Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 40-2024
Project Applicant: Morgan Gazetos
Project Location: 2930 State Route 9L
Parcel History: SP 42-2024; AV 25-2022; SP 35-2022; AV 85-2014; SP 72-2014; 2024-0107
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: July 17, 2024
Applicant proposes to construct a 320 sf footprint garage with 320 sf storage above. Project work will be near
and on the existing driveway area. Project includes installation of electric for lighting in the garage. The
existing 1,306 sf home footprint and 1,262 sf deck/porch area to remain with no changes. Only site work at the
garage location, no changes to the remaining site or shoreline area. Site plan for construction of a garage and
new floor area in a CEA. Relief requested for height.
The applicant requests relief for height for construction of a detached garage. The project site is on a 0.93 ac
parcel in the Waterfront Residential zone.
Section 179-3-040 WR, 179-5-020 garage
The proposed garage is to be 19 ft in the rear of the building where a 16 ft height is the maximum allowed for
an accessory structure in a CEA.
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 may be possible to have a
building height of 16 ft in height.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered minor
relevant to the code. Relief is requested for 3 ft for height.
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 impact to 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 a detached garage of 320 sf with storage above. The plans show the
location of the garage on the site. The plans include the elevation and open floor plan for the garage and storage
area.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: