Staff NotesTown of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals
Community Development Department Staff Notes
Area Variance No.: 60-2022
Project Applicant: Loreen Harvey (Kasselman Solar LLC)
Project Location: 1516 Ridge Road
Parcel History: SP 75-2022
SEQR Type: Type II
Meeting Date: November 16, 2022
Applicant proposes a ground mounted solar project for 25.92 kw (54 panels) approximately 1,348 sq. ft. The
existing home of 5,035 sq. ft. is to remain with no changes. The project will be located on the north property
line where no vegetation is to be removed. Site plan for ground mounted solar project for residential use. Relief
is requested for setbacks.
The applicant requests relief for placement of ground mounted solar panels for setbacks. The project site is 6.10
acres located in the MDR zone
Section 179-3-040 dimensional, Section 179-5-140 renewable
The ground mounted panel is to be 0 ft to the property line where a 75 ft setback 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 available to locate 75 ft
from the property line where the parcel is 6.10 ac
3. Whether the requested area variance is substantial. The relief requested may be considered substantial
relevant to the code. Where 75 ft of relief is requested.
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 will have minimal to no adverse
effects or impact on the physical or environmental conditions of the neighborhood.
5. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created. The difficulty may be considered self-created.
The applicant proposes the installation of a ground mounted solar project that would be about 1,348 sq ft in
size. The plans show the location to the far north property line adjacent to an existing tree line. The project
includes connection of utilities to the existing home.
Description of Proposed Project:
Relief Required:
Criteria for considering an Area Variance according to Chapter 267 of Town Law:
Staff comments: