1967-09-27
September 27, 1967
Fi.rst 1lteeting o.f tbe To'W,n o.f Queensbury
Zonizrg Bo iUYi o.f Appeals
Discussions 'Were beld regiUYiizrg tbe ~ollo'Wizrg,'
1, Zozr.e li.nes æ.r1i to obtail èI æore detailed map,
2 , New ~Ol'DS .ntd èlpþl.Ü~èltioz~
3, A secretary sMuld be designated to act à!S èI persozt wMm
dppJ.icdtioz~ could be o.f~icid1.1y served,
<I, Pel7lli.ts èIl.rti Wkdt iutona.tion slv.Juld. be st.ted. on tll.e!lll, De pt ,
o.f Health roles on sewers .nrd septic tal't.Ñs were discussed..
5, Cl dSsi~i c.tious o.f 'IIlf()bile boraes lto t in CI trailer court,
Nee tizrg ~jourz1ed to October 18, 1967
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; Minutes of the first meeting of the Town of Queensbury
Zoning Board of Appeals held on Wednesday, September 27, 1967, at
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the Queensbury Town Hall.
There were present:
John E. Fitzgerald
George Kurosaka, Jr.
James Keller
Charles O. Sicard
Allison B. Ellsworth
being all of the members of the Board. Also present was Norman
Ferguson, Zoning Inspector. John E. Fitzgerald, the Chairman, presided.
A question was raised about the zone lines on the map and it
was decided they would try to obtain a more detailed map. It was
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suggested that George Kushner and John VanDusen be asked to come to
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the next meeting so as to clarify these lines.
Discussion was had with respect to the new forms for
applications and it was decided that a letter would be sent stating
that the new ordinance was in effect and that the application forms
were available and they should be used in the future. The letter
should state that the fee is $10 and that three plot plans are required.
Mr. Kurosaka agreed to work with Mr. Ferguson to prepare such a letter
to be sent to contractors and the like.
It was pointed out that the Board ought to designate a
secretary to act as a person upon whom these applications coulp be
officially served and he would have to see that the applications
~/ comply with the forms and that all required information was supplied.
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If all necessary information is not on the application he would have
to reject it promptly. Mr. Keller was appointed Secretary and
Mr. Sicard said he would be willing to take pictures or look at any
property in question.
A discussion was had with regards to permits and What should
be stated on them. Also the Department of Health rules on sewers and
septic tanks were discussed. It was stated that the New York State
Department of Health does not approve or disapprove private septic
systems. They have a pamphlet kno~m as Bulletin 1, Part 3 Individual
Household Septic Systems which is a guideline for septic tank
installation for individuai families.
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Mr. Ferguson raised the question about the classification of
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"~/ mobile homes not in a trailer court. Under the new zoning ordinance
are they considered a building, dwelling, a dwelling unit or what the
name implies, a mobile home? Considerable discussion was had on this
and it was pointed out that the chart on the back makes no reference tc
mobile homes not in a mobile home court. It was stated they must have
a minimum lot of 10,000 feet to b,egin with. The living area of most
is under 900 ft. and therefore do not qualify. Also question was rais(;
as to Whether or not they could put on a car port or cover a patio.
Considerable discussion was had concerning this point and it was agrecc
they would have to clarify which ordinance that they were to work under
since the old one had never been rescinded. Our jurisdiction as to
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Whether or not it is a dwelling should be passed on by To~m Attorney
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Beswick and if he feels the old ordinance should be rescinded then
he should make the recommendation. Hr. Ferguson stated that he would
furnish copies of the ordinance in question to everyone. It was stated
that a permit may be granted if the applicant can show hardship or
extenuating circumstances and if there is no objection from neighbors
at a hearing called by the Board. It was stated that considerable
work would have to be done to clear these points on mobile homes
outside of a mobile home court.
Other matters that might come up in the near future were
briefly discussed and the meeting was adjourned until October 18)
1967 at 7:30 P.M.
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