407.2008
RESOLUTION APPROVING GLENS FALLS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS’
APPLICATION FOR THIRD VARIANCE/WAIVER REQUEST FROM
SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION REQUIREMENT CONCERNING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 989 STATE ROUTE 9
RESOLUTION NO.: 407, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board is authorized by Town Code Chapter 136 to issue
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variances from 136-44 “Connection to sewers required” which requires Town property owners
situated within a sewer district and located within 250’ of a public sanitary sewer of the sewer district
to connect to the public sewer facilities within one (1) year from the date of notice, and
WHEREAS, the Glens Falls Knights of Columbus submitted its third application to the Town
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Board for a third variance/waiver from Town Code 136-44 for an extension of the Town’s
connection requirements to connect its property located at 989 State Route 9 to the Town of
Queensbury’s Route 9 Sewer District, as the Applicant states that there is a financial impact to connect
and the current septic system is very adequate and functioning properly, as more fully set forth in the
application presented at this meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s Office mailed a Notice of Hearing to the Applicant and the
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Town Board conducted a hearing concerning the variance/waiver request on Monday, September 8,
2008,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that
a) due to the nature of the variance/waiver request, the Queensbury Town Board determines
would/would not
that the temporary granting of the variance/waiver be materially
detrimental to the purposes and objectives of Queensbury Town Code Chapter 136 and/or
adjoining properties or otherwise conflict with the purpose and objectives of any plan or
policy of the Town of Queensbury; and
b) the Town Board finds that the granting of the variance/waiver is reasonable and would
alleviate unnecessary hardship on the Applicant; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the Glens Falls Knights of Columbus’
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application for a variance/waiver from Queensbury Town Code Chapter 136, 136-44 “Connection to
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sewers required” andgrants a one year extension of time or until September 8, 2009 in which to
connect the Glens Falls Knights of Columbus’ property located at 989 State Route 9, Queensbury (Tax
Map No.: 296.13-1-22) to the Town of Queensbury’s Route 9 Sewer District, provided that if there is
any increase in septic use or additional bathroom facilities added, then such variance shall immediately
terminate unless the Queensbury Town Board review and approves a new application for a
variance/waiver, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Glens Falls Knights of Columbus shall pay all charges due as if its
property was connected to the Route 9 Sewer District, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor, Wastewater Director
and/or Town Budget Officer to take any actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 8 day of September, 2008 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mr. Brewer
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