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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-09-27 - Decision - 0393 0401 Patchen Road#SP-09-27 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING MICHAEL DUGAN — 393-401 PATCHEN ROAD SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-09-27 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Michael Dugan, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site plan approval to amend a previously approved plan for a multi -tenant four (4) building mixed use complex. The amendment consists of adding a dumpster enclosure, 393-401 Patchen 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 to add a dumpster enclosure, 393-401 Patchen Road. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Patchen Road Investments, LLC. 3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 Zoning District. 4. The application was received on March 23, 2009. 5. The plan submitted is titled, "393-401 Patchen Road, South Burlington Vermont Williston Road Property Management - Owner" dated March 18, 2009, last revised on February 9, 2009. Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements: The changes proposed herein will not significantly change any site coverages. All other dimensional requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations establishes the followina aeneral review standards for all site plan applications: (a) 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. There are no changes to the accessibility or transition between structures as a result of this proposal. (b) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. - 1 - #S P-09-27 To accommodate for the proposed dumpster enclosure, one parking space will be eliminated, leaving 51 parking spaces. This meets the required allotment of parking for the property. (c) 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. The height of the building will remain unchanged and below 35 feet. (d) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. (e) The DRB shall encourage the use of a combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings of different architectural styles. There are no changes proposed to the architecture or materials of the building. (f) 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. There are no changes proposed to the architecture or materials of the building. Site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards as set forth in Section 14.07 of the South Burlington 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. At this time, there are no opportunities for connecting access to surrounding properties. This may be re-evaluated at a future time. (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. -2- #SP-09-27 Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines, services, and service modifications shall be underground. (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). The proposed dumpster will be enclosed with opaque fencing. (d) Landscaping and Screening Requirements No new landscaping is required as a result of this application. Lighting Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior lighting shall be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties and rights -of -way. No new lighting is proposed. Traffic There will be no changes to traffic generation as a result of this proposal. Wetlands There are no wetlands on the property. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site Plan Application #SP-09-27 of the Michael Dugan for site plan approval to add a dumpster enclosure, 393-401 Patchen Road. 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 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. 4) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to the use of the trash enclosure. -3- #SP-09-27 5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. A Signed on this day of , 2009 by iA ; A e Ra" mdM 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 $111 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision.