1983-12-06
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Regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury,
Warren County, New York was held ~ecember 6. 1983 at 8:00 P.M.
Present:
Absent:
Mr. Dybas, Chairman Roberts, Mr. Montesi and Mr. Sorlin
Mr. Threw, ~-1rs. .r>1ann ~N()¡"I...
Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the
minutes of the previous meeting. If not, minutes will stand as
written.
Chairman Roberts recognized the service of Ronald Montesi to the
Planning Board and the Town of Queensbury.
Site Plan Review #21-83 - Edward T. Gardner - Mr. Gardner is
looking to operate a R.V. Sales and Service in Highway Commercial
15 Zone on property located Route 9, north of Cinema I, II, III.
Chairman noted possible visibility problems coming out of the
road. It should be understood that no vehicles should be
allowed to park so that a traffic hazard is created.
Mr. Sorlin asked if there is 100' setback with Mr. Granger saying
that there was.
Mr. Granger noted that they would like to retain as much of the
natural wooded area as possible.
Mr. Montesi asked if road cuts have been applied for yet with
Mr. Granger answering no.
General feeling among those present that one road cut would be
ample on Route 9.
Mr. Sorlin asked if any large R.V.'s entered his area now and
Mr. Gardner said they did.
It was next noted that DOT makes the final decision on any road
cuts.
Mr. Montesi asked if a dump station and propane fillup would be
available.
Mr. Gardner said that he now has the propane on the camp ground
itself and the dump station will stay on the campground itself.
Mr. Montesi then mentioned the displaying of any vehicles on
the island which would impair visibility.
Chairman then asked if Mr. Gardner would be willing to have no
display of vehicles on the island stipulated in the motion and
Mr. Gardner said yes.
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Mr. Dybas asked if there would be any traffic backup problem
on Route 9 going South and Mr. Gardner answered no.
Motion by Mr. Sorlin, seconded by Mr. Dybas that the Planning
Board approve Site Plan #21-83 with the stipulation that no
vehicles be parked closer than 50' of the road.
Route 9
Yes: Dybas, Chairman Roberts, Montesi and Sorlin
No: None
Approved.
VARIANCE NO. 883 - Helen and Paul Hogan Mr. Hogan represented himself.
Mr. Hogan stated that the problem is that the property is too small
to meet the requirements.
Chairman explained the reason why a full three (3) acres was not
being sold by the present owner. He also explained that if the
variance is approved, it would not simply allow them to build.
There will be other criteria that will have to be met, one of them
the sanitary code.
Mr. Sorlin mentioned the proposed well and the septic system and
the space that is needed for them.
Motion by Mr. Sorlin, seconded by Mr. Montesi, all voting
affirmatively
RESOLVED that the Planning Board recommends approval of Variance 883.
The applicant was advised about other problems that have to be
addressed such as water, septic and sidelines as this is a non-
conforming lot of record.
Approved.
jlARIANCE NO. 884 - Beatrice Kantrowitz, represented by Mr. Kantrowitz.
They would like-lo erect a house on a lot with 25' front setback
in lieu of the required 30'.
There were no questions from Board members.
Motion by Mr. Dybas, seconded by Mr. Sorlin, all voting affirmatively,
RESOLVED that the Planning Board approve Variance No. 884 as it
conforms with other homes in the area and there would be no adverse
effect on the neighborhood.
Approved.
VARIANCE NO. 885- Roger G. Hewlett - represented himself -
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Mr. Hewlett explained the present operation there on the property
and what he proposed. They propose to erect one large building
for more storeage.
No questions from members of board.
Motion by Mr. Montesi, seconded by Mr. Dybas, all voting
affirmatively
RESOLVED that the Planning Board recommends approval of Variance 885
as it fits the area. It is a lesser use of the ordinance from
heavy industrial to light industrial. This also fits Planning
Board plan to make area industrial.
Approved.
Y~RIANCE NO. 886 ~- Walter Arnstein, represented by John Mason.
Mr. Mason mentioned that he has spoken with neighbors in the
area and he has been authorized to
that they had no objections to the
not be near the lake shore itself.
change to septic system.
speak for them mentioning
addition. This addition would
It would also require no
Motion by Mr. Dybas, seconded by Mr. Sorlin, all voting
affirmatively
RESOLVED that the Planning Board recommends approval of Variance 886
as the distance from the lake will not be affected, no change in
the septic system anticipated and the character of the neighborhood
will not change.
Approved.
~RIANCE 8ª2 -Marilyn M. Fitzgerald, represented by Mr. Fitzgerald.
Mr. Fitzgerald explained what he planned to do on the property and
brought with him two (2) displays. He spoke about having been
turned down before mainly because of the truck traffic on Glen
Lake Road and concerns regarding rock crushing. He noted that
he now has traffic exiting by Rt.149 and that absolutely no rock
crushing. He spoke about water concerns and about the various
agencies he had to comply with. He mentioned that Encon granted
a permit for three years and then it had to be renewed.
Chairman asked if he (Fitzgerald) would be selling gravel or
screening it.
Mr. Fitzgerald said he had potential customers for the gravel but
there would be no screening.
Chairman then noted his concern regarding noise level. Mr. Fitzgerald
felt that no one would be bothered with noise.
Mr. Montesi read a letter in opposition to request from Mr. Riley
Samuel Peca, John Barry.
Mr. Hanley also stated that Mr. Fitzgerald has presented his case
more clearly than he had at the previous meeting.
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Letter from ~1r. Hanley, essentially not opposed.
Mr. Sullivan concerned about the low lands called St. Mary's Bay.
Jean Sullivan - against operation.
Chairman asked if there has already been some mining going on
with or without your (Fitzgerald's) knowledge.
Mr. Fitzgerald said yes, at least since 1946.
Dave Sperry, Dineen Road was concerned about truck traffic.
Halley Weller and Mrs. Weller opposed to operation.
Mr. Hanley spoke about the water wells in the area and also asked
who would be doing the police work to be sure just what is being
done.
Question came up from a member of the audience as to how access
would be gained from Rt. 149 since Mr. Fitzgerald did not own any
property to 149.
Mr. Fitzgerald said that he had an option on property there that
would give him access.
John Hughes asked how long the variance would run if it was approved.
Chairman said that they would recommend that 3 years be considered
Liability bonding was also mentioned.
Chairman interjected here that from a planning standpoint we have
to support the applicant.
Motion by Mr. Montessi, seconded by Mr. Sorlin all voting affirma-
tively
RESOLVED that the Planning Board recommends approval of Variance 887
based on the following: l.-A 3 year renewable variance to follow
mining permit timetable. 2.-All truck traffic must enter and exit on
Route 149. 3.-Hours of operation 7 to 5 Monday through Saturday.
4.-No crushing machine on site. 5.-Liability Bonding for loss of
water, contamination of water and/or devaluation of private
property be issued.
Approved.
VARIANCE No. 888 - Henry Heym - represented by himself -
Mr. Heym exPlained that he would like to erect a storage and display
building for new boats only. He explained there would be no
sewage or water in the building.
Chairman asked how far from the lake this would be. Mr. Heym said
it would be approximately 100ft. from the lake and 30ft. from the
road.
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Mr. Heym next added that he just wants to keep the new expensive
boats inside and out of the bad weather. He plans to have a large
window that people can view the merchandise from the outside.
Letter from the beautification committee was read into the records.
Motion by Mr. Sorlin, seconded by Mr. Dybas all voting affirmatively
RESOLVED that the Planning Board recommend that Variance No. 888
be approved based on the following: I.-Expansion of existing
non-conforming use; 2.-Marina services the needs of the Lake area;
3. Does not create additional traffic on Lake. No septic system,
no water in building; 4.-does not change neighborhood materially.
Approved.
VARIANCE NO. 889-Hans Scherer & Thomas Yole, Jr.
Mr. Scherer and-Mr. Yole represented themselves.
Want to use existing vacant building for a laundromat with an
adjacent game room and lounge. Building is the former Imperial
Restaurant. Explained they plan on having sixteen (16) washers
and dryers in operation
Mr. Sorlin questioned the sanitary system.
The system and how it works was explained. The works essentially
will get pumped up to the Aviation Mall.
Mr. Montesi asked if the Mall knew about this proposed operation.
Mr. Yole said that there is an agreement with the mall for all the
buildings in the area.
Motion by Mr. Sorlin, seconded by Mr. Dybas all voting affirmatively,
RESOLVED the Planning Board recommends approval of Variance NO. 889
based on the following: 1. commercial use in a commercial zone;
2. good recycling of vacant building; 3.-septic system is adequate
to support this type of operation.
Approved.
Meeting Adjourned.
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