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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Faucet Builders, Inc. under Section 25.117 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations to add 96 cubic yards of fill material on an existing residential lot for the
construction of a single family dwelling, 1397 Spear Street.
On the 5th of September, 2000, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the
application of Faucet Builders, Inc. for approval under Section 25.117 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
This project consists of adding 96 cubic yards of fill material on an existing residential lot for the
construction of a single-family dwelling, 1397 Spear Street. The applicant has submitted a site plan
depicting the existing and proposed grades.
2. The property is located in both the Residential One and Residential Four Districts. The project area
lies completely within the Residential One District. It is bounded on the east by Spear Street, on the
south and west by the lands of the Stonehedge Homeowners Association, and on the north by a
single-family residence.
3. Section 25.117 Requirements: The proposed filling will exceed twenty (20) cubic yards and therefore
must comply with the standards of Section 25.113(b) referenced in Section 25.117(a) of the Zoning
Ordinance:
(a) The project must utilize topography and must relate to other existing and proposed structure
must be aesthetically compatible with the neighborhood. The filling must not extend to the
property lines and must blend with the existing contours. The property owner to the north
has submitted a letter to the City with drainage concerns (see enclosed). The applicant
should not make existing stormwater runoff conditions worse.
(b) The project must not detract from scenic views of adjacent properties or public walkways.
The proposed grading must not exceed the elevations presently found on the site. The
proposed structure must comply with the height requirements of Section 25.113(a) of the
Zoning Ordinance.
(c) The project should allow for retention of additional green space that will enhance the
appearance of the developed property. Staff recommends that the access drive be revised
to include only one point of access in order to retain additional green space. Two points of
access are currently proposed.
4. Lot size/Frontage: The proposed filling will not affect the lot size or frontage.
5. Setbacks: The building has been delineated on the plans and meets all setback requirements.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves
the application #MS-00-05 of Faucet Builders, Inc. under Section 25.117 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations to add 96 cubic yards of fill material on an existing residential lot for the
construction of a single family dwelling, 1397 Spear Street, as depicted on a plan entitled "Faucet
Property Site Plan South Burlington, Vermont", by Llewellyn — Howley, Inc., dated 7/25/00, with the
following stipulations:
All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in
effect.
2. The site plan shall be revised to show the changes listed below and shall require approval of the
Director of Planning & Zoning (hereinafter Director). Three (3) copies of the approved revised site
plan shall be submitted to the Director prior to permit issuance.
a) The site plan shall be revised to eliminate one of the curb cuts/driveways.
3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section 27.302 of the
Zoning Regulations or this approval is null and void.
4. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review
Board.
5. The existing storm water drainage will not be altered by the fill.
Chair or Clerk
South Burlington Development Review Board
Date