HomeMy WebLinkAboutZB-95-0000 - Decision - 0003 Mills AvenueSTATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DECISION AND FINDING OF FACT
On the 24th day of April, 1995 the South Burlington Zoning Board
of Adjustment heard testimony regarding the appeal of Terrance
and Carol Reynolds of 3 Mills Avenue.
Based upon the testimony provided at the above mentioned public
hearing and the documents submitted to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment which are contained within the "document file" for
this application, the Zoning Board finds, concludes, and decides
as follows:
Findings of Fact
1) The applicant is proposing to construct a 10'x 10' open porch
which will replace existing 5' x 5' steps.
2) The required setback within the Residential 4 District is
thirty (30) feet.
3) Existing setback is seventeen (17) feet which is non-
conforming.
4) The proposed setback is twelve (12) feet.
5) The property is developed with a single family dwelling.
Conclusions
1) The lot in question was set-off in the 1950's.
2) The average setback within the neighborhood is twenty (20)
feet.
3) The existing steps are causing damage to the foundation and
requires replacement.
4) The proposed deck will not encroach any greater than the
existing walkway.
5) The general character of the area will not be affected by
this proposal. Proposed porch will enhance the property.
6) Property has narrowness and shallowness which prevents
construction of a porch in total compliance (lot size 79'x 90').
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7) A minimum variance which will not alter character of the
area.
Based upon the findings and conclusions setforth above, the
Zoning Board of Adjustment hereby grants the applicants request
to construct a 10'x 10' porc"oe f ront of the dwelling
located at 3 Mills Avenue. / '
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Chairm n,
South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment
MAY 08
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