HomeMy WebLinkAboutVR-96-0000 - Decision - 1475 Spear StreetSTATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DECISION AND FINDING OF FACT
On the 13th day of May, 1996 the South Burlington Zoning Board of
Adjustment heard testimony regarding a variance application of
Daniel and Martha Ferraris, 1457 Spear Street.
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 R-1 District.
2) Section 25.00 Dimensional requirements requires a minimum side
yard of twenty-five (25) feet.
3) The proposed addition 12'x 22' screened porch with a four (4)
foot overhang to be constructed to within sixteen ( 16 ) feet of
northerly side yard.
4) Lot contains 1.3 acres with 172 foot frontage.
5) The property is developed with a 301x 70' single family
dwelling and a attached 24'x 36' garage.
Conclusion
1) The configuration of the lot and location of the structure
prevents the development of a porch to the north side of the
property without a variance.
2) The property lines do not run perpendicular to the street.
The irregularity prevents development in conformity.
3) Will not be a detriment to the neighborhood. The addition is
in keeping with the character of the area.
4) Construction of the house occurred in the 1950's before
setback requirements, hardship created by others.
5 ) Proposed porch can not be located to the southerly side of the
house due to the floor plan ( bedrooms located on south side) .
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Based upon the findings and conclusion set -forth above, the Zoning
Board of Adjustment hereby grants the applicants request to
construct a 12'x 22' screened porch with a 4 foot overhang to
within sixteen (16) feet a of ortherly side yrd, located at 1475
Spear Street. " /% '/ � Y%J
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