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1982-03-17 MINUTES 1/3 Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals March 17,1982 - 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Kirkham Cornwell, Chairman Theodore Turner, Secretary Susan Goetz Daniel Griffin Charles Sicard Sjoerdje Richardson R. Case Prime '''"-- ABSENT: None STAFF: -- Steve Lynn Mack Dean NEWS MEDIA: Beth Wright, Post Star The minutes of the February 17, 1982 meeting were approved per changes on a motion by Charles Sicard, seconded by Susan Goetz. Motion was carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: of Glens Falls Schenectad place addition situated at Because of the lack of the decision of the Warren County planning Board, Special Permit No. 101 was reheard. Special Permit No. 101 was granted with the following findings: ". RESOLVED: The Board granted this Special Permit No. 101. The Board Finds: 1. The use is one specifically enumerated in the district. 2. Such use will not be prejudicial to the character of the area. 3. The Board determines that there is appropriate provision for access facilities adequate for the estimated traffic from public streets and/or highways and that there are pedestrian walkways so as to insure public safety and to avoid traffic congestion. Parking spots 25 and 26 removed to change road alignment at west end. A 4 to 2 vote was taken. (Cornwell and Goetz - no). 4. That there are full adequate parking areas and off- street loading spaces, in conformity with the proposed parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Queensbury and all other related ordinances. Page two II~ 5. That suitable planting or screening has been required as follows: 6. Per letter February 16, 1982 from Pyramid Co. regarding Schenectady Savings Bank expansion. That such use is of the same general character as, or will not be injurious to, the surrounding neigh- borhood or district. '- 7. Sign per application and submitted plan. Variance No. 741 - Mobil Oil Corp. - South Side, Aviation Rd. at Exit 19- to erect a double-faced price and product sign not to exceed 10 sq. ft. on an existing light pole on the property situated at the south side of Aviation Road at Exit 19 of the Northway. Because of the lack of the decision of the Warren County Planning Board at last month's meeting, Variance No. 741 also was reheard. A unanimous vote was taken. RESOLVED: The Board granted a 10 sq. ft. sign. NEW BUSINESS: Notice of A eal No. - Attractions Land Com an , Ltd. - Northeast corner intersection 1- 7 and Aviatlon Road. - for an appeal of the Building Inspector's denial of sign permit for anoff-premises sign pursuant to Planning Board's decision disallowing the same on the property situated at the northeast corner of the intersection of 1-87 and Aviation Road. Mark A. Lebowitz, attorney for Charles Wood, spoke with questions regarding the authority of the Planning Board's denial when the requested sign met all other qualifications of the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Wood, also present, spoke of previous Sheridan signon the property and need for the off-premises directional sign for Story town and Blacksmith's Shop. A neighbor was present to speak against the sign. Motion was made by Sjoerdje Richardson to deny the appeal, seconded by R. Case Prime. The following action was taken on this appeal: MOTION: Motion to deny appeal in that the Town Planning Board acted within their authority. Vote on the motion is as follows: '-'----- Daniel Griffin Susan Goetz Theodore Turner Kirkham Cornwell - Yes - Yes - No -Yes Charles Sicard - Yes Sjoerdje Richardson- Yes R. Case Prime - Yes Page three liS Variance No. 42 - Richard Sherman Quaker Road. - to place a free-standing sign wlth one I ft. setback from slde property line in lieu of the required fifteen (15) ft. setback from all property lines on the property situated at 77 Quaker Road. Richard Sherman was present on his own behalf. Discussion arose on closeness of Diamond International's property in relation to the sign. It was noted that the sign would indicate the second business in the same building. Mr. Sherman spoke of the letter he received from the property owners (Joseph Gavita and Fred Howard) stating approval of the sign. Motion was made by Theodore Turner, seconded by Charles Sicard, to approve. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLVED: The Board granted this sign variance as practical difficulty was shown. Sign to be located as per application. Variance No. 4 - The Kin Service Inc. - Northwest corner Aviation Road and Carlton Drlve - to place a 3 ft. by t. price slgn on existing pole in R_l~ Zone on the property situated at the northwest corner Aviation Road and Carlton Drive. Mr. Charles Southard spoke on behalf of the King Service, Inc. 10 ft. versus 12 ft. signs were discussed. Mr. Howard Raych, agent for Mini Mart was present and stated his disapproval on the grounds of the other denials of his signs. Motion by Daniel Griffin, seconded by Susan Goetz, to approve. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLVED: The Board granted this sign variance provided the sign is no larger than 10 sq. ft. Sign to conform in 1986. Variance No. 744 - John Salvador, Jr. (Dunham;s Bay LOdge) - Route 9L - Lake George - to extend the allowable time on a building permit on the property situated at Route 9L, Lake George. Mr. John Salvador Jr. was present on behalf of himself. It was stated that the new units and buildings will replace the old ones. He told the Board his reasoning for the need for a 5 year building permit was that the total project cannot be completed in I year. The need for one building permit for the entire project instead of one for each building was discussed. It was recommended by the Board that Mr. Salvador withdraw his application and submit a total plan to the Building Inspector. Application withdrawn by applicant upon the recommendation of the Zoning Board. '''-,... Page four II~ Variance No. 4 - James Michael Lockhart - New to operate a securlty busnless in a resldentlal property situated at New Hampshire Avenue. Mr. Lockhart was present. He is reapplying after one year of no problems and no violations. AVenue - on the There were no speakers for or against this variance. Motion was made by Charles Sicard to approve, seconded by Daniel Griffin. Motion was carried unanimously. RESOLVED: The Board granted a permanent variance. Variance No. 46 - Ciba-Gei - River Street - to place a lift s atlon with less than 0 ft. front setbac ln M-2 Zone on the property sŒuated at River Street. ~~. Robert Stewart, attorney, spoke on Ciba-Geigy's behalf and presented maps of Ciba-Geigy and of the proposed Lift Station. There were no speakers for or against this variance. Motion was made by Daniel Griffin to approve, seconded by Charles Sicard. Motion was carried unanimously. RESOLVED: The Board granted this variance in concurrence with the Town and County Planning Boards. Practical difficulty shown. This is reasonable placement of this building. Variance No. 747 - Fred A. Alex¥ and Paul Stephenson - southside Boulevard - to use existing bUllding for warehouse storage of goods and materials and retail sale of food products in R-4/M-l Zones on the property situated at the south side of Boulevard. Mr. Frank DeSantis, attorney, spoke for the applicants. Site is the old Boulevard Bowling Alley. They want to use it for a warehouse for retail food products and the like. They will construct an addition for freezer units. The parking will be on the west side with the entrance in the front. Mr. Alexy was present and added further information when needed. It was noted that Mr. Bill Threw will continue his business in the rear. There were no speakers for or against this variance. A letter was read from the Beautification Committee. It was noted that most of the Board have visited the site. _. Page five 1/7 Motion was made by Susan Goetz to approve, seconded by R. Case Prime. Motion was carried unanimously. RESOLVED: The Board granted this use variance for the following reasons: I. Practical difficulty. 2. Reasonable return not possible if used as zoned. 3. It will not alter character of the neighborhood. A motion to adjourn at 9:55 P.M. was made by Charles Sicard. ~~ Klrkham Cornwell, Chairman