HomeMy WebLinkAboutVR-95-0000 - Decision - 0600 Swift StreetSTATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON v
DECISION AND FINDING OF FACT
On the 24th day of April, 1995 the South Burlington Zoning Board
of Adjustment heard testimony regarding the appeal of The City of
South Burlington, Bruce O'Neill, agent, Recreation Director for
the City. This hearing was also attended by Albert Audette from
the Highway Department.
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 applicant represents the City of South Burlington
regarding the development of Dorset Park.
2) Included within the development is a proposal to construct
baseball dugouts along the first and third base line.
3) Two of the proposed dugouts are to be constructed within the
required front yard. The required front yard being 50 feet from
the property line.
4) Structures do not have permanent foundations and could be
moved.
5) Other facilities planned for the park which created a problem
when designing the layout of the ball field.
6) No other location available along Dorset Street to construct
proposed dugouts.
Conclusions
1) Section 4.20 requires a setback of fifty (50) feet from the
planned right-of-way. The proposed setbacks are 28 feet for the
little league ball field and thirty four (34) feet for the larger
ball field.
2) The layout of the ball fields and the safety factor are the
main reason for the location of the proposed dugouts.
3) The proposed structures are defined as land development
because of their size.
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4) Other facilities are planned for the "park", physical
circumstances prevent any other location for the proposed
dugouts.
5) Variance is in accordance to existing land use and does not
alter the character of the area.
6) By reason of omission, no provisions within bylaws to allow
for accessory use structures.
Based upon the findings and conclusions setforth above, the
Zoning Board of Adjustment hereby grants the applicants request
to construct two baseball dugouts, one 7'x 24' and the other 7'x
32' within the required gdb�pw at, Dorset Park.
Chairman,
South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment
MAY 0 8 1995
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