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MINUTES of the public hearing of the Town of Queensbury
Zoning Board of Appeals held at the Town Office Building on
October 23, 1968, at 8:00 P.M.
There were present:
John Fitzgerald
James Keller
George Kurosaka
Charles Sicard
Allison Ellsworth
being all the members of the board.
John Fitzgerald, the Chairman, presided and James Keller,
the Secretary, recorded.
The minutes of the public hearing held on October 16, 1968,
were read by the Secretary and upon motion duly made by Charles Sicard,
seconded by George Kurosaka, carried unanimously were approved with
corrections.
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Application for a Variance #62 by Harold S. Veeder-Shore
Colony involving Mr. Veeder's ability to sell non-conforming lots
in a sub-division created prior to zoning. Proof of publication
of the notice for public hearing was presented. The question of
this variance had been submitted to the Town Attorney, who is out
of town at this time. Mr. Wayne Judge, representing Mr. Veeder,
stated that he received a copy of a telegram set to Mr. John
Fitzgerald requesting an adjournment for 30 days by Mr. Adamo.
Mr. Adamo stated that he sent the telegram because he and other
members of Assembly Point had received no notice of the variance,
but tried to assemble as many members as possible to attend the
hearing this evening. Mr. Ferguson stated that to the best of
his knowledge all people within 500 feet of the property in question
had been notified. Mr. Arthur Turnball asked for a clarification
of the Variance applied for by Mr. Miller and the Variance applied
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for by Mr. Veeder, since there seemed to be some confusion as to
which Variance was to be presented at this meeting. Mr. Adamo
then presented the following letters: by Dorothy S. Black,
dated October 19, 1968, in opposition to the Application of Mr.
Veeder; Francis, W. McGinley dated October 22, 1968, in opposi-
tion to the application; George P. Wasserman dated October 14,
1968 in opposition; Robert C. Hodgkins dated October 20, 1968,
also in opposition to this application. Mr. Adamo also submitted
a petition with approximately 75 signatures in opposition to this
Variance. Also, present were members of the Assembly Point Associa-
tion who were in opposition to this Variance, and wished to have
their names included in the opposition to the Variance by George
Miller, as follows: Lyle Morton, Raymond Komp, Anna Komp, Isabel
Elsey, Ruth Fratus, Jessie Weiman, Edith Ham, Guy Ham, Philip
'~ Weiman. This Variance was then adjourned until the November 20th
meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Application for a Variance #63 by Robert Moran for a
swimming pool to be placed in their side yard on the north side
of Sunnyside Road, Glens Falls, R3 Zone was then presented.
Proof of publication of the notice for public hearing was pre-
sented. Mrs. Moran testified that the pool was first constructed
on July 1, 1968. She then went on to describe the pool and stated
the rear lot is presently used for trailer sales, along with power
lines and septic tank located on this site. The Planning Board
disapproved this application stating there was not sufficient
evidence shown on the Plot Plan. Theee was no one present in op-
position to the Variance. After discussion, upon motion duly made,
seconded and carried unanimously, it was
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RESOLVED that due to the existing
conditions of the said land, namely
the location of the existing septic
tank and power line in the rear yard,
which tend to deprive the applicant
of reasonable use of his land, Applica-
tion for a Variance #63 be approved as
applied for.
Next Application for a Variance #60 by Richard Gratton
for a swimming pool in the side yard on Dix Avenue, R4 Zone. Proof
of publication of notice for public hearing was presented. Owner
was unaware of the permit required when construction began on
July 24, 1968. Mr. Gratton stated that a side pool would be no
bother to his neighbors. Mr. Gratton presented two letters from
neighbors in favor of this application. These letters were signed
Mr. John F. Smith and Mr. Discenza, the property owners on either
side of Mr. Gratton's property. After discussion duly made, seconded
and carried unanimously, it was
RESOLVED that Application for a
Variance #60 by Richard Gratton
being that it is not injurious
to the neighborhood or otherwise
detremental to the public welfare,
be approved as applied for.
Application for a Variance #59 by Vernon Burkhardt to
locate a garage less than 30 feet from the property line in
Cleverdale, New York, was presented. Proof of publication of nòtice
for public hearing was presented. Mr. Burkhardt stated that the
rock excavation in building this garage would be a problem. After
discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously,
it was
RESOLVED that due to physical
characteristics of the lot and
other physical conditions, the
strict application of the ordin-
ance would cause the owner hardship
in the use of the land, Application
for a Variance #59 be approved as
submitted.
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Application for a Variance #61 was presented by Mr. James
Minnick, Agent for Mr. John Minogue, Northland Beverages, to build
an addition to an existing building closer than 30 feet from the
rear property line on Ridge & Bay Roads. Proof of publication of
notice for public hearing was presented. The building is set back
a great deal from the road because of set back restrictions and
R-O-W on Quaker Road. Mr. William Taft, a neighboring landowner,
was present in favor of the application and stated that he had no
objection being that the swamp land behind said property would have
little or no use. After discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded
and carried unanimously, it was
RESOLVED that since no objection
was presented at the public hearing7
and that it is in general harmony
with the surrounding area, Applieation
for a Variance #61 be approved.
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Application for a Variance #64 by Mr. Harry L. Robinson
was presented. Proof of publication of notice for public hearing
was presented. Mr. Louis Feigenbaum was present for Mr. Rofuinson,
who could not attend. The application is for a proposed building
to be used as a reta~l store and transfer point for retail goods
on Quaker Road and Lafayette Street. The owner of the adjoining
property, containing tanks, had no objection. The Planning Board
approved this application being it is in harmony with the character
of the area. After discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and
carried unanimously, it was
RESOLVED that Application for a
Variance #64 being it is in harmony
with the general character of the
area, be approved.
New business was then put before the board.
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Application for a Special Permit #6 by Mr. Martin to
create a camping ground in an R2 Zone, on the Farmer-to-Market
Road. There would be a total of 80 camp trailers. This applica-
tion would be submitted to the Planning Board for decision, and
public hearing would be set for November 20, 1968.
Application for a Variance # 61for Agnes Rosell and
Elizabeth La Point to permit them to proceed with plans dating
from 1954 to construct motel units over a store and shop block
on Main Street, West Glens Falls. This application would be
referred to the Planning Board and scheduled for a public hearing.
An Application for a Variance # 68by Stephen Lapham,
Grant Avenue, to remodel a barn on Glenwood Avenue for the sale
of books. The site is in a C3 Zone. This will be referred to
the Planning Board and scheduled for a public hearing.
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There being no other business to come before the meeting,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously, the meeting
was adjourned.
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S-ecretary
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