1976-07-21 SP SPECIAL MEETING JULY 21, 1976
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michel Brandt-Supervisor
Daniel Olson-Councilman
Robert Barber-Councilman
Harold Robillard-Councilman
ABSENT`: Hammond Robertson-Councilman
Meeting Opened: 4: 00 P.M. Salute to the Flag.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A $14,000,00 CAPITAL NOTE
OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, COUNTY OF VARREN, NEW V= TO RENEW IN
PART A $70,`000.00 CAPITAL NOTE OF SAID 'TOWN-TO PAY -PART :OF THE COST
OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING'°FOR USE BY THE: QUELNSBURYf TOWN
HIGHWAY AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS OF SAID TOWN.
RESOLUTION NO 166, Intvoduced by Mr. Michel Brandt who moved for its
adoption, secon by Mr. Harold Robillard:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury on February 26, 1975,
adopted a capital note resolution in the amount of $70,000:00: and
WHEREAS, such a capital note was sold by the Supervisor of the Town
of Queensbury to the First National Bank of Glens Falls, Glens Falls,
New York; and
WHEREAS, said capital note was renewed on Aprila23, 1976 pursuant to
the adoption of a resolution by the Town Board on April 22, 1976; and
WHEREAS, said capital note is due as of July 22, 1976;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVZD, that the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury be and he
hereby is authorized to
(a) pay toward said capital 'note .the sum of $19, 700.00 plus
interest toward said capital note, and
(b) to partially renew said capital note with a balance of
$14,000.00 with the First National Bank of GlensCFAlls,
Glens Falls, New York for a period running from July
22, 1976 to October 21, 1976 with interest not to exceed
the rate of five (5%) percent per annum. (A copy of the
renewal capital note is attached hereto.)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF WARREN
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
CAPITAL NOTE,1976
No. $14,000.00
The Town of Queensbury in the County of Warren, a municipality of
the State of New York (hereinafter called the Obligor) hereby acknowledges
itself indebted and for value received promises to pay to the bearer of
this note on the 21st day of October, 1976 $14, 000.00, together with in-
terest thereon from the date hereof at the rate of five (5%) percent per
annum, payable at maturity. Both principal and interest on this note will
be paid in lawful money of the United States of America at the First
National Bank of Glens Falls, Glens Falls, New-York.
This note may be redeemed prior to maturity and may not be converted
to registered form.
This note is one of a total authorized issue of $14,000.00 issued
pursuant to the proceedings duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town
of Queensbury on the 21st. day of July, 1976, pursuant to a resolution en-
titled:
CAPITAL NOTE RESOLUTION DATED JULY 21, 1976. A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A $14, 000.00
CAPITAL NOTE OF THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY,
NEW YORK TO RENEW IN PART A $70,000.00 CAPITAL NOTE
OF SAID TOWN TO PAY PART OF THE .COST' 'OF THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A BUILDING FOR USE BY THE QUEENSBURY TOWN HIGHWAY
AND POLICE DEPARTMENT."
The faith and credit of the Obligor are hereby irrevocably pledged
for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on this note
according to its terms.
It is certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things
required by the Constitution ,and statutes of-the State of New York to
exist, to have happened and to have been performed precedent to and
in the issuance of this note, exist, have happened and have been per-
formed, and that this note, .together with all other indebtedness of the
obligor is-: within every debt and other limit prescribed by the Consti-
tution and laws of such State.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Obligor, in accordance with the proceedings
authorizing this note, has caused this note to be signed and.its corporate
seal to be hereunto affixed and attested as appears below, ,and this note
is to be dated as of the 22nd day of July, 1976.
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK
- BY:
upe sor of the Town of
Queensbury
ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK
DULY ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Ay48: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, •Mr, , Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: .Xt : Robertson
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Donala A. Chase
Town Clerk
REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 1976
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michel Brandt-Supervisor
Daniel Olson,-Councilman
Roberti Barber-Councilman
Harold Robillard-Councilman
Hammond Robertson-Councilman
'Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel
PRESS: Lee Coleman, Tri County News, WBZA
GUESTS: League of Women Voters
TOWN OFFICIALS: George Liapes, " Carl Garb, Floyd M*rtindale, ,Thomas
Flaherty
Salute to the Flag. 7i30 P.M. Meeting Opened.
BID OPENING
DOG WARDEN VAN 197
NOTICE SHOWN-CLERK READ BIDS
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Whiteman .ChevyTown
Glens Falls, New York 1977 Chevrolet Short Wheel Base Van
$3741. 80 non-collusive attached
(Town Cluck was requested to read a letter from Whiteman Chevrolet-on file)
Ford Garage Co. , Inca
109 Warren St.
Glens Falls, N.Y. 77 Dodge .B100 Van $3895.00
60-90 Day Delivery non-collusive attached
Councilman Barber- Noted that there -was no .d6livery date on the Whiteman
- Chevrolet bid. . .this -was required in ,the specifications.
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Supervisor Brandt- Bids tabled.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMPOSITION OF TEN (107,) PERCENT PENALTY ON UNPAID
WATER CHARGES IN ARREARS FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS OR MORE AND TERMINATION OF
WATER SUPPLY IF WATER CHARGE IS NOT PAID WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS OF DUE
DATE
RESOLUTION NO. 167, Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber:
WHEREAS, the numbers and amounts of unpaid delinquent bills for water
charges have greatly increased of recent date, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that said delinquencies in payment of
water charges have and are placing a financial burden An the Town of
Queensbury and are impairing the functional ability of the Water. Depart-
ment thereof, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary that this situation
and condition be alleviated, that water charges be collected promptly, and
that authority be established as provided by Town Law S 198 (3) (d) to attempt
4_ to insure prompt payment and collection of outstanding water charges, and
WHEREAS, it appears that the most likely -method of insuring payment and
collection would be the establishment of a penalty of ten (10%) percent
of the amount due on any water charges which remain unpaid for a period
of at least thirty (30) days after the due date -and for the termination
of the water supply if such water charges are not paid within sixty (60)
days of the date due,
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, that after the date hereof, any water charges which become
due in the Town of Queensbury and which remain unpaid in arrears for a
period of thirty (30) days or longer shall be subject to a penalty of ten
(102) percent of the amount due which sum shall be added to the amount due,
and further,. if such water ,charges are not paid within sixty .(b0) days of
the date due, the supply of water to the property upon which or in connec-
tion with which the water was used shall be cut off by the Town of Queens-
bury.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A NEW INDUSTRIAL TYPE, RUBBER TIRE
DIESEL OR GAS POWERED, BACKHOE LOADER.
gFSnT:ifTTnN NO_ T6A_ Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
WHEREAS, Thomas Flaherty, Water Superintendent for the Town of Queensbury
has requested that the Town Board solicit sealed bids for a New Industrial
Type, Rubber Tire, Diesel or Gas Powered, Backhoe Loader, now, therefore
be it
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury solicit sealed
bids for the purchase of the above listed item and that the following
notice be published once in the official town newspapers in the
following form:
-NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of .Queensbury
will receive sealed bids on a New Industrial Type, Rubber Tire, Diesel
or Gas Powered, Backhog. Loader.
A complete copy of the specifications will be available in the office
of the Town Clerk.
Bids will be received up to 5: 00 P.M. on the 10th day of August, 1976
at the Town Clerk's Office in the Town of Queensbury Town .OfficecBuilding,
Bay And Haviland Roads, Glens✓:Falls, New York, 12801.
Bids must .be 'submitted in sealed OPAQUE envelopes marked "BACKHOE LOADER
BID" and there shall be submitted with such bid a certificate of Non-
Collusion as required by Section 103D of the General Municipal Law and
the bidder must state the approximate date of delivery.
The Town Board will meet at 7:30 P.M. on the 10th day of August, 1976,
at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud.
The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bide.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO CONDUCT A CIRCUS
Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its
adoption, seconde by -Mr:.Robert ;Barber
RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to conduct a circus as
follows:
Sponsor: Lake George Kiwanis °Club
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Place: Firemen's Field, West Glens Falls
City of Glens Falls fteperty
Date. July 29, 1976
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
issue a permit to the aforesaid sponsor upon receipt of pxoof of
liability insurance in the amount of not less than $500 ,Q00/$1,000,000.00
bodily injury liability and $50,000.00 property damage liability insurance.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr.' Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson,. Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER REVENUE SHARING FUNDS TO THE POLICE-HIGHWAY BLDG.
CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT
RFSQ111TTnN No. I" Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber:
WHEREAS, Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of $20,118.00 have been
received and
WHEREAS, such funds have been allocated in the Federal Revenue Sharing
Planned Use Report to the Police-Highway Building proj.ect, .therefore be it,
RESOLVED, to transfer $20, 118.00 from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the
Police-Highway Building Account.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr., Olson, Mr.. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr.. Robertson,. Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND
RE SO 171,, Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its
a option, `seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are not available in certain accounts to
-- meet necessary expenses, therefore be it,
RESOLVED, to transfer:.
$9,000.00 from A16201 -to A1620.4
10.00 from A9010.8 to A9015.8
925. 00 from A9010.8to A9040.8
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard,` Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE QUEENSBURY WATER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION-NO. 172 Introduced by Mr. Ham®ond Robertson who moved its
adoption, seconded�by Mr. Michel Brandt:
WHEREAS, expenses in account code 'SW1 9040.8 _(workmen's compensation
insurance) exceeded budget appropriation by $577.00 therefore be it,
-RESOLVED, to transfer $577.00 from SW1 9010.8 to SW1 9040.8.
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Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE PINE VIEW CEMETERY FUND
RESOL T N Nn_ 173 Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS, expenses for account code C9040.8 :(woskmen's compensation insurance)
exceeded budget appropriations by $264.00 therefore be it,
RESOLVED to transfer$264.00 from surplusrevenue in the Cemetery Fund
to C9040. 8.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson. Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mai. Brandt
_ Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE HIGHWAY FUND.
RESOLUTION Introduced by Mr. Harold Robillard who moved its
Ndoption, seconded-by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS, a deficit exists within onee highway account code, therefore
be it
RESOLVED, to remove such deficit by transferring $1,250.00 from DM 5130.1
to DS 5142.4.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mr., Olson, Mr.. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr., =Robertson,. -Mr. Brandt
Noes; None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION CREATING POSITION OF ASSISTANT FOREMAN IN THE QUEENSBURY
WATER DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 175, Introduced by Mr. Daniel Olson who proved its
aropr CONCEIT by Mr. Hammond Robertson:
WHEREAS, because .of the increasing administration duties .in the Water
Department and also to provide for continuous supervision of field
personel and efficient operation of the department,. -Thomas. Flaherty
Queensbury Water Superintendent, has requested the Town Board that the J
position of assistant foreman be established, -Now, Therefore be it
RESOLVED that the osition of Assistant Foreman ifi .the
p Queensbury Water
Department is hereby established, the filling of this position to be in
accordance with current contract policy and civil service requirements.
Duly adopted by the following vote
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr., Robertson Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO AMEND SALARY SCHEDULE .
REMUTTTON NQ-,, 176 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Robert Barber:
RESOLVED, that the salary schedule of the Town of Queensbury be amended,
adding the position of Assistant Foreman for the Queensbury Water Depart-
ment, rate per hour $4.03.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION TO REQUEST WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ESTABLISH
REFUSE AGENCY
RESOLUTTUN Wn 177 Introduced by Mr. Robert Barber who moved its adoption,
conded by Mr. Michel Brandt:
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury is faced with serious present and future
problems concerning its . landf ll .gnd the disposal of -solid-vaste material
in general, and
WHEREAS, a joint landfill committee of the City of Glens Falls and the
Town of Queensbury was established to study the present and long range
conditions and problems relating thereto and to make recommendations as
to a suggested future course of action, and
WHEREAS, said joint landfill committee has made its report and has recom-
mended as the most appropriate course of action the creation.of a refuse
agency of the County of Warren with the view toward the establishment of
a refuse district encompassing the City of Glens"Falls and the ToWn of
Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, it appears that said recommendation-is most appropriate and is
in the best interest of the Town of Queensbury,
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, that .the Town of Queensbury requests the Warren -County
Board of Supervisors to establish pursuant to Article 5-A of the :County
Law a refuse agency to be known as the Warren County Refuse Agency and
that a certified copy of this resolution be filed by the Town Clerk of
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the Town of Queensbury with the Clerk of the Warren County Board of
Supervisors.
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION FOR A BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE
RESOLUTION NO. 178 Introduced by Mr. Hammond Robertson who moved 'its
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ado p'tioon,seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury on June 10, 1975,
adopted a bond anticipation note resolution in the amount of $13,000.00;
and
WHEREAS, such a bond anticipation note was sold by the Supervisor of the
Town of Queensbury to the Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company,
Glens Falls,New York; and
WHEREAS, said bond anticipation note is due as of July 31, 1976;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Queensbury be and he
hereby is authorized to
(a) toward such bond aniticipation note the sum of
W250.00, and
(b) to partially renew said bond, anticipat3ion note with a
balance of $9, 750.00 with the
Glens Falls, New
York, for a period running from July 31, 1976 to
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per annum. (A copy of the renewal bond anticipation
note is attached hereto.)
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes : Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SIGN ORDINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO: 179, Introduced by Mr. RobertsBarber who moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Daniel Olson:
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury has urged the
adoption of a sign ordinance regulating existing and proposed out-door
advertising signs and outdoor signs of all types, consistant with the
general policy of the Town of Queensbury to protect the property values,
create a more attractive economic and business climate, to enhance and
protect the fiscal appearance of the community, and to preserve the scenic
and natural beauty of designated areas and providing a more enjoyable
and pleasing community, and
WHEREAS, it is provided by Section 130 of the Town Law that the Town Board
may make ordinances, rules, and regulations, regulating the promotion of
the public welfare including the protection and preservation of property
of the Town and of its' inhabitants and of the peace and good order, and
the benefit and trade and other matters related thereto, and
WHEREAS, Section 130 of the Town Law requires a public hearing upon all
proposed ordinances upon due notice as provided for therein and
WHEREAS, a PUBlic hearing was held on the 22nd day of June, 1976 at the
Town Hall of the Town of Queensbury, Bay and Haviland Roads, Glens Falls
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New York, 12801 and at this hearing all persons were heard both in
favor of and opposed to said proposed ordinance, Now, Therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the proposed sign ordinance be enacted by the Town Board
of the Town of Queensbury a copy of which is hereto annexed and made
a part hereof ,and designated as Schedule "A".
Duly adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Robillard, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Brandt
Noes : None
Absent: None
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SIGN ORDINANCE
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK
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JULY, 1976
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose and Intent.---------------------------------------- 1
Definitions----------------------------------------------- 29 39 4 & 5
Signs Allowed Without Permit-Requirements----------------- 61 7 & 8
Temporary Signs------------------------------------------- 8
General Regulations--------------------------------------- 99 10 & 11
Signs for Which Permits Shall Be Required----------------- 12, 13 & 14'
Non-Conforming Signs-------------------------------------- 15
Permits--------------------------------------------------- 15, 16 & 17
Construction and Maintenance----------------------------- 17
Penalties------------------------------------------------- 18 & 19
Validity and Conflict with Other Ordinances--------------- 19 & 20
Enforcement and Appeals----------------------------------- 20, 21 & 22
Variances------------------------------------------------- 23
Effective Date and Interpretation------------------------- 23 & 24
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PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of the ordinance is to promote and protect the public health,
welfare and safety by regulating existing and proposed advertising, outdoor
advertising signs and signs of all types. It is intended to provide for
maximum visibility, to prevent unreasonable distraction of operators of motor
vehicles, to prevent confusion with regard to traffic lights, signs or signals,
to promote maximum safety, comfort and well being of the users of the highways,
to protect property values, to create a more attractive economic and business
climate, to enhance and protect the physical appearance of the community, to
preserve the scenic and natural beauty of designated areas and to provide a
more enjoyable and pleasing community.
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1. Advertising Panels - A sign relating to a product, service, activity,
business, or establishment that is not on the premises on which the sign
is located or a free standing sign larger than 150 square feet commonly
called a billboard.
2. Building Ins e ctor - The Building Inspector of the Town of Queensbury or
his duly authorized assistant(s) .
3. Collector Street - A street which serves or is designed to serve as a
traffic way for a neighborhood or as a feeder to a major street.
4. Double-Faced Sign - A sign designed to be viewed from two (2) directions
and which at no point is thicker than twenty-four (24) inches measured
from the exterior surface of each face and the two (2) faces of the sign
are either parallel or the angle between them is thirty (30) degrees or
less.
5. Erect - To build, construct, alter, display, relocate, attach, hang,
place, suspend or affix any sign and shall also include the painting of
signs on exterior walls.
6. Flashing Sign - An illuminated sign in which the artificial lighting is
not maintained in a stationary or constant intensity.
7. Free-Standing Sign - A sign not attached to any building - permanently
affixed by any means, in or upon the ground.
8. Front or Face- The outer surface of a building which is visible from any
private or public street or highway.
9. Illuminated Sign - Any sign illuminated by electricity, gas or any other
artificial lighting.
--� 10. Lighting Device - Any light, string of lights, or group of lights located
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11. Mayor Street - A street which serves or is designed to serve heavy flows
of traffic and which is used primarily as a route for traffic between
communities and/or other heavy traffic generating areas.
12. Marquee or Canopy - These shall be considered roof structures.
13. Minor Street - A street intended to serve primarily as an access to
abutting properties.
14. Person - A person, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company, institution or organization of any kind.
15. Portable Sign A sign that is designed to be movable and is not
structually attached to the ground, a building, a structure or any
other sign.
16. Projecting Sign - A sign which is attached to the building wall and
which extends more than fifteen (15) inches from the face of such wall,
and a sign which is perpendicular to the face of such wall.
17. Property Line -
a. Front Property Line - The line separating the property from the
boundary of the highway or right-of-way upon which the property abuts.
b. Front Property Line of Corner Lot - The line facing the wider of the
two streets abutting the lot. Unless they are equal, in which event the
front property line may be established on either street.
c. Rear Property Line - The property line opposite to and the most
distant from the front property line.
d. Side Property Line - Any property line other than a front or rear
property line.
—"� 18. Roof Sign - A sign erected upon a roof or parapet of a building or
structure.
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19. Shopping Center - Three (3) or more businesses conducted on the same
premises.
20. Sign - A sign is a name, identification, description, display, announce-
ment, declaration, device, demonstration, or illustration which is
affixed to or painted, or represented directly or indirectly upon a
building, structure, or parcel of property and which directs attention
to an object, product, place, persons, activity, institution, organization,
or business.
21. Sign Structure - The supports, uprights, bracing and framework for the
sign. In the case of a sign structure consisting of two (2) or more
sides where the angle formed between any of the sides or the projections
thereof exceeds thirty (30) degrees, each side shall be considered a
separate sign structure.
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22. Sign Surface or Area - The entire area within a single, continuous
perimeter enclosing all elements of the sign which form an integral part
of the display. The structure supporting a sign shall not be included
unless the structure is designed in a way to form an integral background
for the display. Only one face of a double-faced sign shall be included
as surface or area of such a sign.
23. Standard Outdoor Advertising Panels - An advertising Panel structure
approximately 25' horizontally and 12' vertically used for the posting
or painting of advertising or public service copy.
24. Street - A public way which affords the principal means of access to
abutting property, including avenue, place,way, drive, lane, boulevard,
highway, road and any other thoroughfare except an alley.
-- 25. Wall Sign - A sign which is attached to the wall of a building with the
face in the plane parallel to such wall, and not extending more than
fifteen (15) inches from the face of such wall.
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26. Window Sign - A sign maintained in or painted upon a window or which
is inside a structure not in or on a window but visible from a parking
lot or roadway.
27. Zone - The Zones created by the Town of Queensbury.
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SIGNS ALLOWED WITHOUT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
The following signs are permitted without a permit, providing such signs
comply with the General Regulations of this Ordinance:
1. Signs posted by governmental agencies or required by governmental law,
order or regulations.
2. Signs incidental to the legal process.
3. Historical tablets, memorial plaques or emblems installed by Governmental
agencies, religious or recognized non-profit organizations, not to exceed
six square feet.
4. Transportation signs, including bus stops, etc. , not to exceed 2 square
feet.
5. Flags or emblems of religious, educational or governmental organizations
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or individuals shall be permitted and shall be flown from supports of the
buildings or grounds being occupied by the organization or an individual.
6. Signs necessary for the identification, operation or production of public
utility.
7. On-premises directional signs for the convenience of the general public,
identifying public parking areas, loading zones, entrances and exits and
amildr .signs, internally illuminated or non-illuminated, not to exceed
4 square feet per face. Business names or personal names shall be allowed,
not to include advertising messages. A 6 ft. maximum height shall be
allowed.
8. Warning, Private drive, posted, or no trespassing signs, not to exceed 2
sq. ft. in surface area.
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`—� 9. Signs which are an integral part and advertise only the contents of vending
machines and which are located within the profile of such vending machines,
such as gasoline pumps and milk machines, not to exceed 2 sq. ft.
10. On-premises signs which are not visible from any public street or adjoining
and abutting properties.
11. Signs advertising the sale, lease or rental of the premises upon which
the sign is located, to be non-illuminated.
a. R zones - one sign per owner and one sign per broker, each sign
not to exceed 6 sq. ft.
b. C or M zones - one sign, not to exceed 50 sq. ft. Setbacks from all
property lines shall be a minimum of 15 feet.
r Signs shall be removed by 3 days after the sale, lease or rental of the
premises.
12. Project signs, non-illuminated, denoting the developer, architect, engineer,
sub-contractors or contractor on the premises where construction, repair,
or renovation is in progress. Each project shall be permitted 1 sign not
to exceed 50 sq. ft. in surface area, to be removed upon completion of
project but not to be in place longer than 2 years. Setbacks from all
property lines shall be a minimum of 15 feet.
13. One (1) doublefaced free standing sign and one single faced attached sign
for professional offices (physician, dentist, architect, engineer, surveyor
or lawyer) and permitted home occupations, not to exceed 2 sq. ft. surface
area per face, stating name and vocation only.
14. Name and number plates, identifying residents, mounted on house, apartment
or mail box, not to exceed 1 sq. ft.
15. Lawn signs identifying residents, not to exceed 1 sq. ft. surface area,
or 2 sq. ft. if doublefaced. Signs are to be non-illuminated except by
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a light which is an integral part of a lamp post if used as a support,
with no advertising message thereon.
16. Private-Owner merchandise sale signs for garage sales and auctions,
not to exceed 4 sq. ft. for a period not to exceed 7 days.
TEMPORARY SIGNS
All signs of a temporary nature, such as political posters, banners, promotional
devices and other signs of a similar nature may be granted a temporary permit for
a period not to exceed 30 days, provided that such signs are not attached to
fences, trees, utility poles, rocks or other such parts of a natural landscape,
and further provided that such signs are not placed in a position that will
obstruct or impair vision or traffic or in any manner create a hazard or
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disturbance to the health and welfare of the general public. A fee of
$25.00 shall be paid upon the issuance of a permit for such sign or group
of identical signs, and a cash deposit for a like amount shall be deposited
with the building inspector to insure a removal of such sign or signs at
the expiration of the permit. If the number of signs is ten (10) or more,
the cash deposit shall be $100.00. The building inspector, after 7 days
written notice to the permit holder to remove such sign or signs, and after
the failure of the permit holder to do so, shall cause said sign or signs
to be removed, and the cash deposit shall be forfeited to help defray the
cost of removal. The above fee shall not apply to non-profit or charitable
organizations; the above deposit shall apply to non-profit or charitable
organizations.
The 7 day written notice shall be computed from the date of mailing of
"^ said notice and the notice shall be directed to the permit holder at the
address provided to the Building Inspector by the permit holder on the
application for the permit.
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GENERAL REGULATIONS
The following regulations shall apply to all signs:
1. Any advertising signs that are located on property where the goods or
services mentioned on the sign are not available are not permitted,
except billboards.
2. Illumination: All illuminated signs shall employ only lights emitting
a light of constant intensity and no sign shall be illuminated by or
contain flashing, intermittent sequences or moving lights. No bare
lamps, bare bulbs or fluorescent tubes over 40 watts shall be allowed.
No bare lamps or bare bulbs on a string shall be allowed. The provision
of this section shall not be applied so as to prohibit a sign changing
to show time or temperature. No sign shall use reflective material
which sparks or glitters.
3. Hazard or Nuisance: No sign or illumination therefrom shall be so
placed as to be a hazard to traffic or the public generally, or a
nuisance or annoyance to the residents or occupants of any other building
or premises. Nor shall any ,sign project into any public right-of-way.
4. Signs using red, yellow or green lights shall not be placed within 100
feet of traffic control signals.
5. Signs or advertising matter of an indecent or obscene nature shall be
prohibited.
6. No misleading advertising shall be allowed.
7. Signs using wording such as stop, look, danger or words of a similar
nature, which may tend to confuse, mislead or resemble any governmental
or duly authorized sign, shall be prohibited.
8. No projecting sign shall be erected or maintained from the face of a
building a distance of more than 4 feet.
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9. Any advertising which uses a series of 2 or more signs placed along a
street or highway, carrying a single advertising message, part of which
is contained on each sign, shall be prohibited.
10. All signs and parts thereof shall be stationary and shall not be allowed
to simulate movement. Flags, banners, pinwheels, posters, balloons,
streamers, searchlights or other similar fluttering, moving, or
revolving devices for the purpose of advertising or attracting attention
shall be prohibited, except as may be permitted under Temporary Signs.
11. No permanent sign erected or maintained in the window of a building and
visible from any public or private street or highway shall occupy more
than 25% of the area of said window.
12. only 1 sign designating credit cards acceptable at any one premises may
be displayed. Said sign shall be no more than 6 sq. ft. in area. Said
sign area shall not be computed as part of allowable sign footage.
13. Portable signs shall not be allowed. Vehicles parked on the street or
in locations on private property which have attached thereto or suspended
therefrom any advertising sign shall not be allowed. This section shall
not apply to permanent business identification on vehicles.
14. Signs which project above any roof ridge line or parapet line shall not
be permitted. Signs which change the profile of the building shall not
be permitted.
15. The text on each sign shall be limited to the following:
a. The name or assumed name of the owner of the property on which it
is located.
t b. Principal business or businesses conducted on the property.
c. Brief indication of the products or services available.
d. (No) Vacancy.
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16. A wall sign shall no
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building wall nor extend beyond the outer edge of the wall to which it is
attached.
17. Advertising Panels shall meet the following requirements:
a. No new advertising Panels shall be constructed.
b. All Advertising Panels shall be Standard Outdoor Advertising Panels
except that those now located between 660' and 1500' from and visible
from the Northway right-of-way may remain the existing size.
c. Standard Outdoor Advertising Panels may be continued and maintained
in any C & M Zone, but may not be double decked, over 25' in height,
and shall employ only lights emitting a light of constant intensity.
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SIGNS FOR WHICH PERMITS SHALL BE REQUIRED
General - No sign or other device for advertising purpose shall be erected,
established, constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, extended, moved or structually
altered after the effective date of this Ordinance without application for and
issuance of a permit, except as provided for by this Ordinance.
Setback,_ Size, Placement and Number, Height and Off-Premises Directional Sign
Limitations of Permitted Signs -
A. Setback:
1. Free Standing Signs - The setback for free standing signs shall be a
minimum distance of 15 feet from any property line.
B. Size:
1. Free standing signs - The surface area of 1 side shall not exceed
50 sq. ft. at 15 ft. setback, or, 64 sq. ft. at 25 ft. setback.
2. (a) Signs attached to buildings (wall signs and permitted roof signs) -
The surface area of signs attached to any building shall not exceed
25% of the area of the wall or roof to which such sign is attached.
A minimum area of 30 sq. ft. shall be allowed in any case. Size of
wall signs and permitted roof signs will be further regulated by the
distance of the building from the front property line. Buildings
which are located within or at a distance of 100 linear feet from the
front property line are permitted to have a wall sign or a permitted
roof sign of up to 100 sq. ft. Buildings with more than 100 feet
setback from the front property line will be permitted an additional
10 sq. ft. of sign surface for each 10 additional ft. of setback to
a maximum sign size of 300 sq. ft. A Shopping Center with a group
of stores or sales or service buildings shall not be eligible for
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(b) In order for a roof sign to be permitted, there must be compliance
with all other provisions of this ordinance. If a roof sign is permitted
under this ordinance with respect to a particular building or structure,
only either a roof sign or a wall sign shall be allowed, not both,
and the total permitted surface area of either such roof sign or wall
sign--shall be as set forth in subdivision (a) above.
C. Placement and Number:
1. Free standing signs shall be allowed in C and M zones only, except
as provided for in this ordinance.
2. Signs attached to buildings shall be allowed in C and M zones only,
except as provided for in this ordinance.
i--- 3. A business located on a parcel of property shall be granted a permit
for 2 signs: 1 free standing, double-faced sign and 1 sign attached
to a building (wall sign or permitted roof sign), or 2 signs attached
to a building. A building on a street corner lot or contiguous to 2
streets shall be allowed 2 building signs and one free standing sign.
Where a building is situated on a corner lot, one wall sign will be
allowed on each side of the building facing a public street. Only
one free standing sign will be permitted in these circumstances.
4. Shopping Center - 1 free standing sign, denoting the name of the
shopping center shall be permitted for each entrance fronting a
different street or highway. Each occupant of the shopping center
shall be permitted 1 wall sign on the portion of the exterior wall.
Wall signs for each occupant of a shopping center shall be coordinated
as to material, shape, lettering, color and/or decorative elements.
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5. Hotels, motels, golf clubs, ski areas, boat storage, amusement centers
and other substantial facilities in all zones shall be permited 2
signs of 50 sq. ft. maximum each.
6. Roadside stands in all zones shall be permitted 2 signs: 1 for
identification and 1 for current products for sale; each sign not to
exceed 32 sq. ft.
7. Apartment complexes in all zones shall be permitted 1 sign for each
entrance on a different street or highway, each sign not to exceed
50 sq. ft. Apartment complexes shall also be permitted 1 sign, to
include changeable text, not to exceed 6 sq. ft.
D. Height:
1. No free standing sign shall exceed a height greater than the following;
t a. R zones 12 feet
b. C and M zones 25 feet
The height of such signs shall be measured from grade level or entry
level of the building or structure, whichever is lower, and shall
include supporting structures.
E. Off-Premises Directional Sign:
1. Signs for the convenience of the general public and for the purpose
of directing persons to business, activity, service or community
facility may be erected in any zone, providing such sign does not
exceed 10 sq. ft. area per establishment, not to exceed a total of
100 sq. ft.
2. Text shall be limited to name or identification; arrow or direction;
4 distance. Advertising messages shall be prohibited.
3. Permits for such signs shall be subject to the approval of the Town
Planning Board.
4. Such signs shall be limited to major and collector streets.
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NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
A non-conforming sign is a sign which is in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance. Such sign or signs in existence at the effective date of this
ordinance shall be brought into conformity in all respects with the provisions
of this ordinance, or shall be removed within 10 years of said effective date.
PERMITS
A. Application for Permit - Application for the permit shall be made in
writing in duplicate upon forms prescribed and provided by the Building
Inspector, to the Building Inspector, and shall contain the following
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1. Name, address, and telephone number of applicant and owner of premises.
2. Location of building, structure of land to which or upon which the
sign is to be erected.
3. A detailed drawing or plan, to scale, showing the area (size) and
the lettering and/or pictorial matter composing the sign; a
description of the construction details of the sign; method of
illumination, if any; the location of the sign on any building,
structure or land, and it's position in relation to nearby buildings,
structures lot boundaries and any private or public streets or
highways; and any other information deemed necessary by the Building
Inspector.
4. Written consent of the owner of the building, structure or land to
which or on which the sign is to be erected, in the event the applicant
is not the owner thereof.
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5. A change of copy requires a permit, except in the case of any change-
able copy sign.
B. Fees - A fee shall be paid to the Building Inspector for each sign permit
issued as set forth in the following schedule: Fee schedule (see 1 & 2
below) . Where work for which a permit is required by this ordinance is
started or proceeded with prior to obtaining a permit therefore, the fees
specified in the fee schedule shall be doubled but the payment of such
double fees shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the
requirements of this ordinance in the execution of the work nor from the
penalties prescribed in this ordinance.
1. Temporary sign or group of identical signs -$25.00 fee and
$25.00 deposit. $100.00 deposit for 10 signs or more.
2. All others - $10.00 fee.
Issuance of Permit - It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector, upon the
filing of an application for a permit to erect a sign to examine such plans,
specifications and other data submitted to him with the applications, and if
necessary, the building or premises upon which it is proposed to erect the
sign or other advertising structure. If it shall appear that the proposed
sign is in compliance with all the requirements of this ordinance and other
laws and ordinances of the Town of Queensbury and that the necessary fee has
been paid, the Building Inspector shall within 7 days, issue a permit for the
erection of the proposed sign. If the sign authorized under such permit has
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not be completed within six months from the date of the issuance of such
permit, the permit shall become null and void, but may be renewed once, within
30 days from the expiration thereof, for good cause shown for an additional 6
months, upon payment of an additional fee of $5.00.
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
All signs in the Town shall meet the following requirements:
1. All signs installed in the Town after the effective date of this
ordinance shall have attached to them a name plate giving the sign
permit number and the name and address of the owner, person or
corporation responsible for the general requirements and
maintenance as outlined in the ordinance.
2. Internally Illuminated Signs - such signs shall be constructed in
conformance with the "Standards for Electric Signs (U.L. 48) of
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc." and bear the label of the Under-
. -writers Laboratories, Inc.
3. Wind Pressure Requirements - All free standing signs shall be
designed and constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not less
than 30 pounds per square foot of area.
4. General Maintenance - The Building Inspector shall require proper
maintenance of all signs and shall inspect every sign within 30
days after it is erected. All signs, together with all of their
supports, braces, guys and anchors shall be kept in repair, in safe
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5. All illuminated signs shall be inspected and certified by the
New York Board of Fire Underwriters, if it does not bear the
U. L. label.
PENALTIES
1. Penalty for Failure to Apply for Sign Permit - Any person who proceeds
to erect, reerect, construct or structually alter any sign, without
first applying for and obtaining the necessary permit, shall be considered
in violation of this ordinance and shall be liable for a fine of not less
than $5.00 or more than $100.00 for each offense. Each day that the
violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
2. Penalty for Failure to Comply with Ordinance - In case of a violation
of this ordinance, the Town and its officers may, in addition to any
other remedies conferred by law or ordinance, institute any appropriate
proceedings to prevent unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction,
or alteration of any sign.
3. Penalty for Failure to Maintain - The Building Inspector may order the
removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with this
ordinance.
4. Removal of Certain Signs - Any sign now or hereafter existing which no
longer advertises a bona fide business conducted, or product sold, shall
be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having beneficial
use of such building, structure or lot upon which such a sign is
_.. located, within a period of thirty (30) days after written notification
from the Building Inspector, after which period the Building Inspector
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is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign,and any expenses
incidental thereto shall be chargeable to the owner of the buildings,
structure or lot upon which the sign is located.
5. Unsafe and Unlawful Signs - If the Building Inspector shall find that any
sign or other advertising structure regulated herein is unsafe, insecure,
or is a menace to the public, or has been constructed or erected or is
being maintained in violation of the provisions of this or any other
ordinance, law or statute, he shall give written notice to the owner
of the sign and/or property thereof. If the owner fails to alter
the structure so as to comply with such ordinance, law or statute,
(` and/or remove such sign or structure, whichever is applicable, within
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thirty (30) days after such notice, the Building Inspector shall be
authorized to cause removal of such sign and any expenses incidental
thereto shall be chargeable to the owner of such sign and/or premises
upon which the sign is located. The Building Inspector may cause
any sign or structure of a sign which is an immediat-e peril to persons
or property to be removed summarily and without notice with the
expenses charged to the owner.
VALIDITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or other portion of this
ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and
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independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of
remaining portions hereof.
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CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES
All ordinances or parts thereof of the Town of Queensbury inconsistent with
the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that
such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other
respects this ordinance shall be in addition to the other ordinances regulating
and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance.
ENFORCEMENT
This ordinance shall be enforced by the Building Inspector or his duly authorized
assistant(s) , who shall be appointed by the Town Board. No permits for signs
shall be issued by him, except where all of the provisions of this ordinance
have been complied with. It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to
issue a sign permit, provided he is satisfied that the sign conforms in all
respects with the requirements of this ordinance, and that all other reviews
and actions, if any, called for in this ordinance have been complied with and
all necessary approvals secured therefor. When the Building Inspector is not
satisfied that the applicant's proposed sign will meet the requirements of
this ordinance, he shall refuse to issue a sign permit, and the applicant may
appeal to the Board of Appeals for a reversal of the Building Inspector's
decision. The Building Inspector shall further have the power to revoke
permits issued if it shall appear at any time that the application or accompany-
ing material is in any respect false or misleading or that the work being done
is differing materially from what is called for on the application filed by
him.
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APPEALS
An appeal to the Board of Appeals from a ruling of the administrative officer
administering any portion of this ordinance may be taken by a person aggrieved
by filing with the Building Inspector from whose action the appeal is taken,
and with the Board of Appeals by filing with the Secretary thereof a notice of
appeal, specifying the grounds therefor in the form set forth herein. All
such appeals shall be in writing and shall refer to the specific provisions of
the ordinance setting forth exactly the interpretation that it claimed and
such other information as shall be deemed appropriate and proper by the Zoning
Board of Appeals. An appeal shall stay all proceedings and furtherance of the
action appealed from, unless the Building Inspector certifies for the Board of
�-- Appeals after notice of such appeal shall have been filed, that by reason of
the fact stated in the certificate, a stay, would in his opinion, cause imminent
peril to life or property in which case proceedings shall not be stayed
otherwise than by restraining order, which may be granted by the Board of
Appeals or by the Supreme Court on application on notice to the Building
Inspector and on due cause shown.
All decisions from the Board of Appeals are subject to Court review in
accordance with the applicable laws of the State of New York.
The Board of Appeals shall decide each appeal within sixty days of filing
thereof. After hearing the appeal the decision of the Board of Appeals shall
be immediately filed in its office and shall become a public record. The
Board of Appeals may in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance,
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or determination appealed from or make any such order, requirement, decision
or determination as may be necessary in accordance with the provisions hereof.
Unless otherwise specified by the Board of Appeals, a decision on any appeal
or request for a variance shall expire in the event the applicant fails to
obtain any necessary permit or comply with the conditions of said authorized
permit within six (6) months from the date of authorization thereof.
The Board of Appeals shall fix such a reasonable time for the hearing of
an appeal or other matter referred to it and give the public notice thereof by
the publication of the same in the official paper of the notice of the meeting
at least five (5) days prior to the date thereof, and at least five (5) days
before such hearing, mail notice thereof to the following officials, persons
and owners of properties involved and in accordance with the requirements of
Section 267, Article 16, Chapter 62 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of
New York (Town Law, Section 267) .
(a) When appealing the action of the Building Inspector: the building
inspector, the appellant and also the applicant, if the appellant is an aggrieved
person other than the applicant.
(b) In the case of a variance, all owners of property within 500 feet of
the nearest line of the property for which the variance or other special
relief is sought and to such other property owners as the Chairman of the
Board of Appeals may direct.
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VARIANCES
The Board of Appeals may vary or alter or adapt the strict application
of any of the requirements of this ordinance in the case of exceptional
physical conditions, whereby such strict application would result in
substantial difficulty or unnecessary hardship that would deprive the
owner of a sign or the reasonable use of the same. No variance in the
strict application of the provisions of this ordinance shall be granted
by the Board of Appeals unless it!finds that there are special circumstances
or conditions applying to the land or a sign and not applying generally to
land or signs in the neighborhood and the said circumstances or conditions-
are such that the strict application of the provisions of this ordinance
would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of such sign or land,
where the variance would otherwise be in general harmony with restrictions
established for the area, and where it shall find that the request made
is the minimum variance that will accomplish the necessary objectives
intended and that the granting of the variance will be in general harmony
with the general purpose and intent of this Ordinance and with the master
plan of the Town of Queensbury and will not be otherwise injurious to
the neighborhood or detrimental to the public welfare.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect 10 days after publication in the official
newspaper of the Town of Queensbury.
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INTERPRETATION
The Board of Appeals shall, upon appeal from a decision by an Administrative
official, decide any question involving the interpretation of any provision
of this ordinance, including a determination as to the exact location of any
district boundary if there is any uncertainty with respect thereto.
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Councilman Barber- noted that it was unfortunate that there were
editorials in the newspaper. in regard to the lack of homework by
various Town Board members it was .only as a result of some errors
that were made in the last two or three weeks when the ordinance
was presented to the Town Board and some further thought that the
Town .Board arhould give pertaining to the sign ordinance that we
thought we should give it a final review. . .some letter .were written
to the Post Star :and I.feel were written by people who were not here
and did not heer the discourse that was exchanged by the members of
the Town Board. and Town Counsel. I -would like to commend my fellow
Town Board Members, Town Counsel Supervisor,and members of .the Sign
Ordinance Committee, and the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
thga have worked very long and strenhously for the last two years to
bring this before the Board tonight. There is only one concern by
'— members of .this Board and that was to have an ordinance that was
going to stand as a strong entity for a long time7and that is one
reason why we wanted to take a long hard look at it.
Supervisor Brandt-Noted the he did not push it to .be adopted on the
last meeting because thave were -some changes that were made at .the
last minute, they were small techh°ical changes, because of the time
there was no way the Board Members could review the final form, it
would have been wrong to take a vote on an ordinance `,Were everybody did
not have plenty of chance to satisFty. .themselves on what .they were voting
on, it teemed good procedure to wait two weeks to review it. . .
Councilman Olson- noted all the work that went into the sign ordinance
by many many persons. : .
Councilman Robillard- Noted that he was contacted by Mr. Peter Cloutier
of WWSC asking for two Town of Queensbury Patrolman for help at a Concert,
other police from Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, and South Glens Falls would
also be present. . .they would be paid for their help. . . . Nbted that if
the Police were sent he felt that they should be paid by the Town and wished
the feeling of other Board members on this:. .
Councilman Barber- noted that if the Town Police were specially deputized
by the County Shertff : to protect the town in regard to law suits then
f they shoild,,go. . .
Town Counsel- also noted that the Police going outside the limits of
the Town for this purpose should be daputized for protect-ion. . .
Supervisor Brandt- noted that he was in agreement and also that the
Town should also provide one truck:°and men for cleanup from the Concert,
also noting that the youth should try to Police the Area themselves. . .
Councilman Robillard- noted that if this was sanctioned by the Glens Falls
Police. the Queenabuty Police should cooperate. . ..
Councilman Olson- noted that .,.V?,, many of the youth that do attend the
converts are from Queensbury, and Queensbury should take on some of the
burden. . .
Supervisor Brandt--noted that the Board was in favor of the effort. . .
REPORTS :
The Police report for May and June 1976 were placed on file. . .
The Supervisor' s monthly statement for ,dune was placed on file. . .
The Highway Report for May and June was placed on file. . .
1 Councilman Barber- commended Floyd Martindale on a Job well done as
r Deputy Highway Superintendent and acting Highway Superintendent in the
'-- absence of Superintendent Carl Garb. . .
Noted the, presence of Mr. Garb and hoped that he was feeling better. . .
Councilman Olson— Questioned Mr. Liapes on the concern over the dumping
of rubble from the Glens Falls Insurance Company on property ®n Quaker
Road. . .
Mr. Liapes- noted that he had not been sable : to contact the owner but had
spoken with a worker. at the site and that the rubble will be covered and
a coat of stsbhe gravel will be placed over the rubble when it is leveled. . .
Councilman Robillard- ,questioned Mr. Liapes on the states of the Gourmet
Building?
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It was to be tnarded,, up but that has not been done. . .
Mr. Liapes- there has been some question as to who ownes- the-property, but
I understand a man has been hired to board it up . .I will keep after them. . .
Mr. Liapes presented to the Board a petition and -a letter from the Dept.
of ENCON in regard to a problem with Torrington Cement Transit Mix—for
the Boards review. . .Mr. Liapes -noted that he had cooked over the problem
of the dust ect. and that it was not in his jurisdictton.. .
Councilman Barber also n ted that there were complaints but he found them
unfounded. . . . noted thathe personally felt that the letter from the Dept.
of ENCON was not fair. . .
the .people living in the
Councilman Olson—noted tb t he did xt feel thatATorrington area
knew they lived; in an industrial area when they moved there. . .
Supervisor Brandt- noted that he had also investigated the aljAA$ations,
of the neighbors and found them unfounded noting that Torrington had
made many improvements. . noted that he `felt it was a 'personalityy
conflict. .and the complaints were not justified:....
Open Forum 8:25 P.I . no one spoke. . .
On motion the meeting was adjourned. . .
Respectfully submitted,
Donald A. Chase
Town Clerk
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 10, 1976
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Daniel Olson- Deputy Supervisor.
Robert Barber-Councilman
Hammond Robertson-Councilman
Joseph Brennan-Town Counsel
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Michel Brandt-Supervisor
Haroid- Robillard-Councilman
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PRESS: Lee Coleman, Tri County News, WBZA,
TOWN OFFICIALS: , Thomas Flaherty, Carl Garb, Floyd Martindale
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GUESTS: Mr. & Mrs. Zack, Mr. & Mrs. Gerowski, Mr. Zoli
Meeting Opened 7: 30 P.M.. Salute to the Flag by Donald A. Chase, Town
Clerk
Councilman Olson- ,introduced himself to the spectators noting. that he
was taking Supervisor Brandt's place as he was attending a New York
State Tax Payers Meeting as guest speaker in Schroon Lake. Councilman
Robillard is also absent this evening as he is on vacation with his,
family and is out of town. . .
BID OPENING ON WATER DEPT, - - REQUEST FOR A BACKHOK LOADER
NOTICE SHOWN
BIDS OPENED BY TOWN CLERK 7: 31 P.M.
ABELE
Abele Tractor and Equip. Co. , Inc.
72 Everett Road
Albany, New York 12205 non collusive attached
Massey Ferguson Model MF-80
Price $38, 333.00
Less 1968.Wain Roy
Backhoe Trade-in- - 5-, 000.-00
Net bid price $33,333.00