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1984-02-15 ,/' - a~ ô ~73 Regular monthly meeting of the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals was held February 15, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Turner and Mr. Cornwell Absent: Mr. Sicard, Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Mills Chairman asked for a motion to approve the minutes of January 18, 1984. Motion by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Griffin, RESOLVED that the minutes of the Meeting conducted January 18, 1984 be approved as presented. Yes: Mr. Turner, Mr. Griffin and Mr. Cornwell No: Nòne Abstain: Mrs. Goetz (not present at meeting) Interpretation No. 24 - Herbert Kane Mr. Kane was present. Chairman explained that this involved Variance No. 867 and how the distance was measured from the Lake. He explained the problem to the Board in that the information submitted previously to the Board would change. Mr. Kane explained that he was bringing to the attention of the Board that the measurements given before were in error. He said that where the stakes are is where they will stay, that being 30' from the leake instead of 34. Mrs. Goetz interjected here that this information wouldn't change her vote at all. Motion by Mrs. _Goetz, seconded by Mr. Griffin, all viting affirmatively RESOLVED that the Zoning Board of Appeals approves the 30' measure as previously given by Mr. Kane. Approved. VARIANCE NO. 891 - Adirondack Grinding Co., Inc. represented by Mr. John Girard Chairman noted that this is not the first time Mr. Girard has been before the Board for an expansion. Mrs. Geotz made reference to the Planning Board minutes. Mr. Girard explained that this expansion is needed mainly for room. They will also employ more handicapped people. ,~ A question was asked regarding parking and Mr. Girard said he has adequate parking. Page 2 ~H Chairman questioned outside storage. Mr. Girard noted that there will be no outside storage. Mr. Turner asked how large the addition would be. Mr. Girard said 40 x 80. Mrs. Goetz questioned the signs and Mr. Girard said the signs were inside the window. Chairman asked Mr. Girard if he had any problems with his neighbors. Mr. Girard said he contacted most of the neighbors and there didn't seem to be any problems with them. Mrs. Goetz asked if there would be any noise generated and Mr. Girard said no, no more than there is now at times. Meeting opened to the public. Mr. Elder, Corinth Road, not in favor of expansion. Mrs. Goetz asked if he had problems living near the business and Mr. Elder answered yes, he said he dosen't like what goes on around the area. Mr. Griffin asked if it was the noise that he was complaining about. Mr. Elder said that you hear the grinding all day long. Girard does whatever he wants to do. Mr. Kenyon LaPOint, Corinth Road (across from Adirondack Grinding) complained that the complete job on the building has not been done from the last addition. The driveway was black topped and part of the building had siding put on it. Also, the grinding over there is bad. At this point Mr. Girard explained the type of grinding that is done outside. Mr. Turner asked if there would be any increase in traffic. Mr. Girard said that the traffic will remain the same. Mr. LaPOint next mentioned the problems there with fixing of cars. Mr. Girard said this was his sons doing and he took care of this before and he will again. Mr. Griffin mentioned that the main problem hear seems to be the noise and behavior of family members who use the premises for after work recreation. The Town Planning Board recommended approval along with the Warren County Planning Board. ~.7~ Page 3 The Town Beautification Committee reviewed the request and also recommended approval. Motion by Mr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Griffin, RESOLVED that the Zoning Board of Appeals approves Variance No. 891 as there is no change in the character of the neighborhood, no adverse additional traffic and not to grant it would¡cause a hardship. Mrs. Goetz interjected before the vote was taken that she did not think not granting it would be a hardship nor did she think that to relocate would be a hardship. Yes - Mr. Griffin, Mr. Turner and Mr. Cornwell No - Mrs. Goetz Approved. VARIANCE No. 892 - Amerada Hess Corporation Sign Variance Representative of the Corporation showed a design of the proposed station. He discussed the size of the signs allowed and what would be used. He explained that it is on a corner he also ex- plained the entry and exits from the area. Public hearing was opened and no one present either for or against request. Public hearing closed. The Planning Board recommended approval along with the Warren County Planning Board. Motion by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. Goetz, all voting affirmatively RESOLVED that the Zoning Board of Appeals approves Variance No. 892 as it is a reasonable request and will improve the area. The signs will not be required to conform in 1986. Approved. INTERPRETATION NO. 25 - DeCan Construction Big Boom Road Represented by Mr. DePalo Letter was read by Mr. Turner Determine if the cement operation being planned by Mr. DePalo would fit into the light industrial classification. Mrs. Goetz asked if this is the first of this type of operation in the area, Mr. DePalo said it was. ,..- Chairman asked if the Board members present felt that this would fit into the heavy industrial classification, members said no. Page 4 Chairman next asked if members felt that this would be in the light industrial class, members said yes. Motion by Mrs. Goetz, seconded by Mr. Griffin RESOLVED that the me~~ O. '------~ (: JÎ~