Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 59-2022
Project Applicant: Steve & Tracey Bureau
Project Location: 5 Chestnut Road
Parcel History: SP 74-2022
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: November 16, 2022
Applicant has constructed a 45 sq. ft. mudroom addition and 22.1 sq. ft closet area to an existing home. The
home has a floor area of 1,338 sq. ft. and a footprint of 1,110 sq. ft. with deck/porch of 463 sq. ft. In addition,
the applicant has removed a garage and replaced it with a 228 sq. ft. shed. Site plan for new floor area in a CEA
and expansion of nonconforming structure. Relief is requested for setbacks and expansion of preexisting
nonconforming structure.
The applicant requests relief for construction of a mudroom, closet area addition, and placement of a shed that
includes setbacks and expansion of preexisting nonconforming structure. The project site is 0.19 ac in the WR
zone.
Section 179-3-040 dimension and 179-5-020 accessory
The shed is located 17.0 ft. from front property line where 30 ft. is required, closet area is 8.5 ft. where 15 ft. is
required.
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 considered limited due to
the location of the existing home on the parcel and the configuration of the interior of the ho me for the
mudroom and closet additions. In addition, the existing shed had replaced a garage in a similar location.
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The request for relief may be considered moderate
relevant to the code. The relief requested is 13.0 ft from the front yard setback for the shed and 6.5 ft for the
closet.
4. Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district. Minor to no impact to the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood may be anticipated. The applicant proposes no changes to
the existing conditions.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
The applicant has constructed an addition to an existing home, enclosed entry is to create a mudroom and has
replaced a garage with a shed. The plans show the location of the addition, renovations, and the elevations.
The project involves removal of an existing patio area to install the patio. The applicant has indicated the work
completed was to improve a neglected camp.
Staff comments: