Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 59-2024
Project Applicant: Tamara Sutphin/384 Ridge LLC
Project Location: 384 Ridge Road
Parcel History: SP 63-2024; 2024-0484; AV 8-2011; UV 77-1992; AV 83-1992
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: October 16, 2024
Applicant proposes to replace 941 sq ft flat roof with a peaked roof as the current roof is leaking. There are no
other changes proposed to the existing 941 sq ft (footprint) building. The existing building is about 12 ft in
height and with the new roof at the peak will be about 20 ft in height. The existing roof is to be removed and the
new roof with trusses will be placed on top with siding to be vinyl shake. Site plan for new facade on existing
building. Relief requested for setbacks.
The applicant requests relief for setbacks for the replacement of a flat roof with a peaked roof. The project site
is located at 384 Ridge Road on a 0.23 ac parcel in the Moderate Density Residential. The site has approved
Use Variance for a commercial business in the MDR zone, Use Variance 77-1992.
Section 179-3-040 MDR
The new roof requires relief from the side yard where 4.3 ft is proposed and 25 ft is required, then the rear yard
where 9.8 ft is proposed and 30 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 character 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 current
location of the building.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered moderate
relevant to the code. Relief is side setback 20.7 ft and rear setback is 20.2 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 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 replacement of a flat roof with a new peaked roof to reduce rain damage to the building.
The plans show the location of the existing building. The elevation views were provided showing the existing
roofing setup and the proposed roofing plan.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: