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
11 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. 47-2010 Mary Matte- Attached Garage
(not "detached" as previously stated on original application)
Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Approved X
MOTION TO APPROVE AREA VARIANCE NO. 47-2010 MARY MATTE, Introduced by John Koskinas
who moved for its adoption, seconded by Joyce Hunt:
11 Goldfinch Road - Inspiration Park. The applicant proposes to construct a 768 square foot
attached garage on a .23 acre parcel in Inspiration Park. The relief requested. The applicant
requests one foot of east side setback relief from the 10 foot setback requirement for the SR-20
zone requirement for Inspiration Park subdivision. In making the determination, the Board shall
consider: One, 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. Minor impacts to the neighborhood may be anticipated. Two, 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 applicant, in building an attached garage, could possibly
avoid an Area Variance, but we're allowing one foot as an accommodation. Three, whether
the requested Area Variance is substantial? The request for one foot, or 10% relief, from the 10
foot side setback requirement for the SR-20 zone for Inspiration Park may be considered
moderate relative to the Ordinance. Four, whether the proposed variance will have an
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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. 47-2010 Matte -Attached Garage
adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or
district. Minor impacts on the physical conditions of the neighborhood may be anticipated.
Five, whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-
created.
Duly adopted this 151h day of September, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Garrand, Mrs. Hunt, Mr. Koskinas, Mr. Clements, 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.)