot one and 2. Lot I will be reduced from 11.2 acres to 10.9 acres and lot 2 will be increased from 1.86 acres to 2.12 acres. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new development in the CLI zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Applicant(s) i SCHERMERHORN CONSTRUCTION LLC. Application Type Site Plan 61-2023 Freshwater Wetlands I1--2023 _Owner (s) � Holdings, L.P. Schermerhorn Residential — _SEQR Type Unlisted— Agent(s) EDP Lot size _ 14:99 acres/1.3 acres _ Location 575 Bay Road i Ward: 2 I Zoning Classification: O _Tax ID No. 296.7-1-21 296.7-1-3 _ _ Ordinance Reference 179-3-040, 179-5-100, Chapter 94 Cross Reference (_ —_ — T— — _; Warren Co. Referral September 2023—_--�_`— Public Hearin n/a for lead agency review Site Information I Wetlands Project Description: Applicant proposes to construct a 41,201 sq ft footprint building for 76 units. An existing 3,200 sq ft building will remain as a maintenance building. The project includes site work for stormwater, landscaping, lighting and parking. Project work also includes demolition of some existing outbuildings with other outbuildings and existing house to remain unchanged. The project has work within 100 ft of wetlands and is subject to a coordinated review with the Town Board for the extension of the sewer district. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-5-100 and Chapter 94, site plan for a multifamily building in the Office zone and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Planning Board to review Environmental Lead Agency Request. - Any further business which may be properly brought before the Board - Minutes for July 18 and July 25 Draft resolution- grant/deny minutes approval Administrative items: Site Plan 57-2022 @ 15 Chestnut Road Thomas & Marybeth Babcock Draft resolution- grant/deny extension request 5 s-�6a91 4611, Hutchins Engineering July 20, 2023 Town of Queensbury Planning Board 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 Re: Residence of Thomas and Marybeth Babcock 15 Chestnut Road, Queensbury Tax Map ID #: 298.13-1-12 Dear Planning Board Members: 169 Haviland Road Queensbury, NY 12804 PLLC Phone: (518) 745-0307 Fax: (518) 745-0308 As you may recall, this office represented applicants Thomas and Marybeth Babcock, with respect to a proposed small house addition and construction of a detached garage to replace an existing garage at the above -referenced residence. The project (Site Plan 57-2022) was approved on September 27, 2022, but to date, the Babcocks have been unable to secure a contractor to complete the work. They fully intend to complete the project once a builder is available. In anticipation of the expiration of the approval, we respectfully request an extension of one year for the site plan approval. Please consider placing this extension request on one of your August meetings for review. Thank you for your assistance with this matter and please contact this office if you have any questions or if you require additional information. Best Regards, G. Thomas Hutchins, P.E. Cc: Thomas and Marybeth Babcock G. Thomas Hutchins, P.E. thutchins@hutchinsengineering.com Town of Queensbury Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 TOWN OF QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION — GRANT / DENY EXTENSION REQUEST SITE PLAN 57-2022 THOMAS & MARYBETH BABCOCK Tax Map ID: 289.13-1-12 / Property Address: 15 Chestnut Road / Zoning: WR Applicant proposed construction of a 2 story addition to the south side of the existing home. The existing home is 1,079.2 sq. ft. with a 357 sq. ft. porch area with a total new floor area of 2,569 sq ft. The Planning Board approved this project on September 27, 2022. Applicant is requesting a one year extension. MOTION TO APPROVE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR SITE PLAN 57-2022 THOMAS & MARYBETH BABCOCK. Introduced by who moved for its adoption, Duly adopted this 19th day of September 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fax: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net Site Plan 58-2023 @ 407 Big Bay Road JP Gross Properties, LLC. No public hearing Draft resolution- Planning Board Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Queensbury Planning Board Community Development Department Staff Notes September 19, 2023 Site Plan 58-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES, LLC. 407 Big Bay Road / Commercial Light Industrial / Ward 4 SEQR Unlisted- Reaffirm SEQR Material Review: site plan application, narrative, survey map, as built plan Parcel History: SP 60-2021, AV 38-2023 Warren Co Referral Sent: September 2023 / Comments: Requested Action Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for parking relief. Resolutions 1. Recommendation Proiect Description Applicant has completed site updates for an existing site with a recently constructed 16,000 sq ft building and an existing 4,324 sq ft building on the site. Updates include alternative parking arrangement and lighting. In addition, sidewalk access was added to the South side of the new building and less sidewalk area was created for the existing building. An exterior hard surfaced equipment area was added to the South side of the new building. A patio is proposed for an employee area. Permeable green area was reduced. Pursuant to chapter 179- 3-040 & 179-9-120, site plan for additional site work, hard surfacing, vegetation removal and lighting shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for parking. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Staff Comments • Location- The project is located at 407 Big Bay Road. The parcel is 1.62 acres and zoned Commercial Light Industrial. • Arrangement- The site has existing two buildings and associated parking. • Site Design- The existing buildings are to remain. The parking area has been redone where there is striped parking that overlaps onto the adjoining property, does not impact site operations but doesn't count towards required parking. • Building — The site has two existing buildings of 4,324 sq ft and 16,000 sq ft that are to remain. • Traffic- The site has 51 spaces where 54 parking spaces would be required due to the building sizes and uses. • Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -There are no changes to the existing drainage plan that has been installed. • Landscape plan -The applicant has included additional plantings for the front of the property. The site permeability has been reduced but still compliant. The 2021 application proposed 44.8% and existing now is 38.8% • Site lighting plan -The plans shows the three light poles with a notation of one had to be relocated. The plans indicate two of the three building mounted lights at the front of the building facing Big Bay Road were installed. In addition, the plans indicated 8 new wall packs have been installed • Utility details -The buildings are connected to municipal water and sewer. • Signage-no signage is proposed for the new building the previous plan or current plan • Elevations, Floor plans -There are no changes to the elevations or floor plans of the. buildings. • Waivers -Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h. signage, 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 only made changes to the lighting, landscaping and hard surfacing related to the project work. • 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 The project plans show 51 parking spaces where 54 spaces are required. Summary The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the relief requested for parking. Meeting History: 1 s' Meeting Town of Queensbury Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board RESOLUTION -Planning Board Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals Area Variance 38-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES, LLC. Tax Map ID: 309.17-1-16 / Property Address: 407 Big Bay Road / Zoning: CLI The applicant has submitted an application for the following: Applicant has completed site updates for an existing site with a recently constructed 16,000 sq ft building and an existing 4,324 sq ft building on the site. Updates include alternative parking arrangement and lighting. In addition, sidewalk access was added to the South side of the new building and less sidewalk area was created for the existing building. An exterior hard surfaced equipment area was added to the South side of the new building. A patio is proposed for an employee area. Permeable green area was reduced. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9-120, site plan for additional site work, hard surfacing, vegetation removal and lighting shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for parking. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance, per Section 179-9-070 J 2 b. requires the Planning Board to provide a written recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for projects that require both Zoning Board of Appeals & Planning Board approval; The Planning Board has briefly reviewed and discussed this application, the relief request in the variance application as well as the potential impacts of this project on the neighborhood and surrounding community, and found that: MOTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AREA VARIANCE 38-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES, LLC. Introduced by who moved for its adoption, and a) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has not identified any significant adverse impacts that cannot be mitigated with current project proposal. 1' b) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has identified the following areas of concern: 1) Duly adopted this 19"' day of September 2023 by the following vote: AYES Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fat: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net Site Plan 59-2023 @ 399 Big Bay Road JP Gross Properties, LLC. No public hearing Draft resolution- Planning Board Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Queensbury Planning Board et Community Development Department Staff Notes September 19, 2023 Site Plan 59-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES, LLC. 399 Big Bay Road / Commercial Light Industrial / Ward 4 SEQR Unlisted- Reaffirm SEQR Material Review: site plan application, site plan, as -built, narrative, survey map Parcel History: SP 44-97, AV 59-1997, SP 14-2015, AV 2-2015, SP 1-2000, SP (M) 60-2021, AV 37-2023 Warren Co Referral Sent: September 2023 / Comments: Requested Action Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for permeability relief. Resolutions 1. Recommendation Proiect Description Applicant has completed site updates for an existing 13,500 sq ft building and site. Updates include new hard surfacing for a parking arrangement. Additionally, there has been tree and vegetation removal on the Northeast side of the site. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9-120, site plan for additional site work, hard surfacing and removal of trees and vegetation shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for permeability. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Staff Comments • Location -The project is located at 399 Big Bay Road on a 1.16 ac parcel in the Commercial Light Industrial zone. • Arrangement- The site has an existing building and associated parking to remain. • Building — The existing building is 13,500 sq ft and there is a 190 sq ft gazebo. Both the building and gazebo are to remain. • Traffic- The materials indicate 45 parking spaces are required and 50 parking spaces exist. There are no proposed changes. • Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -There are no changes to the stormwater management system that is currently in place. • Landscape plan -There are no changes to the site landscaping. The aerial photos of the area from 2013 indicate the area of the gazebo had vegetation of trees or shrubs then as of 2022 the trees & shrubs were removed and a lawn area was established. • Site lighting plan -There are no changes to the existing lighting arrangement on the site or building • Utility details -There are no changes to the municipal connections to sewer and water • Signage-There are no changes proposed to the existing sign on the site. • Elevations, Floor plans -There are no changes proposed to the existing elevations or floor plans. • Waivers -Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h. Signage, 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 only made changes to the landscaping and hard surfacing related to the project work. • 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 The project plans show the 21.4% new permeability where 30% is required and 23.4% was existing. Summary The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the relief requested for permeability. Meeting History: 1st Meeting To-,vn of Queensbury Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board RESOLUTION -Planning Board Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals Area Variance 37-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES, LLC. Tax Map ID: 309.17-1-15.2 / Property Address: 399 Big Bay Road / Zoning: CLI The applicant has submitted an application for the following: Applicant has completed site updates for an existing 13,500 sq ft building and site. Updates include new hard surfacing for a parking arrangement. Additionally, there has been tree and vegetation removal on the Northeast side of the site. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9-120, site plan for additional site work, hard surfacing and removal of trees and vegetation shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for permeability. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance, per Section 179-9-070 J 2 b. requires the Planning Board to provide a written recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for projects that require both Zoning Board of Appeals & Planning Board approval; The Planning Board has briefly reviewed and discussed this application, the relief request in the variance application as well as the potential impacts of this project on the neighborhood and surrounding community, and found that: MOTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AREA VARIANCE 37-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES, LLC. Introduced by who moved for its adoption, and a) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has not identified any significant adverse impacts that cannot be mitigated with current project proposal. b) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has identified the following areas of concern: 1) Duly adopted this 19t" day of September 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fax: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net Site Plan 60-2023 @ 27 Silver Circle JP Gross Properties, LLC. No public hearing Draft resolution- Planning Board Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Queensbury Planning Board ow Community Development Department Staff Notes September 19, 2023 Site Plan 60-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES, LLC. 27 Silver Circle / Commercial Light Industrial / Ward 4 SEQR Unlisted (SP72-2021) Material Review: site plan application, narrative, site plan, survey Parcel History: SP 6-2004, SP 18-2009, SP 62-2013, SP 14-2015, SP 72-2021, SP (M) 30-2022, SP 62- 2022, PZ 0138-2016 (AV), PZ 0140-2016 (SP), RZ 4-2022, AV 36-2023 Warren Co Referral Sent: September 2023 / Comments: Requested Action Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for permeability relief. Resolutions 1. Recommendation Proiect Description Applicant has completed site improvements for an existing site with new hard surfacing for a parking arrangement. Also the parking area that was previously gravel has been paved. The existing buildings and site development for SP 62-2022, SP 30-2022 & SP 72-2021 remain the same. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9-120, site plan for additional hard surfacing shall be subject to site plan review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for permeability. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Staff Comments • Location -The project is located at 27 Silver Circle on a 13.34 ac parcel in the Commercial Light Industrial zone • Site Design- The project work to be completed is to gravel an exterior storage area for materials and installation of stormwater management. • Building — There are multiple buildings on the property — office of 4000 sf, an office addition of 2520 sf, warehouse of 25,000 sf, warehouse of 10,800 sf, warehouse of 14,400, warehouse 16,000 sf and warehouse of 16,000 sf. A pole barn of 6,750 sf also exists on the property. • Site conditions -The project work includes a laydown area for materials and equipment. The additional hard - surfacing for parking is now accounted for triggering the permeable relief. • Traffic- The applicant has indicate the site requires 42 parking spaces. The site previously had 55 parking spaces for the site. An additional 20 parking spaces have been added to the Warehouse area that borders 399 & 407 Big Bay Road properties. The applicant's intent is to allow shared parking a note on the plan indicates the share parking is to be part of 27 Silver Circle, 399 Big Bay Road & 407 Big Bay Road. • Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -There are no changes to the stormwater management on the site. • Landscape plan -There are no changes to the existing landscaping. • Site lighting plan -There is no additional lighting proposed • Utility details -No change in utilities is proposed for the existing municipal water and sewer connections. • Signage-There are no new signs proposed on the site or buildings. • Elevations, Floor plans -There are no plans for additional buildings and future proposed buildings would trigger site plan review. • Waivers -Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h. signage, 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 only made changes to the hard surfacing related to the project work. • 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 The project work from Site Plan Application 62-2022 to be completed will reduce the permeability from 35.8% to 26.92 % where 30% is required. (Note the site plan site data sheet has a calculation error and proposed should be 26.92% as it is correct on the area variance application) Summary The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the relief requested for permeability. Meeting History: I" Meeting To,Am of Queensbury Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board RESOLUTION -Planning Board Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals Area Variance 36-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES, LLC. Tax Map ID: 309.17-1-17.2 / Property Address: 27 Silver Circle / Zoning: CLI The applicant has submitted an application for the following: Applicant has completed site improvements for an existing site with new hard surfacing for a parking arrangement. Also the parking area that was previously gravel has been paved. The existing buildings and site development for SP 62-2022, SP 30-2022 & SP 72-2021 remain the same. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9-120, site plan for additional hard surfacing shall be subject to site plan review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for permeability. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance, per Section 179-9-070 J 2 b. requires the Planning Board to provide a written recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for projects that require both Zoning Board of Appeals & Planning Board approval; The Planning Board has briefly reviewed and discussed this application, the relief request in the variance application as well as the potential impacts of this project on the neighborhood and surrounding community, and found that: MOTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AREA VARIANCE 36-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES, LLC. Introduced by who moved for its adoption, and a) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has not identified any significant adverse impacts that cannot be mitigated with current project proposal. K' b) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has identified the following areas of concern: 1) Duly adopted this 19"' day of September 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fax: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net Site Plan 63-2023 @ 2080 Ridge Road Dunham's Bay Fish & Game Club No public hearing Draft resolution- Planning Board Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Queensbury Planning Board at Community Development Department Staff Notes September 19, 2023 Site Plan 63-2023 DUNHAM'S BAY FISH & GAME CLUB 2080 Ridge Road / Land Conservation- 10A / Ward 1 SEQR Type II Material Review: site plan application, survey, elevation Parcel History: SP 216-2016, AV 40-2023 Warren Co Referral Sent: September 2023 / Comments: _ Requested Action Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for setback relief for the new pavilion. Resolutions 1. Recommendation Project Description Applicant proposes to remove a 3,936 sq ft outdoor range pavilion and construct a replacement outdoor range pavilion of 2,880 sq ft. The project includes a new concrete slab for the structure. The site has an existing building and two sheds to remain unchanged. No other site or building changes are proposed. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for improvements 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. Staff Comments • Location- The project is located at 2080 Ridge Road in the LC 10 ac zone on a 20.17 ac parcel. • Arrangement- The site is an existing outdoor shooting range and consists of existing structures • Site Design- The project is for a removal of the covered outdoor range pavilion to replace with a shorter one. • Building — The existing outdoor pavilion is 3936 sq ft with concrete pad. The new building is to be 2880 sq ft with a concrete pad. • Traffic- The site has an open gravel parking lot and no changes are proposed. Number of parking spaces is 1 per shooting stall or 1 per 2 seats in open assembly whichever is greater. • Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control- No changes to the stormwater management on site. • Landscape plan -No changes to landscaping are proposed. • Site lighting plan- No changes to lighting are proposed. • Utility details -There are no proposed changes to the utilities that already existing on site. • Signage—No changes to signage are proposed. • Elevations -The applicant has provided an elevation drawing for each side of the pavilion as the parking lot side is to be sided and the open side will be set up for shooting stalls. • Floor plans- - There are no floor plans. The board may ask how many shooting stalls will be within the pavilion. • Waivers -Planning staff has reviewed the applicants request for waivers that include items g. site lighting, h. signage, 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 of these items as the building is in a similar location as the previous, there are no other changes to the site, and the site is 20.17 ac. • 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 The new pavilion is to be 33.5 ft from the south side property line where 100 ft setback is required; currently located 27.2 ft from the side property line. Summary The Planning Board is to provide a recommendation to the ZBA in regards to the relief requested for setbacks. Meeting History: 1" Meeting Town of Queensbury Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board RESOLUTION -Planning Board Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals Area Variance 40-2023 DUNHAM'S BAY FISH & GAME CLUB Tax Map ID: 253.-1-19 / Property Address: 2080 Ridge Road / Zoning: LC-10A The applicant has submitted an application for the following: Applicant proposes to remove a 3,936 sq ft outdoor range pavilion and construct a replacement outdoor range pavilion of 2,880 sq ft. The project includes a new concrete slab for the structure. The site has an existing building and two sheds to remain unchanged. No other site or building changes are proposed. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for improvements 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. The Town of Queensbury Zoning Ordinance, per Section 179-9-070 J 2 b. requires the Planning Board to provide a written recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for projects that require both Zoning Board of Appeals & Planning Board approval; The Planning Board has briefly reviewed and discussed this application, the relief request in the variance application as well as the potential impacts of this project on the neighborhood and surrounding community, and found that: MOTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AREA VARIANCE 40-2023 DUNHAM'S BAY FISH & GAME CLUB. Introduced by who moved for its adoption, and a) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has not identified any significant adverse impacts that cannot be mitigated with current project proposal. 1' b) The Planning Board, based on a limited review, has identified the following areas of concern: 1) Duly adopted this 191h day of September 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fax: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net Site Plan 51-2023 @ 32 Native Drive Native Development Associates Public Hearing scheduled Unlisted SEQR Draft resolution- SEQR, grant/deny site plan approval Town of Queensbury Planning Board et Community Development Department Staff Notes September 19, 2023 Site Plan 51-2023 NATIVE DEVELOPMENT ASSOC. 32 Native Drive / Commercial Light Industrial / Ward 4 SEQR Unlisted Material Review: site plan application, site plans, building elevation and floor plan, eaf Parcel History: SUB (P) 5-2021, SUB (F) 6-2021 Requested Action Planning Board review and approval for construction of a new commercial office and warehouse building. Resolutions 1. SEQR — Unlisted building/facility greater than 4,000 square feet 2. PB decision Project Description Applicant proposes construction of a new 25,000 sq ft commercial office and warehouse building on lot #2 of an existing subdivision. The project includes associated site work for access drives, parking areas, stormwater management, lighting and landscaping. Project also includes a lot line adjustment between lot one and 2. Lot 1 will be reduced from 11.2 acres to 10.9 acres and lot 2 will be increased from 1.86 acres to 2.12 acres. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new development in the CLI zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Staff Comments • Location -The project is located on Lot 2 of Native Development Subdivision #32 Native Drive. The parcel is zoned Commercial Light Industrial. The parcel is part of a lot line adjustment and the final lot size is to be 2.20 acres. • Arrangement- The lot currently has no buildings and does contain hard surfacing for shared drive -access • Site Design- The site will utilize the existing stormwater basin developed for the subdivision in the property layout for the parking and building. The project includes a containment structure with no roofing to ensure any spills of the product produced on site is secured in case of a spill. • Building — The building is to be 25,000 sq ft and mostly open floor space for equipment for product loading. • Site conditions- The stormwater management for the subdivision has been constructed where the main drainage basin is adjacent to the new building. • Traffic- The site indicates 22 parking spaces are available. Warehouse requires 1 space per employee and 1 per company vehicle. Office space is 1 per 300 sq ft of gross floor area. Applicant will need to provide number of employees or number of company vehicles to confirm calculations. Also, noted on sheet 1 item 44 The proposed private access roads and utilities shown herein shall be subject to a reciprocal easement agreement between each of the applicable lots, which shall establish shared maintenance responsibilities and unlimited ingress/egress rights. • Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -The plans show the north west side of the building to have additional grading. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is noting to address the subdivision for each lot and is to be amended as necessary. The application and materials were provided to the Town designated engineer for review and comment. • Landscape plan- The plans indicate three planting areas on the east side of the building to include fountain grass and daylilies. Applicant should ensure native plantings are used. The applicant may request a waiver from Article 8 in reference to non-residential landscaping requirements, as a portion of the property is part of the stormwater basin area. • Site lighting plan- The plans indicate there are to be 9 building lights with 7 as style 1 and 2 located on the north of the building as style 2. • Utility details -The project work includes connecting to municipal water and sewer. There is existing electric as connected to the existing building on lot 1. • Signage-no signs are proposed for the building or free standing sign at this time. • Elevations -The building is to be 27 ft 2 inches with a sloping roofline. There are three garage bay doors on the front and the same to the rear — this allows vehicles/trucks to enter the building then exit at the other end after materials are loaded. • Floor plans -The floor plans indicate an office, lab, conference room, breakroom, reception area and the remaining space for warehouse/equipment. • Snow removal —is noted in general notes sheet 1 item #3 snowfall accumulations in excess of four inches shall be removed from all parking areas/walkways within 48 hours. • Waivers -There are no waivers requested • The following items have been provided in the application -g. site lighting, h. signage, 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. • 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 review for the development of Lot 2 for a 25,000 sq ft warehouse building. The board may request additional information in regards to the number of company vehicles, and number of employees to confirm parking. The board may also further discuss site landscaping and use of native plants review of section 179-8-050 nonresidential landscaping requirements. Site data sheet should be updated as required permeability is 30% not 35%. The containment system location should be part of final plans. Meeting History: 1st Meeting LaBeLLa a Powe-red by parr"ers lip. September 14, 2023 Mr. Craig Brown Zoning Administrator and Code Compliance Officer Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 Via email: craigb@queensburv.net RE: 32 Native Drive Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York LaBella Project No. 2220706.87 Queensbury Ref No. SP51-2023 Dear Mr. Brown, LaBella Associates has received a submission package from your office for the above referenced project. The Applicant is proposing a one-story commercial office and warehouse building with associated utility connections, access roads, landscaping, and stormwater management. Information submitted to our office for review includes the following: • Project Narrative, prepared by ABD Engineers, undated; • General Application and Short EAF; • Deed, prepared by Warren County; • Architectural rendering of Building 2, one sheet, native Development Associates LLC; • Lot Line Adjustment Plan, one sheet; ABD Engineers; • Master Plan Update, one sheet, ABD Engineers; and • Site Plans, three sheets, ABD Engineers. Your office has requested that we limit our review to stormwater management systems as they relate to compliance with local and State codes and regulations. Based upon our review of the information submitted, we offer the following comments for the Town's consideration. 