David Duell

The Queensbury Planning Board held a special meeting to continue the review of the Woods at West Mountain Apex Capital project, focusing on the completeness of the initial proposal for referral to the Town Board. Discussions included traffic and stormwater concerns raised by the public, the process for the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) review, and the role of the Planning Board in the project's early stages. The board addressed questions about the project's impact on critical environmental areas and the need for detailed stormwater management plans. The meeting also covered the intent and objectives of the Planned Resort Development (PRD) zoning code and potential waivers from subdivision regulations.

The resolution authorizes the Town Clerk to submit West Mountain Development Partners, LLC's application for the Woods at West Mountain Planned Resort Development to the Queensbury Planning Board. It includes a preliminary classification of the actions as Type I for purposes of SEQRA review and states the Town Board's intent to seek Lead Agency for SEQRA review of this project. The resolution also directs the Town Supervisor to execute necessary documents and authorizes the Community Development Department to notify involved agencies of the Town Board's intent to serve as Lead Agency for SEQRA Review of the PRD.

The Queensbury Planning Board held a special meeting to discuss the Apex Capital LLC/Mountain Top Ventures LLC Planned Unit Development and Petition of Zone Change. Key discussion points included the project's flexibility, use and dimensional specifications, and benefits to residents. The board also addressed objectives such as providing recreational facilities, preserving natural areas, and ensuring harmony with the Comprehensive Plan. Stormwater management, traffic impact, and the project's economic impact were also discussed. The meeting involved a public hearing where community members raised concerns about environmental and community impacts.

The Queensbury Planning Board held a special meeting to continue the completeness review for the Planned Unit Development 1-2024, a petition of zone change by Apex Capital LLC/Mountain Top Ventures LLC for a 254-acre planned resort development. The proposal includes rezoning the parcel from Recreation Commercial Zone to a Planned Resort Development, featuring a mixed-use retail and residential "Base Area Alpine Village," townhouses, a hotel/banquet/spa complex, a renovated day-use lodge area, an outdoor amphitheater, and single-family homes. The public hearing addressed concerns about noise levels from the proposed amphitheater, traffic control and impact, and wastewater discharge. Specific concerns were raised regarding the validity of the traffic study conducted during the COVID era, the potential for increased traffic through residential neighborhoods, and the impact of stormwater runoff on adjacent properties.

The Queensbury Planning Board held a special meeting to discuss the APEX Capital, LLC/ Mountain Top Ventures, LLC project, focusing on a planned resort development and a petition for zone change. Key discussion points included the inclusion of lands at 20% slope for density calculation, the project's flexible land use with year-round activity, and the project's compatibility with the Planned Resort Development criteria. The board also addressed public hearing logistics, including setting a date, determining sufficient information, and expanding public notification. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding an O'Reilly truck situation, but it was determined to be an enforcement issue outside the Planning Board's jurisdiction.