Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 44-2023
Project Applicant: David R. White, Trustee
Project Location: 5 Wild Turkey Lane
Parcel History: SP 72-2023; AV 1-2021; SP 5-2021; AV 37-2002; SP 10-2002; SP 1-92; AV 6-1990
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: November 15, 2023
Applicant proposes to construct a raised walkway of 124 sq. ft. and a paver access walk of 175 sq. ft. The
walkway will be connected to the second-floor addition previously approved. The existing home of 1,575 sq. ft.,
431 sq. ft. porch area, 4,096 sq. ft. hard surfacing, and 452 sq. ft. detached garage to remain with no changes.
Site Plan for expansion of nonconforming structure. Relief requested for setbacks.
The applicant requests relief for setbacks for the construction of a raised walkway. The project is located at 5
Wild Turkey Lane on a 0.83 ac parcel in the Waterfront Residential zone.
Section 179-3-040 dimensional
The new raised walkway is to be 62.2 ft from the shoreline where a 75 ft setback is required.
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. Minor to no impacts to the
neighborhood may be anticipated.
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. Feasible alternatives seem limited due to the location
of the home and configuration of the location of the proposed walkway.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered minimal
relevant to the code. Relief is requested for setback of 12.8 ft.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. Minor to no impacts on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood may be anticipated.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created.
The applicant proposes to construct the raised walkway to be installed in proximity of the previously approved
addition and the driveway area. The plans show the location of the raised walkway and elevation. There are no
other site changes proposed.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: