HomeMy WebLinkAboutVR-96-0000 - Decision - 0397 Patchen RoadSTATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DECISION AND FINDING OF FACT
On the 12th day of August, 1996 the South Burlington Zoning Board
of Adjustment heard testimony regarding a variance application of
Robert Beauchemin and Frank Cota, 397 Patchen Road, this meeting
was also attended by Donna Purcell and Esther Lotz.
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 R-4 District.
2) The existing uses are non -conforming and are under variances
dating back to 1967.
3) The proposed use sale of used furniture is allowed within the
Commercial I District. Existing uses are also allowed within
the Commercial I District.
4) The property contains 1.13 acres and is developed with three
(3) principal structures.
5 ) The structure in question is occupied with retail uses and
contains approximately 7000 square feet of leasable floor
area. The proposed use will occupy approximately 3700 square
feet of floor area.
Conclusion
1) The proposed use is more conforming with existing uses. Light
manufacturing is out of character with the surrounding.
2) Hardship created by change is uses granted over the years by
the City.
3) The character of the area northerly of Kirby Road is developed
with commercial uses to include the City Highway Department
and C.S.W. re -cycle center.
4) Improvements as proposed by the applicant would be
aesthetically pleasing to the area.
5) Traffic generated by the proposed use would change, no heavy
equipment or large trucks will operate from the area.
6) Proposed use is the highest and best use of the property.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set -forth above, the Zoning
Board of Adjustment hereby grants the applicant a variance to
operate a retail use (sale of used furniture and other
miscellaneous merchandise) loca at 97 Patchen Road.
,1 i , .
Chairman, '
South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment
AUG 2 61996