In re Appeal of Mutschler

¶ 1. The Vermont Environmental Court granted applicant a variance from setback requirements for a proposed commercial building on an existing small lot. Neighboring landowners appeal, arguing that the court misapplied 24 V.S.A. § 4468(a)(5)1 by granting a variance that does not represent the minimum variance that will afford relief and the least deviation possible from the applicable zoning bylaws and the town plan. We agree and reverse.

¶ 2. Applicant is a contractor seeking to relocate his contracting business from Massachusetts to the Town of Burke, Vermont. He currently maintains a home *502in…