Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 2-2022
Project Applicant: DAN SLOTE
Project Location: 20 Burnt Ridge Road
Parcel History: SP 1-2022; AV 85-2001; SP 45-2002
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: January 19, 2022
Applicant proposes to construct a 1,205 sq. ft. bunk house, new septic, retaining wall and stormwater area.
Existing home is 804 sq. ft. with no changes. Site plan for new floor area in a CEA and new building within 50
ft. of 15% slopes.
The applicant requests relief for size of accessory structure. Site is located in the Waterfront Residential zone on
a 0.92 ac lot.
Section 179-3-040 dimensional; Section 179-5-020 accessory structures
The proposed bunk house is 1,205 sq. ft. where accessory structures on the site are limited to 500 sq. ft. in total
on the site.
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. The project may be
considered to have little to no impact on the neighboring properties.
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. The feasible alternatives may be considered to reduce
the building size.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief may be considered substantial relevant to
the code. The shoreline setback relief is 705 sq ft.
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 as proposed may be considered
to have minimal impact on the environmental conditions of the site or area.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The project as proposed may be considered self-created.
The project includes constructing a bunk house with additional site work. The bunk house is located on existing hard
surfacing and the project will have site work for retaining walls, stormwater management. The project work also includes
installation of a new septic system that will be for both the main house and the bunk house.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: