Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 55-2024
Project Applicant: Mack Jones
Project Location: 103 McCormack Drive
Parcel History: n/a
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: October 23, 2024
Applicant proposes to install a 224 sq ft shed on a .070 acre parcel with a door width of 6 ft. The existing home
of 2,587 sq ft footprint is to remain with no changes. The home has an existing 576 sq ft attached garage that is
part of the existing footprint. There are no other site changes proposed. Relief for setbacks where a rear setback
of 15 ft is proposed and 30 ft is required, and relief for a second garage due to door width.
The applicant requests relief for setbacks and relief for a second garage due to door width.
Section 179-5-020- accessory structure & Section 179-3-040 dimensional
The proposed shed is to be 224 sf and is considered a garage do to the width of the door. The shed is to be 15 ft
setback where 30 ft is required. Relief is also required for a second garage.
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. The project may be
considered to have little to no impact on the neighboring properties.
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. The feasible alternatives may be considered to locate
the building 30 ft from the rear property line.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief may be considered moderate relevant to
the code. Relief is requested for a second garage where only one is allowed. Rear setback relief of 15 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 be considered
to have minimal to no impact on the environmental conditions of the site or area.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The project as proposed may be considered self-created.
The applicant proposes to place a 224 sf building in the rear of the property. The floor plans show the building
area to be an open floor plan. The applicant intends to store lawn equipment and other associated items. The
survey shows the location of the shed on the property.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: