Staff Notes 1/18/23Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 3-2023
Project Applicant: Neil & Sandra Rypkema
Project Location: 28 North Road
Parcel History: n/a
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: January 18, 2023
Applicant proposes to construct two single family homes: Building A of 2,800 sq. ft. with an attached garage;
and Building B of 1,200 sq. ft. and maintain an existing 1,200 sq. ft. garage on -site. The project work includes
minimal clearing for the new homes and municipal connection for sewer and water. Relief is requested for two
single family homes (not connected) on a parcel and for more than one garage on a parcel.
The applicant requests relief for two single family homes (not connected) on a parcel and for more than one
garage on a parcel. The project is located in the Multi-Family Residential zone on a 15.59 ac parcel.
Section 179-3-040 dimensional and 179-5-020 garage
The applicant proposes two separate dwelling units where a duplex requires to be connected. In addition, relief
is requested to maintain the existing garage building and to construct a single-family home with an attached
garage where only one garage per parcel is allowed.
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 subdivide the
parcel for two homes and two garages on separate lots. A subdivision may trigger additional variances.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered moderate
relevant to the code. Relief is requested for two homes and two garages on one lot.
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 construction of two single family homes on one parcel where the existing garage is to
remain and a second garage is to be constructed. The parcel is 15 plus acres and located in the MDR zone that
allows for multifamily dwellings. The plans show the proposed configuration of the homes on the parcel.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: