HomeMy WebLinkAboutVR-95-0000 - Decision - 1030 1048 Shelburne RoadSTATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DECISION AND FINDING OF FACT
On the 26th day of June, 1995 the South Burlington Zoning Board
of Adjustment heard testimony regarding the variance application
of Shearer Motor Company, 1030/1048 Shelburne Road. This meeting
was attended by William Shearer and David White.
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:
Findinas of Fact
1) The area in question is zoned C-1 District.
2) The existing use (automobile sales & service) is non-
conforming use.
3) Section 26.00 Non -conforming uses prohibits extension of the
use.
4) General office and personal service are permitted uses within
C-1 District.
5) The property at 1048 Shelburne Road does not meet the minimum
lot size requirements and therefore has merged with 1030
Shelburne Road. Total lot area is three (3) acres.
6) Automobile rental is a function of auto sales and service.
7) Lot in question is pre-existing with a prior residential use.
Conclusion
1) The structure is residential unit converted to retail use,
not suited for uses which are allowed in the district. Retail
difficult to market due to structure.
2) Leasing is a major function of auto dealership.
3) The general character of the area will not change, existing
structure will be used as office area for rental business.
4) Auto rental previously approved by Planning Commission and
Board of Adjustment.
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6) Most Chittenden County auto dealers lease vehicles which
represent a big percent of business.
7) Shearer's dealership repairs forty or more vehicles monthly,
car leased while repairs are completed.
Based upon the findings and conclusion setforth above, the Zoning
Board of Adjustment hereby grants the applicants request for a
variance to permit a car rental in conjunction with automobile
sales and service located,--A� 130-,448 Sbelburne Road.
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