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1982-02-17 MINUTES //0 Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals February 17, 1982 - 7:35 P.M. PRESENT: Kirkham Cornwell, Chairman Theodore Turner, Secretary Susan Goetz Daniel Griffin Charles Sicard Sjoerdje Richardson R. Case Prime ABSENT: STAFF: Mack Dean NEWS MEDIA: Lee Tugas, Post Star The minutes of the January 20, 1982 meeting were approved on a motion by Charles Sicard, seconded by Susan Goetz. Motion was carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Interpretation No. 10 - John Richards (for client) - 17 Main Street Interpretation as to whether or not a physicians office is more restrictive and less non-conforming than the present Splash Pool business. Mr. John Richards, of LaPann, Reardon, Fitzgerald and Firth, was present on behalf of his client who is contemplating the purchase of the Splash Pool Building. It was stated that Mary Welch wishes to change Splash Pools to a physicians office. The letter to the Building Inspector's office was read explaining the reason for an interpretation. Mr. Richards said it was his client's intent to fill in the pool to suffice parking. Motion was made by Theodore Turner and seconded by Charles Sicard that a physician's office is more restrictive and less non-conforming. Motion was carried unanimously. Result: Physicians office is more restrictive and less non-conforming. Variance No. 739 - Barbara C. Houghton - Chestnut Ridge Road - to offer for sale in her home, homemade craft items by applicant and associates on the property situated on the west side of Chestnut Ridge Road. Barbara C. Houghton was present for this variance. Mrs. Houghton explain her intent and answered questions regarding employees, hours, advertising and parking. The question arose as to whether a need for a variance was needed. A letter was read of disapproval from Diane Clements (neighbor) and also a letter of approval from~. Stokes (neighbor) was read. Page two III Mr. William Toran was present to speak against the variance for reasons related to parking and traffic flow. Mrs. Houghton opted to withdraw the application and officially did so. Variance No. 740 - Malcolm Mitchell - Route 9L on Lake George - to place a dock on a vacant parcel of property in R-l Zone on the property situated at Route 9L on Lake George. Robert stewart of Caffrey, Pontiff, stewart, Rhodes & Judge, was present to speak on Mr. Mitchell's behalf. Mr. Mitchell was also present. Contiguousness questions arose again and was discussed. A letter from John A.Mason (Dark Bay Association) was read in objection to the variance. A diagram was submitted with letter. Mr. Mason was present to speak additional objections. Frank DeSantis' (attorney for Dark Bay) letter was read in conjunction with Mason letter. Mr. John Matthews was present to speak in favor of this variance. And also Mr. George Johnson spoke in favor. Both gentlemen are neighbors of Mr. Mitchell. All members of the Board have visited the site and decided that the property was contiguous,· and because ,)f the fact that the neW Zoning Ordinance coming out will make it possible to build a dock without a house. Motion made by Charles Sicard that no variance is needed, seconded by Sjoerdje Richardson. Motion was carried unanimously. RESOLVED: The Board found that no variance is required. The Board is of the opinion that a dock may be built at this time. Variance No. 741 - Mobil Oil Corp. - South Side, Aviation Rd. at Exit 19- to erect a double-faced price and product sign not to exceed 10 sq. ft. on an existing light pole on the property situated at the south side of Aviation Road at Exit 19 of the Northway. Robert Stewart of Caffrey, Pontiff, Stewart, Rhodes & Judge, was present on Mobil Oil's behalf. Non-conforming signs were discussed. There were no speakers for or against this variance. The fact that if the 10 Sq. Ft. sign was erected, all other non- conforming signs must come down. Motion by Charles Sicard to approve, seconded by Sjoerdje Richardson. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLVED: The Board granted this Sign Variance in concurrence with Queensbury and Warren County Planning Boards. All nonconforming signs will be removed to conform in 1986. Page three I/:{ of Glens Falls (Schenectad place addition situated at Mr. Ed Lingel (Aviation Mall) and Mr. David Mackey (Pyramid Co.) were present with maps of Aviation Mall. Mr. Lingel explained the need for the addition when questions arose as to why existing empty stores were not used for the bank. They pointed out that only 18 parking spaces were going to be taken up by the addition. Also, the traffic flow is going to be changed because of existing problems. A sign diagram was reviewed and there were no objections to the 16 inch sign. It was stated by the applicants that there will be no drive-in window. No one present for or against variance. was read with planting specifications. with the letter. A letter from Mr. Eddy A drawing was also submitted Special Permit No. 101 was approved unanimously. RESOLVED: The Board granted this Special Permit. The Board Finds: 1. The use is one specifically enumerated in the district. 2. Such use will not be prejudicial to the character of the area. 3. The Board determines that there is appropriate pro- vision for access facilities adequate for the estimated traffic from public streets and/or highways and that there are pedestrian walkways so as to insure public 'HIF' n safety and to avoid traffic congestion. --fJuIi.. 4- Z tJfr~ ~ 7c..J rAtJlt-t,vt,> <¡;~J()TS ;J.:r Ii';" (, h~...( f-o ,..-,>" h~.,,;-~ ¡,..u-I ~ __'r -,- . 7 "hò A 2'" W/:7r TIUO, 4. That there are full adequate parking areas and off- street loading spaces, in conformity with the proposed parking requirements of the zoning ordinance of the Town of Queensbury and all other related ordinances. 5. That suitable planting or screening has been required as follows: per letter of February 16, 1982 from the Pyramid Co. regarding Schenectady Savings Bank. 6. That such use is of the same general character as, or will not be injurious to, the surrounding neigh- borhood or district. 7. Sign per application and submitted plan. A motion waS~hairman r ham Cornwell, Chairman to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 P.M.