HomeMy WebLinkAboutCU-96-0000 - Decision - 1455 Spear StreetSTATE 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 conditional use application
of John and Kim Kane, 1455 Spear Street, also attending this
meeting was Francis Sullivan, Architect and Dr. Martin Koplewitz.
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:
Findings of Fact
1) The area in question is zoned R1 District.
2) Section 26.65 Multiple uses and structures requires
conditional use
approval by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
3) The applicant is proposing to demolish an existing structure
retaining 400 square feet ( former summer cottage) and occupy
said structure as a craft studio.
4) The minimum dimensional requirements requires side yards of
twenty-five (25) feet, the existing side yard is five (5)
feet.
5) Total lot area being 4 acres with 240 feet frontage.
6 ) A new single family residence will be constructed on this site
in total compliance with zoning by-laws.
7) Municipal sewer and water is available to the lot in question.
Conclusion
1) The cottage in question is unique and has historical value,
applicant wishes to preserve it and occupy as a studio.
2) In order to retain the cottage in its present location, a
variance is necessary.
3) Planned improvements to the structure should enhance the
neighborhood.
4) The proposed improvements to the entire lot will significantly
5) The cottage pre-exist zoning bylaws, constructed as a summer
cottage in 1930's.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set -forth above, the Zoning
Board of Adjustment hereby grants the applicants request to
renovate a 400 square foot summer cottage and convert to a craft
studio in conjunction with the construction of a new single family
dwelling, located at 1455 Spear Street.
Stipulation:
That the original cottag r ctu a be used as a craft studio only
with no retail sales.
Ch irman,
South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment
APR 0 8 1996