Staff Note Packet Town of Queensbury Planning Board
Community Development Department Staff Notes
December 17, 2013
Application: Site Plan 65-2013 SEQRA: Unlisted
Applicant: Martin Seaton, A-1 Treeworks, LLC Public Hearing: 12-17 -2013
Location: 308 Corinth Road Referrals: NYSHPO,NYSDEC
Zoning: CLI-Commercial Light Industrial
REQUESTED ACTION: Logging Company in a CLI zone requires PB review/approval.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Applicant proposes construction of a 5,000 sq. ft. pre-engineered building
for vehicle & equipment storage associated with A-1 Treeworks. In
addition the rear of the building would be used to stage firewood and
wood chips for sale & cutting logs to length. Additional vehicle storage
would be provided on the west side of the building. An 8 foot fence to be
located on a portion of the east side of the property.
PARCEL HISTORY: BP 06-393: 288 sq. ft. 3 season porch 10-24-06
BP 04-544: 896 sq. ft. 2-car detached garage 12-11-07
MATERIAL REVIEW:
Cover Letter,Application
Stormwater Management Report
11 x 17 maps: Neighborhood plan,property plan, project area plan,project area sections, civil detail, floor plan
& elevations
STAFF COMMENTS:
The applicant proposes to construct a 5,000 sq. ft. structure and to develop the site for A-1 Tree Service. The
project also includes the existing single family home residence with a garage to be maintained as a residential
use. The new building will be utilized for storage of existing vehicles and equipment used for tree service. The
building is designed with garage doors with access on the North and South end. The building will only be used
for vehicles and equipment storage no new water supply or wastewater system is to be installed. The site
disturbance includes vegetation removal, grading and installation of 20,112 sq. ft. of new gravel surface,
enhancement of a buffer area along the property line of properties on Minnesota Avenue. A 300 ft. fence would
be installed and is to be placed within 2-4 ft. of the property line at 8 ft. in height. Along with the fencing is a
20 ft. vegetative buffer area where the buffer is adjustable width and density authorized by the planning board
dependent on the situation. The plans show the buffer area to contain existing vegetation and replanted
vegetation from the site. The buffer area is also protected from encroachment with a log barrier between the
buffer and driveway. The site will also be used for storage of tree service materials such as wood chips and
logs; this includes the processing of firewood. The applicant is working with the Fire Marshall in regards to the
road bearing weight, drive lane width, and curb width.
The project is currently being reviewed by Chazen for stormwater and erosion control. The project is also
currently in review for being located within and or near the buffer area for threatened and endangered species
and sites of historic significance.
SUMMARY
The applicant has completed a site plan application for the construction of a 5,000 sq. ft. structure that will
provide storage for the A-1Tree Service Vehicles and equipment. The project also includes the development of
the site for outside storage of vehicles, equipment, tree service materials —including woodchips and logs. The
current site has an existing house and garage that is to remain and be used as is. Site development includes
installation of 20,112 sq. ft. of gravel surface, placement of a 300 ft. fence, replanting trees and vegetation in a
20 ft. buffer, placement of a log barrier between the drive aisle and fence for buffer protection, and installation
of stormwater and erosion control for the project construction. The board may consider the buffer request for
20 ft. width with a 300 ft. fence between the adjacent uses for industrial and residential. The board may also
request clarification of firewood service processing that may occur on site to minimize impacts on adjacent
residential use. Currently, the activities to occur are for storage and processing of firewood.
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— 375 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
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Land Surveyors Capital District Office (518) 273-0055
Planners
Environmental Professionals
Landscape Architects
December 12, 2013
Mr. Craig Brown
Zoning Administrator and Code Compliance Officer
Town of Queensbury
742 Bay Road
Queensbury, New York 12804
Delivered via email only:CraigB @queensbury.net
Re: A-1 Treeworks Storage Yard
Town of Queensbury, Warren County, New York
Chazen Project#91300.46
Queensbury Ref. No:Site Plan 65-2013
Dear Mr. Brown:
The Chazen Companies (Chazen) has received a submission package from your office for the above
project. The Applicant intends to construct a storage yard which includes a pre-engineered storage
building and an expanded gravel parking area on a parcel totaling 3.49 acres. Submitted information
includes the following:
• "Equipment Storage Barn" site plan set, by Jarrett Engineers, PLLC, dated November 11th, 2013;
• "Stormwater Management Report", by Jarrett Engineers, PLLC, dated November 2013;
• Site Plan Review Application, undated; and,
• Property deed.
Your office has requested that we limit our review to the design of stormwater management and
erosion and sediment control items as it relates to compliance to local, state or relevant codes and
regulations. Based upon our review of the information provided, Chazen offers the following comments
for the Town's consideration:
Stormwater Management& Erosion and Sediment Control:
1. The proposed site improvements disturb approximately 0.99 acres (43,410 square-feet) of land
and will not be subject to NYSDEC Phase II Stormwater Regulations.
2. The Applicant proposes 43,410 square-feet of disturbance for this project. It should be noted
that construction activities which disturb 43,560 square-feet (1 acre) or more require the
preparation of a SWPPP and will need coverage under GP-0-10-001. In order to ensure that this
disturbance area is not exceeded it is recommended that the Applicant place orange
construction fencing along the disturbance limits shown on the site plan during construction.
Chazen Engineering. Land Surveying&Landscape Architecture Co., D.P.C.
Chazen Environmental Services,Inc.
The Chazen Companies, Inc.
Town of Queensbury
A-1 Treeworks SP 65-2013
December 12,2013
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Only 150 SF of additional disturbance would require the preparation of a full SWPPP. We
recommend that the Town make careful note of the disturbance limits during any site
inspections to ensure they are not exceeded. Additionally, language should be added to the
body of the SWPPP which explicitly indicates that disturbance shall not exceed that shown on
the plans.
3. It is unclear if all areas affected by the installation of erosion and sediment controls have been
included in the total disturbance calculations. Specifically, the silt fencing which is outside of the
delineated area of disturbance. Applicant to clarify.
4. The watershed boundary shown for pre- and post-development conditions has been limited to
the property boundary and does not include off site areas which are tributary to the site. The
Applicant shall revise the subcatchment maps and stormwater model so that all areas which are
tributary to the site have been included. USGS contour information may be used for off-site
areas where other topographical information is not available.
5. The applicant has not provided the modeling parameters for the proposed stormwater controls
in the HydroCAD analysis, only hydrographs have been supplied. The Applicant shall provide the
modeling parameters for the stormwater controls including but not limited to feature invert
information, infiltration rates, and dimensions. Additional information regarding drainage area,
and in-and out-flow rates and volumes should be provided as part of the analysis.
6. A "pretreatment swale" is proposed for pretreatment of flows which are directed to the
infiltration basin. However, it is unclear how this swale will be maintained with regards to
sediment accumulation within the swale. The Applicant shall provide clarification regarding the
maintenance procedures for the proposed pretreatment swale and infiltration basin.
7. It appears that the proposed infiltration basin does not include emergency overflow provisions.
Applicant to clarify.
8. The Stormwater Design Information sheet provided in the Stormwater Management Report
indicates that an infiltration rate of 120 inches per hour was used to model the infiltration rate
for the proposed basin. It is noted that this rate is based on the percolation test performed
closest to the proposed basin the; however, it is suggested that the Applicant uses a factor of
safety to ensure that the control will function as intended in the future.
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Conclusions and Recommendations
It is our opinion that the applicant should provide clarification for the above items and incorporate the
changes in subsequent plan submissions.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me at (518) 824-1926.
Sincerely.
Sean M. Doty, P.E., LEED AP
Associate
Senior Project Engineer
cc: Pam Whiting,Town Planning Office Administrator(via email)
Laura Moore,Town Land Use Planner(via email)
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FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE
Town of Queensbury
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
" Home of Natural Beauty ... A Good Place to Live "
PLAN REVIEW
Seaton, A-1 Treeworks
SP65 - 2013
11/22/2013
The following comments are based on drawings: SITE
• Provide drawing detailing curb cut to enter property, access road to the building,
traffic flow pattern for the property. Required to evaluate emergency services access.
