1981-03-03
QUEENSBURY TOWN PLANNING BOARD MEETING
QUEENSBURY TO~~ OFFICE BUILDING
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1981
Presiding.....................R. Roberts, Chairman
Present.......................R. Montesi, Secy., W. ThreÿT, H. Mann,
K. Sorlin, J. Dybas
Absent........................D. Kre~s
Staff.........................S. Lynn
1. Minutes of February 3, 1981 meeting approved.
2. Subdivision No. 3-81, William Kostechko, 15 lots off Aviation Road
east of Eldridge Road. Tom McCormack of Coulter and McCormack present
on this subdivision. Motion by Montesi seconded by Dybas to grant
Conceptual Approval. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Variance No. 695, Gustaf M. Myhrberg - to use an existing garage for
storage, repair and distribution center for rental of music machines
in an R-4 Zone on the property situated at 39 Everts Avenue. Gustaf
Myhrberg present on this variance. One year variance for this
operation was granted under Variance No. 661, March 19, 1980. Motion
by Sorlin, seconded by Threw to recommend approval to grant a permanent
variance. There have been no complaints with the temporary variance
and it is in harmony with the area. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Variance No. 696, Lawrence Brand - to place an addition to dwelling
with 5 ft. between dwelling and detached garage in lieu of the
required 10 ft. on the property situated at 20 Prospect Drive. Terry
Brand was present on this variance. Motion by Mann seconded by Montesi
to recommend approval of this area variance. Motion carried unanimously.
This will not change the character of the neighborhood. The Board feel
that this is a reasonable request and practical difficulty has been
shown.
5. Variance No. 697, Queensbury Country Club, Inc. - to relocate and
replace existing non-conforming sign with larger sign with 10 ft.
setback from front property line in R-3 Zone on the property situated
on Route 149, Farm-to-Market Road. Mrs. Smith was present on her
application. Montion by Montesi, seconded by Threw to recommend approval
of this sign variance. Motion carried unanimously. Placing the sign
at this location will provide travelers enough time to see it. The
sign will not be out of character.
6. Variance No. 698, Queensbury Country Club, Inc. - to construct a
roadside stand for the sale of produce and snacks in R-3 Zone on the
property situated at Route 149, Farm-to-Market Road. Mrs. Smith present
on this use variance. Motion by Mann seconded by Roberts to recommend
approval for the following reasons: logical expansion of present
driving range, pro shop and restaurant are all part of it. Selling of
produce is a non-offensive part of variance. Neighborhood is of mixed
character. Motion disapproved by vote of 2 yes and 4 no.
7. Special Permit No. 95, North Country Imports - to construct and operate
a motor car sales and service facility on a 10 acre lot on the property
situated on the south side of Quaker Road, east of East Sanford Street.
Jim Minnick, Jr. was present on this variance. Motion by Montesi
seconded by Dybas to recommend approval of this special use permit.
Motion carried unanimously.
QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD
MARCH 3, 1981
8. Variance No. 699, Douglas Lamkins - to place a two-car detached
garage with 10 ft. setback from Mallory Avenie in lieu of the
required 30 ft. setback on the property situated at 192 Sherman
Avenue. Douglas Lamkins present on this variance. Motion by
Montesi seconded by Sorlin to recommend disapproval of this area
variance. Motion carried unanimously. The Board recommend
disapproval of the variance as the building will be too close to
the road. An actual field trip inspection of the site showed that
the building would be 3 ft. from the road. Also, this building
would be too close to the septic tank.
9. Variance No. 700, Donald Mabb - to operate car sales office from
dwelling and place 2 or 3 cars for sale on lot in R-4 Zone on the
property situated at Howard Street. Donald Mabb present for this
variance. Motion by Montesi seconded by Threw to recommend approval
of this use variance. Motion carried by vote of 5 yes and 1 no.
This will not alter or change the character of the neighborhood.
10. Variance No. 701, Jerry Brown - to establish industrial equipment
sales, service and storage in M-l Zone on the property situated at
Big Boom Road south of Northway rest area. Richard McLenithan present
representing the applicant. Motion by Mann seconded by Montesi to
table this variance. The Board needs layout, building plans, signs,
etc. There is no way for the Board to make a decision without plans.
Tabled to April 1, 1981 meeting.
11. Special Permit No. 96, Betty and Jessica Kinq - to place campsites
in an R-2 Zone on the property situated on the north side of Route
149 and west of French Mountain Drive. Victor King and Leon Steves
present on this special use permit. Motion by Montesi, seconded by
Mann to recommend approval with these two items needed: 1. SEORA
approval. 2. Recommend 50 ft. buffer zone around property lines.
Motion carried unanimously.
12. Variance No. 702, U.S.C.I., a Div~sion of C. R. Bard, Inc. - to use
ãñ existing building for light manufacturing of medical devices in
C-3 Zone on the property situated at the west side of Route 9. Attorney
Robert Stewart was present representing the applicant. Motion by Mann
seconded by Sorlin to recommend approval of this use variance provided
they get a Certificate of Occupancy from the Town of 0ueensbury for
this building. Motion carried unanimously.
13. Variance No. 703, U.S.C.I., a Divison of C. R. Bard, Inc. - to use
an existing building for light manufacturing of medical devices in
C-3 Zone on the property situated on the south side of Quaker Road
between Meadowbrook Road and Everts Avenue. Attorney, Robert Stewart
represented the applicant. Motion by Dybas seconded by Montesi to
recommend approval. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjoured at 10:30 P.M.
Next regular meeting April 1, 1981.
Respectfully submitted,
Ronald S. Montesi,
Secretary