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Staff Notes Staff Notes Includes Agenda, Draft ZBA Resolutions BA Meeting Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Meeting: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Time: 7:00- 11:00 pm Queensbury Activities Center-742 Bay Road ,agenda subject to change and may be tound at: w w.queensbufy,net Approval of meeting minutes; March 22 and March 29,2017 NEW BUSINESS- Applicant(s) LES S:A lican s David P_ Discenza Area Varinoce No Z-AV-23-2017 Owne s David and Michelle Diisccaza SE RA Type €1 Agent(s) n/a Lot Size 2,29 acres Location 3 Stevens Road Zoning MDR Ward No. Ward 4 Tax id No 308.20-1-18 Section 179-3-044 Cross Ref P-SP-24-2017;SP 35-91 duplex;SP 4-92 Ent Warren County Planning n/a P unit-13P 91-461•B1'91-462 Public If"ring Aril 19,2017 Adirandach Park Aktricy nla Project Ocscriptio„: Applicant proposes to maintain a 4-unit apartment building where 3 units received approval. previous approval in 1991 for a du ]ex and in 1992 for a third unit_ No chap e9 arc proposed to the site or build In , Applicant(s) DDD]Ent rises Arca Variance No Z-AV-25-2017 Owners DDDJ Enter rises SE RA Type II A ent s Ethan P,Hal3—Rucinski Hall Arahittc,Wse Lot Size 5.15 acres and 6.65 acres Location Lot 3,West Drive—off Luzerne.Road(DKC Zoning CLI W.srd No. Holding, Inc.);240 Luzerne Road Ward 4 Tax 141 No 308,12-1-7.131 308,12-1-7.2 Section 179-3-040 Cross Ref P-SP-26-2017 Warren Count Plannin n/a Public Hearing Aril 19,2017 Adirondack Park Agency Tva P poject Description., ApplicaEIL propnses construction ofan 8,000 sq_tt enclosed pole barn fear equipment and material storage for an a[[Cady in use cpniraatar's yard. Project includes additional site clearing for outside storage,a new access road from Luacmc Ruad through an easement with adjoining lots 308.12-1-7.2 and 308.12-1-7.12. RClicfrcqucsted from road frontage requirements on West drive_ Planning Board; Sitc P Ian review rqu ircd for construction of a naw building arul development of a contractors yard. Site Plan Review modification of parcu1308.12-1-7,12 For ememeat ammm Applicant(s) Seaton Property Holdings., LLC Area Varianee No Z-AV-28-2017 A-1 Tree Works Owne s Seton Property H.n Idin s, LLC SE RA Type 11 Agent(s) Ethan P. Hall—€Zucinski Hall Architecture Lot Size 9,5+4 afros Location 308 and 310 Corinth Road Zoning CLI Ward No. Ward 4 Tax Id No 308.t6-1-55;5$ and 61 secllon 179-3-440 Cross Ref P-SP-27-2017;VISC 1-2017;SP 27-2016 Warren County Planning April 200 selr-storage b[dgs_;S?65-201 3 A-1 Tynirvarks• Publte Elea ring Aril 14,2017 Adirondack Park Aittocy n/a Project Description: Applicant proposes operation of a wood processing facility with a new 15,400 sq fl enclosed pole bum for wood pT-oducts and to install tura 1,200 sq. ft. kiln units on the site. Project includes mergCr aFlots 309.16-1-55,-56,-56&61 Project incudes continLwd auto facility For C&J automotive.Projcct includes akeaddy in use new storage area, maintain in'a 4 existing buildings on the merged properties,additional clearing,installation of e.gravel parking area and material storage area(togs,woodchips ctc). Re lief requested from minimum lot&Lze requirements for the fire,.vood processing facility in the CLI zoning district were 100 ac i5 required, Planning Board. Site p€an and 3 eciai use permit for figliting manufacturing of}vood products for s logging rocossin corn ari _ Pagc 1 of 2 Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Meeling: Wednesdayr April 19. 2017 Time: 7:00- 11,00 pm Queensbury Activities Center-742 Bay Road Agenda subject to change and may be found at: vw .queensbury.net Applicant(s) Chris Carte Arco Variance No Z-AV-24-2417 Owns s Chris Cam SE RA Tyr 11 A n1 s nfa Lot Size 0.65 acres Location 1067 Stale Route 9.botwoen Agway and Zoning Cit Ward No. The Wood Carty Route 9• WaM 2 Tax Id No 296,9-1-5 section 179-3-040 Crone Ref ala 'Warren County VIATkn ing A13Til 2417 PublicHearing A ri119.2017 Ad lrondaekP"Aong rda Proj eet Desert prion: Applicant proposes o[matrucdon of a new fagade on an existing 6,000 sq.ft.building far a total addition of 125 sq.ft. Reiiefrequested frotn minimum front setback requirements. Planning Board; Site Plan review for new building fagadc and parking arrangement Applicants) James R_Calendening Aren Variance No Z-AV-27-2417 dWa Adirondack Animal Hospital Owne s Glcndcaing Realty.LLC SrQRA Type R nt s Andrew ParESs,JMZ Architect Lot Size 1.94 acres Location 462 Ridgc Road Zoning MDR Word No. Ward 2 Tax Id No 297.18-1-1 section 179-3-040, 179-4-030 Cross Ref P-$P-29-2017 DISC 4-2017 SP d1-88 Warren County JPlmnn ing Aril 200 PublicH"ring Aril 19.2017 AdirondackPark A nev nla Project Dcseriptlon: Applicant proposes construction of a 165 sq.ft.new entryway addition said a 465 sq_R_new covered walkway for the entryway access. Project includes new parking arrangement, landscaping,stormwat r.eleadn&and adier site work.Relief rcquested far setbacks of the travel corridor overlay and the MDR zona. planning 1Board:Site pian m-lew for new building farrada,antUway addition and site work, Any Further business khat the Chairman determines may be properly brought before the Zoning Aomrsl o r Appeals. Final Agenda Version: 3.30.2017 CBlLMish Page 2 oft Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Community Development Depafitment Staff Notes Arca Variance No.: 23-2017 Project Applicant: JDavid P. Discenza Project Location: 3 Stevens Road Parcel Histor}: P- P-24-2017; SP 35-91 duplex; SP 4-92 for 3''4 wait; HP 91-461; BP 91-462 SEAR Type: Type 11 Meeting Date: April 19, 2017 Description of Proposed 1'rujcct: Applicant proposes to maintain a 4-unit apartment building %where 3 units received approval. Previous approval in 1991 for a duplex and in 1992 for a third unit. No changes are proposed to the site or building. Relief Required: The applicant requests relief from density in a MDR zone of 2 acres per unit. 179-3-040 Establishment of Districts.-dimensional requirement MDR zone The applicant proposes to maimai a 4- unit apartment building where 8 ac ii the MDR zone would be requi-res and the parcel is 2.29 ac. Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Tonsev�: In makisig a determination, the hoard shall consider: 1. Whether an undesirable change will be prod need in the character of the neighborhood or A detriment to nearby pruperties will be created by the granting of this area variance. Minor to no impacts to the neighborhood may be anticipated. . Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can he achieved by some method, feasible for the aplicant to pursue, other than an area variance. Feasible alternatives may be considewd limited as the 41 unit has existed since 1992, . Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be consideTed substantial relevant to the code. Relief is requested for 5,71 ac. 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 the envirvnmentai conditions in the neighborhood may be anticipated, 5. Wkether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created Staff Comments: The applicant proposes to maintain a 4 unit apartment building where current regulations of the MDR zone require a minimum of 2 ac per unit if not connect to Town sewer mnd water. The plans provided are from the 1992 submission materials and is the sante as the recent photo from real property file. The applicant proposes no changes to the building or site. Zoning Board of Appeals—Record of Resolution Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 761-8238 Tome of( moubury Area Variance resolution To: Approve 1 Disapprove Applicant Name: David P. Discenza File Number- Z-AV- 3-201'7 Location: 3 Stevens Road Tax Map Number: 308.20-1-1 BA Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 1 9, 2.017 The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Queensbury has received an application from David P. Viscer a. Applicant proposes to maintain a 4-unit apartment building where 3 units received approval. Previous approval in 1991 for a duplex and in 1992 for a third unit. No changes are proposed to the site or building. The applicant requests relief from.density in a MDR zone of 2 acres per uni t- 179-3-040 _179- -040 Establishment of Districts—dimensional requirement-MDR zone The applicant proposes to maintain a 4- unit apartment building where 8 ac in the MDR zone would be requires and the parcel is 2.23 ac. SEAR Type U—no further review required; A public hearing was advertised and held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017; Upon review of the application materials, information supplied during the public bearing, and upon consideration of the criteria specified in Section 179-14-080(A) of the Queensbury Town Code and Chapter 267 of NYS Town Law and after discussion and deliberation,we find as follows: PER THE DRAFT PROVIDED BY STAFF I. There is 1 is not an undesirable, change rt) the character of the neighborhood not a detriment to nearby properties because 2. Feasible alternatives are and have been considered by the Board, are reasonable and have been included to inirnire the request OR arc not possible. 3. The requested variance is /is not substantial because 4. There is 1 is not an adverse impact on the physical or envirorunental conditions in the neighborhood or district? 5. Is the alleged difficulty is 1 is not self-created because 6. In addition the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant from granting the requested variance would outweigh (approval) / would be outweighed by (donial the resulting detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood or community; 7. The Board also finds that the variance request under consideration is the minimum necessary; . The Board also proposes tete following conditions: a) b) k c Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-tip letter sent with this resolution. BASED DISI THE ABOVE FINDINGS, I MATE A MOTION TO APPROVE / DENY AREA VARIANCE - A -2.3-2017. David F. Dise nz$, Introduced by , who moved for its adoption, seconded by Duly adopted this 19`j' day of April, 2017 by the following vote; AYES: IDES: Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of appeals Community D v leprneni Department Staff Notes Arcs Variance No.: 25-2017 Project Appllea ut: DDDJ Enterprises Project LocRtion: Lot 43 West Drive Parcel History: F- F-26-2017 SEAR 'Type: Type 11 Meeting Date: April 19, 2017 Description of Proposed Project: Applicant proposes construction of an 8,000 sq. ft. enclosed pole barn for equipment and material storage for an already in use contractor's yard. Project includes €rddhional site etearing for outside storage, a new a�xe.ss road from Luzerne Road through an easement with adjoining lots 308,12-1-7.2 and 308.12-17.12. Reliefrequested from road frontage requirements on West Drive. Planning Board: Site Plan review required for construction of a new building and development of a contractors yard. Site Plan Review modification of parcel 308,12-1-7.12 for easement access. Relief Req nired: The applicant requests relief from minima n road frontage requirements for the development of lot on Nest Drive. 179-4-050 Frontage on public or private streets The applicant proposes to use an existing 5.18 ac parol with 71.55 ft of roadfrontage where 100 ft is required. Criteria for considering an Area Variance aecording to Chapter 267 of Tow n Law: In maldng a deterruination, 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 tine granting of this area variance. The project may be considered to have minor to no impact on the neighboring propeiiies as the access on West Drive will not be used for construction traffic. The applicant has indicated al construction equipment will be utilizing the 40 ft easement from Luzerne Road. . 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 lot configuration. . Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered minimal relevant to the code. The project piroposes two entrances where the West Drive is .dor office staff usage and the Luzenie, Road access is for construction and associated equipment traffic. 4. Whether the proposed variance will have ark adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. The project may be considered to have minimal impact on the physical or the environmental conditions of the area. 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created. Staff commentsi The applicant requests approval of a contractor storage yzrd and construction of an 8,000 sq, ft. enclosed pole barn fox equipment and material stara8e for contractors' yard. The project includes additional site clearing for outside storage and a new access goad from Luzerne Rd. through an easement with the adjoining lots. Zoning Board of Appeals Community Development Department Staff Notes Zoning Board of Appea Is —Record of Res a]uIion Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, Alli 12804 (518) 761-8238 'Tamm of C �rr�sha�ry Area Variance Resolution To; Approve I Disapprove Applicant Name. DDDJ Enterprises File Number- Z,-AV-25-2017 Location Lot 3, West Drive — off Luxerne load Tax Map Number: 308.12-1-7.13; 308.12-1-7.2 ZRA Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017- The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Queensbury has received an application from DDDJ Enterprises. Applicant proposes construction of an 8,000 sq. ft. enclosed pole barn for equipment and material storage for an already in use contractor's yard. project includes additional site clearing for outside storage, a new access road from Luzerne Road through an easement with adjoining lots 308.12-1-7.2 and 30&12-1-7.12. Relief requested from road frontage requirements on West Drive. Planning Board: Site Plan review required for construction of a new building and dervelopment of contractors yard. Site Plan Review modification of parcel 308.12-1-7.12 for easement access. The applicant requests relief from minimum road frontage requirements for the development of lot on West Drive. 179-4050 Frontage on public or private streets The applicant proposes to use an existing 5.18 ac parcel with 71,55 ft of roadfrontage where 100 ft is required. SEAR Type II—no further review required; public hearing was advertised and held on Wednesday; April 19. 2017; Upon review of the application materials, information supplied during the public hearing, and upon consideration of the criteria specified in Section 179-14-080(A) of the Queensbury Town Cade and Chapter 2.67 of NYS Town Law and after discussion and deliberation, we find as follows: PER 7T14E DRAFT PROVIDED BY STAFF 1. There is 1 is not ars undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood nor a detriment to nearby properties because , Feasible alternatives are and have been considered by the Board, are reasonable and have been included to minimize the recruest OR are not g2ajble. 3. The requested variance is 1 is not substantial because 4. Them is / is not as adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district? 5, Is the alleged difficulty is 1 is not self-created beacause. . In addition the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant from granting the requested variance would outweigh (approval) 1 would be outweighed b denial the resulting detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood or community; 7. The Board also finds that the variance request under consideration is the minimum necessary; 8. The Board also proposes the following conditions: a) b) , c) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. BASED ON THE ABOVE FrNDINGS, I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE 1 DENY AREA VARIANCE A - 5-2017. DDDJ Enterprises, Introduced by _,who moved for its adoption, seconded by Duly adopted this 19'x' day of April 2017 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Page 1 of 2 Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Community Development Department Staff Nates Area Variance No.: 28-2017 Project Applicant: Seaton Property Holdings, LLC (A-1 Tree Works) Project Location- 308 & 310 Corinth Road Parcel History: P-SP-27-2017; DISC 1-2017; SP 27-2016 self-storage bldgs.; SP 65-2013 A-1 Treeworks SE QR Type: Type YY Meeting Date: April 1.9, 2017 Description of Proposed Fro�ect: Applicant proposes operation of a woad processing facility with a new 15,000 sq ft enclosed pale barn for Wood products and to iustall two 1,200 sq, ft. kiln units on the site. Project includes merger of lots 3 08.16-1-55, -5 6, - 58 &. 6 1. Project includes continued auto facility for C& J automotive. project includes already in use new storage arca, maintaining 4 existing buildings on the merged properties, additional clearing, instal Iatiou of a gravel parking area and material storage area dogs, woodchips etc). Reliefrequested from minimum lot size mquirements for the firewood processing facility in the CLI zoning district were 100 ac is required. Planning board: Site plan and Special use permit for lighting manufacturing of wood products for a logging processing company. Relief Required• The applicant requests relieffrom minimum lot sine required for a sawmill, wood product operations, and firewood processing facility in the CLI zoning district were 100 ac is required. 179-10-010 Special Use Permit Criteria for Commercial light industrial zone_ The applicant proposes a wood product operations (Defined as SA'Y MILL, CHIPPING and PALLET ILL- Any building, site or place used for the cutting or milling of raw timber into dimensional lumber, pallets, chips or other wood products.) where 100 ac is required and the existing site is 9.4 ac. Criteria for considering an Area Varia ncc according to Chapter 267 of')town I raw: In making a determination, the board shall cousider: 1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties will he crested by the granting of this area variance. Minor to no impacts to the neighbo600d may be anticipated. . Whether the benerit sought by the applicaut can be achicved by some method, feasible for the applicant to pursue, other than an arca variance. Feasible alternatives may be considered limited due to the existing lot size. The applicant has also provided information on the wood processing machinery when the entire operation fits in a 15,000 sq ft structure. . Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered substantial relevant to the code. belief is requested for 90.46 ac. 4. Whether the prop osed 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. $. Whether the alleged difficulty was self created. The difficulty may be considered self-created staff comrrtents• The applicant proposes operation of a wood processing facility whir a new 15,000 sq. ft. enclosed pole barn for wood products and to install two 1,200 sq. ft. kiln units on the site. The project includes merger of lots 308.16- 1-5 5, - 1-55, -56, -58 & 61. The site also will still continue an existing auto facility for C& J automotive and current use of expanded material storage area. The project site also consists of maintaining 4 existing buildings on the rneTged properties. The plans show the additional clearing, installation of a gravel parking area and material storage area(logs, woodchips etc.). The plans show the location of the building on the site and elevation information. Inning Board of Appeals Community Development Department Staff Notes "Zoning Board of Appeals—record of Resolution 'fawn of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 {518) 761-8238 f0��7i of{�ee��shuey Area Variance resolution To: Approve 1 Disapprove Applicant Name. Seaton Property Holdings, LLC (A-1 Tree Warks) File Number: Z-A '-2 -2017 Location: 308 and 310 Corinth Read Tax Map Number: 308,16-1-55; 58 and 61 BA Meeting hate: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 The Zoning Boyd of Appeals of the Town of Queensbury has received an application from Seaton Proper Holdings, LLC (A-I Tree Works). Applicant proposes operation of wood processing facility with a new 15,000 sq ft enclosed pole barn for wood products and to install two 1,200 sq. ft, kiln units on the site. Project includes merger of lots 308.16-1-55, -5 6, -5 8 & 6 1. Project includes continued auto facility for C& J automotive. Project includes already in use new storage area, maintaining 4 existing buildings on the merged properties, additional clearing, installation of a gravel parking area and material storage area (logs, woodchips etc). Relief requested from minimum lot size requirements for the firewood processing facility in the CLI zoning district were 100 as is required. Planning Board: Site plan and Special use permit for lighting manufacturing of wood products for a logging processing company. The applicant requests relief from minimum lot size required for a sawmill, wood product operations, and firewood processing facility in the CLI zoning district were 100 ae is required. 179-10-010 Special Use Permit Criteria for Commercial light industrial zone. The applicant proposes a wood product operations (Defined as SAWMILL, CHIPPING and PALLET MILL- A.ny building, site or place used for the cutting or milling of raw timber into dimensional lumber, pallets, chips or other wood products,) where 100 ac is requirod and the existing site is 9.4 ac, SEAR Type II—no further review required; A public hearing was advertised and held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017; Upon review of the application materials, information supplied during the public hearing, and upon consideration of the criteria specified in Section 179-14-080(A) of the Queensbury Town Code and Chapter 267 of NYS Town Law and after discussion and deliberation, we find as follows: PER THE DRAFT PROVIDED -BY STAFF 1. There is / is not an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood nor a detriment to nearby properties because 2. Feasible alternatives are and have been considered by the Board, are reasonable and have been included to minimize the request OR are not possible. 3. The requested variance is 1.is not substantial because 4. There is / is not an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district? 5. is the alleged difficulty is 1 is not self-created because , In addition the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant from granting the requested variance would outwei ,li (approval) I would be outweighed, b denial the resulting detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the neighbothood or community; 7. The Board also finds that the variance request under consideration is the minimum necessary; S. The Board also proposes the following conditions: a) b) , C) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resoiudon. BASED ON THE ABOVE FINDING, I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE 1 Q EN Y AREA VARIANCE Z- AV-28-2017 Seaton Prop2M Holdings, LLC, Introduced by __, who moved for its adoption, seconded b Duly adopted this 19"' day of April 2017 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Community Development Department Staff Notes Arcs Variance No.: 24-201.7 Project Applicant- Chris Carte Project Location: 1067 Stnte Route 9 Parcel History: nla SE QR Type- Type II Meeting Date: April 1 ,2,017 Description of proposed Pro�eet: Applicant proposes eonstraetion of a new faade on an existing 6,040 sq. ft. building for a total addition of 125 sq. ft, belief requested from minimum front setback requirements and permeability. Planning Hoard. Site Plan review for neer building fagade and parking arrangement. Relief Required• The applicant requests relief from setbacks in the CI zone ( ornmercia] Intensive). Section 179-3-040 establishment of districts-dimensional requirements C1 Zone Section 179-4-030 travel corridor overlay—Route 9 The applicant proposes a renovating the fa acle that extends the building front 25 inches. The new facade face will be 41.E ft where a 75 ft setback is required. Permeability on the site is to be 18.3% and 30% is tequiwd— existing was 20.5% Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Oa ter 267 of Town In making a determination, the beam/ shall consider- 11. 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 may be anticipated. . Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the app Iicant to pursue, other than an area variance. Feasible alternatives may be considered Iini ted due to the location of the existing building on the site. 3. Whether the requested area varia nee is substantial. The rel ief requested may be considered moderate relevant to the code. Relief is requested for 33.7 ft for the front setback/ travel corridor overlay. Permeability relief is 11.7%o 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. S. Whether-the alleged dift5eulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considei-ed self'created Staff comrocnts: The applicant proposcs a neve fagade on an existing 6,040 sq. tt. building for that is 125 sq, ft, at a width of 24 inches. 'rhe fagade goes above, a portion of the existing roofline so the mechanicals are screened. Tie project includes creating additional parking at the front of the building, The new parking arca and sidewalk wi11 allow customers to access both 'good Carte buildings. Zoning Board of Appeals ommunity Development Department Staff Motes Zoning Board of A,pVcaIs — Record of resolution Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 761-8238 ToW11{yf€ILL cal N5b11Fy Area Variance Resolution To: Approve I Disapprove Applicant Name: Clu-is Carte File Number: Z,-A -24-2017 Location: 1067 State route 9 Tax Map Dumber: 296.9-1-5 BA Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Queensbury bas received an application from Chris Carte. Applicant proposes construction of new fagade on an existing 6,004 sq, ft. building for a total addition of 125 sq. ft. Relief requested from minimum front setback requirements and permeability. Planning Board: Site Plan review for new building fa ade and parking arrangement. The applicant requests relief from setbacks in the C1 zone (Commercial Intensive). Section 179-3-040 establishment of districts-dimensional requirements CY zone Section 179-4-030 travel corridor overlay—Route 9 The applicant proposes a renovating the facade that extends the building front 25 inches. The new facade face will be 41.3 ft where a 75 ft setback is required. Permeability on the site is to be 19.30/a and 30% is required— existing was 24.5% E R Type II —no fuuther review required; A public hearing was advertised and held on Wednesday, April 19, 201'7; Upon review of the application materials, information supplied during the public hearing, and upon consideration of the criteria specified in Section 179-14-04(A) of the Queensbury Town Code and Chapter 267 of NYS Town Law and after discussion and deliberation, we find as follows: PER THE DRAFT PT OVTT]FT) BY STAFF 1. There is I is not an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood Dior a detriment to nearby properties because . Feasible alternatives are and have been considered by the Board, are reasonable and have been included to minimize the reguesk OR are not possible._ 3. The requested variance is I is not substantial because _ 4. There is 1 is not an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district? 5. Is the alleged difficulty is /is not self-created because C. In addition the Board finds #hat the benefit to the applicant from granting the requested variance would outei&( pproval) ! ouId be outweighed b denial the resulting detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood or community; 7, The Bomrd also finds that the variance request under consideration is the minimum necessary; The Board also proposes the following conditions: a]) L ") 3 c) Adheirnce to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. BASED ON THE ABOVE FINDINGS, I MAKE E A MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY ,AREA VARIANCE -AV-24-2017. Chris Carte, Introduced by , who moved for its adoption, seconded by Duly adapted this 19"' day of April 2017 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Community Development Department Staff dotes Arca Variance No., 27-2017 Project Applicant: James R. Glendcning d/b/a Adirondack Animal Hospital Project Location: 462 Ridge Road Parcel History: P- P-29-2,017; DISC 4-2017; SP 41-88 TQ12 Type= Type H Mceting Date: April 19,2017 Description of Proposed Project: Applicant proposes construction of a 165 sq. ft. nein entryway addition and a 465 sq. ft. neve covered walkway for the entryway access. Project includes neer parking arrangement, laudscapin.g, stormwater, clearing, and other site work. Relief requested for setbacks of the travel corridor overlay and the MDR zone. Planning Board: Site plan reviev., for new building facade, entryway addition and site work. Relief Reclnired• The applicant requests n-,lief from setbacks and travel corridor in the MDR zone Section 179-3-040 establishment of districts-dimensional requirements_MDR zone Section 179-4-030 travel corridor overlay—Rouge 9 The applicant proposes renovating the building front, adding a covered walkw.ay and entryway- The project would place the building at 63.9 ft from the liront property line where a 75 ft setback is required. tvriteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town 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 may be anticipated. . Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can he achieved by some method, feasible for the applicant to pursue, other than an area variance, Fmible alternatives may be considered limited dtle to the location of the existing building on the site. 3. Whether the requested arca variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered moderate relevant to the code. Relief is requested for 11.1 ft for the front setback/ travel corridor overlay. 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 pb sical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood may be anticipated. S. Whether the alleged difficulty -ryas self-created, The difficulty may be considered sel&created Staff comments: The applicant proposes to upgrade the Adirondack animal hospital that includes the construction of a 165 sq, ft. nein entryway addition and a 465 sq. ft. new covered walkway for the entryway access. The project also includes major site improvements - new signage,parking arrangement, landscaping, stozmater, and clearing. The neer client traffic will allow custonters to park in a designated area and have access to a walkway to the office. The applicant bas}provided elevations showing the location of the improvements and color scheme. Zoning Board of Appeals Community Development Department Staff Notes Zoning Board of,Appends —Record of Resolution Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 761-8238 rpss'rr Of(tLrM16ffy Area Variance Resolution To: Approve/ Disappwve Applicant Name: James R. Glendening d/b/a Adirondack Animal Hospital File Number: .-A -2.7-2.017 Location: 462 Ridge Road 'Fax Mag Number- 297.18-1-1 ZBA Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Queensbury has received as application from James R. lendening dlbla Adirondack Animal Hospital. Applicant proposes construction of a 165 sq. ft. new entryway addition and a 465 sq. ft. new covered walkway for the entryway access. Project includes new parking arrangement landscaping, stormwater, clearing, and other site wo& belief requested for setbacks of the travel corridor overlay and the MDR zone. Planning Board: Site pian review for new building fagade, entryway addition and site work. The applicant requests relief from setbacks and travel corridor in the MDR zone. Section 179-3-040 establishment of districts-dimensional Muirernents MDR zone Section 179-4-030 travel corridor overlay—Route The applicant proposes renovating the building front, adding a covered walkway and entryway. The project would place the building at 63,9 ft from the front property line where a 75 ft setback is required. SEAR Type 11 —no further review required; public hearing was advertised and held on Wednesday, April 19, 2417; Upon review of the application materials, information supplied during (lie public hearing, and upon consideration of the criteria specified in Section 179-14-080(A) of the Queensbury Torun Codc and Chapter 267 of NYS Town Law and after discussion and deliberation, we find as follows: PER THE DRAii"r PROVIDED BY STAFF 1. There is / is not an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood nor a detriment to nearby properties because 2, Feasible alternatives are and have been considered by the Board, are reasonable and have been included to minimize the re uest OR are not possible. 3. The requested variance is 1 is not substantial because 4. There is / is not an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district? 5. Is the alleged difficulty is I is not self-created because . In addition the Board finds that the benefit to the applicant from granting the requested variance would outvwi li a roN a) 1 would be outweighed by denial the resulting detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood or community; 7. The Board also finds that the variance request under consideration i�; the minimum necessary; . The Board also proposes the following conditions: �1) b) c) dheirence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution. BASED ON THE ABOVE FINDINOS. I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE 1 DENY AREA VARIANCE - A -27-2.017 James I . lendeni dl a Adirondack AnimalIos ital, Introduced b , who moved for its adoption, seconded by Duly adopted this 19P day of April 2.017 by the following vote: AYES: NOES