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Staff Notes May 25 2016 minus ZBA Draft Res Staff Notes Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: Wed., May 25, 2016 r ueensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Meeting: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Time: 7:00- 11:00 pm Queensbury Activities Center-742 Bay Road Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net New Business: Applicant(s) Lake George Assoc.DXL Mens Apparel Sign Variance No PZ-0134-2016 Owners Lake George Associates SEQRA Type Unlisted Agent(s) Jonathan C.Lapper,Esq.BPSR Lot Size 1.61 Acre(s) Location 1498 State Route 9-Ward 1 Zoning CI Ward No. Tax Id No 288.12-1-15 Section Chapter 140 Cross Ref BP 2015-418 DXL Com'l Alt.;SP 9-2015;AV 5- Warren County Planning May 2016 2015;SV 90-1996;SV 23-1993;SV 1395 yr 1988; SV 1371 yr. 1988 Public Hearing May 25,2016 Adirondack Park Agency n/a Proiect Description Applicant proposes to replace both sign panels for DXL Mens Apparel store on the freestanding sign located on Route 149 and on Route 9.The proposed panel sign on Route 149 is to be 23.25 sq.ft.and the panel sign on Route 9 is to be 21.39 ft. The freestanding sign on Route 149 is 52.60 sq.ft.and on Route 9 is 52.47 sq.ft. Relief is requested for size and location of freestanding signs. Applicant(s) Lester H.,III and Thalia M.Chase Area Variance No PZ-0130-2016 Owners Lester H.,III and Thalia M.Chase SEQRA Type II Agent(s) n/a Lot Size 2 Acre(s) Location 3219 State Route 9L-Ward 1 Zoning RR-5A Ward No. Tax Id No 239.19-1-17 Section 179-3-040 Cross Ref RC-384-2015 septic alt. Warren County Planning May 2016 Public Hearing May 25,2016 Adirondack Park Agency ALD Project Description Applicant proposes construction of a 355 sq.ft.residential addition with a height of 25 ft.to the south end of existing house(1,180 sq.ft.footprint). Relief requested from minimum setback requirements for the RR-5A zoning district. Applicant(s) Saxton Sign Corp. Sign Variance No PZ-0133-2016 Owners Big Boom LLC SEQRA Type Unlisted Agent(s) Saxton Sign Corp. Lot Size 1.93 Acre(s) Location 60 Big Boom Road-Ward 4 Zoning CLI Ward No. Tax Id No 309.17-1-24 Section Chapter 140 Cross Ref CO-00075-2016 Concord Pools C/O's;SP 39-2015 Warren County Planning May 2016 Public Hearing May 25,2016 Adirondack Park Agency n/a Project Description Applicant proposes installation of two freestanding signs One sign is to be 54.5 sq.ft.and to be located at the rear of the property near I-87. The other sign is to be 45 sq.ft.and to be located at the front of the property on Big Boom Road. Relief requested from number of allowable freestanding signs and maximum sign size in a CLI zoning district. Page 1 of 2 f ueensbury Zoning Boardof Appeals Agenda Meeting: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Time: 7:00- 11:00 pm Queensbury Activities Center-742 Bay Road Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net Applicant(s) Tony Mishoe Sign Variance No PZ-0137-2016 Owner(s) Tom Hoffman SEQRA Type Unlisted Agent(s) Landmark Signs/Tony Mishoe Lot Size 1.16 Acres Location 730 Glen Street-Ward 2 Zoning CI Ward No. Tax Id No 302.6-1-54 Section Chapter 140 Cross Ref PZ-0097-2016 sign variance approval;Sign Permit Warren County Planning May 2016 BOTH-060-2016;BP 2013-175 Sign Hank's Quality Flooring;BP 2004-367 Jack's FS sign;BP 2006-804 Sprint FS sign Public Hearing May 25,2016 Adirondack Park Agency n/a Proiect Description Applicant proposes to remove existing freestanding sign pole and sign block and replacing it with a new 63 sq. ft.sign- block to accommodate 3 tenants in the business plaza with an existing setback of 23.1 ft. In addition,the height of the freestanding sign is proposed to be 22 ft. Relief requested from maximum allowable sign size,minimum front setback,and height for such sign in the CI zoning district. Applicant(s) Christopher Della Bella SiRn Variance No PZ-0136-2016 Owners Fami lia Bella,LLC SEQRA Type Unlisted Agent(s) Christopher Della Bella Lot Size 6.16 acres;portion of 4.97& 2.36 acres Location 293 Quaker Road-Ward 2 Zoning CI Ward No. Tax Id No 296.20-1-5 and 296.20-1-19 Section Chapter 140-6 Cross Ref BOTH 207-2015 Sign for Chevrolet Buick GMC Warren County Planning May 18,2016 Cadillac;BP 2012-324 Sign for Buick GMC Cadillac;BP 2006-344 Sign for Pontiac Buick GMC Public Hearing May 25,2016 Adirondack Park Agency n/a Proiect Description Applicant proposes installation of a 17.88 sq.ft. wall sign to read"Certified Service". Currently there are four wall signs. Relief requested from number of allowable wall signs. Applicant(s) North Country Imports,Inc. Sign Variance No PZ-0141-2016 Owners North Country Imports,Inc. SEQRA Type Unlisted Agent(s) Jared Lendrum Lot Size 4.55 Acre(s) Location 616 Quaker Road—Ward 2 Zoning CI Ward No. Tax Id No 303.10-1-12 Section Cha ter 140-6 Cross Ref SP PZ-123-2016 addition;SP 18-2011 new fagade& Warren County Planning May 18,2016 8ft.by 8 ft.sign tower and other sign building permits. Public Hearing May 25,2016 Adirondack Park Agency n/a Proiect Description Applicant proposes installationof a 15.5 sq.ft."service"wall sign to be located above the entrance to the customer drive-in bays. Currently two wall signs exist. Relief requested for number of allowable wall signs. Any further business that the Chairman determines may be properly brought before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Final ZBA Agenda: 05.02.2016 LM/sh Page 2 of 2 Town of Queensbury Zoning r is Community Development Department Staff Notes Sign Variance No.: PZ 134-2016 Project Applicant: Lake George Assoc. DXL Men's Apparel SEQR Type: Unlisted Parcel History: SP 2015-418 DXL Com'l Alt.; SP 9-2015; AV 5-2015; SV 90-1996; - SV 23-1993; SV 1395 yr 1988; SV 1371 yr. 1988 Meeting Date: