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licant Name James J. Grande
Map No. 239.18 - 1 - 48
ing Classification tig - 3A
A,CEA
ing Ordinance Compliance Section: 179 _ 12 - C 5
DESCRIPTION OE PR07ECT: Proposed construction of a three stall garage with a
relocated guest cabin on the 2nd floor.
PRE-APPLICATION MEETING NOTES:
James Grande met with Craig Brown and discussed zoning
advised that the scope of the work desired by the applicant re uired a
variance for a second dwelling unit.
Proposed location would not violate set-backs.
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4/25/02 Datc(s)of Pre-Application Conference
Applicant Initials
F
stdf Member Initials
Nothing stated in this meeting is to be construed as an approval or disapproval. The
sole intent of the pre-application meeting is to address submission requirements and to
identify potential concerns. All content of submissions is the responsibility of the
applicant or authorized designee.
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General hiformation
Application No. (Office Use Only)
Project Location: 3222 Route 9L Lake George
Tax Map 1D: 239.1
Zone Classification: WR 3A
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance Section: 179-12-C (5)
Detailed Description of Project:
(include current& proposed use): Construct a 2 story 34 x 26 3 car garage,
remove an existing storage shed, demolish an existing 400 +/- sq, ft. guest
ca in an move t is space over the proposed new garage. This proposed use
requires a variance for a 2nd dwelling unit and a dwelling unit under 800 sq.ft.
Applicant: James J. Grande
Address: 3222 Route 9L, Lake George
Dome Phone: -7572
Work Phone/Fax: - - 0 1-1945
Applicant's Agent:
Address:
Home Phone:
Work Phone/Fax:
Property Owner: James J. Grande
Address: oute La a George
home Phone: 18-584-7572
Work Phone/Fax: 518-584-5940/581-1945
Directions to Site: Go to the north end of Bav Road, turn left
on Route 9L, go z mile and turn right (1st driveway pat Cedar Point)
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Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Section requesting relief from
Require(s):
0Setback, O Lot Width, 0 Buffer Zone, aother 2nd dwelling unit
that can not be met by the project as proposed. Specific requirements should
be provided on the site development data sheet.
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The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance.
Please complete them, using additional sheets if needed.
• 1. Flow would you benefit from the granting of this Area Variance? Most vehicles and
yard maintenance equipment which are presently stored outs'
kept concealed and secure Residents would be protected from the elements
I itpmq An older
while unloadin roceries -Laundry, and other persona
guest cabin pre-existing, non-conforming use) would be brought into com-
pliance by moving it over the garage with the issuance of a variance.
1 2. What effect would this variance have on the character of the neighborhood and the
health,safety,and welfare of the community? Variance would have a positive effect.
Most yard a ui ment and vehicles would be kepto
of er buildings, one which violates present setback requirements would be
removed and incorporated into the space eS APr rhPri v^r The
visual impact of these changes would greatly enhance the neighborhood
3. Are there feasible alternatives to this variance? At the ZBA meeting of April 17.2002,
after lengthy discussion with The
zoning Boardand commentsfrom on acent
neighbor, I alanyzed all the requests and modified my previous an cation
to what I feel is a feasible alternative to this
4. Is the amount of relief substantial relief relative to the Ordinance? Appl i rant ml j eves
the relief to be minor when compared to the ____ L _fjtq to the
neighborhood and the re i
5. Will the variance have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district? No This project 1,11 little Tresentl
visibility from the lake and both adjacent neighbors haYe or are presently
buiId
buildin s. the
concernin
s voice at the ZBA meeting of April 17, 2002 and will be done in an
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architecturally pleasing manner. I see no adverse impact.
Last Revised: 04/16/2002
FLOOR AREA RATIO WORKSHEET
Any construction,addition or replacement of structures in the Waterfront Residential Zones(WR-lA&WR-
3A)is subject to the Floor Area Ratio requirements as defined in Section 179-16 of the Town of Queensbury
Zoning Ordinance.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is the relationship of building size to lot size derived by dividing the total building
square footage by the lot size in square feet, yielding a percentage. The maximum allowable FAR is 22
percent.
** Please note that FAR requirements are separate and distinct from the permeable area requirements that
may apply.
Building square footage includes all floors of the primary structure,covered porches, and basements(when at
least three (3) feet in height of one (1) wall is exposed and the space meets the living space requirements as
defined in Section 711 and 712 of the NYS Building Code — see reverse side of page. Detached storage
buildings greater than 100 sq. ft. and detached garages are so included in the FAR calculations. Building
square footage does not include: open decks, docks and that portion of covered docks extending into the
water,and one shed 100 sq.ft.or less. All additional sheds are included in the FAR calculations.
Use/Ucation Existing Area s . ft. Proposed Areas . ft.
Primary House
First Floor
Second Floor CCJ
Basement(living space)
Covered or enclosed porches �i +
Covered decks
Guest House
7-0
Apartment
Detached Garage(s) 0
Shed(1 shed 100 sq. ft.or less exempt)
Covered Dock or Boathouse(portion on land)
Other(describe):
A. Lot area: Acres x 43,560
B. Total Allowable Floor Area--A x.22 /
C. Existing Floor Area;Total from above lines
D. Remaining Area:potentially developable=B minus C
E. Proposed Area of Construction
*** If E is larger than D, a variance or revisions to your plan may be needed.
Please consult with Staff.
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Site Development Data
Area/Type Existing sq. ft ;Proposed Addition Total sq. ft.
sA.Building FootprintB. Detached Garage O81�
C. Accessory Structure(s) C'fidu`t ' 00t
D. -Paved, gravel or other Z ZOp
hard surfaced areas /Q oDc —
• E. Porches/Decks { ��
F. Other (O
Total Non-Permeable J2, / 4- /'�j O L53-4
Sum A throw F
Parcel Area 1.41
Percent Non-Permeable ?? T q
(Total Non-Permeable/Parcel
Area
Setback Requirements
• R wired Existing Proposed
Front(l)
Front(2)
Shoreline ,
Side Yard 1 25-
Side Yazd 2 ZS ��
Rear Yard(1)
Rear Yazd 2
Buffer/Travel Corridor 2 3Z r6 p
Hei t
Permeabili
Si Setback
No. of Parkin S aces
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Checklist-Please prepare a trap depicting existing and proposed conditions. Failure to complete the following checklist
or include all the required information on your plot plan will result in a determination of incompleteness and a delay in
the processing of your application.
*Check/Initial Each Box
p—provided ADDRESS EACH ITEM
NA—Not Applicable
WR—Waiver Re nested GENERAL
address of a licant& rson onsible for aration of dtawin
p NA WR
A. Title,name, and scale minimum 1 in.=40 fl.
B. North arrow,Tax Ma ID,date
C. Boundaries of the ro to accesso 1 structures with exterior dimensions
D. Location of mini al structure, g g drivewa s existing
/ E. Location of site improvements includin outdoor stoma a areas, y
V and ro se , azkin areas,etc.
F. Setbacks for all structures and' rovetnents
• G. Elevations of oposed structures.
WATER&SEWER
A. Location of on-site sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction deta
flow rates,and number of bedrooms served. tic on ad'oitiing lots with separation
B, Location of water supply (i.e. well) and ter J
1/ distances to existingor to sed or"' water so 1 and se tic.
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C. S aration distances for ro sed sews a dis al s ter to well and wat lakesetc-).
D. Location and description of existing Public or private water supply
design and construction of
Method of securing Public or private water, location
water su 1 includin dail watersa u c•
E. Percolation test location and results.
PARKING/PERMEABLE AREAS
A. No of spaces r aired for t no. to be cremoved, no. to maintain and type of
B. No. of existing pa sPaces
surfacin material FC!.e. , vel, ale"11111. .
and at
C. Provision for estrian and handica a cuss loading areas and cuttin .
D. Location ad desi details off m s' and ro s modification to green
• E. Location and character of en areas(existing P Po �'
area,buffer zone to retrain undisturbed.
F. Li tin ,location and deli of all existin or re
sed outdoor li tin
ADDITIONAL SITE DEVELOPMENT AND NIISCELLANEOUS
A. Location of on-site&adjacent watercourses:streams,rivers,lake and wetlands B. Location of proposed & existing: utility/energy distribution systems (gas, elect"'.
solar,tel hone. and proposed site improvements
C. Location desigry and construction of ayalls,sf n es, fire emergency zones and
including: drains, culverts, retaining
V h dta' f r office,manufacturing,
Location and amount/portion o buildingarea proposed retail sales,or other commercial activities.
E. Si e: Location size, dC131mandsetback
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Signature Page
This Page includes the Authorization to Act as Agent Form, Engineering Fee Disclosure, Other Permit
Responsibilities,and Agreement to provide documentation required.
Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant:
Owner's Agent Form (Print Owner Name)
Owner: (Print Applicant/Agent Name)
Designates:
As agent regarding: _ Variance _Site Plan —Subdivision
For Tax Map No.: Section _ Block_ Lot—
Deed Reference: Book — Page_ Date _
SIGNATURE:
(Owner) Date
• Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the meeting or wishes to be represented by
another party:
Applicant's Agent Form (Print Applicant Name)
Applicant: (print Agent Name)
Designates: Variance _Site Plan Subdivision
As agent regarding: _ —
ForTaxMapNo.: Section— Block— Lot_
SIGNATURE:
(Applicant) Date
Engineering Fee Disclosure: Applications may be referred to the Town consulting engineer for review of
septic design, storm vices
drainage,
etc. as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department. Fees for
• engineering review services will be charged directly to the applicant. Fees for engineering review will not
exceed$1,000 without notification to the applicant
Please Note: Other permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to approval by
the Zoning Board and/or Planning Board. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain any additional permits.
Official Meeting Minutes Disclosure: It is the practice of Community Development Department to have a
designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application, and that minutes
transcribed from those tapes constitute the official record of all proceedings. If there is a discrepancy
between such record and the handwritten minutes taken by the designated stenographer, the handwritten
minutes shall be deemed the official record.
I,the undersigned,have thoroughlLdthe
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h structi ns for submission, agree to the
submission requirements and co
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DAMES I GRANDE
376 Broadway L-7
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Home (518) 584-7572
Work (518) 584-5940
Fax (518) 581-1945
April 29, 2002
Charles A. McNulty, Secretary
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
. PO Box 4719
Queensbury,NY 12804
Dear Mr. McNulty,
After the ZBA meeting of April 17, 2002 I analyzed all of the comments of the Board Members
and the adjacent neighbor and I came away with the following consensus:
o the original garage I applied for was too high,
o the area was too large,
o there was concern over the existing guest cabin at its present location.
I took all of these concerns into consideration and I completely re-designed my project. The first
garage was 25 feet in height, 9 feet over code. The proposed new structure is 21 feet 6 inches in
. height, a reduction in height over code of 38%. Secondly, I reduced the first floor area over 10%
to 884 square feet and I incorporated a guest cabin of similar size into the second floor space.
This will allow me to remove the existing cabin and storage shed and put them into one new,
aesthetically pleasing structure.
I hope these changes reflect the concerns of the Board to the point where we can arrive at an
amicable solution to my project.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sin c y, rr
J' .
es J. Gran