Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 19-2023
Project Applicant: Chris Carte
Project Location: 67 Boulderwood Drive
Parcel History: AV 24-2000
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: June 21, 2023
Applicant proposes a 1,224 sq. ft. detached 2-bay garage on existing residential parcel. The existing home of
3,870 sq. ft. footprint is to remain with no changes. The existing home has an attached garage of 1,363 sq. ft.
footprint and is consistent with the home. The new garage is to be 22 ft. in height and will allow for larger
storage and lawn equipment. Relief is requested for a second garage and size of second garage.
The applicant requests relief for a second garage and size of second garage. The property is located in the RR5
Acre zone/ Grant Acres subdivision. The property is 4.52 ac.
Section 179-5-020 garage
The applicant proposes a detached 1,224 sq ft second garage. The maximum allowed size for lots less than 5 ac
is 1,100 sq ft and only one garage 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. The project may be
considered to have little to no 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 to reduce the size of
the garage. The applicant has indicated an addition to the existing garage would not be feasible.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief may be considered substantial relevant to
the code where only 1 garage is permitted. The garage size relief is 124 sq 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 to construct a detached 1,224 sq ft garage. The garage is to be used for lawn equipment
and other items. The plans show the proposed location and the garage.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: