Staff Notes ZBA Packet Wed July 19 2017 S�aff Note��
ZBA Meeting
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Time: 7;00- 11,00 pm
Queensbury Act vities Center-742 Bay Road
Agenda subject to change and may be found at- wvw_queensbury.net
Approval of iueeting minutes; Junc 21,2017
A0minibrrative Item: Request to Furtlier Table PTojcct: Suaton Property tioldings,LLC(A-1 Tree Works) Z-AV-2$-2017
Request to Furthcr Table Projeet= James Beaty(Mara Pars,Inc.)Z-AV-35-2017
OLE]BUSINESS:
Applicant(s) Robcrt Fsdmcr Area Variance No 'L-AV-29-2017
Owner(s) Robert hulmer $E RA'i p2 T]
A nt s nla Lot Size 3.2 ages
Location 54 Country Club load(County Club Manor) Zoning MDR
Ward No, Ward 1
Tax Id No 2%14-1-49 Seelig 179-5-020
Cross Rer P-SP-31-2017;P-FWW 3-2017;BP 2007-0$4 2-car att. 'Warren County Planning April 2017
Gar.1res.add,
Public Hea rinit Aril 26 2017•July 19 2017 1 Adirondaek Park A ane Two
Proj eel Description: Appl io&rot proposes oonstrualon of a revised,924 art, R. 3-door detached garage_ Revised project includes removal of 1,840
sq.&blacktop pad, Relief requested for a second garage, Planning Board: Site Plan Review and Freshvrater Wetlands mview required for silo
work within 104 fl_of a vretland.
Applicant(s) I Aviation Haa]iry,LLC Area Variance No SAV-42-2017
Owner(s) PMF Newco,LLC S f QRA T'v e Type 11
A cn s Bohler Engincuring Lot Size 4.57 acres(utilift 2.5 acres
Location 524 Aviation Road Zoning ESC
Ward s!o. Ward 2
Tax!d No 342.5-I-9lr,1,302,5-1-93.1 Section 179L-3-040,. 179-4-WO
Cross Rer P-SP-45-2017 Warren County Planning June 2017
Public Ifearing t July 14,2017,July,26 2017 Adirondack Park apney I n!a
Proleet Description Applicant proposes construction of a new 62,624 sq.$.,4-story,92 room hotel(former site of Howard Johnsons), Project
includes lot J ine adj ustmenl connector road%with adjoining lot to Aviation Mal]ring T'osd and acoeas realign niant with Ambrosia Dincr. Relief
re ucsted From front setback on 1147 sod road fronlage. P lannin.g Board. Site Pian Review re uired.
Applicant(s) Aviation Hospitality,LLC Sin Variance No Z-SV-6-2017
Owne s PCCF Nov o,LLC SE RA Type Unl istcd
A ens Sohler Engineering Lot Size 4,37 acres; 134 acres
Location 524 Aviation Road Zoning ESC
Ward No. War4 2
Tax td No 342.5-1-96.1.302.5-1-93.1 Section ter 140-5. 144-6
Crass Ref P-SP-45-2417 Warrea Coun tY PlanninJunc 2017
ar
P"blicHein I July 19,2017,Jul26,2017 Adirondack Park A n n/a
Pro mcbgt Deseri ntio n Applicant proposes 3 wal I signs for a new hotel;Home2 Suites by Hilton. Also Proposed is a Freestanding sign 10 be on a
separate lot'Ho=2 Suites by Hilton". P eliefreques[ed For number of ufall signs_ Re lie F also for freestanding 819nun separate property and
setback-
Pagc i d2
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: Wednesday, Jujy 19, 2017 Time; 7;00- 11:00 pm
Queensbury Activitles Center-742 BcLy Road
Agenda subject to change tend maybe found at. www,queensbury.net
NEW BUSINESS:
Applicant(s) Ouden World Assoc.,LLC Arra Voriance No Z-AV44-2017
he Silo Restaurant
Owner(s) Oarden world Assoc LLC SE RA Type [[
Fi ent s Na Lot Sin 0.76 Acre(s)
Location 537 Aviation Road Zoning
Ward No. Ward 2
Tax Id No 302.5-1-50 Section 179-3-044; 1794-080
Cross Ref P- P-49-2017 Wkrren County Planning hly 2017
Public Hearing Ril 19,2017 Adirondack FarkAgency Twa
Pro jeet Uescriptton Applicant propose to remove cxisting 270 sq_I deck and construct a new 400 sq,ft,deck for restaurant's outdoor seating.
Project includes construction of a 64 sq.fl,eritrywuy over existing concrete ramp.Relief requested from minimum front yard setback and Travel
Corridor Overlay Zone setbacks. Planning Board: Site Plan Review required Fpr expa}ulon of outdoor deck for seating and addition of oovered
en
Applicant(s) David and Morgan Stanhope .arca Variance No Z-AV-45-2017
Qwne s David and Morgan S1orho e SE RA Type 11
Agent(s) John X.Caney IV Esq. Lot Site 4.43 A s
Location Corner of Sweet Road and Country Club[toad ,Zoning MDR
Ward No. Ward I
Tax Id No 296.15-1-1 Seeliian 179-3-040•Chapter 94
Crass Ref 71P-$P-52-2017•)?-FWW-4-2017 WArren Coun Planning July 2017
Pu bile Hearing I Suly 19.2017 AdirondackFarkA cn nfa
Projeet Descripflon Applicant proposes construction of a 304 sq_fL single-family dwelling. Rclicf roqucsted From minimum shore lire setback
re uirements. P[annjU Hoard: Site Plan Review and Fresh Water Wetlands application mview rtguired.
A e licant s Frank&Isobel Munoff,A el[ant Notice of A ea1 No Z-AIOA-2-2017
Own e s Harald and Lyn Halliday,Frop"Ownor SE RA Type A
Agent(s) Wa Lot Sbrc 1.66 Ac,*S)
Locution 25W State Routc 91,Property owner_ Harojd fit.Lyn 'Lowing WR
Ward No. Halliday; Ward I
Tax Id No 244,5-1-32 1 Section Rift
Cross lief NOA 1-2017 MwtioITm: I la[liday Parcel; SUP 1-2017; Warren County Planning nfa
SP 2-2017
PUbtiC HCAHME July 19 2017 Ad iron daelEPark Agency arta
Project Description Appellant is appealing the Zoning Administrators issuance of the Building Permit(Our Ric Number AST 14E-20 17 [[am
Hall iday issued on April 13 201 far constnoction o f a 300 sq,&wes%ory structure bu ildin .
Any furihcr business that the Chairman determines may be properly brought before t[ie Zon i ng Board of Appca Is.
R"iced Agenda'7.03.2017 C13 i.Mlsh
Final Version ZaA Agenda' 06.29.20 17 CTLMfsh
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Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 29-2417
Project Applicant: Robert Fulmer
Project Location: 54 County Club Road
Parcel History: I P-31-2017; P-FWW 3-2017; BP 2007-084 2-car att. Gardres. add.
SEAR Type: Type H
Meeting Date: July 19,2417
Description.of Proposed Pro'ect:
Applicant proposes construction of a Tevised, 924 sq. it. 3-door detached garage. Devised project includes
removal of 1,800 sq. fl. blacktop pad. R.eliefrequested for a second garage. Planning Board: Site Plan review
and Freshwater Wetlands review required for site work within 100 A. of a wetland.
Relief Required•
The applicant requests relief for a second garage.
Section 179-5-020 —Accessory Structures—garage: The applicant proposes a second garage that is detached.
Criteria for considering an Area'Vnriance according to Chapter 267 of Town
In making a determination, the board shall consider:
1. Whether an undesirable change will ire produced in the character of the neighborhood or-a detriment
to nearby properties will lie created by the granting of this area variance. The praject may be
considered to have little to no impact on the neighboring properties as the
. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant ca Pm be achieved by some method, feasible for the
applicant to pursue, other than an area variance. The feasible alternatives may be limited as the
applicant would like to use the building for storage of lawn equipment and recreational vehicles.
. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief may be considered substantial relevant to
the code. belief is requested for second garage where only one garage is allowed.
4. Whether the proposed variancet will have an adverse effect or impact on the physieal or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. The project as proposed may be considered
to have minimal to no impact on the environmental conditions of the site or area.
$. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The project as proposed rimy be considered self-created.
Staff comments:
The applicant has revised the plans to now show a 924 sq ft garage, the 1800 sq ft black top area to be removed
and that area to be replaced with lawn. The plans show the garage to have 3-garage doors and an open floor
plan. The garage is to be 20 +J- ft in height and the area in front of the garage is to remain lawn no drive is to be
instmlled. The applicant has included photos of the existing and proposed conditions where the garage is to be
located including locations from the bike trail. The applicant has indicated there will be no stairs or pull down
stairs and the rear of the building is to be the same as the front without doors. The plans also show a regular
door on the south side of the building. The applicant has indicated the garage is to be used for the recreational
vehicles and lawn equipment for yard maintenance.
0 111111111 Zoning Board of Appeals— Record of Resolution
L. Town of Queensbury 742 Buy Road Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 761-8238
'Rowe (3(Q Lleojsbary
Area Variance Resolution To: Approve 1 Disapprove
Applicant Name- Robert Fulmer
File Dumber: -A -29-2017 , fel
Location: 54 Cowivy Club Road
Tax Map Number. 296,14-1-49
ZBA Meeting Yate: July 19, 2017
Applicant proposes construction cif a revised, 924 sol. ft. 3-door de#ached garage_ Revised project includes
removal of 1,800 sq. ft, blacktop pad, Relief requested for a second garage. Planning Board: Site flan Review
and Freshwater Wetlands review required for site work within 100 ft, of a wetland.
The applicant requests relief for a second garage.
Section 179-5-020 —Aecessp;y Structures—garage: The applicant proposes a second garage that is detached.
SEAR Type 11 —no further review required;
A public hearing was advertised and lie Id on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 and tabled to July 19, 2417
Upon review of the application materials, information supplied during the public healing, and upon
considermion of the criteria specified in Section 179-14-080(A) of thv. Queensbury Town Code and Chapter 267
of N YS Town Law and aifte[-discussion and deliberation, we find as follows,
1. There is lis is not an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood nor a detriment to nearby
properties because..
2, Feasible alternatives are and have been considered by the Board, are reasonable and have been
included to rnip-)mite the request OR are not vossible,
3. The requested variance is / is not substantial because
4. There is 1 is not an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or
district?
S. Is the alleged difficulty is 1 is riot self erea#cd because
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f. In addition the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant from granting the requested variance would
oum,eigh. (approval) 1 would be outweighed by (denial) the resulting detriment to the health. safety and
welfare of the neighborhood or community;
7. The Board also finds that the variance request under consideration is the minimum necessary;
8. The Board also proposes the following conditions:
a
b)
c) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
BASED ON THE ABOVE FINDINGS, I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE 1 DENY AREA VAMANCE
A -29-2017, Robert Fulmer, Introduced by , who moved for its adoption, seconded by
]duly adopted this 19`h day of July 2017 by the following vole:
AYES:
NOES:
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Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff dotes
Area Variance No.. 42-2017
Project Applicant: Aviation Hospitality,LLC
Project Location: 524 Aviation Road
Parcel History: P4 -2017
SEQR Type: Type U
Meeting Date: ruly 19,2017
Description of Propose Project:
Applicant proposes construction of a new 62,620 sq. ft., 4-story, 92 room hotel (former site of Howard
Johnsons). Project includes lot line adjustment connector road with adjoining lot to Aviation Mall ring road and
access realigrnnent with Ambrosia Diner. Relief requested from setback and road frontage. Planning Board:
Site Plan Review required.
Relief Required:
The applicant requests relief from setbacks and road frontage in the ESC zone (Enclosed Shopping Center).
Section 179-3-040 establishment of districts-dimensional requirements ESC zone
The applicant proposes a hotel that is to be located 50.2 ft from the front setback where a building over 40 ft in
height requires a 100 fl setback—the building is proposed to be +{- ft in height.
Section 179-4-050 frontage on public streets
The hotel is to be located on a parcel that is to have no road frontage but will be accessed from the construction
of a common drive for the diner and the hotel along with a connector road from drive to the Mall ring road.
Criteria for oousidering as Area Varianee aceording to CUapter 267 of To vrr I,a3v;
In quaking a determination, the board shall consider-
1.
:1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment
to nearby properties will be created by the granting of this area variance. The project may be
considered to have minor to no impact on the neighboring properties where the project is located over 500 ft
from Aviation Road and as part of the project common access drive is to be constructed as the main access
to the diger and the hotel.
. Whether the henefit sought by the applicant can he achieved by some method, feasible for the
applicant to pursue, other than sin area variance. Feasible aiternatives may be limited due to the lot
configuration.
3. Whether the requested area variance is sabstantiai. The relief requested may be considered modcrzte to
substantial relevant to the carie. The relief for setback is 49.8 ft and the frontage is zero ft
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. The project may be considered to have
minimal impact on the physical or the environmental conditions of the area.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created.
Staff comments:
The applicant proposes construction of a new 62,£2.0 sq. ft. (floor area),4 story, 92 room hotel with associated
parking. Project includes a connector road on adjoining property to Aviation Mall ring road. Included in the
project will be a lot line adjustment between 302.5-1-96.1 and 302..5-1-93.1 with the former reduced to 2.5 acres
and the later to be increased to 3.81 acres. The plans show the location of the hotel and arrangement of the site
for the access drive with the diner and the connector road to the ring road.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Conrimunity Development Department Staff Noes
Zoning Board of,appeals —Record of Resolution
Town of Queensbmy 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 761-8238
Area Variance Resolution To: Approve I Disapprove
Applicant Name: Aviation Hospitality, LLQ
File Number: Z-A 42-2017 and S -6-2017
Location: 524 Aviation Road
Tax Map Number- 342.5-1-96.1
8A Meeting Date: Wednesday,July 19, 2017
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Queensbury has received an application from Aviation
Hospitality, LLC. ,Applicant proposes construction of a new 62,620 sq. ft., 4-story, 92 room hotel (former site
of Howard Johnsons). Project includes lot line adjustment connector road with adjoining lot to Aviation Mall
ring road and access realigivnent with Ambrosia Diner. Relief requested from setback and road frontage.
PIm ming Board: Site Plan Review required.
The applicant requests relief from setbacks and road frontage in the ESC zone (Enclosed Shopping Center).
Section 179-3-040 establishment of districts-dimensional requirements ESC zone
The applicant proposes a hotel that is to be located 50.2 ft from the front setback where a building over 44 ft in
height requires a 100 ft setback—the building is proposed to be 66+1- ft in height.
Section 1794-050 frontage on public streets
The hotel is to be located on a parcel that is to have no road frontage but will be accessed from the construction
of a common drive foT the diner and the hotel along with a connector road from drive to the Mall ring road.
A public hearing was advertised and held on Wednesday, July 1 , 2417;
Upon review of the application materials, information supplied during the public bearing, and upon
consideration of the criteria specified in Section 179-14-080(A) of the Queensbury Town Code and Chapter 267
of NYS Town Law and after discussion and deliberation, we find as follows:
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1. There is f is not an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood nor a detriment to nearby
properties because
2. feasible alternatives are _ and have been considered by the Board, arc reasonable and have been
included to rninimire the request R are not possible.
3. The requested variance is I is not substantial because
4. There is 1 is not an adverse impact on the physical or enviromnental conditions in the neighborhood or
district?
5. Is the alleged diffif:ulty is l is not self-created because
. In addition the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant from granting the requested variance would
outwei ha(apywval) 1 would be out�v hed by denial the resulting detriment to the health, safety and
welfare of the neighborhood or community;
7. The Board also finds that the variance request under cc nsideratiou is the minimum necessary;
8. The Board also proposes the following conditions:
a)
b)
c) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this n'-solution.
BASED ON THE ABOVE FIN DINGS, I MADE A MOTION TO APPROVF 1 DENY AREA VARIANCE
Z-42-2017,
ARIAN E
-217. Aviation Hospitality_, LLC, Introduced b , who moved for its adoption, seconded by
Duly adopted this 19'x' day of July 2017 by the following vote=
AYES:
NOES;
Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
ommuniiy Development Department Staff Note
Sign 'Variance No.: 6-2017
Project App]icant: Aviation Hospitality, LLC
Project Location: 524 Aviation mead
Vareek History: SP 45-2417
EQR Type: Unlisted
Meeting Mato: July 19, 2017
Description of Proposed traject:
Applicant proposes 3 wall signs for a new hotel; Hcme2. Suites by Milton, Also proposed is a freestanding sign
to be on a separate lot"Home2 Suites by Hilton'. Relief requested for number of wall signs. belief also for
freestanding sign on separate property, size and setback.
Relief Required:
The applicant requests relief from the number of wall signs and a freestanding sign on separate property, size
and setback.
Section 140-6 Signs ffar which permits are required
The applicant proposes three wall signs where only one wall sign is allowed. The applicant has indicated the
signs are to be 30 sq it, In addition, the applicant proposes a free standing sign to be located on the neighboring
property that is 50 sq ft when 45 sq ft is the maximum allowed and to be located two ft from the property line
were a 15 ft setback is required.
Criteria for considering a Sign Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Taw:
In making a determination, the board shall consider:
1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment
to nearby properties will be created by the granting of this sign variance. Minor impacts to the
neighborhood may be anticipated due to the unix of signage ira the neighborhood.
. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the
applicant to pursue, other than a sign varianee. Feasible alternatives may be considered to adjust the
number of signs and the size of signs.
. Wlicthi-)' the requested sign variance is substantial. The relief requested rmLy be considered moderate to
substantial relevant to the code. The relief requested for the number of'wall signs is 3 and only 1 is allowed
then relief requested for size oflhe free standing sign is 5 sq ft in excess and 13 ft of relief for the setback.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. The project as proposed may have minimal
impact on the environmental conditions of the district.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created.
Staff comments•
The appIicant proposes a new hotel that requires relief for the signage. The applicant also proposes three wail
signs where only one is allowed. The applicant has indicated the walls signs each will be 30 sq fk and to be
located below the parapet. The free standing sign is to be located on the Aviation Mall property that adjoins the
Ambrosia Diner at the new entry drive for the hotel and diner. The sign is to be 50 sq ft and is to be 2 ft from
the front property line. The signs are associated with the construction of the new hotel that requires relief for
setbacks due to the height along with additional site work. That would occur on A-viation mall property for a
connector road to the ring road and a new entryway alignment for the diner and the proposed hotel.
Zoning Board of Appol
Community Development Department Staff dotes
boning Board of Appeals—Rekord of Resoiutxon
Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury,NY12804 (518) 761-8238
4
Sign Varinnce resolution To: Approve 1 Disapprove
Applicant Flame: Aviation Hospitality, LLQ
File Number: SV-6-2017
Location; 524 Aviation Road
Tax Map Number- 302.5-1-96.1; 302.5-1-93.1
BA Meeting Date: July 19, 2017
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Queensbury has received an application frau Aviation
Hospitality, LLC for a variance from Chapter 140 of the Sign Code of the Town of Queensbury.
Applicant proposes 3 wall signs for a new hotel; Home2 Suites by Hilton. Also proposed is a
freestanding sign to be on a separate lot"Homc2 Suites by Hilton". Relief requested for number of wall
signs. Relief also for freestanding sign on separate property, size and setback.
The applicant requests relief from the number of wall signs and a freestanding sign on separate property,
size and setback.
Section 140-6 Sirens for which permits.are required
The applicant proposes three wall signs where only one wall sign is allowed. The applicant has indicated
the signs are to be 30 sq ft. In addition,the applicant proposes a free standing sign to be located on the
neighboring property that is 50 sq ft where 45 sq ft is the maximum allowed and to be located two ft from
the property line were a IS ft setback is required.
SEQ R Type: Unlisted I Res alu(ion /Action Required for SE R]
Motion regarding Sign Variance - - -ZO17, Aviation Hospitality, LLC based upon the
information and the analysis of the above supporting documentation provided by the applicant, this
board finds that this wi11 not result in any significant adverse environmental impact. So we give it a
Negative Declaration, Introduced by who moved far its adoption, seconded by
Duly adopted 19"{ day of July 2017, by the following vote:
AYES;
NOES:
public hearing was advertised and held on Wednesday, July 197 2017;
Upon review of the application materials, information supplied during the public hearing, and upon
consideration of the criteria specified in Section 179-14-0S0(A) of the Queensbury Town Code and
Chapter 267 of NYS Town Law and after discussion and deliberation, we find as follows;
1. Wil] an undesirable change be produced in the character of the neighborhood or will a detriment to the
nearby properties be created by the granting of the requested sitru variance? INSERT RESPONSE
2. Can the benefit sought by the applicant be achieved by some method, feasible For the applif.=t to
pursue; other than an sign variance? INSERT RESPONSE
3. Is the requested sign variance substantial? INS1:lU RESPON S li
4. Will the proposed sign variance have an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions
in the neighborhood or district? WSEI T RES PON SE
5. Ts the alleged difficulty self-created? INSERT RESPONSE
, Iu addition the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant from granting the requested variance
would out e% h !would be outweiglied by the resulting.detriment to the health, safety and welfare of
the neighborhood or community;
7. The Board also finds that the variance request under consideration is the minimum necessary;
Based on the above findings I make a MOTION TO APPROVE / DENY Sign Variance Z-SV-6-2017,
Aviation Hospitality, LLC, Introduced by ____, who moved for its adoption, seconded by
As per the resolution prepared by staff with the following:
A. <insert conditions / conlnlents ;
B. The Variance approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval; you may request an
extension of approval before the one (1) year time frame expires;
C, If the property is located within the Adirondack Park, the approved variance is subject to review b
the Adirondack Park Agency (APA). The applicant is cautioned against taking any action until the
ABA's review is completed;
D. Final approved plans in compliance with an approved variance must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator 0 Building & codes
personnel'
E. Subsequent issuance of further permits, including sign pemits are dependent on receipt of these final
plans;
F. Upon approval of the application; review and approval of ficial plans by the Community Development
Department the applicant can apply for a sign permit unless the proposed project requires review,
approval, or permit from the Town Planning Board and/or the Adirondack Park Agency, Lake George
Park Commission or other State agency or department.
Dulv adopted this 19'h day of July 2017, by the fallowing vote:
A iS:
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IdES; _
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Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community D v lopr ens Department Staff Notes
Arca VRrianee No.- 44-2017
Project Applicant: Gardien Wurld Associates, LLC (Silo Restaurant)
Project Location: 537 A,viation 'toad
Parcel history: SP 49-2017
SEAR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: July 19, 2017
DescrEption of Proposer] P��rrjcc#:
Applicant propose to remove existing 270 sq. ft. deck and construct a new 400 sq. ft, deck for ivstauru uit's
outdoor seating. Project includes evnstruc(ioa of a 64 sq, ft. entryway over existing concrete ramp. ReIiel'
requested from minimurn front yard setback and Travel Corridor Overlay Zone setbacks. Plaiming Board: Site
Plzn Review required for expansion of outdoor deck for seating and addition of covered entry.
Relief Required:
The applicant requests relief frons setbacks in the twi 7,oue � ornmercia] intensive).
Section 179-3-040 establishment of districts-dimensional requirements Q1 zone
Section 1734-030 travel corridor overlay—Aviation ltd
The applicant proposes a 400 scl ft new outdoor eating area deck and an entryway roof 64 sq ft ovor a conereate
ramp. The deck is to be located 46.5 ft from the front property line where a 75 ft setback is required.
Criteria for considering as Area Variu nee according to Chapter 267 of Town
In making a determination, the board shall consider:
I. Whether an undesirable chitnge will he produced ire the character of the neighborhood or a detriment
to nearby properties will be created by the granting of this area variance. Mirror to no impacts to the
neighborhood may be anticipated.
. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasibkc for the
applicant to pursue, other than an arca variance. Feasible alternatives may be considered limited due to
the location of the existing building on the site.
3. Whether the requested arca variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered moderate
relevant to the code. belief is requested for 2.8.5 ft for the front setback/travel corridor overlay.
4. Whether the propuscd variance will have aro adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. Minor to no impact to the physical or
envirorunental conditions in the neighborhood may be anticipated,
S. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created
Staff comments:
The applicant proposes a new 400 sq ft deck and a 64 sq R cover over au existing entTywa . The applicant has
included a survey from this April showing the setback to the Silo. The new deck is to be about 2 ft wider than
the previous deck to allow better maneuverability from the eating area entryway to the store. A porion of the
deck will allow two additional 2 seat tables.
Jut 17-13
Warren County Planning Department
Project Revkvv and Referral Form
Reviewed by Department on July 7, 2017
Project Nance: Garden World Associates
Owner: Garden World Associates
ID Number- OB -17 AV-44
County Project#: Ju117-18
Current coning: Cl
Community: Queensbury
Project Description:
Applicant proposes to remove and replace existing deck with the addition of 100 ft of deck space. Addition of a gabled
entry over existing cvncrmie ramp!approx, 8x9 deck is used for seating,
Site Location:
537 Avielion Rd
'tax Map Number(s):
302-5-1-50
Staff Notes:
The issues here appeerto be of a local nature involving local issues without any significant impactson County properties
or resources. Staff recommends no courdy impact based anthe information submitted according to the suggested review
criteria of NYS Gen eral Municipal Law Section 239 applied to the proposed project.
Local actions to date (if any):
ouMy Planuing Department;
NCI
Local Aetion:{rhial Disposition:
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Warren County Planning Department Date Signed Local Official Date Signed
PLEASE RETURN TRIS G[]RM TO TIER WARREN COUNTY PLANNI\G DEPAWIMENT WITHIN 10 DAYS OF FINAL ACTION
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Zoning Board of Appeals -Record of Resolution
Town of Queensbury 742 Bay load Queensbury, NY 12804 (51$) 761-8239
'Fpwn of{ueermhury
Area Variance resolution To: Approve 1 Disapprove
Applicant Name: Garden World Assoc., LLC (The Silo Restaurant)
File umber- -Alf-44-2017 -
.•,
Location: 537 Aviation road
Tax Map Number: 302.5-1-50
ZRA Meeting Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2017
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Queensbury has received an application Garden World Assoc.,
LLC (The Silo Restaurant). Applicant propose to remove existing 270 sq. ft. deck and construct a new 400
sq. ft. deck for restaurant's outdoor seating. Project includes construction of 64 sq. ft. entryway over existing
concrete ramp. Relief requested from minimum front yard setback and Travel Corridor Overlay Zone setbacks.
Planning Board: Site Plan Review required for expansion of outdoor deck for seating and addition of covered
entry.
The applicant requests relief from setbacks in the CI zone (Commercial Intensive).
Section 1,79-3-040 establishment of districts-dimensional requirements C I zone
Section 179-4-030 travel corridor overlay-Aviation d
The applicmt proposes a 400 sq ft new outdoor eating area deck and an entryway roof 64 sq ft over a concreate
rump. The deck is to be located 46.5 ft from the front property line where a 75 ft setback is required.
public hearing was advertised and held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017;
Upon review of the application materials, information supplied during the public bearing, and upon
consideration of the criteria specified in Section 179-14-080( ) of the Queensbury Town Code and Chapter 267
of NYS Town Law and after discussion and deliberation,we find as follows:
I'FR THE DRAFT PROVIDED BY STAFF
1. There is / is not an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood nor a detriment to nearby
properties because
2. Feasible altematives are and have been considered by the Board, are reasonable and have been
included to minimize the reques5 OR are not passible.
1 The requested variance is 1 is not substantial because
4. There is / is not an adverse impact on the physical or environmenW conditions in the neighborhood or
district?
5. Is the alleged difficulty i / is not self-created because
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6. In addition the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant from granting the requested variance would
outweigh {approval} / would be outweigbed by denial the resulting detriment to the health, safety and
welfare of the neighborhood or community;
7_ The Board also finds that the variance request under consideration is the minimum necessary;
S. The Board also proposes the following condltioiRs:
a)
b)
c) dhl-a-ence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
BASED ON THE ABOVE FINDINGS. I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE 1 DENY AREA VARIANCE
Z-AV-44-2017. Garden World Assoc.. LLC (The Silo Restaurant), Introduced by �, who moved for its
adaption, seconded b
Duly adopted this 19`x' day off'July 2417 by the following vote:
AYES-
NOES:
YES:NOES:
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Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Develoiameni Department Staff Dotes
Area Variance No.: 45-2017
Project Applicant: David & Morgan Stanhape
Project Location: Corner of Sweet Rd. & Gauntry Club Rd.
Parcel History: P-SP-52-2017; P-FWW-4-2017
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: July 19, 2017
Dmtiption of Proposed Project:
Applicant proposes construction of a 3,604 sq, ft. single-farnily dv welling. Relief requested from minimum
shoreline setback requirements. Planning Board. Site Plan Review and Fresh Water Wetlands application
review required.
Relief Required:
The applicant requests relief from minimum shoreline setback requirements in relation to the wetland located on
the property.
Section 179-3-040 establishment of districts-dimensional requirements MDR zone
The home is to be located 53 ft from the shoreline where a 75 ft setback is required.
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Tow 1Lsw:
In malring a determination, the board shall consider-
1.
onsider:1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment
to nearby properties will be created by the granting of this areae variance. Minor to no impacts to the
neighborhood may be anticipated.
. Whother the benefit sought by the applicant can he achieved by some method, feasible for the
kip VIicant to pursue, other than an arca variance. Feasible alternatives may be considered limited due to
the location of the walands and the location of the proposed home.
. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered moderate
relevant to the code. Relief is requested for 22 ft. The information submitted indicates 507 sq ft of the
home would be in the wetland.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditioits in the neighborhood or district. Minor to no impact to the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood may be anticipated.
5. Whether•the alleged difficulty was self-created. The diiTiculty may be considered self-created
Staff cow nicin ts:
The applicant proposes a 2,339 (footprint)sq 1-1 with a floor arca of 3,604 sq ft on un existing 4.43 ac vacant
parcel. The applicant has indicated there is a 35 ft buffer area between the site disturbance and the wetland
boundary. The applicant has explained there have been two wetland delineations and the Donate to be orientated
to be compliant as possible and feasible For access. The platys show the location of the home in relation to the
wetland buffer and boundary.
JtiII 7-14
Warren County Planning Department
Project review and Referral Form
Reviewed by Department on July 7, 2017
Project Name: Stanhope, David & Morgan
Owner: Stanhope, David & Morgan
JD Nt]mher: QBY-17-AV-45
County Pn)jeet#I: Ju117-14
Current Zoning: MDR
ommu]tity: Queensbury
Project Description:
Applicant proposes to improve vacant lot with construction of single family home.
Site Location:
Corner of Sweet Rd& Country Club Rd
Tac Map Number(s):
295.15-1-1
Staff Notes:
The issues here eppearto be of a local nature involving local issues without any significant impactson County properties
or resources, Staff recommends no county impact based onthe infounation submitted according to the suggested review
criteria of N YS General Municipal Law Section 239 applied to the proposed project_
Local actions to date (if any):
County Planning Department:
NCI
Local Action:lFins] Disposition:
711112017
Warren County Planning Department Date Signed Local Official Date Signed
PLEASE RETURN IHrS FORM TO THE WARREN COUNTY PLANNrNG DEPARTME's'r WITHIN]U DAYS OF FINAL AC TION
Zoning Board of Appeals —Record of Resolution
r Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 761-9238
Town d(Lueeris jin,
Area Variance Resolution To: Approve 1 Disapprovc-
Applicant Name: David and Morgan Stanhope
File Number- -A -45-2017:
)Location: corner of Sweet load & Country Club Road
Tape Map Number: 296.15-1-1
Z13A Meeting Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2017
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town o f Queensbury teas mceived an application from David and Morgan
Stan hop e. Applicant proposes construction of 3,604 sq, ft. single-family dwelling. Relief requested from
minimum shoreline setback requirements. Planning Board: Site Plan Review and Fresh Water Wetlands
application review required.
The applicant requests relief from minimum shoreline setback requirements in relation to the %yetland located on
the property.
Section 179-3-040 establishment.of districts-dimensional requirements MDR zone
The home is to be located 53 ft from the shoreline where a 75 ft setback is required.
SEQR Type II —no further review required;
A public hearing was advertised and held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017;
Upon review of the application materials, information supplied during the public hearing, and upon
consideration of the criteria specified in Section 179-14-O80(A) of the Queensbury Town Code and Chapter 267
of NYS Town Law and after discussion and deliberation, we find as follows:
I'F"R 'l HE, DRAFT PROVIDED BY STAFF
1. There is 1 is not an undesirable changc in the character of the neighborkood Dior a detriment to nearby
properties because
2. Feasible attematives are and live been considered by the Board, are reasonable and have been
included to minimize the reguest O are not possible.
3. The requested variance is / is not substantial because
4. There is / is not an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or
district?
5. Is the alleged difficulty is J is not self-created because
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. In addition the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant from granting the requested variance would
outweigh (Wroval) 1 would be outweighed b denial the resulting detriment to the health, safety and
welfare of the neigliborhood or community;
7. The Board also finds that the variance request under consideration is the minimum neecssary;
8. The Board also proposes the following conditions.
a)
b) 9
c) Adhereme to the items outlined in the fallow-up letter sent with this resolution.
BASED ON THE ABOVE FI DrNG . I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE 1 DEFY AREA VARIANCE
Z-AV-45-2017, David and Morgan Stanhope, Introduced b , who moved fox its adoption, seconded b
Duly adopted this 19`x' da} of July 2017 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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Town of Queensbury
Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Appeal No.: -2017
Appellant: Frank & Isobel runoff
Project Location: Halliday - BP AST 148-2017
Meeting Date: May 17, 2017
Information requested:
Appellant is appealing to the Zoning Board of Appeals relative to the
issucince of o [wilding permit for the above referenced matter.
staff comments:
First, Standing.-
Was
tanding:Was the appeal taken within the appropriate 60 day fiime frame and is the
appealing part► aggrieved
Building Permit AST 148-2017 was approved by the Zoning
Administrator on April 13, 2017. The Notice of Appeal
application/letter was originally filed with the Town on June 6, 2017
and supplemented on lune 16, 2017.
• The appellant has not offered any informatian regarding a direct
damage or harm to them that differs from that of the general public,
or an explanation of how they are aggrieved. They are a nearby
property owner.
Second, Merits of the argument it the appellant is found to have standing:
The appellant is appealing to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding the
issuance of Building Permit AST 148-2017.
The appellant asserts that the wilding permit should not have been issued
because:
Should be an Accessory Structure and require an Area variance
• Neighbors were not notified
Lake George Pork Commission denied the project
• Building does not meet ony Town Codes
Density requirements not met
Wetlands Setbacks and Stormwater runoff concerns
The Variance, density and setback issues are not ripe for an Appeal to this
Board. The allotted timeframe to challenge these items has expired and
these items, along with others were discussed during a previous Munoff
Appeal (NOA 1 .2017) which was decided in favor of the Zoning
Administrator.
With regard to the other items asserted as merits of the appellants'
arguments-.
The Lake George Park Commission has issued a Notice of Intent to Deny.
This affords the applicant and opportunity to appeal. Halliday has filed
such an appeal. The LGPC has not denied the application as of this
writing.
Neighbor notification is not required for a buildlng permit. The project was
reviewed and approved by the Planning Board. The Zoning Administrator
reviewed the Building Permif plans for compliance with the Planning Board
approval and, having found the plans in compliance, issued a zoning
approval for the building permit.
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Slaff Motes
Zoning Board of Appeals—Rccard of Resolution
Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury,NY 12804 (518) 761-8238
Tcnvn of CLucensbUry
Notice of Appeml Resolution
RESOLUTION TO: Approve I Disapprove �`I
Notice of Appeal: -NOA- -2017
Appellant Name: Frank and Isobeliunoff
Tax Map No. 240.,5-1-3
Property Location: 2599 State Route 9L, Property Owner: Harold & Lyn Halliday
RESOLUTION TO: Approve , Disapprove Appeal Z-NOA-2-2017, Frank and Isobel Munoff
regarding property owned by Harold and Lyn Halliday at 2599 State Route 9L, Tax Map No.
240.5-1-32;
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Queensbury has received an application from
Frank and Isobel Munoff. Appellant is appealing to the Zoning board of Appeals relative to the
issuance of a building permit for the above referenced matter.
A public hearing was advertised and held on Wednesday. July 19. 2017;
Upon review of the application materials, information supplied during the public hearing, and
upon consideration of the opplicable criteria of the Queensbury Town Code and Chapter 267
of the NYS Town Law and after discussion and deliberation, we find as follows:
1. The Appeal was filed, was not filed wiihin the required 60-day timeframe.
, The Appealing Party is, is riot aggrieved and were found to have, not have standing-
The merits of the argument as provided by the appellant with responses from the Zoning
Administrator have been considered. It is our finding thct the positions offered by the
appellant are, are not sufficient to warrant overturning the Zoning Administrator's
decision at hand.
Based on the above findings I make a MOTION TO APPROVE 1 DENY Appeal Z-NOA- -2017,
FRANK & ISOBEL MUROFF, Introduced b , who moved for its adoption, seconded by
Duly adopted this 19th day of July, 2017 , by the following vote:
AYES-
NOES,
YES-OE :