09-20-2023 (REVISED)Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: September 20, 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 August 16, 2023 and August 23, 2023
TABLED ITEMS:
Applicant(s) Noreen Potvin Area Variance Number AV 26-2023
Owner(s) Noreen Potvin SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Van Dusen and Steves Lot Size 0.48 acres
Location & Ward 21 Twicwood Lane Ward 1 Zoning MDR
Tax Id No 296.9-1-45 Section 179-5-020
Cross Ref n/a Warren County Planning n/a
Public Hearing July 19, 2023; September 20, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: (Revised) Applicant proposes to install a pool on their property that is a corner lot. The pool location would be
in a rear yard. The existing home of 2,801 sq. ft. would remain with no changes. The pool is about 14 x 28 sq. ft. Relief is requested for
pool setback.
NEW BUSINESS:
Applicant(s) Richard & Stefanie Mechanick Area Variance Number AV 32-2023
Owner(s) Richard & Stefanie Mechanick SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Stefanie Bitter, Esq. Lot Size 0.83 acres
Location & Ward 13 Dawn Rd. Ward 2 Zoning MDR
Tax Id No 308.8-2-25 Section 179-3-040
Cross Ref n/a Warren County Planning n/a
Public Hearing September 20, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: Applicant requests to maintain a detached garage of 1,064 sq. ft. with a 576 sq. ft. apartment within. The site has
an existing separate single family home on the same lot and accessory structures to remain. The existing detached garage was approved
with a garage and home office in 1992. The existing building with detached garage and apartment is 1,640 sq. ft. and the existing home
is 1,588 sq. ft. where there are no changes to the footprints of either building. Relief is requested for dwelling size and d ensity.
Applicant(s) JP Gross Properties LLC Area Variance Number AV 36-2023
Owner(s) 27 Silver Circle LLC SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Nick Zeglen (EDP); Jon Lapper, Esq. Lot Size 13.41 acres
Location & Ward 27 Silver Circle Ward 4 Zoning CLI
Tax Id No 309.17-1-17.2 Section 179-3-040; 179-9-120
Cross Ref SP 60-2023; RZ 4-2022; SP 62-2022; SP 30-2022;
SP 72-2021; PZ 140-2016; PZ 138-2016; SP 14-
2015; SP 62-2013; SP 18-2009; SP 6-2004
Warren County Planning September 2023
Public Hearing September 20, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: Applicant has completed site improvements for an existing site with new hard surfacing for a parking
arrangement. The parking area was gravel and now has been paved . The existing buildings and site development for SP 62-2022
remain the same and SP 30-2022 and SP 72-2021. Site plan review for alterations to the site for additional hard surfacing. Relief is
requested for permeability.
Applicant(s) JP Gross Properties LLC Area Variance Number AV 37-2023
Owner(s) 399 Big Bay LLC SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Nick Zeglen (EDP); Jon Lapper, Esq. Lot Size 1.57 acres
Location & Ward 399 Big Bay Rd. Ward 4 Zoning CLI
Tax Id No 309.17-1-15.2 Section 179-3-040
Cross Ref SP 59-2023; SP(M) 60-2021; AV 2-2015; SP 14-
2015; SP 1-2000; AV 59-1997; SP 44-1997
Warren County Planning September 2023
Public Hearing September 20, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: Applicant has completed site updates for an existing site with a current building of 13,500 sq. ft. on site. The
updates include a new hard surfacing area. In addition, there has been tree and vegetation removal on the northeast side of the site. Site
plan review for alterations to the site for additional hard surfacing and tree and vegetation removal. Relief is requested fo r
permeability.
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: September 20, 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) JP Gross Properties LLC Area Variance Number AV 38-2023
Owner(s) 407 Big Bay Road LLC SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Nick Zeglen (EDP); Jon Lapper, Esq. Lot Size 1.62 acres
Location & Ward 407 Big Bay Rd. Ward 4 Zoning CLI
Tax Id No 309.17-1-16 Section 179-3-040; 179-4-090
Cross Ref SP 58-2023; SP(M) 60-2021; SP 60-2021 Warren County Planning September 2023
Public Hearing September 20, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: Applicant has completed site updates for an existing site that has a recently constructed 16,000 sq. ft. building
and an existing building of 4,324 sq. ft. also on site. The updates include an alternative parking arrangement . Additional changes
include wall pack lightings and a pole light. An additional sidewalk access was added to the south side of the new building and less
sidewalk area was created for the existing building. An exterior equipment area (hard surfacing) was added to the south side of the new
building. A patio is proposed for use as an employee area. Site plan review for alterations to the site for additional hard surfacing,
vegetation removal, and lighting. Relief is requested for parking.
Applicant(s) Kevin & Annie Dineen Area Variance Number AV 39-2023
Owner(s) Kevin & Annie Dineen SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Ethan Hall (Rucinski Hall Arch.) Lot Size 0.62 acres
Location & Ward 149 Birdsall Rd. Ward 1 Zoning WR
Tax Id No 289.17-1-46 Section 179-3-040; 179-5-020; 179-13-050
Cross Ref AV 10-2020; SP 12-2020; PZ 202-2016; PZ
208-2016; AV 24-2012; SP 26-2012; SP 11-
2007; AV 29-1997; AV 60-1992; SP 37-92
Warren County Planning n/a
Public Hearing September 20, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: Applicant proposes to construct a new garage of 890 sq. ft. footprint and a floor area of 1,639 sq. ft. with a
height of 19 ft. 4 inches. The previous garage was destroyed by fire and had a floor area of 1,241 sq. ft. with the same footprint as
proposed. The dormer of the garage is to be larger than previously. The existing home and site are to remain the same. Relief is
requested for setbacks, height, and size of garage.
Applicant(s) Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game Club Area Variance Number AV 40-2023
Owner(s) Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game Club SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot Size 20.74 acres
Location & Ward 2080 Ridge Rd. Ward 1 Zoning LC-10A
Tax Id No 253.-1-19 Section 179-3-040
Cross Ref SP 63-2023; PZ 216-2016 Warren County Planning September 2023
Public Hearing September 20, 2023 Adirondack Park Agency ALD
Project Description: Applicant proposes to remove a 3,936 sq. ft. outdoor -range pavilion to construct a new 2,880 sq. ft. outdoor-
range pavilion. The project includes a new concrete slab for the structure. The site has existing buildings to remain, includ ing two
sheds and a main building. There are no other changes to the building or site. Site plan for improvement to Dunham’s Bay Fish &
Game Club. 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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