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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Application #CU-01-48 of Steve Rambur to construct a 512 square foot addition to a
single family dwelling, 995 Dorset Street
On the 18'h of December, 2001, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approved the request of Steve Rambur seeking conditional use approval under Section
26.05, of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1) This project consists of the request to build a 512 sq. ft addition to an existing single
family dwelling for use as an accessory residential unit..
2) The owner of record is Steve Rambur.
3) This project is at 995 Dorset Street. This property lies in the Residential 2 District. It
is bounded on the north and south by residences, on the west by Indian Creek
Residential Complex and on the east by Dorset.
CONDITIONAL USE CRITERIA
4) The proposed project complies with the stated purpose of the Residential 2 District
"To encourage lower moderate -density residential use" and does not adversely affect:
a) the capacity of existing or planned community facilities - no effect expected
b) the character of the area effected - no adverse effect is expected
c) traffic on roads or highways in the vicinity —the proposed use is not expected to
effect traffic.
d) bylaws in effect- the proposal is in conformance with the zoning regulations
e) utilization of renewable energy resources- there is no utilization of renewable energy
resources to be effected.
f) general public health and welfare - no adverse effect expected
ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL UNITS CRITERIA
5) Occupancy of the accessory residential unit is restricted to not more than two (2)
persons, one of whom is related by blood or marriage to the owner of the primary single-
family residence, or is disabled as defined in subdivision 252(2) of Title 18, or is at least
55 years of age.
6) Floor space of the unit shall not exceed 30% of the floor space of the existing living area
of the primary single —family residence or 400 square feet, whichever is greater. The
existing dwelling is 3000 sq. ft.; the proposed addition is 512 sq. ft., which is 17% of the
existing floor area.
7) The primary single-family residence is occupied by the owner.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approves conditional use application #CU-01-48 of Steve Rambur to construct a 512
square foot addition to a single family dwelling, 995 Dorset Street, as depicted on a plan
entitled "Steve Rambur 995 Dorset Street" prepared by Steve Rambur, with the following
stipulations:
I) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2) 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.
3) Any change to the plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development
Review Board
Chair or E-4@4L- Date
South Burlington Development Review Board
Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to
24 V.S.A. § 4471 and VAC.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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