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APPLICANT: Jeffrey and Debra Godnick
PROJECT LOCATION: Glen Lake Road
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PROPOSED ACTION:
Applicant proposes to remove a pre-existing nonconforming 2-
story camp and construct a new 2-story house on the pre-
existing, nonconforming lot .
CONFORMANCE WITH THE ORDINANCE:
Section 179-60 requires a 75-foot shoreline setback.
Applicant is proposing 45 feet. Section 179-7 limits garage
size to 900 square feet . Applicant is proposing 964 square
feet.
REASON FOR VARIANCE REQUEST, AND BENEFIT TO APPLICANT:
Variance would allow applicant to have a larger home without
having to move, and would provide a garage. .'
FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVES:
Applicant' s agent was advised to consider alternative design
with regard to the garage , possibly incdrporating storage or
stairway into the house rather than the garage.
Area Variance No . 71-1994
Godnick
IS THIS RELIEF SUBSTANTIAL RELATIVE TO THE ORDINANCE?
The 64 sq. ft . garage variance does not appear significant if
there are no feasible design alternatives.
The 45-foot shoreline setback is an improvement over the
existing situation, where the setback is 30 feet .
EFFECTS ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD OR COMMUNITY:
It appears that this would be an improvement over the existing
dwelling , and may improve lake visibility for the property to
the east. The height may increase visibility of the house
from the lake, but is conforming .
IS THIS DIFFICULTY SELF-CREATED? :
This difficulty stems from the pre-existing lot size more than
anything else .
PARCEL HISTORY:
The existing house was constructed in 1930 . The applicant
purchased it in August , 1994 .
STAFF COMMENTS AND CONCERNS:
It appears that the applicant has done a careful job designing
a house that fits all but one of the setback requirements.
It is recommended that the project be required to provide on-
site runoff retention, for instance, gutters , possibly dry
wells , etc. , to protect Glen Lake .
SEAR:
The garage size is an Unlisted action in a Critical
Environmental Area, therefore a Type I . Since the ZBA is the
only involved agency, a SEQR determination could be made
without the 30-day review.
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WARREN COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
THOMAS HALEY WARREN COUNTY MUNICIPAL CENTER RALPH BAILEY
CHAIRMAN LAKE GEORGE, NEW YORK, 12845 VICE CHAIRMAN
TELEPHONE[5181 761-6410
DATE: December 14, 1994 RE: QBY AV 71-1994
TO: Queensbury Planning & Zoning Jeffrey & Debra Godnick
Town Office Bldg. Glen Lake Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
At a meeting of t-ie Warren County Planning Board, held on the 14th
day of December 1994 , the above application for an Area Variance to construct
a single family dwelling with attached garage and walkout basement.
was reviewed, and the following action was taken. Recommendation to:
(Y,) Approve ( ) Disapprove ( ) Modify with Conditions ( ) Return ( ) No County Impact
Comments: With the condition that on-site roof drainage is terminated to an on-
site drywell.
It is the policy of the Warren County Planning Board to follow the procedures of the New York State General
Municipal Law, Section 239-M, with regard to Municipal Zoning actions that are referred to and reported
thereon. The following are procedural requirements that must be adhered to:
1.) The Warren County Planning Board shall report its recommendations to the referring municipal
agency, accompanied by a full statement for such actions::#na=action_is taken within thirty (30)
days or agreed upon time, the municipal agency may act without such report.
2.) If the recommendation is for disapproval of the proposal, or modification thereof, the municipal
agency shall not act contrary to such action except by a vote.of a majority plus one of all the
members thereof and after the adoption of a resolution fully setting forth the reasons for such
contrary actions.
3.) Within seven (7) days after the final action by the municipal agency having jurisdiction on the
recommendations, modifications or disapproval of a referred matter, such municipality agency shall
file a report with the Warren County Planning Board on the necessary form.
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Thomas Haley, Chairperson Ralph Bailey, Vice Chairperson•