Staff Notes 2 15 23Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 50-2022
Project Applicant: Garden World Associates, LLC
Project Location: 2 Carlton Drive & 537 Aviation Road
Parcel History: SP 69-2022; RZ 5-2022; AV 44-2017; SP 49-2017
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: February 15, 2023
Applicant proposes a change of zone for a 0.32 acre parcel at 2 Carlton Drive (302.5-1-49) from MDR
(Moderate Density Residential) to CI (Commercial Intensive). The project also includes a parking lot expansion
of a 0.77 acre parcel at 537 Aviation Road with the 0.32 acre parcel. The parking area would be increased to 84
spaces where 50 are required. Petition of Zone Change (Town Board referral, SEQR) for parking lot expansion.
Site plan for parking lot area expansion. Relief requested for permeability.
The applicant requests relief for permeability for a parking lot expansion for the existing Silo Restaurant. The
project is on two properties that are to be merged for a parcel area of 1.09 ac in the CI zone.
Section 179-3-040 dimensions
Applicant proposes additional hard-surfacing for parking associated with the Silo Restaurant. The proposed
permeability is 13.9% where 30% permeable is required.
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 considered limited due to
the location of the existing building and lot configuration.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered moderate
relevant to the code. Relief is 16.1% permeable less than allowed.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. The project will have minimal to no impact
on the physical or environmental conditions.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created.
The project includes associated site work to increase parking to 84 spaces for the existing Silo restaurant. The
plans show the existing and proposed parking. The project is under review for a change of zone from Moderate
Density Residential to Commercial Intensive. The Planning Board did not identify any significant adverse
impacts during the recommendation November 30th.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: