ApplicationArea Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
General Information
Tax Parcel ID Number: ____________________
Zoning District: ____________________
Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use]:
Current Use: _________________________________________________________________
Proposed Use: ____________________________________________________________
Location of Project: _______________________________________________________________
Applicant Name: Mailing Address
Home Phone City, State, Zip
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-Mail: FAX No.
Agent’s Name:Mailing Address
Home Phone City, State, Zip
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-mail FAX No.
Owner’s Name Mailing Address
Home Phone City, State, Zip
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-mail FAX No.
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289.-14-1-4
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Residential
57 Fitzgerald Road
David Liebetreu 57 Fitzgerald Road
Queensbury NY 12804
(901)356-9422
Jon C. Lapper PO Box 2168
Glens Falls NY 12801
(518)744-6422
jcl@bpsrlaw.com
same as applicant
Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
Site Development Data
Area / Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed
Addition sq. ft.
Total sq. ft.
A. Building footprint
B. Detached Garage
C. Accessory Structure(s)
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area
E. Porches / Decks
F. Other
G. Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F]
H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre]
I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H]
Setback Requirements
Area Required Existing Proposed
Front Yard [1]
Front Yard [2]
Shoreline
Side Yard [1]
Side Yard [2]
Rear Yard [1]
Rear Yard [2]
Travel Corridor
Height [maximum]
Permeability
Number of parking spaces
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(Cabana & Covered Stairs)
(Pea Stone Area to Mulch)
(HSE/CAB)
(HSE/CAB)
(HSE/CAB)
(HSE/CAB)
(HSE/CAB)
3,920 - 3,920
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776 - 776
5,993 +31 6,024
1,760 -102 1,658
610 -610 -
13,059 -681 12,378
32,234 32,234 32,234
40.51% -2.11% 38.40%
30 79 79
50 50.7/6.2 50.7/6.2
20 21.3/26.0 21.3/26.0
20 36.6/103.5 36.6/103.5
28 28/9 28/9
75% 59.49% 61.60%
n/a
Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
Additional Project Information
1. Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? _______________
2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): _________________________
3. Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit
Program? __ Yes / __ No
4. Estimated project duration: Start Date: __________ End Date: __________
5. Estimated total cost of project: _______________
6. Total area of land disturbance for project: _______________
Floor Area Ratio Worksheet
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) -- The relationship of building size to lot size, derived by dividing the total building floor
area by the lot size in square feet, yielding a percentage.
Zoning District Symbol Floor Area Ratio [FAR]
Waterfront Residential WR 0.22
Commercial Moderate / Commercial
Intensive
CM / CI 0.3
A. The combined area of all square footage, as measure from exterior walls of all structures on the property, including all
floors of the structures, garages, basements and attics with more than five (5) feet of ceiling height and covered
porches. Building square footage does not include: Open deck, docks and that portion of covered docks extending
over water and one storage shed of one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less. Any additional sheds will be
included. (See “FLOOR AREA RATIO”).
B. Commercial or industrial: the total area in square feet as measured from the exterior of the outside walls of a building
or structure, and when applicable, the sum total of all floor areas of the principal and accessory buildings or structures
on the project site.
Parcel Area ___________________________ sq. ft.
Existing Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft. [see above definition]
Proposed Additional Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft.
Proposed Total Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft.
Total Allowable Floor Area ___________________________ (Area x _____) [see above table]
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AV 38-1995
7/1/2021 11/15/2021
$50,000
6,900 sq ft
32,234
6,230 (from Architect)
0
6230
7,091 0.22
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Requesting relief from SECTION: ________________________________
Need relief from the requirement(s) listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed.
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The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them; use additional sheets if
needed.
1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to
nearby property will be created by the granting of this area variance?
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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?
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3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial?
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4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district?
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5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created?
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179-3-040(5)(b)
No, based upon the matching exterior finish with the house, it appears that the cabana was constructed 25 years ago
None, the structure has a concrete floor and cannot be moved without substantial cost and disturbance to the lake shoreline.
No, because it fits with the site design.
No because substantial additional plantings are proposed.
No, the applicant purchased the property in 2016 with no knowledge that the cabana did not receive Town approval. Also,
the applicant appeared before the Town for upgrades in 2016 and was never told that the cabana was not approved.
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
Section 179-14-030 –Application materials
Application materials and site plan drawing is to include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a decision. The
applicant is to provide a site plan drawing(s) – a survey showing existing conditions, a proposed conditions map (see page 00 for
specific criteria) and include any other attachments that address A - D as applicable to the proposed project.
A.General Shown on Sheet #
1 Title, Name, Address of applicant & person responsible for preparation of drawing
2 Deed
3 North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale [minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet ]
4 Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary
5 Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions
6 Site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing &
proposed
7 Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing & proposed
8 Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures
B.Water & Sewer Shown on Sheet #
1 Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of
bedrooms proposed
2 Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or
proposed on-site water supply and septic
3 Separation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies
4 Existing public or private water supply [well, lake, etc.]. Method of securing public or private
water, location, design and construction of water supply including daily water usage
5 Percolation test location and results
C.Parking / Permeable Areas Shown on Sheet #
1 Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing &
proposed
2 No. of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing
material [e.g., gravel, paved]
3 Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking: existing & proposed
4 Design details of ingress, egress, loading areas and cutting: existing & proposed
5 Location and character of green areas [existing and proposed], modification to green area, buffer
zone to remain undisturbed
6 Lighting, location and design of all existing and proposed outdoor lighting
D.Additional Site Development and Miscellaneous Shown on Sheet #
1 On-site & adjacent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and wetlands
2 Utility / energy distribution system [gas, electric, solar, telephone]: existing & proposed
3 Location, design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements
including: drains, culverts, retaining walls, fences, fire & emergency zones and hydrants, etc.
4 Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial
activities: existing & proposed
5 Signage: Location, size, type, design and setback: existing & proposed
6 Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference
specific items
7 Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater
Management, Grading & Lighting Plans
8 Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record
of application for all necessary permits
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Area Variance Pre-Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040
1. Applicant Name: __________________________________________________
2. Tax Map ID ________________Location:_______________________
3. Zoning Classification __________
4. Reason for Review: __________________________________________________________
5. Zoning Section #: ________________________
6. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes: Provided Outstanding; Please provide by
Deed ____ _____________
General Information complete ____ _____________
Site Development Data Complete ____ _____________
Setback Requirements Complete ____ _____________
Additional Project Information Complete ____ _____________
FAR addressed ____ _____________
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance ____ _____________
Checklist items addressed ____ _____________
Environmental Form completed ____ _____________
Signature Page completed ____ _____________
Staff Representative: ________________________________
Applicant / Agent: ________________________________ Date: ___________
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David Liebetreu
289.14-1-4 57 Fitzgerald Drive
WR
After the fact approval for a 154 +/-sq ft cabana at the shoreline, additional shoreline sitework
179-3-040 dimensional
X
na
x
Xproject description needed
X Total of replaced area needs to be accounted for
X cabana setback after the fact approval
X previous reviews
X site data chart for house and cabana
X confirm setback
X additional details needed
do not include
Laura Moore via email 04/21/2021
The proposed project is to install new shoreline planting plan, create a designate lawn area at the shoreline, install a
stormwater management area for the existing driveway, replace brick patio area with permeable patio areas, increase
permeable patio areas at the shoreline, create a new hot tub area, install slab steps. The project work triggers a variance for
the cabana that was constructed without approvals - the survey indicates a 6.2 ft from the shoreline where a 50 ft setback is
required.. Site Plan review is required for 179-3-040 waterfront area work, 179-4-010 filling, 179-6-050 Shoreline,
179-6-060 Slopes/ cut activities, 179-8-040 Shoreline Buffer.
Items to be updated or provided:
1) page 1 project description is needed.
2) page 2 site data -hard surfacing data needs to be reflected in data and on the plan. There are areas of hard surfacing
being replaced with permeable block pavers, new areas with permeable block pavers, areas with new pea gravel (this has
previous been discussed as new hard surfacing), new hot tub area, natural stone steps, retaining wall surface. In addition,
information on the square footage of rip rap and detail should be part of the details, retaining wall details -dimensions and
materials.
3) page 3 previous reviews -AV 38-1995 new single family dwelling -setback relief
4) page 4 questions - confirm relief requested -proposed to be maintained 6.3 ft or 6.2 ft
5) page 5 Attachments - all attachments should be listed/ identified. Also details on the following items need to be
included: A6. soil removal - cut and or fill - square footage of removal, cross section detail, detail on retaining wall -
dimensions and materials--landscaping - landscape plan for the shoreline - vegetation type and quantity to be planted?
There was a detailed landscaping plan shared via email but not included in this submission ...last revision 2/5/2021- is it
compliant with the 179-8-040 buffer requirements; A8. structures - dimensions on cabana, chart of existing house floor
area, - note there was a proposal in 2020 for updates to a 3-season porch; will there be any work on the house? B1 and
B2- utilities water supply location and septic location.
Application and materials to be updated -provide one copy as a pdf via email or a copy dropped off with security at the
front of Town Hall attention Planning and Zoning -Laura Moore.