ApplicationArea Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 20191
265.-1-23.3
Tax Parcel ID Number:
RR-3A
Zoning District:
General Information
Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use]:
Construct (1) 840 square foot Detached Garage with gravel floor for equipment storage; no utilities
Location of Project: 70 Pickle Hill Road
Applicant Name:
Charles and Ethel Weeks
Mailing Address
70 Pickle Hill Road
Home Phone
518-409-8051
City, State, Zip
Lake George, NY, 12845
Work Phone
None
Cell Phone
631-636-8610
E-Mail:
cw5242e@gmail.com
FAX No.
None
Agent's Name:
Mailing Address
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Work Phone
Cell Phone
E-mail
FAX No.
Owner's Name
Charles and Ethel Weeks
Mailing Address
70 Pickle Hill Road
Home Phone
518-409-8051
City, State, Zip
Lake George, NY, 12845
Work Phone
None
Cell Phone
631-636-8610
E-mail
cw5242e@gmail.com
FAX No.
None
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
Site Development Data
Area / Type
Existing sq. ft.
Proposed
Additions . ft.
Total sq. ft.
A. Building footprint
4.120
0
4,120
B. Detached Garage
None
840
840
C. Accessory Structure(s)
pole barn: 200
0: to be destroyed
0
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area
driveway: 9,574
9,574
E. Porches / Decks
1,371
0
1,371
F. Other
firepit: 282
0
282
G. Total Non -Permeable [Add A-F]
15,547
840
16,197'
H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre]
275,953
0
0
I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/14]
5.6
.0030
5.9
Setback Requirements
Area
Required
Existing
Proposed
Front Yard [ 1 ]
100,
400'
400'
Front Yard [2]
0
0
0
Shoreline
75'
0
0
Side Yard [1]
75'
145'
80
Side Yard [2]
75'
113'
0
Rear Yard [1]
100,
103'
358'
Rear Yard [2]
100,
113'
368'
Travel Corridor
590' driveway, residence
None
Height [maximum]
35'
35' residence
21' 1/12"
Permeability
75%
94.411/o
94.1%
Number of parking spaces
2
None
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
Additional Project Information
1. Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? No
2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): None
3. Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit
x
Program? _ Yes / _ No
4. Estimated project duration: Start Date: CY2024 End Date: CY2024
S. Estimated total cost of project: $24,000.00
6. Total area of land disturbance for project: 1,000 square feet
Floor Area Ratio Worksheet
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) -- The relationship of building size to lot size, derived by dividing the total building floor
area by the lot size in square feet, yielding a percentage.
Zoning District
Symbol
Floor Area Ratio [FAR]
Waterfront Residential
WR
0.22
Commercial Moderate / Commercial
Intensive
CM / CI
0.3
A. The combined area of all square footage, as measure from exterior walls of all structures on the property, including all
floors of the strictures, garages, basements and attics with more than five (5) feet of ceiling height and covered
porches. Building square footage does not include: Open deck, docks and that portion of covered docks extending
over water and one storage shed of one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less. Any additional sheds will be
included. (See "FLOOR AREA RATIO").
B. Commercial or industrial: the total area in square feet as measured from the exterior of the outside walls of a building
or stiucture, and when applicable, the sum total of all floor areas of the principal and accessory buildings or structures
on the project site.
Parcel Area
275.953
sq. fl
Existing Floor Area
4.120 - residence
sq. ft. [see above definition
Proposed Additional Floor Area
840
sq. ft.
Proposed Total Floor Area
4.960
sq. ft.
Total Allowable Floor Area
.0179
(Area x [see above table]
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Requesting relief from SECTION: 265, 4 .23
Need relief from the requirement(s) listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed.
[Check all that apply] ❑ Setback ❑ Buffer Zone ❑ Lot Width 49- Other Detached garage
The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them; use additional sheets if
needed.
1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to
nearby property will be created by the granting of this area variance?
None, proposed detached garage is surrounded on three sides (North, East, and West) by woods; neighbor visibility is zero.
e out si e o t e etac e garage is visa e tot e Resi ent on y.
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?
No.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial?
No.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district?
No.
5 _ Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created?
No.
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Area Variance [ZBA approved_ November 15, 2019]
Section 179-14-030
Application materials and site plan drawing is to include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a decision. The
applicant is to provide a site plan drawing(s) — a survey showing existing conditions, a proposed conditions map (see page 00 for
specific criteria) and include any other attachments that address A - D as applicable to the proposed project.
A.
General
Shown on Sheet #
1
Title, Name, Address of applicant & person responsible for preparation of drawing
1
2
Deed
3
North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale [minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet
Not applicable
Survey
4
Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning bqundarySurvey
5
Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions
Survey
6
Site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing &
Survey
proposed
7
Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing & proposed
Survey
8
Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures
Design Plan
B.
Water & Sewer
Shown on Sheet #
1
Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number
of
bedrooms proposed
None
2
Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or
None
proposed on -site water supply and septic
3
Se aration distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies
None
4
Existing public or private water supply [well, lake, etc.]. Method of securing public or private
Survey
water, location, design and construction of water supply including daily water usage
5
Percolation test location and results
Not applicable
C.
Parkin / Permeable Areas
Shown on Sheet #
1
Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing &
None
proposed
2
No. of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing
None
material [e.g., gravel,paved]
3
Provision for pedestrian and handicap access andparking: existing & proposed
None
4
Design details of ingress, a ess, loading areas and cutting: existing & proposed
Design plan
5
Location and character of green areas [existing and proposed], modification to green area, buffer
Aerial view
zone to remain undisturbed
6
Lighting, location and design of all existing and proposed outdoor lighting
None
D.
Additional Site Development and Miscellaneous
Shown on Sheet #
1
On -site & adjacent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and wetlands
2
Utility / energy distributions stem [gas, electric, solar, telephone]: existing & ro osed
Survey
None
3
Location, design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements
includin : drains, culverts, retaining walls, fences, fire & emergency zones and hydrants, etc.
None
4
Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial
None
activities: existing & proposed
5
Signa e: Location, size, type, design and setback: existing & proposed
None
6
Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference
specific items
See attached
letter/survey
7
Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater
Management, Grading & Lighting Plans
Not applicable
8
Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record
Not applicable
of application for all necessary permits
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
Pre -Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040
1. Applicant Name: Charles and Ethel Weeks
2. Tax Map ID 265, -1, .23 Location: 70 Pickle Hill Road
3.
4.
Zoning Classification RR-3A
Reason for Review: variance to the one residence/one garage requirement
5. Zoning Section #:
6. Pre -Submission Meeting Notes:
Provided
Deed
Yes
General Information complete
Yes
Site Development Data Complete
Yes
Setback Requirements Complete
Yes
Additional Project Information Complete
Yes
FAR addressed
NA
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Yes
Checklist items addressed
Yes
Environmental Form completed
NA
Signature Page completed
Yes
Staff Representative:
Applicant / Agent: Charles Weeks
Outstanding; Please provide by
Date: 10/11/2023
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
This page includes the 1.) Authorization to Act as Agent Form: 2.) Engineering Fee Disclosure; 3.) Authorization for Site Visits; 4.)
Other Permit Responsibilities; 5.) Official Meeting Disclosure and 6.) Agreement to provide documentation required.
OWNER'S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant:
Owner:
Designates: as Agent regarding the following:
Variance _ Site Plan Subdivision
For Tax Map No.: Deed Reference: Book Page Date
OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE:
APPLICANT'S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the
meeting or wishes to be represented by another party:
Owner:
Designates: as Agent regarding the following:
Variance_ Site Plan Subdivision
For Tax Map No.: Deed Reference: Book Page Date
OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE:
2.) ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE: Applications may be referred to the Town consulting engineer for review of septic
design, storm drainage, etc. as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department. Fees for engineering review services will be
charged directly to the applicant. Fees for engineering review will not exceed $ 1,000 without notification to the applicant.
3.) AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE VISITS• By signing this page and submitting the application materials attached herein, the
Owner, Applicant, and his/her/their agent(s) hereby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter the subject
properties for the purpose of reviewing the application submitted.
4.) OTHER PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIES• Other permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to
approval by the Zoning Board or Planning Board. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain any additional permits.
5.) OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES DISCLOSURE: It is the practice of the Community Development Department to have a
designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application, and minutes transcribed from those tapes
constitutes the official record of all proceedings.
6.) AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: I, the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand
the instructions for submission and agree to the submission requirements, I acknowledge no construction activities shall be
commenced prior to issuance of a valid permit. I certify that the application, plans and supporting materials are a true and complete
statement/description of the existing conditions and the work proposed, and that all work will be performed in accordance with the
approved plans and in conformance with local zoning regulations. I acknowledge that prior to occupying the facilities proposed, I or
my agents, will obtain a certificate of occupancy as necessary. I also understand that Uwe may be required to provide an as -built
survey by a licensed land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
I have read and agree to th above.
Signature [Applicant]
Signature [Agent]
Charles Weeks
Print Name [Applicant]
Print Name [Agent]
Oct 12, 2023
Date signed
Date signed
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