HomeMy WebLinkAboutCU-97-0000 - Decision - 0100 Old Farm RoadSTATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN �% �' U
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
On the 8th day of September, 1997, the South Burlington Zoning
Board of Adjustment heard testimony regarding the conditional use
application of Eric Kennaugh, co -applicant Daniel and Leo
O'Brien, Kimball Avenue across from INS building.
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 area in question is zoned I-C District.
2) Section 15.20 Conditional uses sub section 15.208 Outdoor
recreational facilities requires approval by the Board of
Adjustment.
3) The proposed use golf practice range will operate on a 15
acre parcel, with an overall lot size 78 acres.
4) The practice range will have a 25'x 100' covered tee -box and
a 12'x 12' equipment shed.
5) The Board finds that the Performance standards, sub section
9 Direct glare are complied with based on testimony
presented by Sean Martin representing Musco Lighting, Inc
Conclusion
1) There is no adverse impact on municipal facilities, because
sewer usage is only 45 g.p.d. maximum - existing capacity
available at Airport Parkway treatment plant. Water usage
30,000 gpd; letter on record from South Burlington Water
Department, ref. demand can be met.
2) Traffic impact should not be a problem, maximum of three
employees, use would generate an average of 50 vte's daily.
3) Applicant has been granted a permit by the Department of
Agriculture to apply pesticides.
4) Applicant has submitted a Turf Management plan prepared by
Green Space and Environmental/Turf services dated 1/28/97.
5) Hours of operation 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. seven days per
week, season may start as early as April 15th.
6) Applicant is required to secure F.A.A. approval and Act 250
permit.
7) Chittenden County Regional Transportation Planner has
reviewed this project. No major concerns or comments.
8) General character of area is developed with industrial and
commercial use.
Based upon the findings and conclusion setforth above, the Zoning
Board of Adjustment hereby grants the applicant's request to
operate a golf practice range on a parcel of land containing 15
acres, located on Kimball Avenue across from the INS building.
Stipulations: That the proposed equipment shed must be used for
storage of equipment, golfingRguipment and attendant shack. Any
other use is subject to app�v by e'ngBoard of
Adjustment. /
/Chai&naft, ' '
South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment
OCT 13 1997
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