1982-04-07
QUEENSBURY TO~m PLANNING BOARD MFFTING
QUEFNSBURY TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
8:00 P.M. WFDNF8DAY, APRIL 7, 1982
Presiding......................Richard Roberts, Chairman
Present..... ...................R. Montesi, Secretary, K. Sorlin, H. Mann,
w. Threw
Absent.........................J. Dybas, B. Harrison
Staff..........................S. Lynn, M. Dean
Discussion on the Master Plan before the regular meeting. Contingent
from West Mountain Road present reauesting change of density from RR-3A
to 30,000 sq. ft.
1. Minutes of March 2, 1982 meeting approved.
2. Variance No. 748, Pressure Systems Co., a Division of Sinclair
International - to enlarge a non-conforming use less than the
allowable 50% (6300 sq. ft. addition) with area variance for
10 ft. front setback in lieu of the required 40 ft. front setback
and 14 ft. side setback in lieu of the required 50 ft. side setback
adjoining a residential district, on the property situated at 85
Boulevard. T. Comguist and Attorney Michael Biondolillo present
on this variance. Motion by Mann to recommend approval based on
the following: This was our intention to go to M-l in our new
master plan, and it seems to fit the concept. It is a new and
growing industry in the Town of Queensbury. No second to this
motion. Motion by Roberts to recommend approval based on the
following: Make variance contingent on new ordinance passage
and also contingent on neighbors' approval in writing. Motion
seconded by Threw. Vote 2 yes, 2 no and 1 abstention. Motion
disapproved.
3. Special Permit No. 102, Chuck and Anne Catalfamo - to place three
(3) duplex residential structures for rental purpose in an R-5
zone on the property situated at the west side of Bay Road. Chuck
Catalfamo present on this Special Permit. Motion by Montesi seconded
by Mann to recommend approval based on the following: 100 ft. from
brook for septic systems, no paving near brook, test holes seem clear.
Motion carried unanimously. Bill Threw notes that amount of rocks
used as fill may be a problem for septic drainage.
4. Variance No. 749, Stanislaw Kostek (Stan's Seafood Specialties) -
to expand a non-conforming use in an M-2 Zone on the property situated
at 284 Bay street. Robert Dick present on this variance. Motion by
Montesi seconded by Mann to recommend disapproval as the Board does
not have enough information to work with. Motion carried unanimously.
5,/ Variance No. 750, Queensbury Carburetor and Ignition Service and
MannIS Glass and A.luminum Products - to place a building for retail
sales and automobile repair with 7 ft. side setback in lieu of the
required 20 ft. setback in a C-2 Zone on the property situated at
Lafayette Street and Bank Road. Michael ~1uller represented applicants.
Motion by Montesi seconded by Threw to recommend approval of this
variance based on the following: Require 3 ft. setback from Niagara
Mohawk property, 40 ft. from Bank Road, good use of property that has
been hard to use in the past, corner lot creates practical difficulty
in layout. Motion carried unanimously.
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6. Special Permit No. TO), Marcel J. Demers dba Queensbury Carburetor
and IgnitIon Serv:r..ce - .to operate an automobile repair shop in a C-2
z,one on the property situated at Lafayette street and Bank Road.
Motion by Mann seconded by Threw to recommend approval of this
variance. Motion carried unanimously. The Board feels that this is
not an unreasonable use for an auto repair shop in this location.
7. Variance No. 751, JameS'$hO\1àl1 - to enlarge a non-conforming use
and to construct a residential garage on a parcel of land with no
principal structure in R-4 Zone on the property situated at Sweet,
Lawton and Montray Roads. Attorney Michael Muller represented the
applicant. Motion by Threw seconded by Mann to recommend approval
subj~ct to qualifications below: .
To build a 24 ft.. by 24 ft. garag'e. Origtnal variance granted
1700 sq. ft. building - never used it all, only 1400 sa. ft.
Now a 24 ft. by 24. ft. building will bring him to 2432 sq. ft.
which is under 50% expansion.
New garage to front on Sweet Road and line up with original
building. Needs a variance for Sweet Road setback. We approve
this conceptual plan, even though not presented on application
for Variance No. 751. This sq. ft. also includes the addition
to rear of original building of 14 ft. by 32 ft. Applicant will
need new plot plan for Zoning Board of Appeals.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Roberts seconded by Mann to set a Public Hearing on the
proposed Subdivision Regulations for Tuesday, April 20, 1982 at
7:30 P. M. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Next regular meeting Wednesday.
May 5, 1982.
Respectfully submitted,
Ronald S. Montesi, Secy.