1977-04-20
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MINUTES of the public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals
held April 20, 1971 at 7:30 p.m.
There were present:
George Kurosaka, Acting Chairman
Ted Turner
Charles Sicard
Sjeodje Richardson
Absent: John Fitzgerald
Chairman
being the members of the Board. On a motion by Mr. Sicard, seconded
by Mr. Turner, the minutes of the March meeting were approved as
read.
Old Business:
Notice of Appeal: LionSon, Ltd. (Susse Chalet Motor·Lodge)
Big Boom Road
(Appeal of denial of sign application) ~~
Appearing on behalf of LionSon, Ltd. was attorne¡fcase ~~ ~~ ~ .
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He stated two points in favor of this appeal:
1. the application is not contrary to the ordinance
2. right of free speech
Also present were Mr. William Johnson, president of LionSon, Ltd.,
Mr. Richard Lions, Secretary treasurer of LionSon, Ltd., and Mr. Jeff
Anthony, landscape architect.
Public appearances were made by Brenda Scaia who worked for
this motel and is in favor of the budget price shown on the sign.
The Board:
RESOLVED: Table and refer to town attorney for legal opinion.
Motion made by Charles Sicard and seconded by Sjeodje Richardson.
Unanimous decision to table this notice.
New Business:
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Special Permit #64, Photo-Fun, Ltd. - to construct a drive-
up photo kiosk on the property situated at Northway Plaza, Route 9.
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There were no public appearances for or against this Special Permit.
RESOLVED: Special Permit #64 be tabled until next meeting.
Motion made by Sjeodje Richardson seconded by Charles Sicard.
Unanimous decision to table this Special Permit.
Variance #487, Joseph Mozal - to place a dwelling on a lot
that does not front on a public street on the property situated
at Right-of-Way Extension Fitzgerald Road.
Mr. Mozal was present. The Board questioned the right-of-
way. Mr. LaRock was present and said he had seen a picture of
the deed which showed the right-of-way.
There were no public appearances for or against this Variance.
The Board:
RESOLVED: Application for Variance #487 be approved subject
to proof of right-of-way on deed and concurs with Planning
Board.
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Motion made by Charles Sicard and seconded by Ted Turner.
Unanimous decision to approve this Variance.
Variance #488, Kathryn E. Lindstrand - to operate a printing
shop in a R-4 Zone on the property situated at 93 Lower Dix Avenue.
Present was Kathryn E. Lindstrand. She explained she was
to run a commercial offset letterpress.
Public appearance was made by Ray Barlow - printer. He
stated that this operation was not the least bit noisy.
Both the Beautification Committee and the Planning Board
approved.
The Board:
RESOLVED: Application for Variance #488 be approved and concurs
with Boards and comply with suggestions of Beautification Com-
mittee.
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Motion made by Charles Sicard and seconded by Ted Turner.
Unanimous decision for approval.
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Special Permit #65, Ernest P. Giroux - to operate a Miniature
Golf Course and Go Cart Track in a C-3 Zone on the property sit-
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uated at Route 9, Lake George Road (Skate1and).
Mr. Giroux was present and stated that he wanted to change
the locations and put the golf course in the back and the Go
Cart Track on the side.
A letter was read from Mr. Roberts saying that he apologized
about saying that the go carts made too much noise.
A go cart was brought to the meeting so the board cou14 hear
the sound.
Public appearances:
Brenda Scaia - in favor
Richard Haviland - owner of campsite - in favor - noise not
loud enough to bother campers.
David Hoke - in favor
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There were no appearances against.
Mr. Eddy stated that he would like it to go before the
Beautification Committee.
Warren County Planning Board and the Town Planning Board
approved of golf course only.
The Board:
RESOLVED: Special Permit #65 be approved conforming with
requirements of Beautification Committee and be subject
to renewal in one year.
Motion made by Charles Sicard and seconded by Ted Turner.
Unanimous decision for approval.
Special Permit #66, Donald E. Cole - to operate an auto-
mobile repair shop in a C-2 Zone on the property situated at 630
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Upper Glen Street.
Mr. Cole was present. No appearances for or against.
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Both the Town and County Planning Boards approved.
Mr. Eddy wants appearance to Beautification Committee.
The Board:
RESOLVED: Special Permit 166 be approved subject to the
requirements of the town ordinance and meet with require-
ments of the Beautification Committee.
Motion made by Charles Sicard and seconded by Sjeodje Richardson.
Unanimous decision for approval.
Variance 1489, Richard E. France, Jr. - to place an addition
to a dwelling less than the required front setback on the property
situated at Tee Hill Road.
Susan France was present.
There were no appearances for or against this Variance.
Queensbury Planning Board approved.
The Board:
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RESOLVED: Application for Variance 1489 be approved as
requested.
Motion made by Ted Turner and seconded by Charles Sicard.
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Unanimous decision for approval.
Jdr Variance #490, Sutton's Farm Market - to place an oversized
wall sign in a C-3 Zone on the property situated at the East side
of Route 9, Lake George Road.
Stanley and Steven Sutton were present and stated that they
confronted their neighbors and they had no objections.
Public appearance made by William Peyton who had no objection.
Both the Town and County Planning Boards disapproved with
no comments.
The Board:
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RESOLVED: Application for Variance 1490 be approved with
reasonable use of the property.
Motion made by Charles Sicard seconded by Ted Turner.
Unanimous decision for approval.
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Variance #491, United Methodist Church of Queensbury - to
place an oversized sign in a R-5 Zone on the property situated
at 74 Aviation Road.
Mrs. James Farrell and Mr. Guy Noonan were present.
Mr. Eddy of the Beautification Committee reviewed the sign and
had a few suggestions.
There were no public appearances for or against.
The Board:
RESOLVED: Application for Variance #491 be approved and
concur with the Queensbury Planning Board.
Motion made by Charles Sicard and seconded by Ted Turner.
Unanimous decision for approval.
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Zoning Board of Appeals had ,a discussion of gas station signs
and then the meeting was adjourned at 10:57 p.m.
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