Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Sign Variance No.: 6-2024
Project Applicant: AJ Signs
Project Location: 27 Carey Road
Parcel History: SP 38-2020; SP 10-2020; SP 39-2014; SP 52-2006
SEQR Type: Unlisted
Meeting Date: August 28, 2024
Applicant proposes to add a freestanding sign for Hudson Headwaters complex at 27 Carey Rd. Project includes
1 freestanding sign of 8 sf and is to be 9.2 ft from the property line where a 15 ft setback is required. Relief
requested for freestanding sign setback.
The applicant requests relief for freestanding sign setback.
Section 140- signs
The project includes one freestanding sign that is to be located 9.2 ft from the property line and 15 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 sign variance. Minor impacts to the
neighborhood may be anticipated as the site will have sign closer to the property line 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
setback of the sign.
3. Whether the requested sign variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered minimal
relevant to the code. The relief requested 5.8 ft.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. 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 sign and the sign detail.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering a Sign Variance according to Chapter 140 of Town Law:
Staff comments: