1981-10-21
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MINUTES
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Wednesday, October 21, 1981 7:30 P.M.
Present:
Kirkham Cornwell, Chairman
Theodore Turner, Secretary
R. Case Prime
Charles Sicard
Daniel Griffin
Susan Goetz
Stephen Lynn, Staff
Mack Dean, Staff
League of Women Voters
Absent:
Sjoerdje Richardson
Mr. Sicard made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 16,
1981 meeting, seconded by Mrs. Goetz. Motion carried unanimously.
VARIANCE No. 729 - Emmanuel J. Maille~ north side of Luzerne Road
To operate an auto repair shop in existing garage in an R-4 Zone on
the property situated at the north side of Luzerne Road.
Mr. Maille present. Mr. Maille submitted pictures of his property to
the Board and noted that he is unemployed, taking care of and support-
ing two children. He stated there would be no signs and no painting.
He will be doing light body and engine work. Mrs. VanDusen, east side
adjoining property owner presented petition signed by 32 people against
granting of variance. Neighbors afraid of junk yard. The Queensbury
Planning Board recommended disapproval of this variance. Motion by
Mr. Sicard, seconded by Mr. Turner to approve variance with conditions.
Mrs. Goetz voted no, remainder of Board voted yes. Motion carried.
RESOLVED: The Board granted this variance because
of the unique situation of 300 ft. plus
from the road. This variance is for one
year to October 1982 at which time the--
Board will review. There is to be no
more than 3 registered vehicles in the
yard at any time and no signs.
VARIANCE No. 730 - Smitty's Tire & Auto Service, north side Corinth
Rd., east of pinewood Rd.
To place a 24 sq. ft. double-faced, free-standing sign with no setback
from property line on the property situated at north side Corinth Road.
Mr. Donald Smith and Mr. Robert Platt (Signs of Progress) present.
The Board felt that Mr. Smith had not explored all the alternatives
for sign placement. Mrs. Goetz asked Mr. Smith to have something in
writing regarding placement of State signs required for his business.
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The Warren County and Queensbury Town Planning Boards recommended
approval of this variance.
Motion by Mr. Sicard, seconded by Mr. Cornwell to table this variance
to November 18, 1981 meeting for more information.
VARIANCE No. 731 - Garden Time, Inc., Aviation Rd. and Carlton Dr.
To use and expand existing gas station for Flowershop and Garden Shop
in an R-4 Zone on the property situated at the north side of Aviation
Rd., corner of Carlton Dr.
Mr. Harry Troelstra present. Mr. Troelstra submitted plans for his
garden shop, to be a branch of his present business located on Quaker
Road. Mr. Gordon Harrington of 2 Carlton Drive spoke in favor of this
variance. Mr. Turner read the recommendations of the Queensbury
Beautification Committee. Motion to approve variance offered by Mr.
Sicard, seconded by Mr. Prime. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLVED: The Board granted this variance as the
lot is not a desirable piece of residential
land. Under the new zoning it will be
Highway Commercial. Also, approval is in
concurrence with Queensbury and Warren
County Planning Boards.
VARIANCE No. 732 - J. Koke & Associates, Inc., Minnesota Avenue
To expand a non-conforming use l~ss than 50% with 12 ft. 5 inch side
setback in lieu of the required 50 ft. setback between residential
and light industrial use on the property situated at Minnesota Ave.
Mr. John Koke present. Mr. Koke is leasing property from Richard
Sears. He would like to add a loading dock so that tractor trailers
would not have to block the street when unloading. If variance is
allowed, Mr. Koke plans to purchase building from Mr. Sears and in-
vest in upgrading the building. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adams of Hudson
Falls, owners of property adjacent to Sears property spoke against
granting of variance. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Arvin
Jabot (children of the Adams') also spoke against. They are basically
against the business because of the tractor trailers. Mr. Adams
brought up the question of the legality of the addition to the building
by Mr. Sears, whether or not he had a building permit or was granted
a variance, also the length of time the building had been vacant before
Mr. Koke leased it. Motion by Mrs. Goetz, seconded by Mr. Sicard to
table variance until November meeting to check on history of building.
Mr. Jabot noted that a petition had been submitted to the Building
Department opposing the variance. Motion carried unanimously. The
Board tabled to November 18, 1981 meeting to check history of this
building.
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VARIANCE No. 733 - Mobil Oil Corporation, south side of Corinth
Rd (Main Street)
To place a 53x48 inch, double faced price sign on an existing light
pole on the property situated at Corinth Road east of Northway (I-87)
Mr. Robert Stewart, Esq. present. Mr. Stewart submitted pictures of
area and signs of competitors. His client wants to have the same
size sign as competitors. Motion by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr.
Griffin to grant variance. Motion carried unanimously. The Warren
County and Queensbury Planning Boards concurred.
RESOLVED: The Board granted this sign Variance
with the following stipulations;
1. Sign not to exceed 10 sq. ft. to
advertise product and price.
2. Setbacks per application.
3. Sign to expire August 1986.
Motion to adjourn offered by Mr. Sicard, seconded by Mr. Turner.
Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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Kirkham Cornwell, Chairman