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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, site plan application #SP-01-18 of Francis Von Turkovich to construct two
landscaping berms to the front yard of a single family residence, 300 Swift Street.
On the 1 st of May, 2001, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the site plan
of Franics Von Turkovich under Section 26.10 and Section 25.117 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of constructing two landscaping berms to the front yard of a single
family residence, 300 Swift Street. Staff discovered that these berms were constructed
without approval and requested that approval be obtained.
2. The owners of record are Francis Von Turkovich and Patrice Stratmann.
3. This property is located within The Residential Two District. It is bounded on the south
by Swift Street, on the west by a house of worship, and on the north and east by a vacant
lot.
4. 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
structures so as to be aesthetically compatible with the neighborhood. The filling must
not extend to the property lines and must blend with the existing contours. The applicant
should not make existing stormwater runoff conditions worse. The City Engineer has
reviewed the proposed plans and finds them acceptable.
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.
c) The project should allow for retention of additional green space that will enhance the
appearance of the developed property.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves
site plan application #SP-01-18 of Francis Von Turkovich to construct two landscaping berms to the
front yard of a single family residence, 300 Swift Street, as depicted on a three (3) page set of plans,
page one entitled, "Properly Plan F. Von Turkovich & P. Stratmann 300 Swift Street South
Burlington Vermont", with a stamped received date of 4/9/01 with the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer.
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.
Chair or Clerk
South Burlington Development Review Board
Date
Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 V.S.A.
§ 4471 and V.R.C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued The fee is $150.00. If you fail
to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too
long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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