HomeMy WebLinkAboutCU-98-0000 - Decision - 1227 Dorset StreetSOUTH BURLINGTON ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH 13URLINGTON
Re: JAM Golf L.L.0 Request for a conditional use,
John Osgood, agent 1227 Dorset Streot
Findings of Fact. Conclusions of Law & Order
This matter came before the South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment on September 28, 1998 by
application of JAM Golf L.L.C_ for a conditional use approval to amend an existing approval on April 8, 1996_
proposed is the construction of a 12,500 square foot clubhouse, a 35' x 75' swin uning pool and two (2) tennis
courts in conjunction with a planned residential development and a 18 hole golf course, d.b.a. Vermont
National Country Club located at 1227 Dorset Street according to plans submitted_ The Board of Adjustment
finds as follows:
1. The area in question is zoned SEQ District,
2. Section 6.20 Conditional uses, subsection 6.20I outdoor recreational facilities and sub -section 6,208
Accessory uses requires Board ofAtljustment approval.
3. Section 26.056 Alterations, changes or extensions of a conditional use is subject to review and
approval by the Board
4. The previous approval (April 8, 1996) included a golf driving range, clubhouse, Wes/administrative
office and the 18 hole course.
5. The residential development has been arncnded and approved by the Planning Commission, total of
244 residential units.
6. A revised traffic assessment submitted by Fuss & O'Nei1i, Inc,, dated September 22, 1998 attest to an
increase orweckday peak hour trips of 39.
The level of service will change from service B to service C which will cause delays of less than 10
seconds.
8. The increase in the size and seating capacity of the proposed clubhouse is not expected to have any
significant impact on the Swift StreetJDorset Street intersection.
9. Additional sewer allocations is required, however, capacity is available, therefore, w adverse impact is
expected.
10. No evidence presented to demonstrate negative impacts on the character of the area.
N _ Previous approved parking lot contained 178 spaces, new lot proposes 145 paved spaces and 74
grassed overflow spaces.
ORDER
The conditional use to construct a clubhouse, swimming pool and two tennis courts at Vermont National
Country Club is hereby GRANTED
Dated at City Hall. South Buthngion, Ve i99g
fir);
Fred RWs, Chairman
South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment
Oct 19 1998