Staff Notes Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
rea Variance No.: PZ 246-2016
Project Applicant: Lisa Daigle
Project Location: 1903 Ridge Road,Ward 1
Parcel History: BOTH 601-2016 demolition barn; BOTH 650-2016 detached garage; BP 1374 yr. 1971
covered parcel
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: November 16,2016
Description of Proposed Project:
Applicant proposes demolition of an existing barn and construction of a 3,640 sq. ft. building. (1,343 +/- sq. ft.
garage; 1,342 +/- sq. ft. storage; 519 +/- sq. ft. storage; 275 +/- sq. ft. utility space). Project site has 3 accessory
buildings—this would be the 41h
Relief Required:
The applicant requests relief from the maximum allowable square footage of the combined accessory structures
on the parcel, number of allowable accessory structures, and for more than one garage building.
Section 179-5-020—Accessory Structures—garage
The code allows for one garage at 2,200 sq ft on parcels greater than 5 acres and cannot exceed the principal
Wcture square footage. The applicant proposes a 3,640 sq ft building that would contain 1,343 sq ft garage
where there are existing buildings on the site that meet the definition of a garage due to door width. In addition,
there are three accessory structures where there are only allowed three for lots greater than 3 ac where this is the
fourth accessory structure. The maximum size allowed is 750 sq ft for total of accessory structures where
proposed for building is 794 sq ft. The parcel is 19.36 ac.
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
In making a determination, the board shall consider:
1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment
to nearby properties will be created by the granting of this area variance. Minor to no impacts to the
neighborhood may be anticipated.
2. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method,feasible for the
applicant to pursue, other than an area variance. Feasible alternatives may be available to reduce the
door width.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief may be considered minimal relevant to
the code. Relief requested for accessory structure total square footage 44 sq ft in excess of the amount
allowed at 750 sq ft. Relief requested for more than one garage and four accessory structures.
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Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. The project as proposed will have minimal
impact to the neighborhood.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self created. The difficulty may be considered self created.
Staff comments:
The applicant proposes the construction of a 70' by 60' new building and has taken down a 42'x33' cow barn
building. The applicant has indicated the new structure will allow for equipment storage for property
maintenance and a hobby work area. The applicant has provided background information about the property
and buildings being used for farming. The submission includes a survey, drawings of the proposed building
with elevations and floor plan.
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Community Development Department Staff Notes