3-Slote_Area Var App_2021-12-08Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
Town of Queensbury Area Variance Application
REVIEW PROCESS:
1) Required Pre-Submission meeting with staff to determine general completeness of application materials to be held no later
than 1 week prior to deadline day. Call (518) 761-8238 or (518) 761-8265 for an appointment.
2) Determination of application completeness. All necessary information must be provided and appropriate fee(s) paid for
consideration for placement on an agenda for that month.
3) Incomplete applications will not be considered for placement on any agenda until all missing information has been supplied.
4) Submittal to the Warren County Planning Board, if applicable.
5) Zoning Board meetings, generally the third and fourth Wednesday of each month. You will be advised in writing as to which
meeting to attend.
6) Following the meeting, you will be provided with a copy of the resolution stating the Board’s decision on your application.
If your application was approved, the next likely step is a Building Permit. Final plans / drawings must be provided for the
next phase of review. If your application was denied your project cannot proceed as submitted.
DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED:(HARD COPY &ELECTRONIC)
1 original and 14 copies of the completed application package to include:
Completed Application:pages 1–9 completed, signed & dated
Pre-Submission Meeting Notes: signed by staff
Denial Letter:from the Zoning Administrator
Survey:
Current Survey: survey map depicting current conditions – sign, stamped, date by surveyor
Proposed Conditions Map: The proposed conditions map must be based on a current survey and may by prepared
by Surveyor, Professional Engineer (Civil) or a Registered Architect.
Area / Sign Applications:must provide a final as-built survey depicting all site conditions and
improvements
Survey Waiver:Applicant may request a waiver from the survey pre and post requirements.
Copy of Deed
Fee: $50 residential; $100 commercial
ZONING STAFF &CONTACT INFORMATION:
Craig Brown, Zoning Administrator craigb@queensbury.net
Laura Moore, Land Use Planner lmoore@queensbury.net
Sue Hemingway, Office Specialist sueh@queensbury.net (518) 761-8238
Visit our website at www.queensbury.net for further information and forms.
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
General Information
Tax Parcel ID Number: ____________________
Zoning District: ____________________
Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use]:
Current Use: _________________________________________________________________
Proposed Use: ____________________________________________________________
Location of Project: _______________________________________________________________
Applicant Name: Mailing Address
Home Phone City, State, Zip
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-Mail: FAX No.
Agent’s Name:Mailing Address
Home Phone City, State, Zip
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-mail FAX No.
Owner’s Name Mailing Address
Home Phone City, State, Zip
Work Phone Cell Phone
E-mail FAX No.
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239.16-1-19
WR
Residential single family house
Residential single family house with bunk house and new wastewater system
20 Burnt Ridge Road
Dan Slote 17 Colonial Green
Albany NY,12211
518-465-1400 ext: 213 518-322-9752
dslote@naiplatforms.com
Chris Keil (EDP) 900 Route 146
Clifton Park, NY 1206
518-761-0317
Dan Slote 17 Colonial Green
Albany NY,12211
518-465-1400 ext: 213 518-322-9752
dslote@naiplatforms.com
Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
Site Development Data
Area / Type Existing sq. ft. Proposed
Addition sq. ft.
Total sq. ft.
A. Building footprint
B. Detached Garage
C. Accessory Structure(s)
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area
E. Porches / Decks
F. Other
G. Total Non-Permeable [Add A-F]
H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre]
I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H]
Setback Requirements
Area Required Existing Proposed
Front Yard [1]
Front Yard [2]
Shoreline
Side Yard [1]
Side Yard [2]
Rear Yard [1]
Rear Yard [2]
Travel Corridor
Height [maximum]
Permeability
Number of parking spaces
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Existing: Shed
Accessory Structure: 15.75'
804 - 804
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20 1,200 1,220
6,860 - 6,860
250 - 250
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7,934 1,200 9,134
40,244 40,244 40,244
19.7% 3% 22.7%
30 280 133
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50 51.5 190
20 30.9 (N) 20 (N)
20 43.1 (S) 43 (S)
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28 - 15.75
75% 80.29% 77.38%
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
Additional Project Information
1. Will the proposal require a Septic Variance from the Town Board of Health? _______________
2. If the parcel has previous approvals, list application number(s): _________________________
3. Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit
Program? __ Yes / __ No
4. Estimated project duration: Start Date: __________ End Date: __________
5. Estimated total cost of project: _______________
6. Total area of land disturbance for project: _______________
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.
Zoning District Symbol Floor Area Ratio [FAR]
Waterfront Residential WR 0.22
Commercial Moderate / Commercial
Intensive
CM / CI 0.3
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 ___________________________ sq. ft.
Existing Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft. [see above definition]
Proposed Additional Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft.
Proposed Total Floor Area ___________________________ sq. ft.
Total Allowable Floor Area ___________________________ (Area x _____) [see above table]
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No
SP45-2002,AV85-2001
Spring 22 Fall 22
5,000 SF
40,244
1,608
1,200
2,808
8,854 .22
X
Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Requesting relief from SECTION: ________________________________
Need relief from the requirement(s) listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed.
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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?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood or district?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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§ 179-5-020 Accessory structures
Accessory structure over 500 SF
No undesirable change will be created by granting this variance. The proposed accessory structure will not be very visible
from neighboring properties
A less than 480 SF accessory structure (20 SF counted for existing shed) does not serve the applicant's needs.
No, that request is not substantial
No, there will not be an adverse impact on physical or environmental conditions.
No the difficulty is not self-created. Creating a separate accessory structure makes more sense given site constraints than
adding on to the existing house. As a result, fitting the desired program in a 480 SF structure is not feasible.
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: September 21 2016]
Section 179-14-030 –Application materials
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.
A.General Shown on Sheet #
1 Title, Name, Address of applicant & person responsible for preparation of drawing
2 Deed
3 North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale [minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet ]
4 Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary
5 Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions
6 Site improvements incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing &
proposed
7 Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existing & proposed
8 Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures
B.Water & Sewer Shown on Sheet #
1 Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of
bedrooms proposed
2 Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or
proposed on-site water supply and septic
3 Separation distances for proposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies
4 Existing public or private water supply [well, lake, etc.]. Method of securing public or private
water, location, design and construction of water supply including daily water usage
5 Percolation test location and results
C.Parking / Permeable Areas Shown on Sheet #
1 Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing &
proposed
2 No. of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing
material [e.g., gravel, paved]
3 Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking: existing & proposed
4 Design details of ingress, egress, loading areas and cutting: existing & proposed
5 Location and character of green areas [existing and proposed], modification to green area, buffer
zone to remain undisturbed
6 Lighting, location and design of all existing and proposed outdoor lighting
D.Additional Site Development and Miscellaneous Shown on Sheet #
1 On-site & adjacent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and wetlands
2 Utility / energy distribution system [gas, electric, solar, telephone]: existing & proposed
3 Location, design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements
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
activities: existing & proposed
5 Signage: Location, size, type, design and setback: existing & proposed
6 Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference
specific items
7 Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater
Management, Grading & Lighting Plans
8 Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record
of application for all necessary permits
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