1982-06-02
QUEENSBURY TOWN PLANNING BOARD :MEE:[1ING
QUEENSBURY TOWN OFFICE BUILDING 8:00 P. M. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1982
Presiding.........................Richard Roberts, Chairman
Present...........................J. Dybas, H. Mann, W. Threw
Absent............................K. Sorlin, B. Harrison, R. Montesi
Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M. Dean
1. Minutes of May 5, 1982 meeting approved.
2. Site Plan Review Per Ordinance No.6 - Junkyards - Jerry Brown, Lower Warren St.
Proposed Use: Vehicle repair and demolition and utilization of a portion of
the premises for the stock piling of vehicle and automotive parts in compliance
for the Qµeensbury Town Ordinance No.6. Robert Stewart represented the
applicant. Motion by Threw seconded by Dybas to approve Motion carried
unanimously. RECOJVJlVŒNDATIONS OF PLANNING BOARD - All vehicles and equipment
be kept behind fence. Suitable and more attractive fence installed. Recommend
referral to Qµeensbury Beautification Committee.
3. Variance No. 755, Chris E. Warner - to operate an auto body repair shop in R-4
Zone and to construct a 24 ft. by 32 ft. garage with 5 ft. setback from property
line on Alta Avenue on the property situated between Veterans Road and Alta Ave.
Chris Warner present. Motion by Mann seconded by Dybas to recommend disapproval.
Motion carried unanimously. The Board feel that this business would be detrimental
to the neighborhood due to noise and vehicles.
4. Special Permit No. 104. Adirondack Scenic. Inc. - to place a large scale
commercial development on 12.6 acres in C-3 Zone with 24,500 sq. ft. Artist
Studio for fabrication and storage of scenery for theatre market on the
property situated at Weeks Road east of Northway (I-87). Attorney, John
Richards represented applicant. Motion by Dybas seconded by Threw to recommend
approval. Motion carried unanimously. The Board feel that this will not detract
from the area.
5. Variance No. 756, Roger and Gerald Hewlett - to strip topsoil for the purpose
of sale on the property situated at the north side of Dix Avenue. Roger Hewlett
present on this variance. Motion by Mann seconded by Dybas to recommend approval.
Motion carried unanimously. Approval based on reseeding of stripped land within
one month.
6. Variance No. 758, William VanNess - to operate a Four Wheel Drive retail sales
shop in existing garage in R-4 Zone on the property situated at 28 Luzerne Road.
William VanNess present. Motion by Mann seconded by Threw to recommend disapproval.
Motion carried unanimously. Disapproval based on poor planning concept in a
residential zone.
7. Variance No. 759, Richard Senese - to place an addition to dwelling with 22 ft.
setback from the lake in lieu of the required 30 ft. setback on the property
situated at Jay Road, Glen Lake. Richard Senese and Ron Baker present. Motion
by Roberts seconded by Mann to recommend disapproval. Motion carried unanimously.
Hardship not proven as area exists in rear. Neighbor's view would be blocked.
New zoning will be 50 ft. setback.
QUEENSBURY TOWN PLANNING BOARD MEErING
JUNE 2, 1982
8. Special Permit No. 105. Ciba-Geigy, Inc. - to add to a large scale industrial
development on the property situated at Lower Warren Street. Attorney, Robert
Stewart represented applicant. Motion by Dybas seconded by Threw to recommend
approval of this Special Use Permit. Motion carried unanimously. This will
add to the community.
9. Variance No. 760, Ciba-Geigy, Inc. - to place additions to existing industrial
buildings at less than the required 50 ft. setback from property lines on the
property situated at Lower Warren Street. Attorney, Robert Stewart represented
the applicant. Motion by Dybas seconded by Threw recommending approval of this
Area Variance. Motion carried unanimously. Approval based on concept of
technical internal setback problems.
10. Variance No. 761, Walter A. Stamper III - to place 3 ft. by 4 ft. gasoline price
sign on existing light pole with 10 ft. setback from property line in 0-2 Zone
on the property situated at the corner Upper Glen st. and Glenwood Avenue.
Walter Stamper present. Motion by Mann seconded by Threw recommending approval.
Motion carried unanimously. Approval based on previous variances given for
standard size price signs.
11. S ecial Permit No. 106 NOREC .)
to construct and operate track for 3 and 4 wheel vehicles amusement center
the property situated at the west side of Route 9 north of Exit 20 I-87. Howard
Krantz represented the applicant. Motion by Mann seconded by Dybas to recommend
approval of:t.his Special Use Permit. Motion carried unanimously. Approval based
on the following: Daytime operation only. Zoned for this type of operation.
Majority (approximately 9~~) of trees left on site. No storage of fuel. Track
hidden from view. No apparent noise problem for neighbors.
Resolution No.4 by Mann seconded by Threw to set Public Hearing for Town of
Qµeensbury Subdivision Regulations. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution
read in full and hearing get for July 7, 1982 at 7:30 P. M.
Meeting adjourned at 10:12 P. M. Next regular meeting Wednesday, July 7, 1982.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Roberts, Chairman