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Staff Notes 8.24.22Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Community Development Department Staff Notes Area Variance No.: 36-2022 Project Applicant: Jeffrey Randles Project Location: 42 Old Assembly Point Road Parcel History: SP 51-2022 SEQR Type: Type II Meeting Date: August 17, 2022, Moved to August 24, 2022 Description of Proposed Project] - Applicant proposes alterations to an existing single family home with removal of the first story down to the foundation and to reconstruct the first floor with a second story and an attached garage. The project includes additional basement area. The main floor would alter the north and south side with a new dining 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 management and shoreline plantings. Site plan for new floor area and alteration to the existing home. Relief is requested for setbacks. Relief Required: The applicant requests relief for setbacks for removal of the first floor, reconstruction of the first floor and construction of second story, with an attached garage. Parcel is 0.83 acres and in the WR zone. Section 179-3-040 dimensional, 147 stormwater The applicant proposes the new home on the existing foundation. The home is to be 8 ft. where 20 ft. is required to the north side. The home on the west side would be 51 ft. from the shoreline where 56.1 ft. is required due to the adjoining home setback. The stormwater devices to be installed would be 48 ft. and 88 ft. where 100 ft. setback is required. Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law: 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. Minor to no impacts to the neighborhood may be anticipated. 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. Feasible alternatives may be possible to locate the home in a compliant location. 3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered moderate relevant to the code. Relief for the north side addition is 12 ft, the shoreline side addition is 5.71 ft, and the stormwater devices 12 ft and 52 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 may be considered to have minimal impact on the physical or the environmental conditions of the area. The project includes adding stormwater management to the site. The project has been provided to the Town Designated Engineer for review and comment. 5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self created. The difficulty may be considered self-created. Staff comments: The applicant proposes project work to remove the existing home to the foundation. The project is a new home to be constructed upon top of the foundation with work for some additional basement area. The plans show the elevations and floor plans. Zoning Board of Appeals Community Development Department Staff Notes