Staff Notes Revised 7.20.21 Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: AV 42-2021
Project Applicant: David & Pamela Way(revised)
Project Location: 33 Canterbury Drive
Parcel History: SP 40-2021; AV 32-2020; AST 351-2020
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: July 21,2021
-Description of Proposed Project:
Applicant proposes a 259 sq. ft. single story addition and a 57 sq ft porch to an existing 518 sq. ft. single story
home. The project includes site work for removing a portion of patio, upgrading the patio, installation of eave
trenches, and utilize the existing septic system. Site plan for new floor area in a CEA and hardsurfacing within
50 ft of the shoreline. Relief requested for setbacks and permeability.
Relief Required:
The applicant requests relief for setbacks and permeability in the Waterfront Residential zone-WR
Section 179-3-040 dimensional
The applicant proposes an addition entry area that is to be 9 ft. 9 3/a inches and 9 ft. 9 inches to the side property
line where a 20 ft. setback is required. The addition is to be 34 ft. 1 inch to the shoreline where a 50 ft. setback
is required. The site permeable decrease to 72.36%where 75% is required.
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
In making a determination,the board shall consider:
1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to
nearby properties will be created by the granting of this area variance. Minor to no impacts to the neighborhood
may be anticipated.
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. Feasible alternatives may be limited due to the location of the existing house
and the lot configuration.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered moderate relevant to
the code. The relief requested is 10 ft. 3 inches closest portion of the entry to the side setback and 15 ft. 11 inches to
the shoreline. Permeability 2.64%
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district. The project may be considered to have minimal impact on the physical
or the environmental conditions of the area.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created.
Staff comments:
The applicant proposes to construct addition to an existing seasonal camp. The applicant intends to use the camp on a
seasonal basis. The plans show the location of the addition,floor plans and the elevation views.