09-19-2012 Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Time: 7:00- 1 1:00 pm
Queensbury Activities Center- 742 Bay Road
Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net
Approval of meeting minutes: July 18, 2012,July 25, 2012
Administrative Item:
Applicant(s) Blue Moose Tavern/Daniel & Ellen Area Variance No 35-2012
Nichols
Owner(s) Daniel & Ellen Nichols SEQRA Type Unlisted
Agent(s) J. Lapper, Esq. &S. Bitter, Esq. BPSR Lot Size 4.6 acres
Location 8 Glen Lake Road& 1300 State Zoning CI
Route 9
Tax Id No 288.20-1-18 and 19 Section 179-3-040; 179-4-030;
179-13-010
Cross Ref SP 42-2012; BP 2000-246 demo Warren County Planning Yes
mobile home on parcel 288.20-1-18.
BP 92-789 septic alt on parcel 19. BP
2009-580 C/O Blue Moose
Public Hearing August 22, 2012; Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description: Applicant proposes a 400 sq.ft. dining room expansion to existing 3,465 sq.ft. restaurant as
well as 2,500 sq.ft. expansion to existing deck to include new bathrooms and bar. Further, construction of a 4,500
sq.ft. retail building and 10,770 sq.ft. banquet facility with 4 guest suites on second floor is proposed. Relief
requested from the minimum front yard setback,Travel Corridor Overlay and maximum height restrictions
requirements of the CI zone. Further, relief requested for the expansion of a nonconforming structure. ZBA may
consider acknowleging the Planning Board's request to act as Lead Agency for SEAR purposes.
Old Business:
Applicant(s) Gregg Brown & Lizabeth Bitner Area Variance No 33-2012
Owner(s) Gregg Brown & Lizabeth Bitner SEQRA Type II
Agent(s) Adirondack Design/J. Lapper, Esq. Lot Size 0.63 acres
&S. Bitter, Esq. BPSR
Location 31 Knox Road Zoning WR
Tax Id No 239.7-1-7 Section 179-5-060; 179-13-010
Cross Ref SP 40-2012; BP 2008-510 det Warren County Planning Yes
garage, porch; BP 2008-384 demo;
BP 96-476 SFD
Public Hearing July 18, 2012, September 19, 2012 Adirondack Park Agency Yes
Project Description Applicant proposes renovation to existing 1,076 sq.ft. one bedroom boathouse to include
installation of hip roof and reconfiguration of living space resulting in a+/-786 sq.ft. studio with+/-290 sq.ft.
sundeck. Relief requested from the height requirement of the WR zone as well as relief for the expansion of a
nonconforming structure.
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Time: 7:00- 1 1:00 pm
Queensbury Activities Center- 742 Bay Road
Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net
New Business:
Applicant(s) NSB Hospitality, LLC Area Variance No 48-2012
d/b/a Rodeway Inn
Owner(s) Aftab Bhatti SEQRA Type I I
Agent(s) Gary Hughes Lot Size 1.01 acres
Location 1449 State Route 9 Zoning Cl
Tax Id No 288.00-1-56 Section 179-3-040; 179-4-030
Cross Ref SPR 54-2012; SP 19-09;AV 14-2009 Warren County Planning Yes
(both approvals expired)
Public Hearing September 19, 2012 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description Applicant proposes a 942 +/-sq.ft. expansion to existing office/lobby to include a 164 sq.ft.
handicap ramp and 80 sq.ft. canopy. Further,applicant proposes 2,062 sq. ft. of decks and landings to existing
motel building. Relief requested from front,side,and travel corridor setback requirement of the Commercial
Intensive zone.
Applicant(s) Thomas& Marybeth Babcock Area Variance No 45-2012
Owner(s) Thomas& Marybeth Babcock SEQRA Type II
Agent(s) Robert Napoli Lot Size 0.17 acres
Location 15 Chestnut Road-Glen Lake Zoning WR
Tax Id No 289.13-1-12 Section 179-3-040; 179-13-010
Cross Ref SPR 55-2012; BP 91-379 dock; BP Warren County Planning n/a
88-832 SFD; BP 88-831 demo bldg.
Public Hearing September 19, 2012 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description Applicant proposes construction of a 168 sq.ft. residential addition. Relief requested from
side setback, permeability,expansion of a nonconforming structure,and Floor Area Ratio requirements of the
Waterfront Residential zoning district.
Applicant(s) Thomas& Marybeth Babcock Area Variance No 46-2012
Owner(s) Thomas& Marybeth Babcock SEQRA Type II
Agent(s) Robert Napoli Lot Size 0.17 Acre(s)
Location 15 Chestnut Road-Glen Lake Zoning WR
Tax Id No 289.13-1-12 Section 179-5-060
Cross Ref SPR 55-2012; BP 91-379 dock; BP Warren County Planning n/a
88-832 SFD; BP 88-831 demo bldg.
Public Hearing September 19,2012 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description Applicant proposes to replace existing 156 sq.ft. dock with a new 246 sq.ft. dock. Relief
requested from side setback and width requirements of the zoning code.
Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Meeting: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Time: 7:00- 1 1:00 pm
Queensbury Activities Center- 742 Bay Road
Agenda subject to change and may be found at: www.queensbury.net
Applicant(s) Glens Falls Hospital Sign Variance No 42-2012
Owner(s) Quaker Country Club Assoc., LLC- SEQRA Type Unlisted
Mike Grasso, Member
Agent(s) Quaker Country Club Assoc., LLC Lot Size 8.08 acres
Location 2 Country Club Road Zoning Cl
Tax Id No 296.19-1-3 Section 140-6
Cross Ref BP 2012-392 GF Hosp. 2nd wall Warren County Planning Yes
sign; BP 2012-393 GF Hosp. 85 sq.ft.
wall sign; BP 2012-194 GF Hosp. -
Com'I Alt;SP 40-2011
Public Hearing September 19, 2012 Adirondack Park Agency n/a
Project Description Applicant proposes placement of a 100 sq.ft. second wall sign facing Quaker Road for services
offered by Glens Falls Hospital. Relief requested from maximum allowable number of signs for a tenant within a
business complex.
Applicant(s) Thomas Valentine&John Celeste Area Variance No 44-2012
Owner(s) Thomas Valentine&John Celeste SEQRA Type II
Agent(s) Michael J. O'Connor, Esq. Lot Size 0.66 acres
Location 83C Pilot Knob Road Zoning WR
Tax Id No 227.18-1-12 Section 179-13-010
Cross Ref SPR 56-2012; BP 93-170 dock Warren County Planning Yes
rebuilt
Public Hearing September 19, 2012 1 Adirondack Park Agency I Yes
Project Description Applicant has renovated and vertically expanded an 852 sq.ft. existing residential structure.
Relief requested from minimum side setback as well as for expansion of a nonconforming structure.
Any further business that the Chairman determines may be properly brought before the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Final Version: 08.30.2012 4 pm CB/KO/sh