1981-06-03
QUEENSBURY TOWN PLANNING BOARD MEETING
QUEENSBURY TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
WEDNESDAY JUNE 3, 1981
Presiding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R. Roberts,
Present........................R. Montesi,
K. Sorlin
Ab s en t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W. T hr ew
Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S. Lynn. M.
Chairman
Secy., H. Mann, J. Dybas,
Dean and Attorney J. Brennan
1. Minutes of May 6, 1981 meeting approved.
2. Haviland Acres Subdivision No. 9-75, Donald and Helen Martell,
Developers - 5 lots north side of Haviland Road. Joseph Brennan,
Town Attorney, Brian Fear, New York State Health Dept. representative
and John VanDusen were present on this matter, as well as the
developers and several of the property owners. Motion by Montesi
seconded by Mann to grant final approval of this subdivision. Motion
carried unanimously. The Board reaccepted the map for filing and
signing with understanding that Health Department approval of sewage
disposal be met on a lot by lot basis. Mr. Roberts, Chairman to sign
the map of Haviland Acres No. 9-75 for final approval and file in
Town and County Clerk's offices. Also, each lot must have individual
approval of New York State Department of Health for sewage disposal
units before building permit will be issued. Map must be amended to
include the specific requirement that New York State Health Department
approval must be approved on a lot by lot basis before building permits
granted.
3. Public Hearing Subdivision No. 3-81, Brierwood Close, Wm. Kostechko,
Developer - 15 lots off Aviation Road-east of Eldridge Road. Tom
McCormack present on this subdivision. Motion by Sorlin seconded by
Mann to grant Final Approval. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Off-Premises Sign: No. 12, B.P.O.E.(Elks Club) - Harry Moon property
corner Bay and Cronin Roads. Motion by Montesi seconded by Mann to
grant this Off-Premises Sign. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Varia.nce NO. 716, KrUps"ak,ZÖbelandJUng - to place a dock as an
accessory use without a principal structure on lot in R-l Zone on
the property situated at Route9L, Dark Bay on Lake George. John
Matthews represented applicants. Motion by Mann seconded by Dybas to
recommend approval of this use variance. Motion carried by vote 4
yes and 1 no. The Board recommend approval based on the following:
1. Three families purchased this lot as right-of-way to build dock for
their own boats. 2. Variance would limit dock to one dock with 3 slips.
3. Board agrees with restriction placed on this lakefront lot by
Adirondack Park Agency, that no residence will be built on this lot.
6. Variance No. 717, George S. Ferris, Jr. - to divide property creating
one conforming lot and one non-conforming lot in square footage on the
property situated at Cleverdale Road on Lake George. Attorney Robert
Stewart was present representing the applicant. Motion by Sorlin
seconded by Montesi to recommend approval of this area variance. Motion
carried unanimously. The Board recommend approval of this area variance
as it will not affect the character of the neighborhood. The Board is
considering the maximum lot size, without considering dock filled with
earth, to be 8800 sq. ft. Therefore, any findings by the Zoning Board
of Appeals as to what constitutes land area is not our concern. The
Planning Board just considering variance for a building lot of 8800 sq.
ft.
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7. Variance No. 718, Cale Glens Falls, Inc. - to allow light industrial
use in C-3 Zone on the property situated at Northway Plaza, Route 9.
Attorney, Robert Stewart present for applicant. Motion by Dybas
seconded by Mann to table for one month for more information. Robert
Stewart to arrange a meeting with the Planning Board, Zoning Board,
Town Board and repesentatives of Cale Development to review this
proposal.
8. Special Permit No. 98, Cale Glens Falls, Inc. - for a large scale
industrial development on the property situated at Northway Plaza
Route 9. Motion by Dybas seconded by Mann to table for more
information (see Variance No. 718 above).
9. Variance No. 719, David Aronson - to place a swimming pool partially
in side yard in lieu of required rear yard placement on the property
situated at 17 Ashley Place. David Aronson and Bob Baker present.
Motion by Sorlin seconded by Montesi to recommend approval of this
area variance. The applicant has shown practical difficulty in
that he has no backyard. He meets all setback requirements except
pool is not in backyard.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P. M. Next regular meeting Wednesday,
July 1, 1981.
Respectfully submitted
Ronald S. Montesi, Secy.