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1. Applicant's Name: Ronald P_ nu four M
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NCity, State, Zip: Queen G�, NV 1 ?R(14 M
Telephone No. 79R-1644
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4. Location of property: Corner of Dix Avenue & Phillips Avenue
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5. Description of how to find the property: Across fr(mi clit� Su th »
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6. Tax Map Number: Section 111 , Block 1 Lot 7-8-9-10 M
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7. Zone Classification: C-R-1.r Lot Size: 200 'x166 ' sq. ft./acres w
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8. Section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance from which you are seeking this Variance: M
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9. Present use(s) of property (explain in detail): Commercial ,s (parking M
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i10. Proposed use of property (describe the proposed change that you are making to i
the present use): To erect an Office & Garage Facility. i
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11. Is the property in question within 500 feet of a County or State Right of Way, r
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Park, Municipal Boundary, or Watershed draining any County or State facilities, M
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i requiring review by the Warren County Planning Board? YES, ❑ NO
"HOME OF NATURAL BEAUTY A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE"
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Use Variance
12. List the names and location of the parcel (include tax map number and zonk)
of adjoining property owners.
NORTHERLY SOUTHERLY
Tax Map # Tax Map # 111-1-11
Zone: Commercial- Highway Zone: Residential U-R-10
Name: So. Oueensbury Fire Name: Dick Sears and
House Ronald Dufour
EASTERLY WESTERLY
Tax Map # 111-2-1 Tax Map # 111-1-6
Zone: remmercial use Zone: C-R-1
Name: Kathy Barlow Name: George Rozakis
An individual who wants to utilize property for a use that is not permitted
by the Zoning Ordinance must apply for a USE VARIANCE. An application
for a Use Variance must demonstrate that the Ordinance creates an unnecessary
hardship on the property by satisfying all of the following three tests:
1. Reasonable Return: The applicant must demonstrate an inability to
realize a reasonable return under any of the uses permitted by the Zoning
Ordinance. There must be proof of the applicant's inability to realize
a reasonable return; speculation or qualitative assessment is inadequate.
Failure to realize the highest return is not a hardship.
Z. Uniqueness: The applicant must prove that a specified unnecessary hardship
exists because of: (a) exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applying
to the property, and not applying generally to other properties in the
same district, and; (b) lot size or shape legally existing prior to the date
of the Zoning Ordinance, or topography, or other circumstances over
which the applicant has had no control, and that these circumstances
make it impossible to earn a reasonable return without some adjustment.
• If the features or conditions are generally applicable throughout the
district, relief should be accomplished by a zoning amendment, not a
variance.
3. Character: The applicant must prove that the requested modification
will not change the character or quality of the neighborhood. In addition,
the "spirit" of the Ordinance or Local Law should be preserved.
Please answer the following questions. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
13. Is a resonable return possible if the land is used as zoned? ❑ Yee, It No
Explain: Area along Dix Avenue Has become highly commercialized
and Industrialized. Highly unlikely to sell property as
residential I retail- confirmed by contacts with realtors.
14. Are the circumstances of this lot unique and not due to the unreasonableness
of the Ordinance? ® Yes, ❑ No Explain: This lot has a lot of
sentimental value. I purchased the property from past freinds,
with the understanding that I someday would build a Garage &
Office Facility.
15. Is there and adverse effect on the neighborhood character? ❑ Yes, 9 No
Explain: praa hac hacnme prr domi natPly cnmm i al . Have used
the premises as indicated without adverse effect on the
neighborhood over the past 12 years.
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Use Variance
16. Other comments: Most, if not all, neighbors and adjoin pro-
perty owners do not object and have consented to this
application. Additionally, due to high vandalism rate in
area, it is important to applicant to have security measurers
safeguarding their property by contuatipon�pof the present use.
If office & gMESSAGE TO THE erected
erty.
We recommend your purchasing the ZONING ORDINANCE so that you may
be fully apprised of all Town of Queensbury regulations.
Please return the ORIGINAL APPLICATION with all pages intact. The Planning
Department requires 13 copies of your application. A complete application shall
include a variance site plan with narrative and supporting reports, if applicable.
All maps must be folded to an 8% by 14 inch or smaller format. All components
of the submittal must contain all information required under the applicable Town
law or regulation.
A complete application is necessary for placement of the Queensbury Zoning
Board of Appeals agenda. The necessary information that you will need for a complete
variance site plan will follow after this message.
Applications must be received by 2 p.m. on the deadline date. The deadline
dates for submission are listed on the Deadline Submission Sheet available in the
Planning Department. However, submittals will be accepted prior to the submission
deadline date for staff review and placement on the agenda.
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Other permits may be required for construction or alterations subsequent to
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain
these permits.
I have read and understand the above message:
(signature of app icant) (signature of agent)
Please attach the following items to your application:
17. A location map showing the site within the Town.
18. A site plan showing existing and proposed features of the property, including:
A. lot dimensions
B. north arrow and scale 4, y
C. location and dimensions of existing
and proposed buildings, showing setback "1 +
distances and uses 5 }}}
D. parking layout to scale
E. physical features (streets, steep slopes, 1 /
lakes, wetlands, etd) y ,.,,, N
F. location of water and sewer systems, if applicable
G. easements and public roads
11. adjacent ownership
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Checklist
Draw to scale (preferably 1 inch equals 40 feet or lest) a detailed description
of the proposed site.
A. Title of drawing, including name and address of applicant and person responsible
for preparation of such drawing.
B. North arrow, scale, and date.
C. Boundaries of the property with dimensions in feet, including zoning boundary
delineations.
D. Existing watercourses, wetlands, and other waterbodies.
E. Location of all existing principle and accessory structures and their uses with
exterior dimensions and lot line and waterfront setbacks.
F. Location of all proposed principle and accessory uses and structures with exterior
dimensions and setbacks.
G. Location of any existing or proposed easements, driveways, outdoor storage
and refuse containment areas, including setbacks.
H. Location of existing and proposed sewage disposal facilities, including lot line,
waterfront and well setbacks. Also, location of existing sewage and water
systems on adjoining lots.
I. Location and description of existing public or private water supply.
J. Description of the method of securing public or private water and location.
K. Location and design of all existing and proposed parking and loading areas,
showing driveways, ingress, egress, handicapped parking and curbing.
L. Total number of existing parking spaces, including the number of those to
remain or to be removed, those to be paved, those to be gravelled, and total
number of proposed new paved spaces and proposed gravelled spaces, including
basis for determining parking adequacy.
• M. Location, design, and construction materials of all existing or proposed site
improvements; including drains, culverts, retaining walls, and fences.
N. Location, setbacks, and size of all existing and proposed signs; including design
and construction details of proposed signs.
O. Location and proposed development of all buffer areas, including existing
vegetative cover and screening of storage or refuse areas.
P. Location and design of all existing and proposed outdoor lighting facilities.
Q. Identification of the location and amount of building area proposed for retail
sales or similar commercial activity.
R. If applicable, the applicant is required to submit a Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDA) as required by the Environmental Protection Agency. The list must
include the chemicals and hazardous materials to be stored and used on site
and the quantities of such. The plan presented to the Board must show any
storage and containment areas.
S. General landscaping plan.
T. Other elements integral to the proposed development as considered necessary
by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Applicants should be advised that they are to address all of the items on the
checklist. If the required information is not on the submission, the application will
be removed from the agenda.
Applicant/Agent, please initial:
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
AUTHORIZATION TO ACT A AGENT FOR
I (seller, owner) of premises located at
Tax Map Number hereby designate
as my agent regarding an application for (Subdivision, Site Plan Review, Variance) of the
above premises.
Deed Reference Book Page Date
Does the above parcel represent owner's entire contiguous holdings? Please attach
explanation.
Signed: Date:
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PLEASE READ AND SIGN
"The parties hereto consent that the proceedings which result from the within
application may be tape-recorded and transcribed by the Town Clerk or his agent and
that such minutes as may be transcribed shall constitute the official record of all
proceedings regarding this application, unless the same may vary from the handwritten
minutes taken by the Town Clerk or the Secretary of the Planning Board or Zoning Board
of Appeals, in which event the handwritten minutes as to such inconsistencies shall be
deemed the official record."
Applicant's Signature
Date: ��
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PROJECT I.D. NUMBER 617.21 SEOR
Appendix C
State Environmental Ouallty Review
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only
PART I—PROJECT INFORMATION (To be completed by Applicant or Project sponsor)
1. APPLICANT/SPONSOR 2. PROJECT NAME
Ronald P. Dufour
J. PROJECT LOCATION:
Municipality Oueensbury County warren
e. PRECISE LOCATION(Street address and road intersections, prominent IandmaraS, eic.,or provide map)
Corner of Phillips Avenue & Dix Avenue in the Town
of Queensbury, New York.
5. IS PROPOSED ACTION: Continuation of use since 198
❑New ❑Expansion ElModllicalldNalieration Other: ding Facility
3uil6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY:
To build 40 ' x 50 ' Office & Garage Facility
7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED: 200 'x1661
Initially acres Ultimately acres
6. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS?
❑Yes ❑No If No,describe briefly
9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OFPROJECT?
❑Residential ❑Industrial 6D Commercial ❑Agriculture ❑ParkJForesUOpen space ❑Other
Describe:
10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL. OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY(FEDERAL,
STATE OR LOCAL)f7-�
El Yes g J{ No If yes, list agency(s) and permit/approvals
11. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL?
❑Yes t70 No If yes, list agency name and permlVapproval
12. AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMITIAPPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION?
Cl Yes Q No
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
APPIIcantisponsor name Ronald P.—Du our Date: 8-77—cin
Signature:
If the action Is In the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the
Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment
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PART II—ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (To be completed by Agency)
A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.12? It yes, coordinate the review process and use the FULL EAF.
❑Yes aNO
B. WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6 NYCRR,PART 617.67 If No,a negative declaration
may be superseded by another Involved agency.
❑Yes No
C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING:(Answers may be handwritten, If legible)
Of. Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, wild waste production or dlaposal,
potential for erosion,drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly:
No
C2. Aesthetic. agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources;or community or neighborhood Character? Explain briefly:
No
CJ. Vegetation or fauna, fisn, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats,or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly:
No
Ca. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted,or a change In use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources?Explain briefly.
No
C5. Growth, subsequent development;or related activities likely to be Induced by the proposed wllon? Explain briefly.
No
C6. Long term,short term, cumulative,or other effects not Identified In C1057 Explain briefly. -
No
C7. Other Impacts(Including changes In use of either quantity or type of energy)?Explain briefly.
No
D. IS THERE,OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE,CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS?
❑Yes ®No If Yes,explain briefly
PART III—DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by Agency)
INSTRUCTIONS: For each adverse effect identified above,determine whether it is substantial,large,Important or otherwise significant.
Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting (i.e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d)
irreversibility; (a) geographic scope; and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that
explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse Impacts have been identified and adequately addressed.
❑ Check this box if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY
occur. Then proceed directly to the FULL EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration.
® Check this box If you have determined, based on the Information and analysis above and any supporting
documentation, that the proposed action WILL NOT result In any significant adverse environmental Impacts
AND provide on attachments as necessary, the reasons supporting this determination:
Name of lead Agency
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Print or Type Name of Responsib"flicer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible icer
Signature of Reiponuble Officer in Lead Agency ignaturs of Pteparer(if diff*r"t t"responsible office)
Date
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