Staff Notes Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 6-2021
Project Applicant: Meghan &Daniel Frazier
Project Location: 12 Shore Acres Road
Parcel History: SP 8-2021; AV 60-2019; SP 81-2019
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: February 17,2021
Description of Proposed Project:
Applicant proposes a modification to an approved plan to install a pool and patio area(1,405 sq. ft.) instead of
the previously approved water feature. There are no changes to the house and garage (4,915 sq. ft.),porte
cochere (360 sq. ft.), bunk house (500 sq. ft.),patio, sport court, and other associated site work(8,860 sq. ft.).
Site plan for modification of an approved plan. Relief requested for pool location.
Relief Required:
The applicant requests relief for pool location.
Section 179-5-020 pool, 179-4-070 lots bounded by two roads or road and shoreline
The pool is to be placed on the shoreline side of the home that is considered a front yard location.
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
In making a determination, the board shall consider:
1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment
to nearby properties will be created by the granting of this area variance. The project may be
considered to have little to no impact on the neighboring properties.
2. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the
applicant to pursue, other than an area variance. The feasible alternatives may be limited as each yard is
considered a front and would require a variance for either location.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief may be considered substantial relevant to
the code. Pools are to be located in the rear yard and as noted the project site would not have a rear yard.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. The project as proposed may be considered
to have minimal impact on the environmental conditions of the site or area.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The project as proposed may be considered self-created.
Staff comments:
The applicant proposes to install a 20 ft. x 50 ft. pool and include a spa patio area adjacent to the pool area. The
project site is currently under construction for a new home and association site work. The plans show the
location of the new home and other features of the project(i.e. the bunk house received a variance in 2019).
There are no other changes to the project.