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APPLICATION Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15,2019] General Information 239.12-2-237 Tax Parcel ID Number: WR Zoning District: Detailed Description of Project[include current&proposed use]: Demolish existing unused seasonal camp. Utilize as living space former office area the existing existing office/garage building as the property residence. Total floor area of the dwelling space is currently 530Sgft which is less than the 800Sgft required by the town of Queensbury. Relief is sought to allow a residence portion of a dwelling less than 800 Sqft. Location of Project: 33 Holly Lane,Lake George.NY 12845 Brian Hogan 34 Holly Lane 518.656-3504 Lake George,NY 12845 518-424-7872 Brian.Hogan34 @ gmail.com i Same as Above Same as Above / Page 1 Area,Variance[ZBA approved: November 15,2019] Site Development Data A. Building footprint 634 -634 0 B. Detached Garage 1440 0 1440 C. Accessory Structure(s) 140 0 140 D. Paved,gravel or other hard surfaced area 3143 0 3143 E. Porches/Decks 0 0 0 F. Other 0 0 0 G. Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F] 5357 -634 4723 H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq.ft./acre] >33,462 0 >33,462 I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H] 16% -634 14% Setback Requirements Front Yard[1] 30' 23.2(Camp) NA Front Yard[2] 30' 41.5(Garage) 41.5 Shoreline NA NA NA Side Yard[1] 30 44.2(Camp) NA Side Yard[2] 20 22.1(Garage) 22.1 Rear Yard[1] 30 100'+ NA Rear Yard[2] 30 100'+ 100'+ Travel Corridor Height[maximum] 28 26' NA Permeability 75% 84% 86% Number of parking spaces 1 3 3 Page 2 Area Variance [ZBA approved:November 15,2019] Additional Project Information 1. Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? No 2. If the parcel has previous approvals,list application number(s): None 3. Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(SPDES)Permit X Program? _Yes/_No 4. Estimated project duration: Start Date: 10/15/2021 End Date: 10/15/2021 5. Estimated total cost of project: 2500.00 6. Total area of land disturbance for project: 2000 Sqft. Floor Area Ratio Worksheet FLOOR AREA RATIO(FAR) --The relationship of building size to lot size, derived by dividing the total building floor area by the lot size in square feet,yielding a percentage. Waterfront Residential WR 0.22 Commercial Moderate/Commercial CM/Cl 0.3 Intensive A. The combined area of all square footage,as measure from exterior walls of all structures on the property,including all floors of the structures, garages, basements and attics with more than five (5) feet of ceiling height and covered porches. Building square footage does not include: Open deck, docks and that portion of covered docks extending over water and one storage shed of one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less. Any additional sheds will be included.(See"FLOOR AREA RATIO"). B. Commercial or industrial:the total area in square feet as measured from the exterior of the outside walls of a building or structure,and when applicable,the sum total of all floor areas of the principal and accessory buildings or structures on the project site. Parcel Area >33462 sq.ft. Existing Floor Area 2074 s .ft. [see above definition] Proposed Additional Floor Area -634 s .ft. Proposed Total Floor Area 1440 s .ft. Total Allowable Floor Area 7362 (Area x [see above table] Page 3 Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15,2019] Compliance with Zoning Ordinance Requesting relief from SECTION: 179-5-090 Minimum Floor Area Need relief from the requirement(s)listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed. [Check all that apply] ❑ Setback ❑ Buffer Zone ❑ Lot Width ,Z Other Minimum Floor Area The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them;use additional sheets if needed. 1. Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby property will be created by the granting of this area variance? The removal of a three bedroom home will decrease traffic,reduce wastewater burden and generally improve the character of the neighborhood. 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? No. 3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial? Having a dwelling area area of 576Sgft when the requirement 800Sgft, requires relief of approximately 34%which could be considered substantial. However,the the total building area is 1440Sgft. 4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district? The outcome will improve the physical and environmental conditions due to the removal of a 3 bedroom camp. 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created? The difficulty is self created. Page 4 Area,Variance [ZBA approved: November 15,2019] Section 179-14-030. Application materials and site plan drawing is to include sufficient information for the Board to review and provide a decision. The applicant is to provide a site plan drawing(s)—a survey showing existing conditions,a proposed conditions map(see page 00 for specific criteria)and include any other attachments that address A-D as applicable to the proposed project. 1 Title,Name,Address of applicant&person responsible for preparation of drawing 1 2 Deed g 3 North arrow,Tax Map ID,date prepared and scale[minimum: 1 inch=40 feet] 16 4 Boundaries of the property plotted to scale,zoning bounds 16 5 Principal structures,accessory structures with exterior dimensions 17 6 Site improvements incl.outdoor storage areas,driveways,parking areas,etc.: existing& 17 ro osed 7 Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing!&proposed 17 8 Elevations and floor plans of all 2ro osed and affected structures 12-15 1 Project sewage disposal facilities,design details,construction details,flow rates,and number of 10 bedrooms proposed 2 Water supply[i.e.well] &septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or 10 proposed on-site water supply and septic 3 Separation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies 10 4 Existing public or private water supply[well,lake,etc.]. Method of securing public or private 10 water,location,design and construction of water supply including daily water usage 5 Percolation test location and results NA 1 Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing!& NA proposed 2 No.of existing parking spaces,number to be removed,number to maintain and type of surfacing NA material[e.g.,gravel,paved] 3 Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parkin : existin &proposed NA 4 Design details of ingress,egress,lo ading areas and cutting: existin &proposed NA 5 Location and character of green areas[existing and proposed],modification to green area,buffer NA zone to remain undisturbed 6 Li tin ,location and designof all existin and ro osed outdoor li tin NA 1 On-site&adjacent watercourses,streams,rivers,lake and wetlands NA 2 Utility/energy distributions stem[gas,electric,solar,telephone]: existing& ro osed NA 3 Location,design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements NA including: drains,culverts,retaining walls,fences,fire&emergency zones and hydrants,etc. 4 Square footage of bldg.area proposed for office,manufacturing,retail sales or other commercial NA activities: existing& ro osed 5 Si a e: Location,size,type,design and setback: existin &proposed NA 6 Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference 9 specific items 7 Commercial/Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping,Stormwater NA Management,Grading&Lighting Plans 8 Identification of Federal,State or County permits required for the project together with a record NA of application for all necessary permits Page 5 Area Variance Pre-Submission Conference Form/Section 179-9-040 1. Applicant Name: Brian Hogan 2. Tax Map ID 239-12.-2-37 Location: 33 Holly Lane 3. Zoning Classification WR 4. Reason for Review: proposes to use 576 sq ft portion of an existing 1,440 sq ft garage for a dwelling unit 5. Zoning Section#: 179-3-040 wr,179-5-090 floor area size 6. Pre-Submission Meeting Notes: Provided Outstanding;Please provide by Deed X General Information complete X Site Development Data Complete X Setback Requirements Complete X Additional Project Information Complete X FAR addressed X Compliance with Zoning Ordinance X Checklist items addressed x* llaor plans,elevations,site drawing-building to be removed and shed aerial existing vegetation Environmental Form completed NA Signature Page completed X Applicant proposes to use a 576 sq ft portion of the existing 1,440 sq ft garage for a dwelling unit. The project includes one bedroom,bathroom, living room area and kitchen area. The garage portion of the building is to remain. The project includes demolition of 621 sq ft existing home. The project requires a variance for a dwelling unit less than 800 sq ft where 576 sq ft is proposed. There are no other changes to the site or buildings at this time. Reviewed application, survey Items to be updated or provided 1)page 5 item A.6 application will need a site drawing showing the buildings to be removed and the existing shed.Also an aerial of the property showing the existing vegetation 2)page 4 item A.8 - application will need elevation and floor plans of the garage and dwelling. 3)provided 15 copies by September 15th. note- survey waiver requested for survey of 2006 Staff Representative: Laura Moore Applicant/Agent: Brian Hogan-in person Date: 09/10/2021 Page 6 Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15,2019] This page includes the l.)Authorization to Act as Agent Form: 2.)Engineering Fee Disclosure;3.)Authorization for Site Visits;4.) Other Permit Responsibilities;5.)Official Meeting Disclosure and 6.)Agreement to provide documentation required. OWNER'S AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the OWNER of the property is not the same as the applicant: Owner: Designates: as Agent regarding the following: Variance Site Plan Subdivision For Tax Map No.: Deed Reference: Book Page Date OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE: APPLICANT's AGENT FORM: Complete the following if the APPLICANT is unable to attend the meeting or wishes to be represented by another party: Owner: Designates: as Agent regarding the following: Variance Site Plan Subdivision For Tax Map No.: Deed Reference: Book Page Date OWNER SIGNATURE: DATE: 2.) ENGINEERING FEE DISCLOSURE: Applications may be referred to the Town consulting engineer for review of septic design, storm drainage, etc. as determined by the Zoning or Planning Department. Fees for engineering review services will be charged directly to the applicant. Fees for engineering review will not exceed$1,000 without notification to the applicant. 