08-24-2022 (REVISED)Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: August 24, 2022 Time: 7:00- 11:00 pm
Queensbury Activities Center – 742 Bay Road
Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net
Administrative Items: Approval of Meeting Minutes for July 20, 2022 and July 27, 2022
TABLED ITEMS:
** THE FOLLOWING 3 APPLICATIONS WILL BE REQUESTING TO BE TABLED TO A LATER DATE:
Applicant(s) Brett & Pamela West Area Variance No. AV 38-2022
Owner(s) Brett & Pamela West SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Environmental Design Partners (Gavin Vuillaume) Lot Size 0.96 ac
Location & Ward 106 Bay Parkway Ward 1 Zoning WR
Tax Id No 226.15-1-17 Section 179-3-040; Chapter 94;
Chapter 147
Cross Ref FWW 10-2022; AV 38-2022; AV 57-2021; SP 51-
2021; PZ 210-2016; PZ 95-2016; PZ 89-2016; SP
37-2009; AV 47-2007; SP 39-2007
Warren County Planning July 2022
Public Hearing July 20, 2022; August 24, 2022 Adirondack Park Agency ALD
Project Description: Applicant proposes to demo existing home plus shed and construct a new 2 story home with a 5,436 sq. ft.
footprint with a garage. Also included is installation of permeable pavers for patio and driveway areas and a covered walkway between
the two properties. The new floor area will be 8,670 sq. ft. where the maximum allowed is 8,687 sq. ft. The project includes site work
for new landscaping shoreline and residential house, septic, and stormwater management. Lot line adjustment but no change to lot size.
Area variance granted 3/23/2022 for setbacks, number of garages, and stormwater device setbacks. Revision to Site Plan to inc lude
Freshwater wetlands work within 100 ft. of a designated wetland. Relief requested for wetland setback.
Applicant(s) Rebecca Gearwar Area Variance No AV 35-2022
Owner(s) Rebecca Gearwar SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) n/a Lot Size 0.39 acres
Location & Ward 10 Applehouse Lane Ward 3 Zoning MDR
Tax Id No 301.9-1-14 Section 179-5-020
Cross Ref n/a Warren County Planning July 2022
Public Hearing July 27, 2022; August 24, 2022 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: (Revised – additional fence site details) Applicant proposes to install an eight-foot-high fence on the
northwest side of the property. Fence to be a privacy fence. The existing home of 1,867 sq. ft. which includes garage and por ch will
remain with no changes. Relief requested for height of fence type.
Applicant(s) Gianni Simone Area Variance No. AV 39-2022
Owner(s) Gianni Simone SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Daniel W. Ryan P.E. Lot Size 1.16 acres
Location & Ward 20 Apres Circle Ward 4 Zoning MDR
Tax Id No 315.10-1-59 Section 179-5-020
Cross Ref SUB 12-2018 Warren County Planning July 2022
Public Hearing July 27, 2022; August 24, 2022 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: (Revised – additional garage details) Applicant proposes to construct a 930 sq. ft. detached garage on a site
that has an existing home with a garage. The house footprint is 2,182 sq, ft, with the attached garage footprint of 600 sq. f t. No changes
to the existing home. Relief requested for second garage.
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: August 24, 2022 Time: 7:00- 11:00 pm
Queensbury Activities Center – 742 Bay Road
Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net
TABLED ITEMS:
Applicant(s) Morgan Gazetos Area Variance No AV 25-2022
Owner(s) Greg Francis SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Morgan Gazetos Lot Size 0.92 acres
Location & Ward 2930 State Route 9L Ward 1 Zoning WR
Tax Id No 239.20-1-19 Section 179-3-040; 179-13-010
Cross Ref SP 35-2022; AV 85-2014; SP 72-2014 Warren County Planning June 2022
Public Hearing June 22, 2022; August 24, 2022 Adirondack Park Agency ALD
Project Description: (Revised) Applicant requests approval for construction of deck addition not constructed as approved. In
addition, the applicant has completed additional work without approval including deck area near shoreline, shoreline pathway decking,
and a reconstructed shed/changing accessory structure near the shore. Existing home footprint 1,306 sq. ft. remains the same. The
decking area existing is 1,508 sq. ft. previously approved 1,116 sq. ft. The site work with additional wooden walkway etc. i s 2,384 sq.
ft.; proposed is 2,074 sq. ft. Updated plans show overlay of existing and previously approved. Site plan review for hard surfacing.
Relief requested for setbacks of upper and lower decks, shed, and wooden walkway.
NEW BUSINESS:
Applicant(s) Jeffrey Randles Area Variance No AV 36-2022
Owner(s) Jeffrey Randles SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Environmental Design Partnership Lot Size 0.83 acres
Location & Ward 42 Old Assembly Point Rd. Ward 1 Zoning WR
Tax Id No 239.12-2-11 Section 179-3-040
Cross Ref SP 51-2022 Warren County Planning August 2022
Public Hearing August 24, 2022 Adirondack Park Agency ALD
Project Description: Applicant proposes alterations to an existing single family home with a second story addition and an attached
garage. The additions include additional basement area. The main floor would alter the north and south side with a new dinin g area
and a new garage and bedroom areas. The second floor would include additional living space and storage. The new floor area would be
6,968 sq. ft. and the new footprint of the home with the additions would be 3,348 sq. ft. Project also includes stormwater ma nagement
and shoreline plantings. Site plan for new floor area and alter ation to the existing home. Relief is requested for setbacks.
Applicant(s) James S. Brown Area Variance No AV 41-2022
Owner(s) James S. Brown SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Jarrett Engineers, PLLC Lot Size 15.75 acres
Location & Ward 1918 Ridge Road Ward 1 Zoning LC-10A
Tax Id No 253.-1-23 Section 179-3-040; 179-4-050
Cross Ref SP 54-2022; PZ-DISC 6-2021; SP 32-2018 Warren County Planning August 2022
Public Hearing August 24, 2022 Adirondack Park Agency ALD
Project Description: Applicant proposes to construct a new single family home of 1,936 sq. ft. footprint. The access drive to the new
home from an existing private road “Shop Road” through an adjoining property to the home. The remaining driveway located on t he
applicant’s property using some portions of previous logging roads. Site plan for construction of new home within the LC -10A zone
within the APA and new structure within 50 ft. of 15% slopes. Relief is requested for access to public right -of-way.
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: August 24, 2022 Time: 7:00- 11:00 pm
Queensbury Activities Center – 742 Bay Road
Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net
Applicant(s) Dark Bay Lane, LLC Area Variance No AV 43-2022
Owner(s) Dark Bay Lane, LLC SEQRA Type Type II
Agent(s) Environmental Design Partnership Lot Size 0.43 acres
Location & Ward 40 Dark Bay Lane Ward 1 Zoning WR
Tax Id No 239.18-1-37 Section 179-3-040; 147
Cross Ref SP 58-2022; AV 56-2021; SP 48-2021 Warren County Planning August 2022
Public Hearing August 24, 2022 Adirondack Park Agency ALD
Project Description: Applicant proposes to demolish an existing 2,000 sq. ft. home to construct a new home with a house footprint of
2,658 sq. ft. The new floor area is to be 4,378 sq. ft. The project includes a new septic system, update to parking and shar ed access
arrangement, shoreline planting areas, and stormwater management. Site plan for new floor area in a CEA and hard -surfacing within
50 ft. of the shoreline. Relief is requested for setbacks, floor area, and permeability.
Any further business that the Chairman determines may be properly brought before the Zoning Board of Appeals
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