Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 32-2024
Project Applicant: Daniel Zotto & Carrie Hedderman
Project Location: 306 Glen Lake Road
Parcel History: SP 29-2024; AV 30-2022; SP 42-2022
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: July 17, 2024
Applicant proposes a 400 sq ft deck to be added to an existing home. The existing home of 828 sq ft and floor
area of 1,356 sq ft are to remain with no changes. The deck is to be located to face the shoreline. The area
beneath the deck is to be gravel and filter fabric. The deck is to be 12 inches in height from the ground and to
have a step to the ground. There are no other site changes. Previous approval of 2022 has expired. Site plan for
new hard surfacing within 50 ft of the shoreline and expansion of a nonconforming structure. Relief requested
for setbacks.
The applicant requests relief for setbacks for construction of deck addition in the Waterfront Residential zone-
WR. The parcel is 0.29 ac.
Section 179-4-080 decks/porches
The 400 sq. ft. deck addition is to be 21.5 ft. to the shoreline where a 50 ft. setback is required and 8 ft. to the
east side property line where 15 ft. 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 may be limited due to the location
of the existing home.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered minor
relevant to the code. Relief requested for shoreline setback is 28.5 ft and relief for the east property line is 7
ft.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. The project may be considered to have
minimal to no impact on the environmental conditions of the neighborhood.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created.
Applicant proposes construction of a 400 sq ft deck addition to the existing home as shown on the survey. The
deck is to be 12 inches off the ground per the plans. The deck will allow for additional space for deck items.
The applicant’s previous approval had expired.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: