HomeMy WebLinkAboutZB-96-0000 - Decision - 0007 Austin RoadSTATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DECISION AND FINDING OF FACT
On the 24th day of June, 1996 the South Burlington Zoning Board of
Adjustment heard testimony regarding a variance application of
Willard and Lynne Nalchajian, 7 Austin Road, this meeting was also
attended by Chuck Dunham of Civil Engineering Associates.
Findings of Fact
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:
1) The area in question is zoned R-1 District.
2) Section 25.00 Area, density and dimensional requirements
requires a minimum lot of one (1) acre with 120 feet frontage.
3) Lot #5 (Webster parcel) contains .50 acre with 87 feet
frontage and lot #6 (Nalchajian parcel) contains .26 acre with
75 feet frontage.
4) Both lots and the existing structures are non -conforming.
Structures located within Cons ervation-Open Space District
set -back requirements.
5) Applicant is proposing a property line adjustment which
increases his lot size by approximately 2700 square feet.
6) No land development is under consideration at this time.
Conclusion
Lot 5 (Webster parcel) will be transferred from the applicants
control.
2) Seawall constructed on lot #5 which protects the property and
controls drainage to lot #6.
3) The boundary line adjustment as proposed is necessary to
permit the owners of lot #6 to maintain and/or replace the
seawall.
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4) Lots were set-off in early 1930's as camp sites and later
converted to year round dwellings.
5) The essential character of the neighborhood will not be
materially changed, nor will there be any detriment to
adjacent properties.
6) Adjoining property owners support this variance.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set -forth above, the Zoning
Board of Adjustment hereby grants a variance to permit a property
line adjustment between/n 1 7 Austin Road.
6/' ChaikmarK, -
South Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment
AUG 12 1996
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