Staff Notes 2.15.23Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 8-2023
Project Applicant: Sharon Serini
Project Location: 15 Private Road # 1
Parcel History: SP 10-2023; FWW 2-2023
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: February 15, 2023
Applicant proposes a 2-story home with a footprint of 918 sq. ft., porch area of 160 sq. ft., and a floor area of
1,440 sq. ft. The project includes a septic system and stormwater management. The plan includes a vegetative
plan for removal and plantings to remain. Site plan for new floor area in the CEA. Relief is requested for
setbacks and height.
The applicant requests relief for setbacks and height for the construction of a new home. The project is on a
0.19 ac parcel in the Waterfront Residential zone, Lake George; the current site is vacant.
Section 179-3-040 dimensional
The new home is to be 10.5 ft from the south property line where 12 ft setback is required. The height of the
new home is to be 30.35 ft where the maximum height allowed is 28 ft.
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. The project may be
considered to have minimal impact on the neighboring properties
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. The feasible alternatives may be considered to
construct the new home within the requirements.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief may be considered minimal relevant to
the code. Relief for setback is 1.5 ft and the height is 2.35 ft.
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 as proposed may be considered
to have minimal to no impact on the environmental conditions of the site or area.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The project as proposed may be considered self-created.
The applicant proposes the construction of a new home on a vacant parcel. The new home will have access to
Cleverdale Road from an existing road. The plans show the home to be two-story constructed on a slab.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: