HomeMy WebLinkAboutMS-89-0000 - Decision - 1435 Dorset StreetCity Council
City of South Burlington
This matter before the City Council is in pursuant to provisions
setforth under 24 V.S.A. Section 4410(d) on the application of
Charles and Patricia Shea to construct improvements within the
City of South Burlington which fail to comply with the "Interim
Zoning Regulations" adopted April 17, 1989.
A public hearing was held on Monday, November 6, 1989. The
applicant was present at the hearing and was represented by
Michael Dugan of Essex Junction, Vermont. Based on the evidence
submitted at this hearing, the City Council renders the following
decision on this application:
Findings of Fact
1) Charles and Patricia Shea are the owners of the property in
question.
2) The property located on the westerly side of Dorset Street
contains 10 acres with access off a 60 foot right-of-way.
3) The right-of-way is a planned east/west connector road
deeded to the City.
4) The structure is a single-family dwelling unit occupied by
the Shea's.
5) By their application the Shea's are seeking approval to
construct two enclosed porches (141 x 55" and 22' x 2211)
plus an attached 451 x 501 carriage house with finish living
area in loft of carriage house.
6) The Shea's submitted plans prepared by Michael Dugan, archi-
tect located at 25 Pinecrest Drive, Essex Junction, Vermont
dated October 2, 1989. These plans are part of the perma-
nent record on file at City Hall.
Conclusions
The following information was submitted in support of this re-
quest., that:
a) The project should have little if any impact on the City
facilities, services and land. The existing residence and
proposed additions are to be served by the existing
well and septic system, the access to the site will not be
hindered in any way due to the placement of the new addi-
tions (re: fire fighting, ambulance).
b) The project is located on a 10 acre parcel of land, more
than adequate on a land to building ratio.
c) The proposed project is in keeping with the surrounding
neighborhood. There are presently projects in progress in
the immediate area along with existing farms and out build-
ings along Dorset Street.
d) The lot coverage on this site is 1.4% of the entire land
area.
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e) The natural woodlands to the south and west will not be
disturbed in any way.
f) This project is in compliance with all dimensional require-
ments, use and coverage setforth with the City's bylaws.
Decision
The request of Charles and Patricia Shea to construct porches and
a carriage house pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Section 4410 is hereby
approved, subject to the following conditions:
That the proposed guest rooms located in the loft of the carriage
house are to be occupied by immediate family members and short
term guest.. No rental of the rooms will be permitted. That this
condition will be binding on any future owners of the property.
Dated at South Burlington, Vermont this 6th day of November,
1989.
Chairman
South Burlington City Council
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