Staff Notes 1/18/23Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 1-2023
Project Applicant: Michael Rozell
Project Location: 56 Reardon Road
Parcel History: SP 2-2023
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: January 18, 2023
Applicant proposes removal of existing homes/buildings and driveway area to construct a new home of 2,201
sq. ft. with porch areas of 274 sq. ft. and 158 sq. ft. footprint. The new floor area is 3,819 sq. ft. The project
includes a new driveway area, septic, well, and shoreline plantings. Site plan for new floor area in a CEA.
Relief is requested for setbacks.
The applicant requests relief for setbacks for construction of new single family home. The project is located in
the WR zone on a 0.41 ac parcel.
Section 179-3-040 dimensions
The new home is proposed to be located for the side yard north 14.5 ft proposed where 20 ft is required. The
project improves the site permeability from 70.1% to 72.3% so no variance is required for permeability.
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 possible to reduce the
north side entrance area.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered minimal
relevant to the code. Relief requested is for 5.5 ft.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. Minor to no impacts on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood may be anticipated.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self - created. The difficulty may be considered self-created.
The applicant proposes to demolish the existing two buildings on the site to construct a new home. Site work
includes installation of a new well and septic system. The location of the home wil l include grading on the site
for the new driveway area and building location. The plans show the location of the new home and site work.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: