William Smith - Chairman
Dave Bowman
Kyle Kordich
Roger Laime
Jean Loewenstein
David Wallingford
John Viola (alt)
Town of Malta
Anthony Tozzi - Director
Sophia Marruso - Senior Planner
Shelley Norton– Planner
Floria Huizinga - Planning Exec. Secretary
Planning Board
2540 Route 9
Malta, NY 12020
(518) 899-2685
Fax: (518) 899-4719
Meeting Minutes for January 20, 2015
The Town of Malta Planning Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Malta Town Hall, with Chairman William Smith presiding.
Present:
William Smith, David Wallingford, Jean Loewenstein, Kyle Kordich, Roger Laime
Mark Schachner, Town Legal Counsel; Ed Larkin, Town Engineer; Sophia Marruso, Senior Planner;
Floria Huizinga, Planning Executive Secretary
Absent:
Dave Bowman and John Viola
Correspondence: All correspondence is on file.
SMITH read the following agenda into the minutes:
Project #
14-10
14-44
15-01
15-02
Project Name
Three Silos
Farone
Stewart’s Shops – Adirondack
Trust PDD No. 55
GlobalFoundries 16H Project
HV Yard Expansion, CUB-D & BGY3
#14-10, Three Silos, Major Subdivision (Extension of Approval)
Project Type
SD Extension
Concept SD
PDDA
Referral
SPA
439 East High Street
Bill Hoblock, Capital District Properties, LLC, is requesting an extension of approval for the Three Silos, 61-lot
single family subdivision, approved on May 20, 2014. The Three Silos PDD received a two year extension
from the Town Board. The applicant is currently working with the Town Board on an amendment to the PDD.
Until the amendment is resolved the applicant will need extensions of the subdivision approval.
MARUSSO advised that the applicant will need to file a request for an additional extension by March 27th in
order to be placed on the April 21st agenda.
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RESOLUTION #2015 - 01
Motion by: Wallingford
Seconded by: Laime
Be it resolved that the Malta Planning Board on this date, January 20, 2015, grants an extension of approval
for Project #14-10, Three Silos, Major Subdivision, with the following condition:
•
The extension of approval is granted for 90 days, February 14, 2015 to May 15, 2015.
Vote: Wallingford - Yes, Loewenstein - Yes, Laime - Yes, Smith - Yes
#14-44, Farone, Concept Minor Subdivision
5 Lake Ave.
Jason Tommell, Tommell & Associates, presented on behalf of the applicant Louis Farone, Jr. The applicant is
proposing to subdivide the .92 acre lot on Lake Ave. into two (2) lots. The applicant has met on site with Army
Corps and DEC. The entire property is located within wetlands and within a flood plain. The applicant
acknowledges that there are environmental challenges with the site and is requesting feedback from the
Planning Board before moving forward with a formal application.
SMITH asked if two buildable lots will be feasible.
TOMMELL believes the lots are buildable. The applicant will be looking closely at the grading, elevations and
whether the homes may need to be wet flood proofed. He noted the Phillips house, 15 Lake Ave, has wet
flood proofing.
LOEWENSTEIN asked how much land of the lots is within the wetlands. TOMMELL advised that 100 percent
of the lots are in the wetlands. Any disturbance will require permits from Army Corps and DEC. LOEWENSTEIN
expressed concerns of building within the wetlands.
SMITH noted that there is currently only one driveway to the property and asked how the second lot will be
accessed. TOMMELL advised that a driveway will be put in on the second lot. The applicant has rights onto
Lake Ave and the applicant will make sure access rights are in place for both lots.
SMITH asked whether mechanicals for the homes will need to be raised on pillars. TOMMELL advised that
mechanicals will have to be kept above the 210.1’ elevation.
SMITH asked whether flood insurance will be required for the homeowners.
TOMMELL advised flood insurance may be required and it may also be rated by the type of construction and
whether the homes have wet proofing
LAIME asked what type of septic and water will be used for the homes. TOMMELL believes the applicant will
be able to hook up to Saratoga County Sewer District, since the moratorium has been lifted. A well will be dug
for water.
SMITH asked Sophia Marusso, Senior Planner, if the proposed lots meet the R4 zoning minimum lot size.
MARUSSO advised the Board the proposed lots meet the R4 zoning bulk requirements for a single family
residence. A formal review will be conducted when the applicant submits a formal application.
The Board had no further questions.
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TOMMELL thanked the Board for their time and comments. The applicant will be submitting a formal
application for the two lot subdivision at a later date.
#15-01, Stewart’s Shops – Adirondack Trust PDD No. 55 Amendment
LFTC Blvd. & Route 67
Chris Potter, Stewart’s Shops, presented on behalf of the applicant. The applicant is requesting to amend the
Stewart’s Shops – Adirondack Trust PDD No. 55 with the following:
1) Increase the buildable maximum floor area from 5,250 square feet to 5,300 square feet.
2) Amend the maximum 8 fuel pump threshold to 6 multi-product gasoline dispensers with one standalone diesel fuel pump.
3) Revise the signage portion of the PDD to increase the freestanding sign area from 64 to 95 square
feet.
WALLINGFORD asked what the purpose of the sign changes is for. POTTER advised the larger sign is to
accommodate signage for the Adirondack Bank and the diesel fuel pricing.
LOEWENSTEIN asked what a typical Stewart’s sign square footage is. POTTER advised that a typical sign is 64
square feet when they have diesel.
SMITH asked MARUSSO what the Town sign code reflects on LED lighting.
MARUSSO advised that the Town code prohibits LED lighting but by amending the PDD, LED lighting may be
able to be put it into the language. She advised that free standing signs are being phased out of the sign
code. The allowable size in other commercial zones is 40 square feet and noted the Form Based Code zones
no longer allow freestanding signs. The Board may recommend restricting the height of the sign because the
PDD does not address a maximum height for signs. She advised that in other commercial zones free standing
signs are generally to 6 to10 feet in height.
WALLINGFORD asked whether the applicant would be willing to compromise to not list fuel pricing and just list
the Stewart’s and Adirondack Bank on the sign.
POTTER stated it may be possible to compromise by putting Stewart’s and the Adirondack Bank side by side.
They would still want to include fuel pricing. He expressed concern of visibility, as the fuel pumps are located
in the rear of the building.
SMITH would like to have the height of the sign lowered with no LED lighting.
LAIME expressed concerns of LED lighting and the intensity of light. He recommended some type of dimmer
lighting be used for the sign.
WALLINGFORD asked if one diesel pump is proposed. POTTER stated one diesel pump with fueling on one
side only is proposed.
SMITH asked what type of fuel tanks will be used. POTTER explained that the fuel tanks proposed are as
follows: 15,000 gallon (unleaded regular), 10,000 gallon tank split into a 6,000 (diesel) and a 4,000 gallon
(super).
SMITH also confirmed that spill provisions will be in place.
The Board had no further questions.
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Motioned by: Wallingford
Seconded by: Laime
Resolution #2015 - 02
Be it resolved that the Malta Planning Board on this date, January 20, 2015, gives a positive recommendation
to the Malta Town Board for the approval of Project #15-01, Stewart’s Shops – Adirondack Trust PDD No 55
Amendment, with the following recommendations for consideration:
•
•
Applicant to lower the sign height to a maximum of 10 feet.
Change the lighting of the fuel pricing to non-LED lighting.
Vote: Wallingford – Yes; Loewenstein - Yes; Laime – Yes; Kordich – Yes, Smith - Yes
#15-02, GlobalFoundries, 16H Project-HV Yard Expansion, CUB-D & BGY3, SPA
400 Stone Break Rd.
Greg Connors, on behalf of the applicant, GlobalFoundries, introduced the team representing the applicant
Steve Grosso, GlobalFoundries; Ed Garrigan and Jessie Marquard, CT Male; and Art Kaplan, M & W General
Contractor.
CONNORS briefly introduced the site plan amendment application, which is in support of the site
development. It includes the construction of a central utility building (CUB-D) and cooling towers, expansion of
the high voltage yard (HV yard) and bulk gas yard 3 (BGY3). The improvements have been contemplated as
part of the ongoing site development and are needed to support the increased utilities required for supporting
the Technology Development Center (TDC) and for the installation of specialized tools to meet new and
increased customer demands. The 16H project has been designed to be within the thresholds of the
approved prior SEQRA findings of the FAB 8 Campus. The project is on a time sensitive construction
schedule. Construction is currently scheduled to start on or about March 1, 2015.
GARRIGAN acknowledged that the applicant has received a comment letter from Chazen Engineering and
does not have concerns or objections to the comments received. Responses will be made to the address the
comments.
MARQUARD reviewed the proposed site plan amendments needed to accommodate a new tool set at the TDC
(Technology Development Center). The application includes: 1) a new central utility building (CUB-D) will be
approximately 25,085 square feet and 6 cooling towers. 2) High Voltage Yard (HV yard) expansion of
approximately 16,700 square feet, which includes 2 new 75 MVA transformers. 3) New bulk gas yard (BGY 3)
with a new one story 3,528 square feet building for compressors, control equipment and operator terminal.
The CUB-D, HV yard and BGY 3 will be linked together with 16 foot high trestles for the purpose of providing
nitrogen for the TDC. Nitrogen deliveries for the BGY 3 will be on the southeast corner of the yard. CUB-D is
needed for chilling operations for the TDC.
The existing Northwest Stormwater Management area has adequate reserve capacity to capture runoff from
the HV Yard expansion. The North Central Stormwater Management area is adequately sized to treat
additional runoff from the CUB-D and BGY3. The rim of the outlet structure will require some modifications to
meet the required detention requirements. Attachments #6 and #7 of the SWPPP cover in detail the
stormwater management for the project.
CONNORS advised the buildings presented tonight are similar to previous ancillary buildings approved and
noted that the buildings are currently needed for the TDC but may be repurposed and/or need additional
equipment in the future.
WALLINGFORD questioned whether the 16’ height of the trestle is adequate. LARKIN advised that the height
is looked at closely and will be discussed during building permit review.
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WALLINGFORD also asked if the CUB is comparable to the existing CUBs on site already. He questioned the
maximum height of the CUB-D of approximately 95 feet that was stated in the narrative. GARRIGAN stated the
height of CUB-D is approximately 65 feet.
GARRIGAN advised that the 16 feet height of the trestle is greater than what is required on the highways.
KORDICH, LAIME, LOEWENSTEIN agreed that as long as the technical comments are addressed they were
comfortable with the approval of the application.
LARKIN stated he is confident the applicant will be able to address all engineering comments.
Motioned by: Loewenstein
Seconded by: Wallingford
RESOLUTION #2015 - 03
Be it resolved that the Town of Malta Planning Board on this date, January 20, 2015, hereby determines that
Project #15-02, GlobalFoundries 16H Project – HV Yard Expansion, CUB-D & BGY3, Site Plan Amendment, is
consistent with the LFTC GEIS, SEIS and Findings Statement and that the proposed site plan changes do not
raise any significant environmental impacts that were not previously addressed or inadequately addressed in
the previously prepared GEIS and SEIS, and the proposed amendments do not require any further SEQRA
review.
Vote: Wallingford – Yes; Loewenstein – Yes; Laime – Yes; Kordich – Yes; Smith – Yes
Motioned by: Laime
Seconded by: Kordich
RESOLUTION #2015 - 04
Be it resolved that the Town of Malta Planning Board hereby approves on this date, January 20, 2015, Project
#15-02, GlobalFoundries 16H Project – HV Yard Expansion, CUB-D & BGY3, Site Plan Amendment, with the
following condition:
•
The applicant shall satisfactorily address and comply with the technical comments set forth in the
Chazen review letter dated, January 15, 2015, to the Town engineer’s satisfaction.
Vote: Wallingford – Yes; Loewenstein – Yes; Laime – Yes; Kordich – Yes; Smith – Yes
Planning Board Business
Wallingford motioned to accept the December 16, 2014 minutes, seconded by Loewenstein. Motion carried.
Loewenstein motioned to adjourn the meeting to the next regular meeting or any other meeting necessary for
the conduct of the Planning Board, seconded by Wallingford motion carried at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Floria Huizinga
Planning Board Secretary
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