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Home My WebLink AboutSP-13-59 - Decision - 1675 Shelburne Road#SP-13-59 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING SHEARER CHEVROLET, INC. — 1675 SHELBURNE ROAD SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-13-59 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Shearer Chevrolet, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 58,086 GFA auto sales and service facility. The amendment consists of: 1) adding two (2) entry portals, and 2) eliminating six (6) parking spaces, 1675 Shelburne 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 58,086 GFA auto sales and service facility. The amendment consists of: 1) adding two (2) entry portals, and 2) eliminating six (6) parking spaces, 1675 Shelburne Road. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Shearer North, LLC. 3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 Zoning District. 4. The application was received on November 1, 2013. 5. The plans submitted consist of a four (4) page set of plans, page one (1) is entitled, "Shearer Chevrolet Shelburne Road South Burlington, Vermont", prepared by Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated 4/5/06, and last revised on 10/25/13. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. The proposed site modifications will be in compliance with the dimensional requirements. 7. Setback requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 8. Access is provided via multiple curb cuts on Shelburne Road and Bartlett Bay Road. No changes proposed. -1— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2013\SP_13_59_1675 Shelburne Road_Shearer Chevrolet Inc ffd.d oc #SP-13-59 Circulation 9. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 10. The proposal results in the elimination of six (6) parking spaces. A total of 117 parking spaces are required and with the proposed parking reduction, 164 spaces will be available. 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. Landscaping 13. No landscaping changes proposed. 14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan indicates the snow storage areas. Outdoor Lighting 15. 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 16. 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, 17. 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 18. This criterion will continue to be met. -2— F:\USERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2013\SP_13_59_1675 Shelburne Road_Shearer Chevrolet I nc_ffd. doc #SP-13-59 (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings 19. Parking is currently located to the rear, sides and front of the building. The changes proposed would reduce the number of spaces in the front yard. 20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the plan. (d) Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district, the height and scale of each building shaft be compatible with its site and existing or adjoining buildings 21. No changes are proposed. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 22. No changes are proposed. (f) 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. 23. This requirement is being met. (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 24. 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, 25. The reservation of land is not necessary. (b) Electric, telephone, and other wire -served utility fines and service connections shall be underground. Any utility installations remaining above -3- F1USERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2013\SP_13_59_1675 Shelburne Road_Shearer Chevrolet Inc ffd.doc #SP-13-59 ground shall be located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring properties and to the site, 26. No changes proposed except for the relocation of an electrical transformer. (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), 27. A screened dumpster enclosure is shown on the plan. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan application #SP-13-59 of Shearer Chevrolet, 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 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 from the Administrative Officer prior to occupancy or use of the entry portals. 5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Signed on this day of U/4l , 2013 by i 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 -4— F:\USERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2013\SP_13_59_1675 Shelburne Road_Shearer Chevrolet Inc ffd.doc #SP-13-59 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. -5— FAUSERS\Planning & Zoning\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2013\SP_13_59_1675 Shelburne Road_Shearer Chevrolet Inc_ffd.doc