May 25,2016 Description of Proposed Project: Applicant proposes to replace both sign panels for DXL Mens Apparel store on the freestanding sign located on Route 149 and on Route 9. The proposed panel sign on Route 149 is to be 23.25 sq. ft. and the panel sign on Route 9 is to be 21.39 ft. The freestanding sign on Route 149 is 52.60 sq. ft. and on Route 9 is 52.47 sq. ft. Relief Required: The applicant requests the following relief: Relief is requested for size and location of freestanding signs. Section 140 Signs for which permits are required—location of signs and size of signs The applicant proposes a free standing sign on Route 149 maintaining the setback at 10 ft 7 in and 52.60 sq ft and then a free standing sign on Route 9 maintaining the setback of Oft and 52.47 sq ft sign where a 15 ft setback is required and a 45 sq ft maximum sign is allowed. Criteria for considering a Sign Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Laws 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. Minimal 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 a sign variance. Feasible alternatives may be considered to be limited for setbacks due to the lot configuration, the current parking area, and existing building location. The size of the sign may be reduced as a feasible alternative to be compliant with the code. 3. Whether the requested sign variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered substantial relevant to the code. 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 a minimal impact within the district. The applicant proposes to maintain the existing free standing signs in their current locations. 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created. Staff corn ments•. The applicant proposes maintain a free standing sign on Route 149 and Route 9 maintaining the setback and size. The plans show the signage panels to be installed and the entire sign current conditions. The signage on 149 has been installed without approvals. Town of Queensbury Zoning rAppeals Community Development Department Staff Notes Area Variance No.: PZ 130-2016 Project Applicant: Lester H.,III and Thalia M. Chase SEQR Type: Type II Parcel History: RC-384-2015 Septic Alt. Meeting Date: May 25,2016 Description of Proposed Project: Applicant proposes construction of a 355 sq. ft. residential addition with a height of 25 ft. to the south end of existing house(1,180 sq. ft. footprint). Relief Required: The applicant requests the following relief. Relief requested from minimum setback requirements for the RR-5A zoning district. Section 179-3-040 establishment of districts dimensional requirements, The proposed addition is to be located 98.6 ft from the front setback where 100 ft setback is required; 65.8 ft on the east side where 75 ft setback is required. Criteria for considering a Sign Variance according-to Chapter 267 of Town Law: 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 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 considered limited due to the lot size 2.077 ac and the lot shape 3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered moderate relevant to the code. 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 will have minimal impact on the physical or environmental impacts. 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self created. The difficulty may be considered self created. Staff comments: The applicant proposes a 355 sq ft addition to an existing home on a 2.077 ac parcel where the zoning is RR5ac. The applicant has provided the existing and proposed conditions of the home. The plans submitted show the elevation and floor plan. Town of Queensbury Zoning r I Community Development Department Staff Notes Sign Variance No.: PZ 133-2016 Project Applicant: Saxton Sign Corporation SEQR Type: Unlisted Parcel History: CO-00075-2016 Concord Pools C/O's; SP 39-2015 Meeting Date: May 25, 2016 Description of Proposed Project: Applicant proposes installation of two freestanding signs. One sign is to be 54.5 sq. ft. and to be located at the rear of the property near I-87. The other sign is to be 45 sq. ft. and to be located at the front of the property on Big Boom Road. Relief Required: The applicant requests the following relief: Relief requested from number of allowable freestanding signs and maximum sign size in a CLI zoning district. Section 140 Signs for which permits are required-number of free standing signs and size of sign Applicant proposes two free standing signs where only one is permitted and the proposed second sign to be 54.5 sq ft where 45 sq ft is the maximum allowed. Criteria for considering a Sign Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law: 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. Moderate impacts to the neighborhood may be anticipated. The zoning code allows for one free standing signage to be a 15 minimum setback from the front property line. 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 have only one free standing sign at Big Boom Rd. 3. Whether the requested sign variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered substantial relevant to the code. 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 a moderate impact within the district where there are a small amount free standing/wall signs facing the Northway. 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created. Staff comments:' The applicant proposes a 54.5 sq ft second sign free standing at 18 ft in height for Concord Pools. The plans show the sign location to be at the rear of the property facing the Northway. Town of Queensbury Zoning r I Community Development Department Staff Notes Sign Variance No.: PZ 137-2016 Project Applicant: Tony Mishoe SEQR Type: Unlisted Parcel History: PZ-0097-2016 sign variance approval; Sign Permit BOTH-060-2016; BP 2013-175 Sign Hank's Quality Flooring; BP 2004-367 Jack's FS sign; BP 2006-804 Sprint FS sign Meeting Date: May 25,2016 Description of Proposed Project:; Applicant proposes to remove existing freestanding sign block and replacing it with a new 63 sq. ft. sign- block to accommodate 3 tenants in the business plaza with an existing setback of 23.1 ft. In addition,the height of the freestanding sign is proposed to be 22 ft. Relief Required:' The applicant requests the following relief: Relief requested from maximum allowable sign size, minimum front setback, and height for such sign in the Cl zoning district. Section 140 Signs for which permits are required-size height and setback of sign Applicant proposes a 63 sq ft free standing sign where a 60 sq ft sign is maximum allowed, sign location is existing at 23.1 ft where 25 ft is the required for a 60 sq ft sign, and the height is proposed to be 22 ft where 20 ft is the maximum allowed. Criteria for considering a Sign Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law: 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. Minimal impacts to the neighborhood may be anticipated. The applicant has indicated the neighboring sign is at 25 ft in height. 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 for a compliant size sign. 3. Whether the requested sign variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered substantial relevant to the code. 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 a minimal impact within the district. 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created. Staff comments:.. The applicant proposes a 63 sq ft sign block for three tenants replacing an existing sign that currently has two tenants. The applicant has indicated the existing building interior was reconfigured with multiple tenants and the sign will allow for identification of the plaza and the tenants. The plans show the existing and proposed signage. Town of Queensbury Zoning rAppeals Community Development Department Staff Notes Sign Variance No.: PZ 136-2016 Project Applicant: Christopher Della Bella SEQR Type: Unlisted Parcel History: BOTH 207-2015 Sign for Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac; BP 2012-324 Sign for Buick GMC Cadillac; BP 2006-344 Sign for Pontiac Buick GMC SV8-07,SP 38-05,SP26-06,FW3-05,AV89-04,AV62-04, AV 31-06 Meeting Date: May 25,2016 Description of Proposed Project; Applicant proposes installation of a 17.88 sq. ft. wall sign to read "Certified Service". Currently there are four wall signs. Relief Required:' Section 140 Signs for which permits are required-number of wall signs The applicant proposes a 17.88 sq ft"Service"wall sign for the existing service area,where there are four existing walls signs allowed through a variance and the new wall sign would be a fifth wall sign where one is the maximum allowed. Criteria for considering a Sign Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law: 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. Minimal 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 a sign variance. Feasible alternatives may be considered to not allow additional wall signage. 3. Whether the requested sign variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered substantial relevant to the code. 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 a minimal impact within the district. 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created. Staff comment;] The applicant proposes a 17.88 sq ft"Service"wall sign where one existed previously but did not have a permit has been removed. The applicant has indicated that the new wall sign is updated signage and will be located in a similar location—no changes to the service area is proposed. Staff would request a condition the applicant submit an updated drawing showing the proposed lot as approved in previous applications prior to sign permit issuance. Town of Queensbury Zoning r I Community Development Department Staff Notes Sign Variance No.: PZ 141-2016 Project Applicant: North Country Imports, Inc. SEQR Type: Unlisted Parcel History: SP PZ-123-2016 addition; SP 18-2011 new fagade & 8ff. by 8 ft. sign tower and other sign building permits. Meeting Date: May 25, 2016 Description of Proposed Project:: Applicant proposes installation of a 15.5 sq. ft. "service"wall sign to be located above the entrance to the customer drive-in bays. Currently two wall signs exist. Relief Required: The applicant requests the following relief. Relief requested for number of allowable wall signs. Section 140 Signs for which permits are required-number of wall suns The applicant proposes a 15 sq ft"Service"wall sign for the new service area addition, where there are two existing walls signs allowed through a variance and the new wall sign would be a third wall sign where one is the maximum allowed. Criteria for considering a Sign Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:. 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. Minimal 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 a sign variance. Feasible alternatives may be considered to not allow additional wall signage. 3. Whether the requested sign variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered substantial relevant to the code. 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 a minimal impact within the district. 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created. Staff comments: The applicant proposes a 15 sq ft"Service"wall sign to provide customers with the area of the building were auto service is offered. The applicant has indicated that the new addition and service sign will allow customers to stay in their vehicles when entering the service area—eliminating the need to park first. The plans show the location and signage details.