1981-08-05
QUEENS BURY TOWN PLANNING BOARD MEETING
QUEENSBURY TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1981
Presiding.....................R. Roberts, Chairman
Present.......................R. Montesi, Secy., H. Mann, J. Dybas
K. Sorlin, W. Threw
Staff.........................S. Lynn, M. Dean
1. Minutes of July 1, 1981 meeting accepted.
2. Rolling Ridge Estates, Section No. 4 #7-81 - 12 lots Wincoma Drive.
Torn McCormack present representing developer. Revised map submitted
showing 12 lots. Motion by Montesi, seconded by Dybas granting
Conceptual and Preliminary Approval. Motion carried by unanimous
vote.
3. Land-O-Pines, Section No. 4 #8-81 - 116 lots, south side Peggy Ann
Road and east side of West Mountain Road (Tax Map No. 121-1-63).
Torn McCormack present with the developers, Robert Ruggles and Norman
Benack. Proposed concept for this subdivision is for duplex and
single family homes. Tope map and drainage study is needed. Motion
by Montesi, seconded by Threw for Conceptual Approval with specific
requirement that no duplex be built on any lot that is smaller than
24,000 sq. ft. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Variance No. 722, William Mason (Takundewide, Inc.) - to enlarge a
non-conforming use in R-l Zone on the property situated at Brayton
Road, Cleverdale. William Mason present. Motion by Mann, seconded
by Sorlin to recommend approval as requested. Motion carried by
unanimous vote. The Board recommend approval of this 50% expansion
as they find no reason to turn it down. Mr. Mason to meet all septic
and other state and local requirements of septic.
5. Variance No. 723, Donald D. Smith - to operate an auto repair shop
and tire sales in R-3 Zone with 50 sq. ft. free-standing sign on
the property situated at the north side of Corinth Road east of
Pinewood Road. Attorney Michael O'Connor represented applicant.
Motion by Montesi seconded by Dybas to recommend approval of this
Use Variance. Motion carried unanimously. This use does not seem
to change or alter the character of the neighborhood.
6. Variance No. 724, Doris M. Powers - to construct a storage building
as an accessory use on a residential lot without a principal use in
R-l Zone on the property situated at Route 9L on Kattskill Bay.
Stephen Powers present. Motion by Montesi seconded by Mann to
recommend approval of this Use Variance. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval based on no density and not an overnight building.
7. Variance No. 725, Dana Bray - Bray Terminal - to operate a horse farm
in R-5/R-3 Zone on the property situated at Bay Road and Country
Club Road. Frank DeSantis represented the applicant on this variance.
Motion to recommend approval by Montesi, seconded by Dybas. Motion
carried unanimously.
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August 5, 1981
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8. SEQRA Review Stonernere, West Mountain, Michel Brandt, Developer
Michel Brandt present. Also present Charles Scudder, the engineer
retained by the QueensburyPlanning Board. See attached letter
to the Town Board from Ronald S. Montesi, Secretary, Planning
Board stating the findings of the Board.
Meeting adjourned at 12:09 A. M.
Next regular meeting Wednesday, September 2, 1981.
Respectfully submitted,
Ronald S. Montesi,
Secretary