08-18-2021Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: August 18, 2021 Time: 7:00- 11:00 pm
Queensbury Activities Center – 742 Bay Road
Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net
Approval of Meeting Minutes: July 21, 2021 and July 28, 2021
OLD BUSINESS:
Applicant(s) Zachary Vannier Area Variance No AV 35-2021
Owner(s) Zachary Vannier SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot Size 0.67 acres
Location
Ward No.
88 Meadow Drive
Ward 2
Zoning MDR
Tax Id No 297.17-1-60 Section 179-3-040; 179-5-020
Cross Ref AST 537-2020 Warren County Planning June 2021
Public Hearing June 23, 2021 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: (Revised) Applicant proposes to construct a 576 sq. ft. detached second garage on the 0.67 acre parcel where a
portion of the building is to be a garage of 288 sq. ft. and the remaining space to be used for storage of tools and equipmen t. A wall
will be constructed to separate the two spaces. The existing home of 2,156 sq. ft. and 160 sq. ft. shed are to remain with no changes .
Relief is requested for setbacks and second garage.
NEW BUSINESS:
Applicant(s) Harrisena Community Church Area Variance No AV 59-2021
Owner(s) Harrisena Community Church SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Van Dusen & Steves Lot Size 4.07 acres
Location
Ward No.
1616 Ridge Road
Ward 1
Zoning MDR
Tax Id No 266.3-1-59 Section 179-3-040
Cross Ref AV 45-2020; AV 37-2003 Warren County Planning August 2021
Public Hearing August 18, 2021 Adirondack Park Agency ALD
Project Description: Applicant proposes a two-lot subdivision of a 3.8 acre parcel. One lot to be 1.3 ac. with existing 1,580 sq. ft. 2-
story home and detached garage to remain; the other lot to be 2.5 ac. for a new home and associated site work. Relief requested for
creating a lot less than 2 acres.
Applicant(s) Stewart’s Shops Corp. Area Variance No AV 50-2021
Owner(s) Stewart’s Shops Corp. SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot Size 1.51 acres
Location
Ward No.
777 Quaker Road
Ward 2
Zoning CI
Tax Id No 303.19-1-61 Section 179-3-040
Cross Ref SP 45-2021; AV 5-1989; SP 20-89; SP
59-2004; SP 8-2007; SP 60-2010
Warren County Planning August 2021
Public Hearing August 18, 2021 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: Applicant proposes a 744 sq. ft. addition to an existing 2,954 sq. ft. building, a 100 sq. ft. new roof overhang
both on the west side of the building and repainting the façade and addition stone veneer on three sides of the building. Si te plan for
modification to an approved site plan. Relief requested for setbacks.
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: August 18, 2021 Time: 7:00- 11:00 pm
Queensbury Activities Center – 742 Bay Road
Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net
Applicant(s) Lester H. Chase III Area Variance No AV 54-2021
Owner(s) Lester H. Chase III & Thalia M. Chase SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Meyer, Fuller & Stockwell Lot Size 2.08 acres
Location
Ward No.
3219 State Route 9L
Ward 1
Zoning SPLIT (RR-5A & LC-10A)
Tax Id No 239.19-1-17 Section 179-5-020; 179-3-040
Cross Ref SP 49-2021; PZ 130-2016 Warren County Planning August 2021
Public Hearing August 18, 2021 Adirondack Park Agency ALD
Project Description: Applicant proposes to construct a 1,650 sq. ft. detached garage as a replacement garage of 1,596 sq. ft. The site
has an existing 1,582 sq. ft. home with a 378 sq. ft. shed (no changes). Site plan for new construction within 50 ft. of 15% slopes.
Relief requested for setbacks, size of garage, and number of garages.
Applicant(s) Dark Bay Lane, LLC Area Variance No AV 56-2021
Owner(s) Dark Bay Lane, LLC SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Environmental Design Partnership, LLP Lot Size 0.43 acres
Location
Ward No.
40 Dark Bay Lane
Ward 1
Zoning WR
Tax Id No 239.18-1-37 Section 179-3-040; 179-4-010; 179-6-050;
179-6-065
Cross Ref SP 48-2021; SEP 298-2021 Warren County Planning August 2021
Public Hearing August 18, 2021 Adirondack Park Agency ALD
Project Description: Applicant proposes several renovations to an existing home and to construct an attached garage. The existing
home is 2,067 sq. ft. including a deck. The new footprint is to be 2,658 sq. ft. which 653 sq. ft. is the new g arage footprint. Existing
floor area is 2,650 sq. ft. and new floor area is 4,378 sq. ft. The project includes replacement of existing hard surfacing area for a total
of 4,842 sq. ft. The project includes placement of rock retaining walls, a new well, a nd a new septic system. The project also includes
a new screen porch area, deck replacement, new raised roof area and new upper level. Site plan for hard surfacing within 50 ft. of the
shoreline and new floor area in a CEA. Relief requested for setbacks, floor area, height, rain gardens within 100 ft. of shoreline, and
expansion of a non-conforming structure.
Applicant(s) Mike Lewis Area Variance No. AV 53-2021
Owner(s) Amanda Bernard SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Mike Lewis Lot Size 5.02 acres
Location
Ward No.
11 Tuthill Road
Ward 4
Zoning RR-5A
Tax Id No 307.-1-8 Section 179-3-040; 179-5-020
Cross Ref AST 334-2021; PZ 253-2016 Warren County Planning August 2021
Public Hearing August 18, 2021 Adirondack Park Agency ALD
Project Description: Applicant proposes to construct a 720 sq. ft. open pavilion with associated site work. The existing 2,181 sq. ft.
(footprint) home is to remain; the existing 1,440 sq. ft. footprint detached garage is also to remain. Relief requested for setbacks and a
second garage.
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: August 18, 2021 Time: 7:00- 11:00 pm
Queensbury Activities Center – 742 Bay Road
Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net
Applicant(s) Michael & Alice Crotty Area Variance No AV 60-2021
Owner(s) Alice N Crotty Revocable Trust SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Rucinski Hall Architecture Lot Size 0.51 acres
Location
Ward No.
19 Fitzgerald Road
Ward 1
Zoning WR
Tax Id No 289.18-1-17 Section 179-3-040; 179-5-020; 179-6-065
Cross Ref SP 53-2021; AV 91-1990; SP 10-1991 Warren County Planning n/a
Public Hearing August 18, 2021 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: Applicant proposes to demo a 576 sq. ft. attached garage to construct a 2-story addition with a 3-car 928 sq. ft.
garage and bedroom/storage above. The addition includes covered walkways and breezeway area. The main home is also to be al tered
with a master bedroom addition, interior and exterior alterations for the main floor, and basement areas . The existing floor area is
3,405 sq. ft. and the new floor area is to be 5,302 sq. ft. Site plan for new floor area in a CEA and expansion of a non -conforming
structure in a CEA. Relief requested for shoreline setbacks.
Any further business that the Chairman determines may be properly brought before the Zoning Board of Appeals
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