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1973-09-19 .:lIß MINUTES of the public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals held on September 19, 1973 at 7:32 p.m. c There were present: John Fitzgerald, Chairman Charles Sicard George Kurosaka Richard Sanderspree being the members of the Board, excepting Charles Hutton, Secretary, who was absent for this meeting. On a motion by Mr. Sicard, seconded by Mr. Sanderspree, the minutes of the August meeting were approved as read. In the first matter of old business, William H. Taft, #297, Mr. Fitzgerald announced that the application had been withdrawn. Because of Mr. Fitzgerald's absence at the August meeting, Mr. Kurosaka's disqualification (interest in Cale Development), and Mr. Hutton's absence at this meeting, a quorum was not present for any action to be taken on variance #320, Cale, Glens Falls, Inc. A special meeting will be held at a later date. In the first matter of new business because there were no appearances for Lawrence and Margaret L. Waite, the hearing for application for variance #321 was held over until later in the meeting. Hr. Fitzgerald then established proof of publication for appli- cation for Special Permit #45, GOODWIN, SIMS AND I~RVEY TO PLACE A PRIVATE YACHT CLUB ON THE PROPERTY SITUATED AT SEELYE ROAD, and advised that this would be postponed until the next meeting until the Planning Board (at their request) could accumulate more detail before making a recommendation. ~œ. Kurosaka disqualified himself as having a conflict of interest in the application. Dr. Michalka, / l~ who owns the land, is Mr. Kurosaka' s client. - ,;¿11 Mr. Fitzgerald permitted people appearing that night to voice their objections to the application. They were: Linda Brown, Mrs. John Paul Brown and Clifford Witham. It was decided that ~w. Liapes would re-advertise the notice and all interested people would be notified for the next hearing. The Planning Board was concerned for traffic hazard on Seelye Road, adequate sewage facilities, and another marina in that area of the lake. Proof of publication was established for application for variance #322 JOHN R. GIRARD/GEORGE LA MORA TO CONVERT AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE ON THE PROPERTY SITUATED AT CORINTH ROAD, R D #2t TOWN OF QUEENSBURY. Appearing on his own behalf was John Girard who explained to the Board that the building already exists. He submitted photographs for the Board to study. He advised that there would be no non-conforming signs and that it was not a noisy business. Warren County and Queensbury Planning Boards both approved the request. There were no other appearances. Upon motion duly made by Mr. Sicard, seconded by Mr. Fitzgerald, and carried unanimously, it was resolved that the Board finds that approval of variance #322 would not be detrimental to the neighborhood and not harmful to the public welfare and be it further resolved that application for variance #322 be approved. Mr. Paul Cushing requested delay of hearing variance #323, Mooring Post ~1arina until attorney Mannix could be present. Proof of publication was then established for application #324, STEPHEN T. POWERS TO PLACE A DWELLING IN AN M-I ZONE ON THE PROPERTY SITUATED AT COUNTY LINE ROAD, TOWN OF QUEENSBURY. Mr. Powers, appearing on his own behalf, explained the matter to the Board and said he wanted to improve the looks of the land. There were no other appearances. Both Planning Boards approved the request. f{ tit> Upon motion duly made by Mr. Sanèerspree, seconded by Mr. Sicard, and carried unanimously, it was resolved that the Boards finds that approval of application for a variance #324 would not be detrimental to the neighborhood and is a reasonable use of the land, and be it further resolved application for variance #324 be approved. Proof of publication was then read by Chairman Fitzgerald for application for variance #321 MARGARET AND LAWRENCE WAITE TO CONVERT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE INTO A ONE-FAMILY DWELLING ON ADJOINING PROPERTY WITH AN EXISTING DWELLING AND RETAIL STORE ON THE PROPERTY SITUATED AT COUNTY LINE ROAD, TOWN OF QUEENSBURY. When Mr. Kurosaka asked if this was a separate lot, Mr. Liapes advised that it is all together presently. Appearing on behalf of the application was Mrs. Waite who explained the plan to the Board and told them there was question as to the need for a variance. Mr. Fitzgerald advised that the Waites should be 100% sure before making any improvements. Appearing for information was Kay Watters. There were no other appearances. Both Planning Boards approved the application. Upon motion duly made by Mr. Kurosaka, seconded by Mr. Sanderspree, and carried unanimously it was resolved that the Board finds that approval of application for variance #321 would not be detrimental to the neighborhood and in conformance with the Town and County Planning Boards' recommendation and be it further resolved that application for variance #321, Margaret and Lawrence Waite be approved. In the final matter of business, Mr. Fitzgerald read proof of publication for application for variance #323, MOORING POST MARINA, INC. TO ENLARGE A NON-CONFORMING USE IN AN R-l ZONE ON THE PROPERTY SITUATED AT CLEVERDALE, TOWN OF QUEENSBURY. Appearing on behalf of the application were Paul Cushing, John Mannix, Esq., and Mr. and Mrs. A. Poland. Messrs. Cushing and Mannix ;~/ explained the plans to the Board (demolishing some existing buildings and replacing with new ones, moving other buildings, etc.) ~~. Sicard asked about type of construction and Mr. Fitzgerald asked for pictures. Mr. Cushing presented a drawing for the Board and the assemblage to review. Joan Robertson, Cleverdale, appeared and asked several questions pertaining to setback, parking facilities, lighting, etc. Mr. Albert Poland advised that they (the owners) did not want anything the neighborhood did not want and assured everyone that it would con- tinue to be run in the same manner as presently. Mr. Fitzgerald advised that referral would be made to the Town Attorney for an interpretation as to whether the land is one parcel or 3 lots. Other appearances were by Judy Wetherbee, Clifford Witham, and Elliot Lawton. The Queensbury Planning Board approved the request. Mr. Fitzgerald had a phone message from John A. Dale objecting stren- uously. Upon motion duly made by Mr. Fitzgerald, seconded by Mr. Sicard and carried unanimously it was resolved that approval of application for variance #323, Mooring Post Marina be granted providing any necessary approvals of the Adirondack Park Agency and all other agencies be obtained and that approval of the Town Attorney for 50% expansion of an existing non-conforming use be granted. Be it further resolved the Board finds that granting of the application would permit a reasonable use of the land and is conforming with the recommendation of the Planning Board. There being no further business to come before the Board, the secondCed..,...)~was a.~j07.".~:ed ..' " ~ ;~.-''--" .- Chairman at 8:52 p.m. (Î~(l ( . , meeting, on motion duly made and