178.2023 Setting PH Propsed LL of 2023 Amend Ch 179 Zoning of Qby Town Code Amend Zoning Map Change Zoning Dist Designation for Properties of GFCC RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
LOCALLAW NO.: OF 2023 TO AMEND CHAPTER 179
"ZONING" OF QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO AMEND ZONING
MAP TO CHANGE ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR
PROPERTIES OF GLENS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB
RESOLUTION NO.: 178, 2023
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, Glens Falls Country Club, Inc. (GFCC) submitted a zoning change
application to the Queensbury Town Clerk's Office on or about March 10, 2023 to allow for
a change of zoning district designation for parcels identified as Tax Map Nos: 296.5-1-6,
296.6-1-12 and 289.18-1-37 from Waterfront Residential (WR) to Rural Residential 3 Acre
(RR-3A), and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 117, 2023, the Town Board referred the application to
the Queensbury Planning Board for SEQRA review and recommendation of the proposed zoning
changes in accordance with §179-15-040 of the Town Zoning Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 144, 2023, the Town Board amended Resolution No.:
117, 2023 to declare its intent to be Lead Agency for SEQRA review of the GFCC zoning
change application, and
WHEREAS, at their meeting of April 25, 2023, the Planning Board issued a favorable
recommendation on the proposed zoning change, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 117, 2023, the Town Board also referred the application
to the Warren County Planning Department for NYS GML §239-m review, and
WHEREAS, on March 31, 2023 the Town received a recommendation from the Warren
County Planning Department dated 3/31/2023 to approve the proposed zoning changes, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: of 2023
to change the zoning district designation for parcels identified as Tax Map Nos: 296.5-1-6,
296.6-1-12 and 289.18-1-37 from Waterfront Residential (WR) to Rural Residential 3 Acre (RR-
3A) as presented at this Town Board meeting, including a proposed revision to the Town's
Zoning Map associated with the Zoning Code (collectively, the "proposed zoning revision"), and
WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law §20 requires the Town Board to hold a
public hearing prior to the adoption of any Local Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall meet and hold a Public Hearing at the
Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 151h
2023 to hear all interested persons concerning the proposed revisions to the Town's Zoning Code
and enactment of"Local Law No.: of 2023 A Local Law To Amend Chapter 179 `Zoning'
Of Queensbury Town Code To Amend Zoning Map To Change Zoning District Designation For
Properties Owned By Glens Falls Country Club, Inc.,"and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to
provide the public with at least 10 days prior notice of the Public Hearing by causing a Notice of
Public Hearing to be timely published in the Town's official newspaper and by posting the
Notice of Public Hearing on the Town's web site and bulletin board at least 10 days before the
date of the Public Hearing, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send
copies of the Notice of Public Hearing, together with copies of the proposed zoning revisions, if
required, to any public officials, agencies or municipalities, in accordance with any applicable
State Laws or Town Code provisions, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to make
a copy of the proposed zoning revisions (including a proposed revision to the Town's Zoning
Map associated with the Zoning Code) available for public inspection during regular business
hours of the Clerk's office, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town
Clerk, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Enforcement, Senior Planner and/or Town
Counsel to take such other actions and give such other notice as may be necessary in preparation
for the Town Board to lawfully adopt proposed Local Law No.: of 2023.
Duly adopted this 1st day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES Mr.Ferone,Mr.McNulty,Mr. Strough, Mr.Metivier,Mr. Freer
NOES None
ABSENT: None