Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Sign Variance No.: 2-2023
Project Applicant: Matthew Signs, LLC.
Project Location: 532 Aviation Road
Parcel History: SV52-1999; SP 26-2002; SP 29-88; AV 1443-22221
SEQR Type: Unlisted
Meeting Date: March 29, 2023
Applicant proposes a new freestanding sign of 71.15 sq. ft. and a new canopy-wall sign of 23.26 sq. ft. The project
includes removal of the existing Sunoco color scheme elements on pumps and canopy to a Sunoco solid blue with no
other color elements. The building is to remain the same with the existing façade and sign. Relief is requested for
setbacks and number of signs.
The applicant requests relief for setbacks and number of signs. The project is located in the Commercial
Intensive zone on a 0.67 ac parcel.
Section 140 sign
The plans are for a freestanding sign of 71.15 sq. ft. which exceeds the 45 sq. ft. maximum allowed. The
project includes a Sunoco canopy wording and color scheme of 23.26 sq. ft. Relief is requested for more than
one freestanding sign.
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 sign 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 a sign variance. Feasible alternatives may be considered to reduce the
sign square footage.
3. Whether the requested sign variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered minimal
relevant to the code. The relief requested is 26.15 sq ft and having more than one free standing sign.
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 to install a 71.15 sq ft sign on the existing post structure to include the SUNOCO word
and the gas price list. The existing digital free standing is noncompliant. The canopy is to be rewrapped with
the Sunoco blue color and the word Sunoco to be placed on the canopy facing Aviation Road. The plans show
the existing and proposed signage.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering a Sign Variance according to Chapter 140 of Town Law:
Staff comments: