HomeMy WebLinkAboutVR-24-01 - Supplemental - 0058 Wright Court (3)Application for a variance on the existing building lot at 58 Wright Court.
This building lot was created when it was subdivided from the contiguous property. The shape of the
lot; 180’ by 50’ leaves only one orientation for a Building Envelope layout that meets the required
setbacks: 30’ foot at the front, 15’ at the back and 5’ and each side. This is the Building Envelope we
are proposing for the site that we are requesting a variance for.
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity did not create the situation that requires a variance. The
unique physical shape of the property, created when the subdivision was approved, creates an
unnecessary hardship which was not caused by Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity and the
Building Envelope we are proposing is the best way to meet the South Burlington By Law provisions.
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is somewhat unique in that it exclusively provides affordable
owner occupied homes only. We are assisted in this endeavour by the generosity of many
volunteers, companies, and communities. What we provide is truly a locally based service that
builds community, for the owners of completed properties and the neighbourhood in general.
At a time when affordable housing is increasingly difficult to obtain in Chittenden County, and
Vermont in general, the supply of owner occupied affordable housing creates a lasting solution for
families that is not subject to the vagaries of the rental housing market and gives families stability
and control of their future.
In light of the foregoing, I request that our variance application is approved.
Thank you,
Robin Pierce
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity.