Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Sign Variance No.: 5-2024
Project Applicant: AJ Signs
Project Location: 9 Carey Road
Parcel History: SP 45-2018; SV 4-2017; SP 47-2007
SEQR Type: Unlisted
Meeting Date: August 28, 2024
Applicant proposes to update several signs for the Hudson Headwaters complex at 9 Carey Rd. The project
includes 2 freestanding signs, 2 directional signs, and 2 wall signs. Freestanding (MM2) 24 sf less than 15 ft
setback (existing is 13.4 ft). Second freestanding (BM4) 11.11 sf (more than 1 freestanding sign). Directional
signage (D2 & D3) greater than 4 sf. Allowable wall signs on west & north elevations will need permits. Relief
for more than 1 freestanding sign, oversized directional signage, and freestanding sign setbacks.
The applicant requests relief for more than 1 freestanding sign, oversized directional signage, and freestanding
sign setbacks.
Section 140- signs
One free standing sign (MM2) is currently 13.4 ft setback where a 15 ft setback is required. More than one free
standing sign (BM4). Directional signage greater than 4 sf (D2 & D3).
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 sign variance. Minor impacts to the
neighborhood may be anticipated as the site will contain more signs than allowed.
2. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the
applicant to pursue, other than a sign variance. Feasible alternatives may be considered to adjust the
number of signs.
3. Whether the requested sign variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered substantial
relevant to the code. The relief requested for the number of freestanding signs, directional signage size, and
freestanding sign setback.
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 as proposed may have minimal
impact on the environmental conditions of the district.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created.
The applicant proposes signage for the entire campus for Hudson Headwaters Healthcare Network. The plans
show the location of the freestanding signs, the directional sign sizes, and the number of signs.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering a Sign Variance according to Chapter 140 of Town Law:
Staff comments: