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1983-09-07 /38 September 7, 1983 Regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Chairman. Mr. Roberts with the following members present: Mr. Dybas. Mrs. Mann. Mr. Roberts. Mr. Montessi. Mr. Sor1in and Mr. Noll Mr. Threw was absent. The first item before the board was the approval of the minutes of the meeting conducted in August. 1983. Everyone voted for approval of said minutes. The next item discussed was the Valenti Subdivision at the corner of Country Club Road and Sweet Road. Mr. Sor1in mentioned his concern about the septic system but all questions were answered by representative. Motion by Mr. Sorlin. seconded by Mr. Dybas for conceptual approval to Subdivision NO. 5-83. All members voted affirmatively. Approved. The next item was another Subdivision on Bay Road - 13 lots involved. The property is UR-5 Zone which permits duplex buildings which is basically what is being planned for the property. Lots 1 & 2 are planned for pro- fessional offices. Concern for the fact that these two buildings for professional use in the residential area would not fit in with the planned use for the area. These two buildings would not be for both uses which is what is planned. It was suggested that lots 1 & 2 be e1eminated from plan with the next suggestion from Mrs. Mann that lot #3 also be included in this. Motion by Mr. Montessi. seconded by Mrs. Mann for approval of subdivision 6-83. Bay Road and e1tminate the designation of proposed lots 1 & 2 and also e1eminating all references to professional offices. All members voted affirmatively. Approved. Chairman next read a letter regarding Be11wood Park Subdivision which basically requested an extent ion of time. The Town Attorney said that since the time has already expired the Board should be able now to take a closer look. The Board decided to table this. The Town Attorney. Mr. Mathias. next explained new laws by New York State regarding Site Plan Reviews which in essence explained that these reviews had to go to the Warren County Planning Board before acted on by the Town. It was then decided that since they couldn't legally act on these tonight that they would just have a'show of hands' vote so the County would have something to go on as to the feelings of the Town. ~ / _3 c:¡ The Variances acted on during the meeting were as follows: VARIANCE NO. 853 - Ronald F. Cook - To build six (6) unit multiple family dwelling on the north side of Corinth Road and south side of Pitcher Road. Mr. Cook explained the plans. Mr. Sor1in asked why the property can't be used for a single family residence and Mr. Cook said he had always had a "dream" of doing this type of venture. General feeling was that this would not be in keeping with the present uses in the area. Motion by Mr. Sor1in, seconded by Mr. Dybas to disapprove the request for Variance No. 853 as it is not in keeping with the zoning as anticipated in the Queensbury Land Use Plan. All members voted Yes to disapprove. Disapproved. VARIANCE NO. 854 - Mr. Hans Winter to replace an existing 20' x 12' detatched garage with a larger structure. General concerns revolved around blocking the house next door but nothing more serious than that. Motion by Mrs. Mann, seconded by Mr. Noll to approve Variance 854 as it doesn't interfere with planning on the lake shore. The vote as follows: Yes: Mr. Dybas, Mrs. Mann, Mr. Montessi and Mr. Noll No: Mr. Roberts and Mr. Sor1in Approved. VARIANCE NO. 856 - Stephen G. Se11ingham, represented by Attorney Michael O'Connor. Mr. Se11ingham is planning to have an apartment to be owner occupied in the building. Mr. O'Connor said that the building already meets all five codes and the septic system is adequate. Motion by Mr. Montessi, seconded by Mr. Noll to approve Variance No. 856 as it does not change the appearance of the building and has no impact on the general character of the area and the proposed apartment will be owner- occupied. All members voted yes for approval. Approved. VARIANCE NO. 855 - Thomas C. Jones, Jr. & Irene A. Jones - represented by Michael O'Connor - Proposing restaurant, motel expansion and the establishment of dwelling unit, The proposed dwelling unit is to be owner occupied. The owners are presently living in a recreational vehicle on the property. -- It was stressed that the encroachments on set backs requested will not be noticeable to the public due to the topographical features of the land. J 'Iv Motion by Mr. Noll, seconded by to approval request for Variance No. 855. All voted affirmatively. Approved. VARIANCE NO. 857 - James P. Troy - proposed use private home, single family. Mr. Sorlin mentioned that the lot is really not large enough for anything else. Motion by Mrs. Mann, seconded by Mr. Dybas to approve Variance No. 857 as the lot cannot be used as originally invisioned it to be, area is residential. All voted affirmatively. Approved. VARIANCE NO. 858 - Sysco Cash & Carry - Route 9, Zayre Plaza for sign variance. Mr. Sorlin mentioned that he was opposed to this because this isn't allowed in any other plaza. The representative said they wanted to place the sign on the existing pylon were P & C had previously had a sign. It was noted that a previous applicant had been denied permission for something like this. Motion by Mr. Sorlin seconded by to recommend disapproval of ~ Variance 858 on the basis it is not in conformance with the sign ordinance and it would set a precedent for others wanting a variance from the ordinance. Vot as follows: Yes - Mr. Dybas, Mr. Sorlin and Mr. Roberts No - Mrs. Mann and Mr. Noll Disapproved. VARIANCE NO. 859 - James and Judy Sidusky - Motion by Mr. Sorlin, seconded by Mrs. Mann for approval of Variance NO. 859 on the basis that this will not materially change the character of the area and it will act as a buffer between residential area and possible industrial development. All voting affirmatively. Approved. '- 1'-1 J VARIANCE NO. 860 - Dale Michael Harris - Motion by Mrs. Mann, seconded by Mr. Noll to approve Variance No. 860 as it is not out of character with the rest of the neighborhood. All voting affirmatively. Approved. VARIANCE NO. 861 - Charles R. Wood - Addition to motel to provide an attractive meeting room area at the rear of the existing facility. Motion by Mr. Sorlin, seconded by Mr. Dybas to recommend approval of Variance 861 as it is in character with the rest of the surrounding area. All voting affirmatively. Approved. VARIANCE NO. 862 - Robert Whiteman - to enclose existing porch which is 35' setback from lakefront as well as proposed addition to living room and second story bedrooms on Bean Road, Lake George. Motion by Mr. Sorlin, seconded by Mrs. Mann to recommend approval of Variance No. 862 as the addition does not move the building any closer to the lake and doesn't materially change the character of the neighborhood and is in general harmony with the area around it. All voting affirmatively. Approved. VARIANCE NO. 863 - Loggers Equipment Sales, Inc. Motion by Mr. Sorlin, seconded by Mr. Dybas to recommend approval of Variance No. 863 as the proposed addition would then allow certain repair work to be done on the inside of the building. All voting affirmatively. Approved. VARIANCE NO. 864 - Glens Falls Tennis and Swim Club - represented by Attorney Robert Stewart Motion by Mr. Dybas, seconded by Mr. Sorlin to recommend approval of Variance No. 864 as there will be no change in the neighborhood. All voted affirmatively. Approved. Motion by Mr. Montessi, seconded by Mr. Noll that the meeting adjourn. '.- All voted AFFIRMATIVELY. r¡¿:LvL ~/1 (J¿~~