3.) AUTHORIZATION FOR SITE VISITS: By signing this page and submitting the application materials attached herein,the Owner,Applicant,and his/her/their agent(s)hereby authorize the Zoning Board or Planning Board and Town Staff to enter the subject properties for the purpose of reviewing the application submitted. 4.) OTHER PERMIT RESPONSIBILITIES: Other permits may be required for construction or alteration activity subsequent to approval by the Zoning Board or Planning Board. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain any additional permits. 5.) OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES DISCLOSURE: It is the practice of the Community Development Department to have a designated stenographer tape record the proceedings of meetings resulting from application,and minutes transcribed from those tapes constitutes the official record of all proceedings. 6.) AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: I,the undersigned,have thoroughly read and understand the instructions for submission and agree to the submission requirements, I acknowledge no construction activities shall be commenced prior to issuance of a valid permit. I certify that the application,plans and supporting materials are a true and complete statement/description of the existing conditions and the work proposed, and that all work will be performed in accordance with the approved plans and in conformance with local zoning regulations. I acknowledge that prior to occupying the facilities proposed,I or my agents, will obtain a certificate of occupancy as necessary. I also understand that Uwe may be required to provide an as-built survey by a licensed land surveyor of all newly constructed facilities prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy I have read and agree to the above. Signature[Applicant] Print Name[Applicant] Date signed Signature[Agent] Print Name[Agent] Date signed Page 7 - j Warranty Deed vaith mien Covenant •Thi s eIndn—re Made the 3'day of December, Two Thousand and One. Between Philp E.Hosego©d TTrust97h np E.Hosegood,Trustee,residing at 1433 Clifton Park Road,Niskayuna,New York 12309, party of the first art and, Brian Hogan,residing at`b76 Northshore Peck Lake Road,` Gloversville;New York 2078; _ party of the second part, Wtness� that the party ofthe first part;`n consideration ofTINETY FIVE THOUSAND CID and 00/100 Dollar ($95 000.00)lawful money of the United States, and other good and valuable . consideration paid by the party of the second part, does hereby grant and release unto the party of the second part,his heirs and assigns forever,all. THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND situate,.lying and being on Assembly Point,Town`of-Queensbury,Warren County,State ofNew York;bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe set in the ground at the northwest corner of a right of way 20 feet in width leading to lands now or formerly owned by one Simpson and running thence south 60 12'east and along the westerly side of said right of way 150 feet to an iron pipe set in the ground for a comer;rL604 thence south 89' 04'west and along lands now or formerly owned by one Brayton 226 feet to_an iron..pipe-set in:the grounder ` 40-30'west along lands now or formerly of Weinman and Ast ski l 50 feet to an iron pipe:set in the ground.,for a corner; running thence north 89°`fl4r east 222 feet to'the point or place of beginning. EXCEPTING AND RE a perpetual right of way or driveway over and across the property above described:: Such right of way or driveway to come into existence when and i the presentroad leadingfiom Dunhams Bay onto Assembly Point be relocated. This reservation is made for the express purpose of giving access to the owner or owners of property lying to the west of the above described property to,the road leading from Dunhams Bay onto.Assembly Point, should the present road be relocated. BEING the same premises conveyed by Philip E Hasegood end"Sylvia E =losegood, his wife-to Philip E. Hosegood Trust, Philip E.Hosegood, Trustee} ,by deed,dated May 20, 1998 and recorded in the Warren County Clerk's Office on May 22, 1 998 in Book 1066 of Deeds at Page 40. Brian Hogan 34 Holly Lane Lake George,NY 12845 (518)424-7872 September 10,2021 Laura Moore Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury,NY 12804 Dear Laura, As part of the submission for the requested Area Variance,we respectfully request that a waiver be granted for current and updated survey after completion. The conditions at the property have not changed since the original survey was completed in 2006. Sincerely yours, of Brian Hogan 77 �. IN IIS NO 4-1 Qj 44 140 L L, )el AJE n � -ice 1 X ','`^• ;-�, `, ` i` � � tq � •� O � s x rv ! x i MOM S MINE 10 OF ggg Bi fo All OM ME 01 goo N MA \\\ 00, MERI MINE \C\\\MIT \\0 11 pip ,ft \ \\ \\O\\ \\ \\\Q\\\ \\ \ \ C \� \ KM \ \ \ \\r \ Ns' Ax �,a� \v \? \.. \♦ \ \\ f f +f f f e