04-19-2023Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: April 19, 2023 Time: 7:00- 11:00 pm
Queensbury Activities Center – 742 Bay Road
Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net
Administrative Items: Approval of Meeting Minutes for March 22, 2023 and March 29, 2023
NEW BUSINESS:
Applicant(s) Edward Ostberg Notice of Appeal Number NOA 1-2023
Owner(s) Edward Ostberg SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Erik Sandblom, PE (SRA Engineers) Lot Size 3 acres
Location & Ward 639 County Line Rd. Ward 1 Zoning CLI
Tax Id No 290.-1-8 Section 179-3-040C; 179-7-080A; 179-2-010
Cross Ref SP 28-98 Warren County Planning n/a
Public Hearing April 19, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: Appellant is appealing the Zoning Administrator’s determination regarding a microbrewery in the CLI zone.
TABLED ITEMS:
Applicant(s) Faden Enterprises Area Variance No AV 49-2022
Owner(s) Saratoga Prime Properties SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Lansing Engineering Lot Size 1.99 acres
Location & Ward 1471 State Route 9 Ward 1 Zoning CI
Tax Id No 288.-1-58 Section 179-3-040
Cross Ref SP 68-2022; SUP 6-2022; FWW 13-2022; SP
45-2015; SP 59-2014; SV 48-2014; SP 52-
2011; SP 8-2006; SP 34-2004; SP 43-2002
Warren County Planning October 2022
Public Hearing October 19, 2022; December 14, 2022;
January 18, 2023; March 22, 2023; April
19 2023
Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: Applicant proposes to remove an existing building on the site to construct three new buildings and associated
site work. Project includes one building of 8,950 sq. ft. that is broken into three tenant spaces of 2,000 sq. ft. drive -thru, 2,500 sq. ft.
restaurant, and 8,355 sq. ft. retail space. The second and third buildings are to be a total of 24 unit self -storage facility of 3,480 sq. ft.
where each building to be 1,740 sq. ft. footprint with 12 units each. Site plan for new commercial development and self -storage
facility, hard surfacing within 50 ft. of shoreline/wetland, Freshwater Wetland permit, and Special Use Permit for Self Stora ge facility.
Relief is requested for setbacks.
Applicant(s) Geraldine Eberlein Area Variance Number AV 4-2023
Owner(s) Geraldine Eberlein SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Studio A Landscape, Arch, Eng; Jon Lapper, Esq. Lot Size 0.31 acres
Location & Ward 12 Seelye Road North Ward 1 Zoning WR
Tax Id No 227.17-1-25; 227.17-1-24 (septic) Section 179-3-040; 147
Cross Ref SP 5-2023; AV 70-2007 Warren County Planning February 2023
Public Hearing February 15, 2023; March 22, 2023; April 19, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency ALD
Project Description: (Revised) Applicant proposes demolition of an existing home and guest cottage to construct a new home with a
footprint of 2,411 sq. ft.; an outdoor kitchen of 234 sq. ft.; and a new floor area of 3,343 sq. ft. The project includes as sociated site
work for a new permeable driveway, stormwater management, and shoreline landscaping; the project also includes installation o f a
new septic system on the adjoining property to east property line. Site plan for new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing withing 50
ft. of the shoreline. Relief is requested for setbacks, floor area, and permeability.
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: April 19, 2023 Time: 7:00- 11:00 pm
Queensbury Activities Center – 742 Bay Road
Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net
NEW BUSINESS:
Applicant(s) John & Mary Jo Sabia Area Variance Number AV 11-2023
Owner(s) John & Mary Jo Sabia SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Ethan Hall (Rucinski Hall Architects) Lot Size 0.19 acres
Location & Ward 43 Canterbury Drive Ward 1 Zoning WR
Tax Id No 289.17-1-26 Section 179-3-040
Cross Ref SP 19-2023 Warren County Planning April 2023
Public Hearing April 19, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: Applicant proposes demolition of an existing home to construct a 1,776 sq. ft. footprint home. The new floor
area of the home is to be 2,672 sq. ft. The project includes associated site work for the installation of a new septic system, use the
existing well, stormwater management and new shoreline plantings. Site plan for new floor area in a CEA, hard surfacing withi n 50 ft.
of the shoreline, and new building within 50 ft. of 15% slopes. Relief is req uested for floor area, setbacks, height, and permeability.
Applicant(s) G. Thomas Moynihan Jr. & Joan Moynihan Area Variance Number AV 13-2023
Owner(s) G. Thomas Moynihan Jr. & Joan Moynihan SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Hutchins Engineering & Jon Lapper, Esq. Lot Size 0.39 acres
Location & Ward 81 Assembly Point Rd. Ward 1 Zoning WR
Tax Id No 239.12-2-27 Section 179-3-040
Cross Ref SP 23-2023 Warren County Planning April 2023
Public Hearing April 19, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency ALD
Project Description: Applicant proposes to demolish the existing home and to construct a new 3 -bedroom home of 2,760 sq. ft.
footprint and a floor area of 3,900 sq. ft. The sitework includes permeable paver areas, stormwater management, and shoreline
plantings. Site plan for new floor area. Relief is requested for setbacks.
Applicant(s) Artie’s Camping and More/James Benedetti Area Variance Number AV 14-2023
Owner(s) Adirondack Factory Outlet Center SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot Size 7.02 acres
Location & Ward 1444 State Route 9 Ward 1 Zoning CI
Tax Id No 288.12-1-22 Section 179-4-090
Cross Ref SP 28-2023; SP 12-2022 Warren County Planning April 2023
Public Hearing April 19, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: Applicant proposes to have a 4,000 sq. ft. tent placed in a portion of the parking lot to operate a tent sale from
the last week in June to second week in September 2023, 2024, & 2025. The sales are for Artie’s Camping & More. The tent will be
enclosed with openings for access and 18 ft. in height. There is to be a sign on the tent for the business operation. Site pl an for outside
sales tent in the Commercial Intensive zone. Relief is requested for parking.
Applicant(s) Alisha & Michael Griffey Area Variance Number AV 15-2023
Owner(s) Alisha & Michael Griffey SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Brandon Ferguson (EDP) Lot Size 2.79 ac
Location & Ward 26 Tall Timbers Road Ward 1 Zoning WR
Tax Id No 239.16-1-23 & 24 Section 179-3-040; 147; 179-5-020; 179-
13-010; 179-4-010
Cross Ref SP 30-2023; SP 66-2022 Warren County Planning April 2023
Public Hearing April 19, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency ALD
Project Description: Applicant proposes a 2-story addition to the main home and to convert an existing garage to a bunk room with a
loft. The existing main home footprint is 1,540 sq. ft. and has a floor area of 3,560 sq. ft. The converted garage is to be 890 sq. ft.
footprint and 1,034 sq. ft. floor area. The site has an existing guest cottage of 485 sq. ft. footprint that is to remain. The total new floor
area is to be 7,910 sq. ft. Project includes new extension of the driveway area with clearing, permeable pavers on the shorel ine side of
the new addition, an upgraded septic system, planting plan and retaining wall in areas of the new additions . Site plan for new floor
area, conversion of seasonal to year round and hard surfacing within 50 ft. of the shoreline. Relief is requested for stormwater device
setbacks, building height and accessory structure height, expansion of non conforming structure, size of accessory structure, and
expansion greater than 1/3 floor area of main structure.
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: April 19, 2023 Time: 7:00- 11:00 pm
Queensbury Activities Center – 742 Bay Road
Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net
Applicant(s) David Turner Area Variance Number AV 16-2023
Owner(s) David Turner & Martha Banta SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Studio A (Jeffrey Anthony) Lot Size 0.23 acres
Location & Ward 9 Snug Harbor Lane Ward 1 Zoning WR
Tax Id No 290.5-1-26 Section 179-3-040; 179-4-080
Cross Ref SP 31-2023; SP 26-91 Warren County Planning April 2023
Public Hearing April 19, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: Applicant proposes a renovation of a shoreline area including land retaining walls, planting beds, vegetable
garden area and patio areas. The rear deck is to be enlarged to 488 sq. ft. There is to be 210 sq. ft. permeable patio area to be installed
between the retaining walls. The existing 2,734 sq. ft. (footprint) home is to remain with no changes. Site plan for hard su rfacing
within 50 ft. of shoreline. Relief is requested for setbacks.
Any further business that the Chairman determines may be properly brought before the Zoning Board of Appeals
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