HomeMy WebLinkAboutVR-98-0000 - Decision - 0403 Queen City Park RoadSOUTH BURLINGTON ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Champlain Water District Request for a variance
Richard Pratt Queen City Park Road
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law & Order
This matter came before the South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment on May 11, 1998 by
application of, Richard Pratt, Champlain Water District, for a variance to construct a 7' x 15'
transformer to within thirty eight (38) feet of front property line and screening wall to within
thirty three (33) feet, located at the Water Treatment Facility, 403 Queen City Park Road. The
Board of Adjustment finds as follows:
1) Area in question is zoned Commercial I District.
2) Section 25.00 Dimensional requirements requires a minimum setback of forty (40) feet.
3) Champlain Water District is presently updating its pumping capacity, additional power
supply is needed to serve further growth.
4) A 24 inch main water line located within the front yard restricts the location of the
transformers.
5) Lot size and location of building restricts placement of transformer pads.
6) Public health an issue, any power loss greater than 6 or 7 hours creates problems for
customers.
ORDER
The variance to construct a transformer and screening wall within the required front yard at
Queen City Park Road is hereby GRANTED.
Dated at City Hall, South Burlington, Vermont this � day oft&Mk�, 98.
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Ffed Blau Chairman J U N 0 8 1998