Resolution & Compliance Letter 8.23.23Zoning Board of Appeals
Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 761-8238
Compliance Letter
Today's Date: August 24, 2023
TO: Applicant Name: Renee & Tom West
Location: 79 Knox Rd.
Tax Map Number: 239.7-1-16
RE: File No. AV 33-2023
ATTENTION: Prior to commencing any site work
please read this letter.
Please call this office with any questions.
Your application, after review and consideration by the Zoning Board of Appeals; (ZBA) was approved (resolution attached). The
variance approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. You may request an extension of approval before the one (1)
year time frame has expired. See section 179-14-090.
Additional requirements and review for this project shall include:
Please submit four (4) copies plus an electronic version of the ZBA approved plans to the Zoning Office for the Zoning
Administrator's approval - One (1) copy will be returned to you in order to be posted on the project site. Electronic versions
can be emailed to karend _queensbury.net. A survey map must be submitted with the final plans.
Post Approval -Contact Bruce Frank —Code Compliance Officer
Once the approved plans have been submitted to the Zoning Office you must contact the Code Compliance Officer for
pre -construction meeting before any work is started, and at any time during the site development should any constraints,
concerns or questions arise. Mr. Frank will monitor the site development throughout the project for compliance with your
approval; however, see item 3;
Contact Bruce Frank, Code Compliance Officer at 518-761-8226.
Applicant may apply for a building permit unless the proposed project requires review, approval or permit from the
Adirondack Park Agency, Lake George Park Commission or other State agency or department.
As -built plans and/or Certification must be submitted to this office for review and approval prior to the issuance of Final
sign -off from the Zoning Department and/or a Certificate of Occupancy —
If there are no modifications or changes from the approved plan provide a certification from the project designer.
If there are minor modifications or changes from the approved plan provide revised site plans with certification that the
changes are acceptable from project designer. This may be, potentially, approved administratively.
If there are major modifications or changes from the approved plan provide revised site plans with certification that the
changes are acceptable from project designer. This will likely require re -approval by the Zoning Board.
Sincerely,
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Craig Brown
Director of Planning & Zoning
Zoning Administrator
Zoning Board of Appeals — Record of Resolution
Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 761-8238
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Area Variance Resolution To: Approve
Applicant Name: Renee & Tom West
File Number: AV 33-2023
Location: 79 Knox Rd.
Tax Map Number: 239.7-1-16
ZBA Meeting Date: August 23, 2023
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Queensbury has received an application from Renee & Tom
West. Applicant proposes construction of a new garage in a different location from a previous approval
associated with construction of a new home. The new location allows for less disturbance of an existing
embankment area. The garage is a detached garage with a footprint of 1,050 sq. ft. and is to be two story with a
bunk room and no kitchen facilities. There is no change to the proposed construction of the new home with a
footprint of 3,190 sq. ft. and porch/deck area of 125 sq. ft. There are no changes to the proposed 8,720 sq. ft.
floor area which includes basement areas and both floors of the garage and main home. Relief is requested for
setbacks.
Relief Required:
The applicant requests relief for setbacks for a proposed detached garage of 1,050 sq. ft. that is associated with
the construction of a new home. The project site is 1.22 ac parcel and is within the Waterfront Residential zone.
Section 179-3-040 WR and Chapter 94 Wetlands
The garage is to be 42 ft. from the wetland where a 50 ft. setback is required.
SEQR Type II — no further review required;
A public hearing was advertised and held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Upon review of the application materials, information supplied during the public hearing, and upon
consideration of the criteria specified in Section 179-14-080(A) of the Queensbury Town Code and Chapter 267
of NYS Town Law and after discussion and deliberation, we find as follows:
1. There is not an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood nor a detriment to nearby
properties. This is a minor move from the previously approved location.
2. Feasible alternatives are limited, and have been considered by the Board, are reasonable and have been
included to minimize the request.
3. The requested variance is really not substantial. It's just the 42 feet to the wetlands where 50 feet is
required. It's just eight feet.
4. There is not an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district.
5. The alleged difficulty is self-created.
6. In addition, the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant from granting the requested variance would
outweigh (approval) the resulting detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood or
community;
7. The Board also finds that the variance request under consideration is the minimum necessary;
8. The Board also proposes the following conditions:
a) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
BASED ON THE ABOVE FINDINGS, I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 33-
2023, Introduced by Ronald Kuhl, who moved for its adoption, seconded by John Henkel:
Duly adopted this 23rd Day of August 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Cipperly, Mr. Keenan, Mr. Kuhl, Mr. Underwood, Mr. Urrico, Mr. Henkel, Mr. McCabe
NOES: NONE