HomeMy WebLinkAboutVR-95-0000 - Decision - 1085 Shelburne Road (2)STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DECISION AND FINDING OF FACT
On the 25th day of September 1995 the South Burlington Zoning
Board of Adjustment heard testimony regarding a variance
application of Susanne Wilkins, Gary Lavigne agent, 1085
Shelburne Road (formerly Charlie's Tennis Den) this meeting was
also attended by Mr. William Savoie.
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:
Findinqs of Fact
1) The area in question is zoned Commercial 1 District.
2) Automobile sales and service is prohibited within the C-1
District, therefore, the two
existing
auto dealerships are
non -conforming uses.
3)
The lot in question contains
24,750 square feet and is non-
complying to the minimum lot
size.
4)
No lot merger is planned at this
time
due to ownership of
the lot.
5)
The proposed plan involves demolition
of existing structure
and construction of a vehicle
display
lot.
Conclusion
1) Expansion of display area for existing automobile dealership
will not impair character of neighborhood because other auto
dealership are in close proximity.
2) Small lot setforth over 35 years ago, appellant did not
create this hardship.
3) In the future, lots may be merged and resubdivided in order
to create two conforming lots.
4) Curb cut located to northerly side of lot will be designated
as one-way entry.
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5) Property could be developed in conformity with another use,
however, proposed use represents the highest and best use.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set -forth above, the
Zoning Board of Adjustment hereby grants the applicants request
to develop a lot located at 1085 Shelburne Road into a automobile
display area for 48 vehA /f I , _
Chairman,
South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment
OCT 2 3 IM
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