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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVR-95-0000 - Decision - 0435 Dorset StreetSTATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DECISION AND FINDING OF FACT On the 23rd day of October 1995 the South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment heard testimony regarding a variance application of Rafael Veve, Dorset Commons, 435 Dorset Street this meeting was also attended by Attorney James Carroll. 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 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) Use of 118 Oakwood Drive to increase parking area for "The Pines" is no longer under consideration. 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) The Pines Senior Housing project is no longer leasing the land in question. 5) Proposal would transfer density from lot D to Dorset Commons. 6) Access will be from Dorset Street, access from Oakwood Drive is not under consideration for this appeal. 1 . 1 Based upon the findings and conclusion set -forth above, the Zoning Board of Adjustment hereby grants the applicants request to construct an additional four residential unit at Dorset Commons, 435 Dorset Street. Stipulation that lot D so-called located at 118 Oakwood DyS'70�e,,be merged with Dorset Commons. Cnairman, South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment NO V 13 1995 2