HomeMy WebLinkAboutVR-97-0000 - Decision - 0435 Dorset StreetSTATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Doc)
DECISION AND FINDING OF FACT
On the 24th day of February, 1997, the South Burlington Zoning
Board of Adjustment heard testimony regarding a variance
application of Rafael Veve, Dorset Commons, 435 Dorset 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-7 District.
2) Total lot area of Dorset Commons including parcel at 118
Oakwood Drive is 15.3 acres.
3) Density is seven (7) units per acre.
4) Existing density is 105 units, a variance was granted April
1984 which increased density.
5) Access is provided by a 30 foot signalized curb cut on Dorset
Street.
Conclusion
1) Parcel at 118 Oakwood Drive so-called lot D contains, 25,000
square feet which allows for a density of four (4) units.
2) Applicant is proposing a lot merger and to locate the
additional four (4) units within the Dorset Commons complex.
3) Lot D so-called was created by a court judgement with no
access to Dorset Street.
4) Proposal would transfer density from lot D to Dorset Commons.
5) Access will be from Dorset Street, access from Oakwood Drive
is not under consideration for this appeal.
6) Same application approved by Planning Commission and Zoning
Board of Adjustment in October, 1995, project allowed to
expire by appellant.
Based upon the findings and conclusion setforth above, the Zoning
Board of Adjustment hereby grants the applicant request to
construct an additional four residential unit at Dorset Commons,
435 Dorset Street. Stipulation that lot D so-called located at 118
Oakwood Drive be merged with Dorset Commons.
Chaifritaff,
South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment
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