Debriefing Notes for 9/26/2023PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
September 26, 2023
Members Present- Traver, Dixon, Deeb, Longacker, Stark, Etu, Magowan
Alternate Members Present- McDevitt, Alternate Members Absent Stefanzick
Administrative Items:
SP 55-2022 & SUP 4-2022 SOUTHERN GATEWAY RENEWABLES, West Qsby Ave 7:02
Ward 2. Applicant proposed utilizing 27+ acres of an 80 acre parcel for a 5.0MW solar farm of 8.25 acres of
land at the Warren County Airport. The Planning Board approved this project on October 18, 2022. Applicant is
requesting a one year extension.
Status: Applicant granted one year extension. Extension Granted 7-0.
Follow Up: Final Plans and Decommissioning sign-off from Town
SPDES: Y
SP 56-2022, FWW 11-2022, SUP 5-2022 NORTHERNGATEWAYRENEWABLES,443QsbyAve 7:03
Ward 2. Applicant proposed to utilize 31 acres of a 510 acre parcel for a 5.0MW solar farm of 8.3 acres on the
Warren County Airport land. The Planning Board approved this project on October 18, 2022. Applicant is
requesting a one year extension.
Status: Applicant granted one year extension. Extension Granted 7-0.
Follow Up: Final Plans and Decommissioning sign-off from Town
SPDES: Y
SP 62-2021 Queensbury Auto Mall, 44 East Quaker Service Road 7:04
Ward 2. Applicant proposes to develop a 1.58 acre site with a new car dealership and service center. The new
building is to be 6,260 sq. ft. The project includes site design with parking, stormwater management,
landscaping & lighting. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040, review for new auto use in a CI zone shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
Project was approved on October 19, 2021. First extension granted September 27, 2022. Applicant requests a
second one year extension.
Status: Application granted extension for one year. Extension granted 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans
SPDES: Y
Tabled:
SP 56-2023 NEW POTATO CREEK HOLDING LLC, 900 State Route 9 7:05-7:15
Ward 1. Applicant proposes demolition of an existing building in order to construct a 3,910 sq ft car wash
facility and a 2,730 sq ft canopy for 22 onsite vacuums. The project includes additional accessory buildings: a
pay kiosk structure and two vacuum service buildings of 154 sq ft each. The building colors will be the blues
associated with the Tidal Wave brand. The project includes associated site work for stormwater management,
utilities and site landscaping. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site work for new commercial use in the CI district
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved with revised glazing plan. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: Y
Old Business- Unapproved Development:
SP 58-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES LLC, 407 Big Bay Road 7:16-7:20
Ward 4. 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.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for zoning administrator signature.
SPDES: N
SP 59-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES LLC, 399 Big Bay Road 7:21-7:24
Ward 4. 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.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for zoning administrator signature.
SPDES: N
SP 60-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES LLC, 27 Silver Circle 7:25-7:27
Ward 4. 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.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for zoning administrator signature.
SPDES: N
Old Business:
SP 63-2023 DUNHAM’S BAY FISH & GAME CLUB, 2080 Ridge Road 7:28-7:31
Ward 1. 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.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for zoning administrator signature.
SPDES: N
New Business:
SP 62-2023 GLENS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB, 211 Round Pond Road 7:32-7:44
Ward 1. Applicant proposes work at the Glens Falls Country Club where work at hole #1 is subject to site plan.
The work to be completed includes tree removal, site grading and filling. The tee area of 1,500 sq ft, hydro seed
area of 4,460 sq ft and tree clearing limit of 6,950 sq ft. The project work is within shoreline area. The project
also includes site work for holes 5, 10, 12 and 16. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-050, site plan for hole
# 1 work within 35 ft of the shoreline of Round Pond including vegetation removal 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: 7:45