Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 12-2023
Project Applicant: Richard Selkow
Project Location: 185 Lockhart Mountain Road
Parcel History: SP 20-2023; FWW 4-2023; AV 13-199; AV 82-1996
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: March 29, 2023
Applicant proposes to remove shed structure to build a 768 sq. ft. garage. The garage to be metal siding and a
garage door. The existing home of 1,375 sq. ft. to remain with no changes. Site plan review for work within 100
ft. of wetland and possible work within 50 ft. of 15% slopes. Relief is requested for setbacks.
The applicant requests relief for setbacks for the construction of a new garage. The project is within the RR3A
zone and a 0.82 ac parcel.
Section 179-3-040 dimensional, Section 179-5-020 garage
The new garage is to be located 50 ft. from the wetland where a 75 ft. setback is required, 29 ft. from the front
setback where a 100 ft. setback is required and 11 ft. from the side setback where a 75 ft. setback 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 varian ce. Feasible alternatives may be considered limited due to
the zoning of the property and the intent to replace the garage in a similar location.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered moderate in
regard to the code. Relief for setbacks 25 ft to the wetland, 71 ft to the front property line, and 64 ft to the
side property line.
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 impact to 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 the construction of a 768 sq. ft. single story garage. The plans show the location of the
new garage and the previous garage. The elevations and floor plan of the garage are also provided.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: