Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 51-2022
Project Applicant: Cathy & Edward Lungen
Project Location: 126 Sherman Island Road
Parcel History: n/a
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: October 26, 2022
Applicant proposes to remove a 100 sq. ft. shed and replace with a 240 sq. ft. shed with 6 ft width doors. Project
includes crushed stone for drainage. Site has an existing home of 4,194 sq. ft. with two attached garages
included in the square footage (preexisting condition—one noted as workshop). Temporary shelter for truck to
be removed. Relief is requested for setbacks and permeability.
The applicant requests relief for setbacks and permeability for the shed. The property is zone MDR and is 0.60
ac per survey.
179-5-020 – accessory structure garage/shed
The 240 sq. ft. shed is to be located 5 ft. from the rear property line where a 30 ft. is required. The permeability
is proposed to be 34% where existing is 35% and required is 50%.
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 grantin g 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 considered limited as the
shed where the door on the shorter width (narrow side) will be sealed shut with shelving and the door on the
longer length side will be used for the lawn mower storage.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered minor
relevant to the code. Relief is requested for 15 ft for the rear setback, and 15% for permeability.
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 to no impact on the environmental conditions of the site or area.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self -created. The difficulty may be considered self-created.
The applicant proposes to place a 240 sq ft shed on the property. The applicant has
explained the shed is being moved from a relative’s property and being placed on this property on a gravel base
with 4x4 on the gravel. The narrow side with a door is to be blocked off with shelves inside and not used as a
door – the wider side of the building will maintain the door with a small ramp to maneuver the tractor in and out
– only one door. The applicant has indicated the building to be used for storage for lawn equipment and
furniture. The plans show the elevations and floor plans of the building.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: