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Home My WebLink About20230008 Duplainville Site Plan Narrative Verity Engineering, D.P.C. P.O. Box 474 Troy, New York 12181 518.389.7200 | verityeng.com 1 EngineeringVerity Project Narrative Proposed Flex Warehouse Facility City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County December 2022 Site Address: 00 Duplainville Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Tax Map 177.-1-67 Applicant: Munter Land Holdings, LLC c/o John Munter 881 Murray Road Middle Grove, NY 12850 Owner: Munter Land Holdings, LLC c/o John Munter 881 Murray Road Middle Grove, NY 12850 Design Engineer: Verity Engineering, D.P.C. P.O. Box 474 Troy, NY 12181 Surveyor: Gilbert VanGuilder Land Surveyor, PLLC 988 Route 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065 Zoning: IND-G– Industrial General Proposed use: Warehouse Expansion Project Overview The applicant is proposing a two (2) lot subdivision of the subject parcel and proposing to construct a ±45,480 square feet (sq. ft.) single-story principal building incorporating flex commercial warehouse with corporate office and a single-story ±25,000 sq. ft. cold-storage accessory building; ±70, 480 sq. ft of proposed structures together with a proposed large outdoor laydown area on a ±22-acre parcel, Lot B. Remaining lands of Munter Land Holdings, LLC, Lot A – ±14 acres, will remain in bulk deed as shown in the accompanying subdivision map. The development plan consists two (2) buildings, large laydown area, new access driveway, new water and sewer services along with other private utility connections, westerly extension of new T1 rail and T2 spur and stormwater management. The principal structure will incorporate a ±6,240 sq. ft. corporate office section appended to a ±39,240 sq. ft. commercial warehouse with six (6) large grade-level overhead doors and two (2) traditional loading dock positions along the south building wall making way for the typical interior uses in general manufacturing and storage of raw material and finished goods inventory. The accessory warehouse is shown for the design and approval process; the applicant wishes to phase the project and construct this building at a later juncture. A single access curb cut is proposed extending off the west terminus of County Route 46, a/k/a Duplainville Road which is situated in the northeast portion of the proposed Lot B. The 2 V project will disturb greater than one (1) acre of land and will be subject to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) stormwater regulations. Runoff from stormwater will be conveyed via a combination of sheet flow and closed drainage structures to various infiltration practices across the site. The project area does not contain critical environ and species which are delineated and protected from development. The site is absent steep slopes, wetlands, waterbodies, watercourses and not located within a flood plain. Description of Existing Site and Use The subject parcel consists of undeveloped land and is located within and along the western boundary of the Grande Industrial Park, a/k/a TMPL: 177.-1-62.212, (no logical postal address), presently ±37.57 acres in size and wholly located within the General Industrial (IND-G) zone. The parcel is bordered by other commercial and industrial uses to the north and east. The parcel shares a common boundary with the Rural-Residential (RR) zone to the west. A portion of the subject parcel contains Freedom Way, currently a private roadway. Municipal water and sewer mains together with other private utilities exist along Freedom Way and at the west terminus of Duplainville Road. The parcel does contain an easement to the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation near the southern property line. Drainage and Surface Water Surface runoff from the property currently does not leave the site. Easements and Utilities See above: Description of Existing Site and Use above. Description of Proposed Project The applicant is proposing a two (2) lot subdivision of the subject parcel and proposing to construct a ±45,480 square feet (sq. ft.) single-story principal building incorporating flex commercial warehouse with corporate office and a single-story ±25,000 sq. ft. cold-storage accessory building; ±70, 480 sq. ft of proposed structures together with a proposed large outdoor laydown area on the proposed ±22 acre parcel. The development plan consists two (2) buildings, large laydown area, new access driveway, new water and sewer services along with other private utility connections, westerly extension of new T1 rail and T2 spur and stormwater management. The principal structure will incorporate a ±6,240 sq. ft. corporate office section appended to a ±39,240 sq. ft. commercial warehouse with six (6) large grade-level overhead doors and two (2) traditional loading dock positions along the south building wall making way for the typical interior uses in general manufacturing and storage of raw material and finished goods inventory. The accessory warehouse is shown for the design and approval process; the applicant wishes to phase the project and construct this building at a later juncture. A single access curb cut is proposed extending off the west terminus of County Route 46, a/k/a Duplainville Road which is situated in the northeast portion of the proposed Lot B. The project will disturb greater than one (1) acre of land and will be subject to a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Stormwater Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) regulations for general construction under the current permit (GP-0-20- 001). Runoff from stormwater will be conveyed via a combination of sheet flow and closed drainage structures to various infiltration practices across the site. The project area does not contain critical environ and species which are delineated and protected from development. The site is absent steep slopes, wetlands, waterbodies, watercourses and not located within a flood plain. The scope of work for the proposed project involves select 3 V removal of vegetation, grading, stormwater management including closed drainage network, site preparation for construction of the building addition, utility service connections, paving operations and other site appurtenances such as lighting and landscaping. The project will require City of Saratoga Springs approval for site plan and a two-lot subdivision. Anticipated Impacts on Services: Traffic The proposed building addition will generate additional traffic in the AM and PM peak hours. It is estimated that the proposed use will not have an adverse impact on traffic according to a traffic assessment study attached herewith authored by Mark Nadolny of Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP dated: December 7, 2022. Water and Wastewater New potable water and sewer connections are required to serve the proposed use. Municipal water and sewer are available at the west terminus of CR46 to service the parcel. No physical extension of municipal water or sewer infrastructure is proposed. The building is proposed to be equipped with an automatic fire protection system; further engineering details about fire flow demand and water system flow and pressure will be provided when tenant-specific fit up requirements are known. Potable water demand is estimated as follows: Maximum Daily Flow: 35 Employees * 15 Gal/Employee/Day = 525 Gallons Per Day (GPD). Daily sewer flows are expected to be the same. Fire Protection The site is served by Saratoga Springs Fire Department Station 2. Fire hydrants exist along the west side of Freedom Way and at the north side of Duplainville Road approximately 548 ft. from the proposed building. A 500 ft hydrant radius is shown on the sheet C-101. Municipal Solid Waste The proposed project will generate additional solid waste that will require disposal to a landfill and recycling center. Private trash collection contractors will be used to collect and dispose of the solid waste. Dumpsters will be stored in an appropriately screened enclosure on the south side of the building. Impact on Adjacent Property Noise Sound levels generated from closing of car doors, product handling and loading and rooftop air-handling units are normal and customary to the surrounding industrial uses and will not have adverse impacts to adjacent neighbors. Visual The project will have no adverse visual impact. The proposed development will be screened to the maximum extent with mature vegetation to remain along the southern and northern portions of the parcel. See Lighting below for further details pertaining to light pollution. Lighting All light poles will be no taller than 20 ft. and all LED lights will be dark-sky compliant utilizing sharp-cutoff fixtures which direct light only to targeted areas. A photometric plan can be found on sheet C-191. 4 V Drainage and Stormwater Drainage patterns will not be altered from the predevelopment conditions. See: Drainage and Surface Water above. Site disturbance is greater than one (1) acre and will be subject to GP-0-20-001 regulations. Stormwater runoff will be conveyed via sheet flow and a closed drainage to various infiltration practices. Please reference the sheet C-121 and the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for further details. Air Quality The project will have no adverse effect on air quality. Odor The project will have no adverse effect on odors. Impact to Critical Environ NYSDEC mapping indicates the presence of rare plants or animals within the project area. NYSDEC has indicated the proposed action will likely not result in the taking of threatened or endangered species in a letter dated October 24, 2022 due to a lack of suitable habitat on or near the project area. Existing and Proposed Building Gross Floor Area Approximate Total Gross Floor Area (GFA): 70,480 square feet (sq. ft.) GFA Principal Building: ±45,480 sq. ft. GFA Office: ±6,240 sq. ft. GFA Warehouse: ±39,240 sq. ft. GFA Accessory Building: ±25,000 sq. ft. Building Height and Number of Floors The new building will be one (1) story and have a split roof height with the warehouse peak roof height of less than 40ft. Miscellaneous Site Information Parking, Parking Improvements and Site Distance Section 6.2.6, Off-Street Parking Schedule, calls for one (1) space per two (2) employees plus one (1) per company vehicle; forty-five (45) spaces are proposed inclusive of two (2) ADA accessible spaces together with ADA van accessibility and five (5) company vehicles. Ample sight distance exists easterly along CR 46 at the proposed access driveway. Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 24 hours per day. Open Space Preservation/Green Space The proposed green space is approximately 31.1%. Construction Sequence and Phasing The project is intended to be built in a single phase. 5 V Disposal of Chemicals The operation will not involve the storage of regulated chemicals. The Fertilizers and pesticides for lawn and landscape treatment will be applied by licensed contractor/personnel and brought to the site at time of application. Town Communication Impacts No known communication devices or needs are proposed at this time. Variances/Waivers/Referrals N/A