HomeMy WebLinkAboutVR-96-0000 - Decision - 0036 Sherry RoadSTATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DECISION AND FINDING OF FACT
On the 25th day of March, 1996 the South Burlington Zoning Board of
Adjustment heard testimony regarding a variance application of
William and Pamela Foley, 36 Sherry Road.
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 R-4 District.
2) Section 25.00 Dimensional requirements requires a minimum
front yard of thirty (30) feet.
3) The applicant is requesting a waiver to twelve (12) feet. A
proposed 16 x 19' deck will be constructed to within eighteen
! (18) feet of the front yard.
4) The property is developed with a 20'x 40' single family
dwelling. The existing setback being thirty-four (34) feet.
5) The lot contains 70 feet of frontage and 120 feet of depth.
Conclusion
1) The property was developed seventeen (17) years ago.
2) The deck is designed to provide access to elderly parents.
Present front steps are difficult to access due to narrow
steps.
3) The deck is designed to use existing walkway in same location.
4) The proposed deck is twelve (12) feet wide and steps are four
(4) feet wide.
5) The lot size restricts reasonable use of a deck or porch
without a variance to front or side of structure.
6) Addition will enhance the property.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set -forth above, the Zoning
Board of Adjustment hereby grants the applicants request to
construct a 16'x 19' dec��_3Wh.IrWje(,,W.
oo to within eighteen (18) feet of
the front yard located
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South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment
APR 0 8 1996