Staff Notes - Town of Queensbury Town of Queensbury
Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 27-2002
Project Applicant: James Grande
Project Location: 3222 State Route 9L
Meeting Date: April 17, 2002
Description of Proposed Project
Applicant proposes construction of a 988 sq.ft. 3-car garage with 475 sq.ft.
of recreation space above that does not include a kitchen.
Relief Required:
Applicant requests 9 feet of relief from the 16-foot maximum height
restriction for a detached accessory structure per §179-16. Additionally,
the applicant seeks relief from the 900 sq.ft. maximum for the construction
of an oversized garage (988 sq.ft.) per §179-7.
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of
Town Law:
1. Benefit to the applicant:
Applicant would be permitted to construct the desired structure in the
preferred location.
2. Feasible alternatives:
Feasible alternatives include constructing a garage within the allowable
900 sq.ft. and 16-foot maximum height requirement.
3. Is this relief substantial relative to the ordinance?:
9 feet of relief from the 16-foot maximum height requirement could be
considered moderate relative to the ordinance. 88 sq.ft. in addition to
the 900 sq.ft. allowed for a garage could be considered minimal relative
to the ordinance.
1 Applicant Grande
Date April 17, 2002
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4. Effects on the neighborhood or community:
Minimal to moderate effects may be anticipated as a result of this action.
5. Is this difficulty self-created?
The difficulty may be interpreted as self created, as there are other
feasible alternatives such as constructing a new garage within the
maximum 900 sq.ft. of area and the maximum 16 feet of height allowed.
Parcel History (construction/site plan/variance,
None.
Staff comments:
Minimal to moderate impacts may be anticipated as a result of this
action. The applicant could construct a compliant garage. However,
should the board approve this application, consideration might be given
to the removal of the 400 sq.ft. cabin in place of the proposed living area
above the garage.
SEQR Status:
Type II
MOTION FOR AGAINST TABLE BY SECOND
VOTE:
STONE i1MES UNDERWOOD
14AYES ABBATE URRICO
MCNULTY BRYANT
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