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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-92-0002 - Decision - 1095 Shelburne RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Findings of Fact, application of J.W.J. Realty for a commercial complex consisting of two (2) buildings totalling 25,750 square feet for automobile sales and services, 1095 Shelburne Road. On the 23rd of June, 1992 the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request of J.W.J. Realty for preliminary plat approval under Section 203 of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations based on the following findings: 1. This project, consist of the construction of a 12,247 square foot building (9,147 feet on 1st floor and 3,100 square feet on 2nd floor) to contain a new auto dealership on the site of an existing Chrysler -Plymouth dealership. Auto sales is neither a permitted nor a conditional use in this district. The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a use variance for this facility on April 13, 1992 and the Planning Commission reviewed the sketch plan on May 12, 1992. 2. This property at 1095 Shelburne Road is within the Commercial 1 District. It is bounded on the north by a cemetery and undeveloped land owned by Pomerleau, on the west by the undeveloped residential portion of L&M Park, on the south by the commercial portion of L&M Park, on the east by a retail building and Shelburne Road. 3. Access/circulation: This property is currently served by a 30 foot curb cut on Shelburne Road which is proposed to be widened to 60 feet at the property line. Section 19.103b limits the width of a driveway to 36 feet unless a different size is required due to special circumstances. Approval from VAOT would be necessary for this curb cut widening. This access is at a signalized intersection directly across from Baldwin Avenue. Traffic circulation on the site is acceptable. 4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 10.9% (maximum allowed is 30%). Overall coverage is 69.2% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 30% (maximum allowed is 30%). The new building will meet setback requirements. 5. Landscaping: The landscaping requirement for this project is $12,900 which will be met. Plantings will include Sugar Maple, Redmond Linden, Allegany Serviceberry, Paper Birch and Sargent Juniper. Staff recommends that the planting of maples along the Shelburne Road r.o.w. on the south side of the driveway as is proposed on the north side would enhance the appearance of the site. 6. Parking: The existing facility requires 27 parking spaces and the proposed facility requires 25 parking spaces. These required spaces are being provided including five (5) handicapped spaces. A total of 374 parking spaces are being proposed for the entire site. The two (2) parking spaces along Shelburne Road which the applicant agreed to eliminate at sketch plan are not being eliminated on this plan. 7. C.O. Zone: The sketch plan showed the piping and filling of the watercourse along the south boundary. The Natural Resources Committee visited the site with this plan in mind and submitted written comments dated 6/9/92. The current plan will not encroach any further into the C.O. Zone than currently exists and the watercourses will be left undisturbed. 8. Traffic: This property is in Traffic Overlay Zone 4 which would allow this property to generate a total of 155.7 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the P.M. peak hour. The trip generation analysis submitted by the applicant estimates a total of 100 vte's during the P.M. peak hour of the adjacent street on a weekday. The current trip generation for this property is 41 vte's. The proposed dealership will increase trips generated by 59. The applicant will have to contribute $1,515 to the Shelburne Road Traffic Impact Fund based on the 59 additional trips generated. 9. Sewer: The sewer allocation for this project is 150 gpd based on 10 new employees. The applicant will be required to pay the per gallon fee prior to permit. 10. Lighting: Lighting for the project will consist of the following: A. 14 - 1,000 watt metal halide luminaries on seven (7) 24 foot poles (2 lights per pole). B. 9 - 1,000 watt metal halide luminaires on 24 foot poles (1 light per pole). C. 16 - 1,000 watt metal halide luminaires on eight (8) 24 foot poles (2 lights per pole). D. 3 - 400 watt metal halide luminaries on 24 foot poles (1 light per pole). Other: --- one (1) screened dumpster is proposed for the new facility. the distance and bearing on the westerly boundary is missing from sheet #1. --- the final plat should show the drainage easement which crosses the property and which was previously granted to the city as shown on the plan filed in the land records. --- the Fire Chief and City Engineer have reviewed this plan and find it acceptable. --- sheets 1, S-1, and S-2 do not show the exact same parking layout, number of spaces and location of handicapped spaces. DECISION & CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission approves the Preliminary Plat application of J.W.J. Realty for a commercial complex consisting of two (2) buildings totalling 25,750 square feet for automobile sales and service as depicted on a twelve (12) page set of plans, page one entitled, "Saturn of South Burlington Site Plan", prepared by Civil Engineering Associates and dated June 1992, last revised June 16,1992, with the following stipulations: 1. Prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit, the applicant shall post a $12,900, 3-year landscaping bond. The landscaping plan shall be revised prior to final plat to show deciduous trees lining Shelburne Road south of the entrance drive. 2. The applicant shall contribute prior to permit $1,515 to the Shelburne Road Intersection Improvement Fund based on 59 additional peak hour trip ends estimated to be generated by this project. 3. An additional sewer allocation of 150 gpd is approved for the new building. The applicant shall pay the required sewer allocation fee prior to permit. 4. The Planning Commission approves the proposed 60 foot wide curb cut in order to adequately accommodate car delivery trucks. 5. Any new lighting shall be downcasting, shielded luminaire and shall not cast light beyond the property line. 6. The plan shall be revised prior to final plat to show the following: a) Sheet #1 shall show the distance and bearing for the westerly boundary; b) drainage easement consistent with plan filed in land records; c) sheets 1, S-1, and S-2 shall be consistent in terms of parking layout and number of parking spaces; d) the 2 parking spaces closest to Shelburne Road removed. 7. The 15 foot easement for the water line on the adjoining property to the west shall be recorded in the South Burlington Land Records prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit. The easement shall be approved by the City Attorney prior to recording. 8. As expressly represented by the applicant, the applicant shall install plantings along the stream bank to help stabilize the areas currently experiencing erosion. 9. The final plat application shall be submitted within 12 months or this approval is lnull and void. Chairman or Clerk South Burlington Planning Commission Date