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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
NFI VERMONT, INC. — 100 ALEN ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-12-59
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
NFI Vermont, Inc.; hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to
amend a previously approved plan for a group home. The amendment consists of
adding a covered outside stairway, 100 Allen Road.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a
previously approved plan for a group home. The amendment consists of adding a
covered outside stairway, 100 Allen Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is NFI Vermont, Inc.
3. The subject property is located in the Allen Road Zoning District.
4. The application was received on December 20, 2012.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "NFI Allen Road Site Plan", prepared by T.J. Boyle
Associates, LLC, dated 2/3/2012, last revised on 12/10/2012.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. The only change to coverage is that the overall coverage will increase to 11.19%
(maximum allowed is 70%).
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via ingress only and egress only curb cuts on Allen Road. No
changes proposed.
circulation
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9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. No changes to parking are proposed.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G) (5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided on the subject property. A bicycle rack is shown on the plan.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply to this application.
13. The plan does not show the handicapped parking space. The plan should be revised
to show the existing handicapped parking space.
Landscaping
14. No changes to landscaping proposed.
15. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plans do not indicate the snow storage
areas.
Outdoor Lighting
16. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
17. Traffic will not be affected as a result of this application.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan,
18. The Comprehensive Plan states that the City should encourage development while
protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The
proposed project is in keeping with the recommended actions of the Comprehensive
Plan.
(b) The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable transition from
structure to site, from structure to structure, and to provide for adequate
planting, safe pedestrian movement, and adequate parking areas
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19. This criterion will continue to be met.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
20. Parking is located in the front and sides under prior approvals. No changes are
proposed and pursuant to Section 14.06 (B) (2) of the Land Development Regulations,
no changes are required.
21. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the plans.
(d) Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district,
the height and scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and
existing or adjoining buildings,
22. No changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground,
23. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(t) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged.
24. No changes are proposed.
(g) Proposed structures shall be related harmoniously to themselves, the
terrain and to existing buildings and roads in the vicinity that have a visual
relationship to the proposed structures
25. No changes are proposed.
In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the
following specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development
Regulations:
(a) The reservation of land may be required on any lot for provision of access
to abutting properties whenever such access is deemed necessary to reduce
curb cuts onto an arterial or collector street, to provide additional access for
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in
the area.
26. The reservation of land is not necessary.
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(b) Electric, telephone, and other wire -served utility lines and service
connections shall be underground. Any utility installations remaining above
ground shall be located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring
properties and to the site,
27. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(c) All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including
compliance with any recycling or other requirements, shall be accessible,
secure, and properly screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash and
debris do not escape the enclosure(s),
28. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C) (1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. A screened dumpster location is
shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-12-59 of NFI Vermont, Inc. subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval
of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plans shall
be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance.
a. The site plan shall be revised to show snow storage areas.
b. The site plan shall be revised to show the handicapped parking space.
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to
Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and
void.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the use of the covered stairway.
6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
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Signed on this day of �� , 2013 by
aymond J. Belair, Administrative Officer
PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this decision
by filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review Board. This
Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain
relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional
Permit Specialist.
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