Michael J Palmer
Fire Marshal
742 Bay Road
Queensbury NY 12804
firemarshal @queensbury.net
Fire Marshal 's Office • Phone: 518-761-8206 • Fax: 518-745-4437
firemarshal@queensbury.net • www.queensbury.net
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742 Bay Road, Oueensbury, NY. 12804-5902
Town of Queensbury Planning Board
SEQR RESOLUTION—APPROVE/DISAPPROVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION
MARTIN SEATON/A-1 TREEWORKS
TAX MAP ID 308.16-1-61 /PROPERTY ADDRESS: 308 Corinth Road
The applicant proposes construction of a 5,000 sq. ft. pre-engineered building'for vehicle & equipment
storage associated with A-1 Treeworks. In addition the rear of the building would be used to stage
firewood and wood chips for sale & cutting logs to length. Additional'`*.Chicle storage would be
provided on the west side of the building. An 8 foot fence to be located on a portoD of the east side of
the property. Logging Company in a CLI zone requires Planning:Board review and'approval.
The Planning Board has determined that the proposed project and Planning Board actioiti4.subject to
review under the State Environmental Quality Review
The proposed action considered by this Board is Unlisted"`in>::Lhe Department of Environmental
Conservation Regulations implementing the State Environme�': :Quality Review Act and the
regulations of the Town of Queensbury;
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Part 1 of the Short EAF has been completed by theapplicant,
Upon review of the information"recorded on this EAF; it is the conclusion of the Town of Queensbury
Planning Board as lead agency that project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the
environment, and, therefore, ;.an envi ental statement.need not be prepared. Accordingly, this
negative declaration is issued: •+k;. _ '` '•''
MOTION TO APPROVE / DISAPPROVE A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SITE PLAN
65-2013 MARTIN SEATON A-1 TREEWORKS, Introduced by who moved for its
adoption,'econded by
As per the resolution prepared by staff
Duly adopted this:::: � day of December 2013 by the following vote:
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4111 TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY. 12804-5902
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE/DISAPPROVE SITE PLAN 65-2013
MARTIN SEATON, A-1 TREEWORKS
Tax Map ID 308.16-1-61 /Property Address: 308 Corinth Road
A site plan application has been made to the Queensbury Planning Board for the following:' Applicant proposes
construction of a 5,000 sq. ft. pre-engineered building for vehicle & equipment:storage associated with A-I
Treeworks. In addition the rear of the building would be used to stage firewood and wood chips for sale &
cutting logs to length. Additional vehicle storage would be provided on the.:west side of;the building. An 8 foot
fence to be located on a portion of the east side of the property. L'• ,j ing.:Company'ir a;,:CLI zone requires
Planning Board review and approval. •
A public hearing was advertised and held on 12-17-2013; ••z\
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This application is supported with all documentation, public comment; and;>application material in the file of
record;
MOTION TO APPROVE /DISAPPROVE SITE PLAN 65-2013MARTIN?SEATON, A-1 TREEWORKS,
Introduced by who moved for its adoption,seconded by
1) Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zaiting,Code-Chapter 179-9-080, the Planning
Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code;
2) The requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act have been considered and the Planning
Board has adopted a SEQRA Negative/Positive Declaration;
3) Waiver requests granted/denied: buffer proposal of a 20 foot vegetative buffer width with a 300 foot fence
at 8 feet in height;
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4) The limitsgofclearing will constitute a:;no-cut buffer•zone, orange construction fencing shall be installed
around these areas and field verified by`'Community Development staff;
5) Engineering:sign-off required 0.0.o signature of Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
6) If required,the'applicant must subiiiit a copy of the following to the Town:
a) The project NQI::.(Notice of:Went) 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;
7) The applicant must maintain on their project site, for review by staff:
a) 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;
b) The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General Permit, or an
individual SPDES permit issued for the project.
8) 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.
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9) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or the
beginning of any site work.
10) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance with this and
all other conditions of this resolution
11) 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.
Duly adopted this 17th day of December 2013 by the following vote:
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