233.2010 Swr. Waiver Lk Geo.Camp
APPROVING
RESOLUTION LAKE GEORGE CAMPSITES, LLC’S
APPLICATION FOR FOURTH VARIANCE/ WAIVER REQUEST FROM
SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION REQUIREMENT SET FORTH IN
TOWN CODE CHAPTER 136 – SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
RESOLUTION NO.: 233, 2010
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board is authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue
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variances from 136-44 “Connection to sewers required” which requires Town property owners
situated within a sewer district and located within 250’ of a public sanitary sewer of the sewer district
to connect to the public sewer facilities within one (1) year from the date of notice, and
WHEREAS, Lake George Campsites, LLC (Applicant) applied to the Town Board for a
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fourth variance/waiver from 136-44 to connect its property located at 1053 State Route 9 to the
Town of Queensbury’s Route 9 Sewer District, as the Applicant states that it is still working towards
completion of sewer connection plans and the property’s four (4) on-site septic systems continue to be
used to treat and dispose of sanitary waste, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office mailed a Notice of Hearing to the Applicant and the
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Town Board conducted a hearing concerning the variance/waiver request on Monday, June 21, 2010,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that
a) due to the nature of the variance/waiver request, the Queensbury Town Board determines
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that the temporary granting of the variance/waiver would not be materially detrimental to
the purposes and objectives of Queensbury Town Code Chapter 136 and/or adjoining
properties or otherwise conflict with the purpose and objectives of any plan or policy of the
Town of Queensbury; and
b) the Town Board finds that the granting of the variance/waiver is reasonable and would
alleviate unnecessary hardship on the Applicant; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves Lake George Campsites,
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LLC’s application for a variance/waiver from Queensbury Town Code Chapter 136, 136-44
“Connection to sewers required” and hereby grants Lake George Campsites, LLC a one-year extension
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of time or until June 21, 2011 in which to connect its property located at 1053 State Route 9,
Queensbury (Tax Map No.: 295.12-1-6) to the Town of Queensbury’s Route 9 Sewer District,
provided that if there is any change in property use, increase in septic use or additional bathroom
facilities added, then such variance shall immediately terminate unless the Queensbury Town Board
review and approves a new application for a variance/waiver, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Lake George Campsites, LLC shall pay all charges due as if its property
was connected to the Route 9 Sewer District, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor, Wastewater Director
and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of June, 2010 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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