Approval Resolution Zoning Board of Appeals - Record of Resolution
Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 761-8238
James Underwood, Chairman Roy Urrico, Secretary
TO: Mary Matte PROJECT FOR: Mary Matte
I 1 Goldfinch Road 11 Goldfinch Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
The Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals has reviewed the following request at the below
stated meeting and has resolved the following:
Area Variance No. 46-2010 Mary Matte- PORCH
Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Approved X
MOTION TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 46-2010 MARY MATTE, Introduced by Joyce Hunt
who moved for its adoption, seconded by John Koskinas:
11 Goldfinch Road - Inspiration Park. The applicant has constructed a 180 square foot front
porch within the front line setback of Inspiration Park subdivision. The applicant requests five
feet of front setback relief from the 30 foot front setback requirement of the SR-20 zoning
requirements for Inspiration Park. In making a determination, the Board shall consider whether
an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment
to nearby properties will be created by granting of this Area Variance, and I feel that minor
impacts to the neighborhood may be anticipated. Whether the benefit sought by the
applicant can be achieved by some method feasible to the applicant to pursue other than an
Area Variance? The porch is up, so no other feasible methods available. Whether the
requested Area Variance is substantial? The request for five feet or 17% relief from the 30 foot
front setback requirement of the SR-20 zone for Inspiration Park is considered minor to moderate
relative to the Ordinance. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or
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Approval of the application means that the applicant can now apply for a Building Permit unless
your lands are Adirondack Park Jurisdictional or other approvals are necessary (such as review
by the Queensbury Planning Board.)
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Zoning Board of Appeals - Record of Resolution
Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 761-8238
Continued Resolution
ZBA Meeting Date: Wed., September 15, 2010
Area Variance No. 46-2010 Matte - Porch
impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. I think there
will be minor impacts on the physical and environmental conditions of the neighborhood. The
difficulty may be considered self-created. I move that we approve Area Variance No. 46-2010.
Duly adopted this 151h day of September, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Clements, Mr. Garrand, Mrs. Hunt, Mr. Koskinas, Mr. Underwood
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Mr. Urrico, Mrs. Jenkin
Sincerely,
James Underwood, Chairman
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
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The variance approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. You may request an
extension of approval before the one (1) year time frame has expired. See section 179-14-090
Final, approved plans in compliance with this variance must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building &
Codes personnel. Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits are
dependent on receipt.
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Approval of the application means that the applicant can now apply for a Building Permit unless
your lands are Adirondack Park Jurisdictional or other approvals are necessary (such as review
by the Queensbury Planning Board.)