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1987-07-22 SP 3* QUEENSBURY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS "'--" Special Meeting Held: July 22, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. Present: Theodore Turner, Chairman Charles O. Sicard Jeffrey L. Kelley Susan Goetz, Secretary Daniel S. Griffin Gustave Behr Robert Eddy, Sign Enforcement Officer Mack A. Dean, Building and Codes Enforcement Officer Susan E. Davidsen, Planning and Zoning Department R. Case Prime, Councel Absent: Michael Muller Chairman Turner called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. He announced that Sign Variance No. 1253, Allens Arts and Crafts would be considered along with Sign Variance No. 1273, Zayre Department Store since these were related; in the same plaza on Route 9. Sign Variance No. 1272, O. A. Boychuk for Mark Plaza had tabled himself prior to the meeting. Also, Use Variance No. 1275, Broad Street Car Wash, Inc. had tabled their application prior to the meeting; they had changed the location of their site from Bay Street to Quaker Road. It was too late for Warren County Planning Board to review the new application since the change was made after the application deadline date. This application will be reviewed at the August meeting. NEW BUSINESS SIGN VARIANCE NO. 1270 Kay's Motel Mrs. Goetz read the application to maintain an existing freestanding sign 12 feet from the property line. The size of the sign is 3 feet by 16% feet by 19% feet. The application stated that they would like to maintain an existing wall sign 26 feet from the property line. The size of this sign is 7 feet by 3% feet by 15 feet. The location of the property is on Route 9, across from the Great Escape Amusement Park in a RC-15 zone. Mr. Kelley stated that he thought sign number 1 looked bigger than 3 feet. Vincent Cannistraro, owner of Kay's Motel, said that the rear panel had not been added to the square footage of the sign. Mr. Cannistraro pointed out that north of the motel is a barbecue stand and restaurant. Kay's Motel needs their sign as is. Tourist need to know that it's AAA approved, air conditioned, central heat, etc.; having a good sign is an important phase of the business. Mr. Cannistraro stated that sign number 1 is 3 feet wide; the panels exist an additional 1 foot. 1 71;7 "--' Mrs. Goetz stated that the Board needs the exact measurement of the sign; it cannot be based on guess work. Mr. Cannistraro said the total width is 4 feet. Mr. Behr said then your sign is 4 ft. by 16% ft., equalling 66 square feet. The sign must be within 50 square feet. In addition, the setback is in violation; 12 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet. Mr. Cannistraro stated that he would take the panels down. He expressed concerned regarding the setback violation; 12 feet in lieu of the required 15 feet. Mr. Cannistraro said he would have to go to great expense to move the entire sign. Mr. Behr stated that the Board could approve a setback relief if the square footage of the sign were conforming. The total square footage will be 49% feet without the panels. Public Hearing Opened: no comment Public Hearing Closed. Mr. Behr MOVED APPROVAL of Sign Variance No. 1270, Kay's Motel WITH CONDITIONS. This is consistent with what the Zoning Board of Appeals had done on Route 9. Variances have been granted for setback relief because of the widening of the Road; Route 9. APPROVED freestanding sign; this will conform to 50 square feet size and be granted a 3 foot front setback variance. Second by Mr. Turner Passed Unanimously. SIGN VARIANCE NO. 1273 Zayre Department Store #133 Mrs. Goetz read the application t? maintain existing freestanding pylon sign 29 feet from the property line. The size of the sign is 5 feet by 18 feet by 35 feet. Zayre sign is 5 feet by 18 feet, Sysco Foods sign, Oasis Gas sign, Allen's Arts and Crafts sign are all mounted on a double pole structure. The applicant also would like to maintain an existing wall sign 650 feet from the property line. The size of the sign is 7 feet by 32 feet by 14 feet. Individual channel letters read Zayre plus the logo. The outline area of this signage is 168 square feet. Mrs. Goetz stated Zayre Department Store is situated on Route 9 in the known as Miller Hill in an UR-5 and HC-15 zone. Owen Tegan, representative from Zayre Department Store stated that the ability to market these businesses is needed by the signs. Vision is impaired due to lack of visual advertising if signs are removed. He said the plaza layout is situated as such that the buildings are at a 650 foot setback from Route 9. The buildings also set higher than the road. Mr. Tegan stated that tenants in this plaza needed be advertised on the pylon sign. Board Members stated that a 64 square foot size is allowed at 25 feet from the property line. Board Member stated that Allen's Arts and Crafts and Sysco could be added onto the pylon size within the required 64 square feet. The Oasis gas sign would not be allowed because of a denial by the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance (number 656) in January 16, 1980. 2 3)'6 -- Mr. Turner mentioned the fact that the Ponderosa Restaurant is situated directly across the road from Zayres. Customers will be attracted to both businesses. When customers pull out of the Ponderosa parking lot they can see the Zayre Plaza, in turn, creating potential shoppers. Mr. Turner stated that Allen's Arts and Crafts was granted a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals on June 12, 1985. Northbound travelers on Route 9 go by a bank (part of the parking lot and entrance) which is situated directly in front of Allen's Arts and Crafts. In the winter season, this entrance to the plaza did not have its snow removed. The entrance remained as a high snow bank. Northbound travelers could not see Allen's Arts and Crafts from the road. There was much discussion on whether or not Zayres should have other businesses listed on the pylon sign. Mr. Tegan stated that Zayres Corporation has the authority of whether or not tenants are listed on the sign. He stated that he was trying to help everyone in the plaza as hardship exists due to the setback of the entire plaza. Mrs. Goetz stated that it wasn't the Boards fault that Zayre Corporation bought a piece of property so far back. The Town of Queensbury has a Sign Ordinance and it must be conformed to. Color coordination of the sign was discussed. Board Members addressed the issue of the wall sign. The sign is 168 square feet. They felt this was a reasonable request since the building is situated so far back from the road. Mr. Kelley MOVED APPROVAL of Sign Variance No. 1273, Zayre Department Store freestanding sign (pylon sign) based on the fact of some hardship. Hardship is the location of the building being 650 feet from the highway and 29 feet from the property line. The height of the pylon sign will be ~ feet and will be 64 square feet. Zayre lettering on the pylon sign (freestanding sign) I wrfi be 32 square feet of the area for which business names can be placedj by Zayres choice. This pylon sign will be a total of 96 square feet. All parts of this sign will conform as to color. Second by Griffin. Passed Unanimously. Mr. Behr MOVED APPROVAL of Sign Variance No. 1273, Zayre Department Store wall sign. This is approval of a 168 square foot building sign as it is a reasonable request because of the distance of the building from the road. Second by Mr. Sicard. Passed Unanimously. Jane L. Burnham, owner of Allen's Arts and Crafts, stated she would like to withdraw the Sign Variance (number 1253) application as the problem of the existing freestanding sign has been solved by the Zayre Department Store sign variance. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. fIÆ~~~ Minutes prepared by Susan Davidsen 3