1. It appears approximately 6,100 sf of impervious area is being added to sub -catchment Post 113-1 and approximately 16,750 sf of impervious area is being removed. Slight modification to the stormwater pretreatment area is being proposed. The proposed bottom area is larger than the previously approved Master SWPPP. According to the Project Narrative the proposed LaBella Associates P.C. ; 20 Elm Street, Suite 10Q I Glens Falls, NY 12801 www.labellapc.corn development is covered under the Master SWPPP that was subject to review during application SUB (P) 5-2020. The Applicant shall modify the SWPPP in accordance with the General Permit. 2. The submitted Master Plan Update shows proposed grading along the western side of the pretreatment area but it is not shown on the Grading & Utility Plan. The Applicant shall modify the Grading & Utility Plan to show the proposed grading to provide the same or larger basal area and volume for the pretreatment basin that was approved on the Master SWPPP. Conclusion and Recommendations The technical comments above are minor in nature and do not require a re -submission. We therefore believe it would be reasonable for the Board to consider approval of this application, with the condition that the Applicant make the appropriate changes to the plans as recommended herein. In the event the Planning Board or Town staff have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (518) 824-1943. Respectfully submitted, LaBella Associates -1-4 Paul Guillet, PE Senior Civil Engineer c: Shauna Baker, Town Planning Office Specialist (via email) Laura Moore, Town Land Use Planner (via email) 2 Town of Queensbury Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board SEQR RESOLUTION — Grant Positive or Negative Declaration SITE PLAN 51-2023 NATIVE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES Tax Map ID: 308.20-1-9.22 / Property Address: 32 Native Drive / Zoning: CLI The applicant proposes construction of a new 25,000 sq ft commercial office and warehouse building on lot #2 of an existing subdivision. The project includes associated site work for access drives, parking areas, stormwater management, lighting and landscaping. Project also includes a lot line adjustment between lot one and 2. Lot 1 will be reduced from 11.2 acres to 10.9 acres and lot 2 will be increased from 1.86 acres to 2.12 acres. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new development in the CLI zone 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 Short 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 POSITIVE DECLARATION OR NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SITE PLAN 51-2023 NATIVE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCATES. Introduced by who moved for its adoption. As per the resolution prepared by staff. 1. Part II of the Short EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board. 2. Part III of the Short EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board. Or Part III of the Short EAF is not necessary because the Planning Board did not identify potentially moderate to large impacts. Duly adopted this 19`h day of September 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fax: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net 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 51-2023 NATIVE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES Tax Map ID: 308.20-1-9.22 / Property Address: 32 Native Drive / Zoning: CLI The applicant has submitted an application to the Planning Board: Applicant proposes construction of a new 25,000 sq ft commercial office and warehouse building on lot #2 of an existing subdivision. The project includes associated site work for access drives, parking areas, stormwater management, lighting and landscaping. Project also includes a lot line adjustment between lot one and 2. Lot 1 will be reduced from 11.2 acres to 10.9 acres and lot 2 will be increased from 1.86 acres to 2.12 acres. Pursuant to chapter 179-3- 040, site plan for new development in the CLI 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; 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 9/19/2023 and continued the public hearing to 9/19/2023, 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 9/19/2023; 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 51-2023 NATIVE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES; 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. Page I of 2 Phone: 518.761.82201 Fax: 53.8.745.44371742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 3.28041 www.queensbury.net 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 19t1i day of September 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Page 2 of 2 Phone: 528.762.82201 Fax: S18.745.44371742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 22804 1 www.queensbury.net Site Plan 61-2023 & Freshwater Wetlands 11-2023 @ 575 Bay Road Schermerhorn Construction, LLC. No public hearing Unlisted SEAR Draft resolution- Seek Lead Agency Status Town of Queensbury Planning Board ow Community Development Department Staff Notes September 19, 2023 Site Plan 61-2023 & SCHERMERHORN CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Freshwater Wetlands 11-2023 575 Bay Road / Office / Ward 2 SEQR Unlisted Material Review: site plan application, survey, wetland permit, stormwater, elevation and floor plans Parcel History: none known Warren Co Referral Sent: September 2023 / Comments: Requested Action Planning Board review and approval for lead agency status. Resolutions 1. Seek Lead Agency Proiect Description Applicant proposes to construct a 41,201 sq ft footprint building for 76 units. An existing 3,200 sq ft building will remain as a maintenance building. The project includes site work for stormwater, landscaping, lighting and parking. Project work also includes demolition of some existing outbuildings with other outbuildings and existing house to remain unchanged. The project has work within 100 ft of wetlands and is subject to a coordinated review with the Town Board for the extension of the sewer district. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-5-100 and Chapter 94, site plan for a multifamily building in the Office zone and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Planning Board to review Environmental Lead Agency Request. Staff Comments • Location -The project is located at 575 Bay Road and contains two parcels to be merged for a total of 16.25 ac. The property is zoned Office. • Arrangement- The site is to have a 76 Unit multifamily building to be constructed on the site and the existing large barn and some smaller accessory buildings are to remain. • Site Design- The project includes one two-way access drive from Bay Road to the building area that is 608.46 ft from Bay Road. • Building — The proposed building has a footprint of 41,201 sq ft and is to be 3 story's tall and contain 76 units. The units will be two bedroom, two baths with washer dryer, living area and kitchen area • Site conditions -The site is previous residential farm and vacant land. Site contains barns, stable, chicken coop, fencing, a pond. The board may request clarification of future use of barns and other accessory buildings. • Traffic- The plans indicate 140 parking spaces to be provided. The site with 76 units would require 114 units • Grading and drainage plan, Sediment and erosion control -The plan indicate a series of catch basins to be installed and drain to a basin area for the parking are and building. The road way access to Bay Road will have a grass swale. • Landscape plan -The planting plan shows the trees and shrubs to be planted along the driveway access and the planting areas around the building. The site contains existing trees and shrubs were some are to remain and some to be removed. • Multi -Family Residential Landscaping 179-8-050 — interior landscaping and parking lot landscaping • Site lighting plan -The plans show the location of sing head, double head lampposts to be installed on the site. The board may request clarification of the number of pole lights, foot-candle average of the site and light fixture type. • Utility details -The project will be connected to municipal water and sewer. The project is a coordinated review with the Town Board as there is a sewer district extension. • Signage-no sign is proposed at this time • Elevations -The plans show the elevations for the building on all four sides. • Floor plans -The floor plans show the units for each floor, storage areas, community/game/library rooms, for tenants. • Multiple -Family Dwellings 179-5-100-Recreation Facilities —projects with over 50 or more units to provide a recreation plan. The application materials indicate there is a community walking trail on site and an outdoor community recreation area. The building also contains community related rooms on each floor. The board may request additional supporting information about a recreational plan. • Waivers -The applicant has not requested waivers at this time. • The applicant has provided information for the project for the following items: g. site lighting, h. signage, 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. • 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. Freshwater Wetlands Permit The site contains wetlands on the front portion of the property where site work for project development is within 100 ft. The project work also includes a wetland crossing for the driveway Summary The board may request Lead Agency as the project is coordinated with the Town Board in regards to the sewer district extension. Meeting History: I" Meeting u$ LaBeLLa September 13, 2023 Mr. Craig Brown Zoning Administrator and Code Compliance Officer Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 Via email: craiFrb@queensburv.net RE: 536 Bay Road, Suite 2 Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York LaBelia Project No. 2220706.88 Queensbury Ref No. SP61-2023 Dear Mr. Brown, LaBelia Associates has received a submission package from your office for the above referenced project. The Applicant is proposing a new apartment building, associated hard surfacing, landscaping, and a stormwater management area. Information submitted to our office for review includes the following: • Application; • Full Environmental Assessment Form; • Architectural drawings, prepared by Rucinski Hall Architecture; • Deed, prepared by Warren County; • Stormwater Management Narrative, prepared by EDP, LLP, dated July 2023; • Land Survey; • Wetlands Permit; and • Site Plans, 17 pages, prepared by EDP, LLP. Your office has requested that we limit our review to stormwater management systems as they relate to compliance with local and State codes and regulations. Based upon our review of the information submitted, we offer the following comments for the Town's consideration. 1. According to the site plan application, the project will disturb 360,000 SF (8.26 acres) and is located outside the Lake George Park. Therefore, the project's compliance requirements with the applicable Town and State stormwater regulations are as follows: LaBelia Associates P.C. 120 Elm Street, Suite 100 I Glens Falls, NY 12801 ww%w.Iabeilapc.com L=i • Town Code 147-8: required because disturbance >= 1 ac. • Town Code 147-9 and 147-10: required for all projects. • Town Code 147-11: not required because outside LG Park. • NYSDEC GP Coverage: required because disturbance >= 1 ac. 2. Section 179-6-080 of the Town Code, states that stormwater drainage plans shall analyze the impacts of a project using at least a 50-year return storm with regards to both runoff rate and volume for commercial projects. The Applicant has not provided a 50 -year storm analysis and shall include one in subsequent submissions. 3. The Applicant shall provide the missing documents in the Figures and Attachments A and B. a. The Applicant shall include a pre- and post -development drainage map showing all sub catchments. b. The Applicant shall include all water quality volume and runoff reduction volume calculations for the project, including individual stormwater practices. c. The Applicant shall include the pre- and post -development stormwater modeling calculations (i.e. HydroCAD reports) for the 1-, 10-, 50-, and 100- year storm. 4. There does not appear to be soil test pits or infiltration test results provided for the proposed infiltration devices. The Applicant to perform soil test pits and infiltration testing within the bounds of each infiltration practice and provide the results in subsequent submissions. The Applicant shall ensure that the soil testing for the propose infiltration practice meets the requirements specified in Appendix D of the 2015 NYS Stormwater Management Design Manual (SMDM). The Applicant shall notify the Town prior to conducting the soil test pits do the Town can witness, if they so choose. 5. A legally binding and enforceable maintenance agreement shall be executed between the landowner and the Town ensuring that proper maintenance measures will be implemented for all proposed stormwater management practices in accordance with Section 147-10.D. of the Town Code. 6. An infiltration basin (SMA #2) is discussed in the Stormwater Management Narrative. SMA #2 does not appear to be depicted on the Plans, the Applicant shall clarify. 7. A bioretention basin was discussed in Section 4.0 of the Stormwater Management Narrative but does not appear on the Plans, please revise. 0 8. In Section 5.0 of the Stormwater Management Narrative the Applicant states that the site improvements will include the construction of a warehouse, loading docks, and gravel storage area. This description of the proposed improvements does not appear to be accurate. 9. The Applicant shall provide an unsigned copy of the MS4 SWPPP acceptance form within the SWPPP (and an executed copy with the final SWPPP). 10. An inquiry should be made to the NYS OPRHP regarding Archeological Resources and Historic Places as it relates to the development of the site. The Applicant shall provide correspondence once received and include it into the SWPPP. 11. The Applicant shall provide a completed NOI that conforms to the General Permit (GP-0-20-001). 12. The proposed project disturbance is planned to be greater that 5 acres, however, no phasing plan that demonstrates how no more than 5 acres will be disturbed at any one time has been provided. The construction sequencing notes and erosion control plans should be updated to describe how the applicant plans to keep disturbance under five acres at any given time. If the applicant plans to disturb greater than five acres at any given time, the applicant will need to receive prior written approval from the Town in accordance with Part II.D.3 of the General Permit. 13. Description of the pollution prevention measures that will be used to control litter, construction chemicals and construction debris shall be included within the SWPPP report. A description of construction and waste materials expected to be stored onsite and a description of controls to reduce the pollutants to minimize exposure of the materials to stormwater shall be included in the SWPPP report in accordance with Section 147-8 of the Town Code. Conclusion and Recommendations The technical comments above are significant in nature. We therefore recommend that the Board require the applicant to update their application to address these comments. 3 In the event the Planning Board or Town staff have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (518) 824-1943. Respectfully submitted, LaBella Associates -ffit- 4-. Paul Guillet, PE Senior Civil Engineer c: Shauna Baker, Town Planning Office Specialist (via email) Laura Moore, Town Land Use Planner (via email) 4 FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE TOZv11 of Queensbury 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 "Home of Natural Beauty... A Good Place to Live" PLAN REVIEW (site) Schermerhorn Construction 575 Bay Road Apartments SP-61-2021 8/30/23 The following comments are based on a review of submittals: • DIM has no issues at this time Tyson Converse Deputy Fire Marshal 742 Bay Road Queensbury NY 12804 518 761 8205 tysonc@queensbury.net Fire Marshal's Office - Phone: 518-761-8206 - Fax: 518-745-4437 {irerriarshal@queearsburil.net - zvzvzv.queensburl.r/ iet Town of Queensbury Community Development Office 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Town of Queensbury Planning Board RESOLUTION — Seek Lead Agency Status in connection with SITE PLAN 61-2023 & FRESHWATER WETLANDS 11-2023 SCHERMERHORN CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Tax Map ID: 296.7-1-2, 296.71-3 / Property Address: 575 Bay Road / Zoning: O WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to construct a 41,201 sq ft footprint building for 76 units. An existing 3,200 sq ft building will remain as a maintenance building. The project includes site work for stormwater, landscaping, lighting and parking. Project work also includes demolition of some existing outbuildings with other outbuildings and existing house to remain unchanged. The project has work within 100 ft of wetlands and is subject to a coordinated review with the Town Board for the extension of the sewer district. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-5-100 and Chapter 94, site plan for a multifamily building in the Office zone and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Planning Board to review Environmental Lead Agency Request. WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury has determined to begin an environmental review process under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury has identified the project to be an Unlisted action for purposes of SEQR review pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617. WHEREAS, the Planning Board is the agency most directly responsible for approving the action because of its responsibility for approving the land uses for the property. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby indicates its desire to be lead agency for SEQRA review of this action and authorizes and directs the Zoning Administrator to notify any other potentially involved agencies of such intent. That Part I of the SEQRA form will be sent to the appropriate agencies. MOTION TO SEEK LEAD AGENCY STATUS IN CONNECTION WITH 61-2023 & FRESHWATER WETLANDS 11-2023 SCHERMERHORN CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Introduced by who moved for its adoption, As per the draft resolution prepared by staff. Duly adopted this 191h day of September 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES Phone: 518.761.8220 1 Fax: 518.745.4437 1 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net