APPLICATIONArea Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
General Information
308.6-1-51 & 52
Tax Parcel ID Number:
MDR Mobile Home Over
Zoning District:
Detailed Description of Project [include current & proposed use]:
Existing .49 Acre lot with garage (308.6-1-51) and existing lot with 6 homes (308.6-1-52). Proposed Lot Line Adjustment
to add 0.59 Acres with 1 home to parcel 308.6-1-51. Maintain 2 garages, detached garage greater than 1,100 sq. ft. and setback
to house on adjoining lot.
Location of Project: 3 April Lane Queensbury NY
Applicant Name:
Tyler Converse
Mailing Address
3 April Lane
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Queensbury, NY, 12804
Work Phone
Cell Phone
518-361-1982
E-Mail:
tconversel@gmail.com
FAX No.
Agent's Name:
Van Dusen & Steves
Mailing Address
169 Haviland Road
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Queensbury, NY, 12804
Work Phone
518-792-8474
Cell Phone
E-mail
matt@vandusenandsteves.com
FAX No.
518-792-8511
Owner's Name
Tyler Converse, Roberta Converse
Mailing Address
3 April Lane
Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Queensbury, NY 12804
Work Phone
Cell Phone
518-361-1982
E-mail
tconversel@gmail.com
FAX No.
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: November ] 5, 2019]
Site Development Data
Area / Type
Existing sq. ft.
Proposed
Additions . ft.
Total sq. ft.
A. Building footprint
0 1 3008
3515 0
3008
B. Detached Garage
3515
C. Accessory Structure(s)
1090
-454
636
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area
8980
990
9970
E. Porches / Decks
0
316
316
F. Other
0
400 patio
400
G. Total Non -Permeable [Add A-F]
12669
17383
H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre]
21235
25951
47187
I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H]
59 6%
36.8%
Setback Requirements
Area
Required
Existing
Proposed
Front Yard [1]
30
11
11
Front Yard [2]
30
N/A
N/A
Shoreline
N/A
N/A
N/A
Side Yard [ 1 ]
25
1
1
Side Yard [2]
25
9.5
45
Rear Yard [ 1 ]
30
50.5
50.5
Rear Yard [2]
30
27
27
Travel Corridor
N/A
N/A
N/A
Height [maximum]
40
28
28
Permeability
50%
40.4%
63.2
Number of parking spaces
2
4
4
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
Site Development Data 31 6 .6 -,(- SrZ
Area / Type
Existing sq. ft.
Proposed
Additions . ft.
Total sq. ft.
A. Building footprint
66 9
-3008
7643
B. Detached Garage
p
0
0
C. Accessory Structure(s)
419
0
419
D. Paved, gravel or other hard surfaced area
24319
-997
23322
E. Porches / Decks
1050
-316
734
F. Other
400 Patio
-400 patio
0
G. Total Non -Permeable [Add A-F]
36839
-4721
32118
H. Parcel Area [43,560 sq. ft. / acre]
168965
-25951
143014
I. Percentage of Impermeable Area of Site [I=G/H]
21 8%
22.5%
Setback Requirements
Area
Required
Existing
Proposed
Front Yard [1]
30
86
86
Front Yard [2]
30
N/A
N/A
Shoreline
N/A
N/A
20
N/A
20
Side Yard [1]
25
Side Yard [2]
25
51
12
Rear Yard [ 1 ]
30
23.4
23.4
Rear Yard [2]
30
N/A
N/A
Travel Corridor
N/A
N/A
N/A
Height [maximum]
40
28
28
Permeability
50%
78.2%
77.5%
Number of parking spaces
2
12
10
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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): _
3. Does this project require coverage under the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit
Program? _ Yes / x No
4. Estimated project duration: Start Date: N/A End Date: N/A
5. Estimated total cost of project: N/A
6. Total area of land disturbance for project: N/A
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 / Cl
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
s . ft.
Existing Floor Area
s . ft. see above definition
Proposed Additional Floor Area
s . ft.
Proposed Total Floor Area
s . ft.
Total Allowable Floor Area
Area x see above table
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Area Variance [ZBA approved: November 15, 2019]
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
Requesting relief from SECTION: 179-5-020 garage, 179-4-030 dimension.
Need relief from the requirement(s) listed below which can not be met by the project as proposed.
[Check all that apply] 6 Setback
❑ Buffer Zone ❑ Lot Width v6 Other Second Garage
The following questions reflect the criteria for granting this type of variance. Please complete them; use additional sheets if
needed.
l . 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?
cij us uiQn LY
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, 111croing his misling 11 use into his gamu property.
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?
None - No changes to the site.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created?
Yes_
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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.
A.
General
Shown on Sheet #
1
Title, Name, Address of applicant & person responsible for preparation of drawing
S-1
2
Deed
APP
3
North arrow, Tax Map ID, date prepared and scale minimum: 1 inch = 40 feet
S-1
4
Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, zoning boundary
S-1
5
Principal structures, accessory structures with exterior dimensions
S-1
6
Site improvements Incl. outdoor storage areas, driveways, parking areas, etc.: existing !&
proposed
S-1
7
Setbacks for all structures and improvements: existin & proposed
S-1
8
Elevations and floor plans of all proposed and affected structures
N/A
B.
Water & Sewer
Shown on Sheet #
1
Project sewage disposal facilities, design details, construction details, flow rates, and number of
bedrooms proposed
S-1
2
Water supply [i.e. well] & septic on adjoining lots with separation distances to existing or
proposed on -site water supply and septic
S-1
3
Separation distances for pTposed sewage disposal system to well and water bodies
N/A
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
S-1
5
Percolation test location and results
N/A
C.
Parkin / Permeable Areas
Shown on Sheet #
1
Number of spaces required for project including calculations and justification: existing &
proposed
S-1
2
No. of existing parking spaces, number to be removed, number to maintain and type of surfacing
material [e.g., gravel,paved)
S-1
3
Provision for pedestrian and handicap access and parking: existing & proposed
N/A
4
Desi n details of in ress, egress, loading areas and cutting: existin & proposed
N/A
5
Location and character of green areas [existing and proposed], modification to green area, buffer
zone to remain undisturbed
S-1
6
Li riitilz , location and design of all existin and proposed outdoor lighting
S-1
D.
Additional Site Development and Miscellaneous
Shown on Sheet #
1
On -site & adjacent watercourses, streams, rivers, lake and wetlands
S-1
2
Utility / energy distribution system gas, electric, solar, telephone]: existing & ro osed
S-1
3
Location, design and construction details of all existing and proposed site improvements
includin : drains, culverts, retaining walls, fences, fire & emergency zones and hydrants, etc.
S-1
4
Square footage of bldg. area proposed for office, manufacturing, retail sales or other commercial
activities: existing & proposed
S-1
5
Si 7 a e: Location, size, type, design and setback: existing & proposed
S-1
6
Waiver Request: provide letter with application requesting any waivers: please reference
specific items
N/A
7
Commercial / Industrial Development requires submission of Landscaping, Stormwater
Management, Gradin & Li hting Plans
N/A
8
Identification of Federal, State or County permits required for the project together with a record
of application for all necessary permits
N/A
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Area Variance Pre -Submission Conference Form / Section 179-9-040
Applicant Name: Tyler Converse
Tax Map ID 308.6-1-51 and 52 Location: 3 April Lane
3. Zoning Classification tMDR
U. hedu�nN.ee minc—panel 30a 61-51 Gom o 49 m l ng ec Pu I,I wiII, in m.......i garage or 3, 15 nod m1.& Pored 52 e.ktmg hn .
4. Reason for Review:
5. Zoning Section #: 179-5-020 garage, 179-3-040 dimensional
6. Pre -Submission Meeting Notes:
Provided
Outstanding; Please provide by
Deed
X
General Information complete
correct lot size and add maintain 2 garages
Site Development Data Complete
174 on both lots or existing label existing as 51 and proposed 52
Setback Requirements Complete
Creates another variance For house at 12 R setback should be 25 a
Additional Project Information Complete
Subdivision July 20, 1970 not able to find town approval
FAR addressed
NA
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance
x identify variance - 2nd, size, and setback etc
Checklist items addressed
X
Environmental Form completed
NA
Signature Page completed
X
Applicant proposes a lot line adjustment between two existing lots. Parcel 308.6-1-51 of 0.49 acres and
Parcel 308.6-1-52 of 3.79 acres. Parcel 51 will increase from 0.49 to 1.08 acres and Parcel 52 will be
reduced by 0.59 acres. Parcel 51 will then have an existing house with an attached garage 3008 sq ft and
a detached garage of 3,515 sq ft. The detached garage exceeds the allowed square footage of 1,100 sq ft
and to have more than one garage on the lot. The lot line adjustment on 52 creates a setback issue for one
house that is to be located 12 ft from the side property line where a 25 ft setback is required.
Items reviewed -area variance application, survey
Items to be updated or provided
1) page 1 - correct lot size, add maintain two garages, detached garage greater than 1,100 sq ft, setback to
house on adjoining lot.
2)page 2 may need separate data sheets-1)current data sheet label columns with parcel numbers, recheck
accessory of 174 sq ft, will any of the accessory structures be removed ie containers and lean to?if not
make sure they are included in the data sheet; 2) separate sheet for house to close to new property line,
identify number of houses, highlight house with issue as the main house and the remaining as one square
footage.
3) Page 3 - not able to find a 1999 subdivision - there was a 1970 subdivision prior to Planning Board
approval--clearify what 1999 subdivision include subdivision Number.
4) Page 4 - include all variances being requested code section is 179-5-020 garage, 179-4-030
dimensional
Provide an updated pdf for review.
Staff Representative: Laura Moore via email 03/08/2022
Applicant / Agent:
Date: -2o7
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Area Variance [7.,BAapproved: November 15,2019]
This page includes the 1.) 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: Tyler & Roberta Converse
Designates: Van Dusen & Sieves as Agent regarding the following:
Variance x Site Plan _ Subdivision _
For Tax Map No.: 308.6-1-51 Deed Reference: Bookq'Wagc 1/61)alc 9—�� g+r
OWNER SIGNATURE: :2z DATE: z , Z/ 2
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.
;.a. 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. OTIIER 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 NIFFTINQ 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 'I'0 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 [/we 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 rec to the above.
Signatu [c Prin Name [Applicant] . Date signed
ig a jAgent ] Print Name [Agent] Date signed
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I THIS INOENTUuE, made the _1( day of party, Nineteen
Hundred and Ninety-six
Between
ROBERTA CONVERSE, residing at 1 April Lane,
Queensbury, New York 12604,
Party of the first part, and
+ TYLER CONVERSE, residing at 3 April Lane,
Queensbury, New York, 12804,
party of the second part,
WITNESSETH that the party of the first part, in consideration
of - 009 - Dollar ($1.00) lawful money of tho 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, Formerly assessed to
Gerald and Anna Mae Wheeler on the 1901 assessment roll of the mown
Of Queensbury, County of Warren and State of New York, and
designated on the tax nap of said 'Down as Section 121, block 6, Lot
14, being more particularly bounded and described as follows:
Off E. Burch Rd.
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180 x 100
BEING one of the premises described in an Order Establishing
the Regularity of Tax Sale by County Court Judge G. Thomas
Moynihan, Jr., executed on September 23, 1984 and entered in the
warren County Clerk's office under Index No. 24596, which said
order has been recorded as a deed in the said Clerkls office in
Book 685 of needy at Page 230.
Subject to all claims of the county, town, village or state
for taxes liens or other encumbrances, and
SUBJECT to all easements dr riylit.s of way, which were in
existence at the time of the levy of the tax, the non-payment of
which resulted in the tax sale by the County of Warren, anti
SUBJECT to any and all conditions of record affecting said
promises and to such state of facts as an accurate survey Would
disclose.
Said conveyance was made pursuant to Resolution No. 317 of
1986, adopted by the warren County Board of Supervisors on
September 12, 1996.
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Sale head from County of Warren to Tyler Converse dated sc:ptcmber
23, 1986 and recorded in the Warren County Clerk's office on
October 14, 1986 in Hook 685 of Deeds at Pogo 965.
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BEING the same premises conveyed by Tyler Converse to Roberta
CD Converse by deed dated January 5, 1993 and recorded in the Warren
,A County Clerk's Office an .7anuary 8, 1993, In Liber 873 of Deeds at
page 118.
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!+ of the party of the first hart in and to said premises,
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To have and to hr>1d the premises harain granted unto the party
of the ruin d part, his heirs and assigns forever.
And the party of the first part covenant as follows:
First, That the party of the second part shall quietly enjoy
the said premises;
Second, That the party of the first part will forever Warrant
the title to said premises.
Third, That, in Compliance with Sec. 13 of the Lion Law, the
grantor will receive the consideration for this conveyance and will
hold the right to rnceiva such consideration as a trust fund to be
applied first for the purpose of paying the cost of the Improvement
and will apply the same first to the payment of the cost of the
improvement before using any part of the total of the same for any
other purpose.
In Witness Whereof, the party of the first part has hereunto
set her hand and seal the day and year first above written.
IN PRESENCE OF
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ROBERTA CONVERSE
STATE OF NEW YORK )
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COUNTY OF WARREN
on this -12Lday of 1996, before me, the subscriber,
personally appeared Roberta Converse to me known and known to me to
be the same person described in and who executed the within
Instrument, and she duly ack wledged to me that she executed the
same.
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QUITCLAIM DEED
TIIIS INDENTURE, made the AM day of July, 1999 between the COUNTY Or
WARREN, a municipal corporation and political subdivision established under the Laws of the Stale
of New Yuri:, and having its principal olftcc and place of business located at the Warren County
Municip.0 C'unicr, 13,10 Slate Roilrc 9, Lake Clcorgc, New York 12445-9803,
party of the first part,
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BARRY AND R013ERTA CONVERSE, having an address of I April Lane, Queensbury,
New York 12804,
parties of the second part,
wam.''SSfi'I'li, iitai the party or the first part, in considernl[an of One Dollar (SI), lawful
monies of N1c United Slmcs, and other good and valuable consideration paid by the panics of the
second pact, dacs hurchy remise, relcoseand tluitclaini umolha parlicuof1ho second part, their heirs
and 051lg114,
Al.l. of the interest acquired by the County of warma aI a lox sale held on the 2011t day of
Oclnbrrr, 1978, ht the follawlrlb described parcel located in the Town of Queensbury. County of
Warren, Stub: n[ New York, more particularly deseribeil as rnllows:
Section 121, [flock 6, Lot 999
Warren Lane
Mobile I [011ie
15.15 A.
BVINC, the amine premises conveyed by the Warren County '1'=mrcr to the County of
Wnrrcit by tax mIt- decd dutcd Deed mber 7, 1979anil recorded in the Warren County Clcrk's Office
on Aagtisl 7, 1080 in hunk 633 of 1Jcrcls 11I Pagc 41)9.
SAID parcel Imv[pig been redccmcd from said mx sale oil August 29. 1980. f,y payn:citl to
I I i c Warren Cnruicy Troasun;r of [hc antuunt of live hundred Twenly.Five Dollars and Aicty-six
Cents (5525.96) and u deed dated September 4, 1980 from the Caunlyof Warren to Barry & Roberta
Converse hiving been previously provided by the County of Warren and said deed having bee]I
purportedly Io+t and unrecorded and Ill isdeed behtg exec medanti provided as n Repincenicill Dectl.
11IIS QUITCLAIM DIED is made pursuant to Resolution No, 482 of 1986, adopted by the
Warren County Board of Supervisors on Deeember 12. 1986.
I'OC3fi I'I it?It with the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the party ol'thc first part
Ili and to said premises.
TO 1IAV I: AND TO 110LD the premises herein granted unto [lie parties of IIto second part,
lhcIr lie iry 1md as,,igns forever.
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IN WITNESS WHERE -OF, the ji;Loy of the first Part hi-Vi roused its Mrpurntc scal to be
Iteretento affixcd, and thesepresen is to be -;iLl mod by its authorized officer the day and year fins above
writteft.
IN PRESENCE OF:
........ COUNTY OF WARREN
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:TfATLI-OF NEW Yftj
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On 111CAINY of in the year 1999, before me, the undersigned,
OD a Notary Public in and for said state, Personally appeared ko $ E. isLet:o—
personally known tome or proved tome on (lie basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individLialW
Whose name is (ped) subscribed to the within instrumen(and acknowledged tome that he/shMhey
executed the same in his4wiAheir capacity(4e&), and that by hi&+&Fhwr signaturc(,$) on the
instrument, [lie individual(g), or person upon behalf of which the individuol(w) acted, executed the
instrument.
Notary Public
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