1968-04-04
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MINUTES of a public hearing of the Town of Queensbury
Zoning Board of Appeals held at the Town Office Building on
April 4, 1968 at 7:30 P.M.
There were present:
John E. Fitzgerald
James Keller
Charles O. Sicard
George Kurosaka
Allison B. Ellsworth
being all of the members of the board.
John E. Fitzgerald, the Chairman, presided and the
Secretary, James Keller, recorded.
The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting held
March 30, 1968 and upon motion duly made by Charles o. Sicard,
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seconded by George Kurosaka and carried unanimously, were approved.
The affidavit of publication was read by the Secretary on
Application for a Variance #36 by Edward and Eleanor Reith for the
construction of a dwelling on an undersized lot. Mr. and Mrs. Reith
were present and there was no one present objecting. After dis-
cussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously,
it was
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RESOLVED, that in view of the practical
difficulty in using the lot since it did
not meet the minimum lot dimensions required
by the Ordinance; and that in the opinion of
the Board strict application of the provisions
of the Ordinance would deprive the applicants
of the reasonable use of their land, be it
ORDERED that Application for a Variance #36 by
Edward and Eleanor Reith be approved as requested.
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The affidavit of publication was read by the Secretary
on Application for a Variance 137 by Peter Merlow for the con-
struction of a dwelling on a non-conforming lot on Indiana Avenue.
Mr. Merlow was present and discussion was had with reference to
the size of adjacent lots. After discussion, upon motion duly
made, seconded and carried unanimously, it was
RESOLVED, that in view of the practical
difficulty of using the lot since it did
not meet the minimum lot dimensions required
by the Ordinance; and that in the opinion of
the Board strict application of the provisions
of the Ordinance would deprive the applicant
of the reasonable use of his land, be it
ORDERED that Application for a Variance 137
by Peter Merlow be approved as requested.
The affidavit of publication was read by the Secretary
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on Application for a Variance 135 by A.C.Warner Co. for the
construction of a sign within 50 ft. of the lot line. The report
of the Planning Board approving the placement of the sign on an
existing post was read. Stieg Reichert representing A.C.Warner
Co. was present. William Richardson, Lawrence Newcomb, on behalf
of his wife and Dr. Evelyn Harrington, and Leland Pierce
representing Fred Hove", Inc. were present objecting. Considerable
discussion was had with reference to the location of the post and
the size of the proposed sign. After discussion, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried unanimously, Mr. Fitzgerald not
voting, it was
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RESOLVED, that with the concurrence of the
Planning Board be it ORDERED that Application
for a Variance #35 by A.C. Warner Co. is
approved provided that the sign is relocated
in such a way so that the pole and all parts
of the sign and structure thereof shall be
within the A.C. Warner Co. fence line.
The affidavit of publication was read by the Secretary
on Application #34 by A.C. Warner Co. for the construction of
a sign on Quaker Road within the 50ft. setback. Leland Pierce,
Mr. Newcomb and Albert Cooms were present objecting. The report
of the Planning Board disapproving the application was read. After
discussion upon motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously,
with Mr. Fitzgerald not voting, it was
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RESOLVED, that in concurrence with the
Planning Board be it ORDERED that
Application for a Variance #34 by A.C.
Warner Co. be disapproved on the basis of
highway safety because of possible
obstruction of sight lines on Quaker Road
to Corner of Glenwood Avenue from the south.
The affidavit of publication was read by the Secretary on
Application for a Variance 138 by Naomi Maxfield for the construction
of a dwelling on a Don-conforming lot. Mrs. Maxfield was present and
there was no one present objecting. After discussion, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried unanimously, it was
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RESOLVED, that in view of the practical
difficulty of using the lot since it did
not meet the minimum lot dimensions required
by the Ordinance; and that in the opinion of
the Board strict application of the provisions
of the Ordinance would deprive the applicant of
the reasonable use of her land, be it ORDERED
that Application for a Variance 1138 by Naomi
Maxfield be approved as requested.
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The affidavit of publication was read by the Secretary
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on Application for a Variance 133 by M.D. Management Corp. for
the construction of an oversized sign on Route 9 and Quaker Road.
Mr. Green representing M.D. Management Corp. was present as was
H.K. Hoffman of Signs of Progress. The report of the Planning
Board stating that they approved su'þject to certain modifications
that the big sign should conform to square footage and the exit
entrance sign should not be over 4SLtt. as called for in the above
ordinance. Those appearing in objectiDn were William Richardson
and J. Stechler. After considerable discussion, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried unanimously, it was
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RESOLVED, that Application for a Variance #33 by
M.D. Management Corp. be approved provided the
free standing sign in the î~oposed location
conform to the exis ting ~ requirements of the
sign ordinance; and the entrance sign 12 inches
by 48 inches is approved as proposed without the
"u" shaped portion.
~er the conclusion of the public hearings Application
for a Variance 139 by Joseph Dougher concerning an undersized
lot at Lake Sunnyside was brought before the meeting and upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously, it was
RESOLVED, that Application for a Variance I~
by Joseph Dougher be called for a public hearing
on Wednesday, April 17, 1968, at 7:30 P.M.
The Application for a Variance #40 by Nicholas Clemons,
Sr. was the next order of business. Attorney William Mahoney
representing Mr. Clemons was present and requested that he be
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permitted to withdraw the application without prejudice. The
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Board so approved.
There being no other business to come before the
meeting, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously,
it was adjourned.
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Secretary
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