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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
CCTA - 401 DORSET STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-09-46
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
The Chittenden County Transportation Authority, herein referred to as the applicant, is
requesting Site Plan approval to construct a 32 sq. ft. bus passenger shelter with an 84
square foot slab bus shelter adjacent to 401 Dorset Street.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on June 16, 2009. Tom Peterson
represented the applicant.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and
supporting materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development
Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant, is requesting Site Plan approval to construct a 32 sq. ft. bus passenger
shelter with an 84 square foot slab bus shelter adjacent to 401 Dorset Street
2. The application was received on May 28, 2009.
3. The owner of record of the subject property is the City of South Burlington.
4. The plans submitted consist of a four (4) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled,
"CCTA Proposed Shelter Site Overview 401 Dorset St.," dated 5/28/2009.
General Review Standards (Section 14.06)
Relationship to the South Burlington Comprehensive Plan: This application adheres
to the goals of the South Burlington Comprehensive Plan, which promote bus service
through the CCTA. The proposed bus shelter is in an intensively used compact area,
where the Comprehensive Plan states bus services should be rendered.
Relationship of Proposed Structure to the Site: The proposed structure is a CCTA
bus shelter, measuring 32 square feet. The proposed shelter is within the city's
greenbelt area, but the Board feels the structure accomplishes a desirable transition
from structure to site, provides for adequate planting, and provides for safe pedestrian
movement.
Relationship of Structures and Site to Adjoining Area: Section 14.06(C)(1) of the
South Burlington Land Development Regulations states that the Development Review
Board (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.
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As this is a bus shelter, the proposed materials and architectural characteristics are
suitable. The proposed shelter is composed of timber with a copper roof and mounted
on a concrete slab. Landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruption are not
applicable to the proposed project.
Specific Requirements for Bus Shelters (Section 13.09)
A. Shelters may be constructed adjacent to or within street rights -of -way in any
zoning district after approval of a site plan by the Development Review Board.
The proposed bus shelter is located adjacent to Dorset Street.
B. The shelter shall be located to permit ample room for a bus to conveniently
leave the traveled roadway to pick up or discharge passengers.
The proposed shelter is along Dorset Street, a sufficient distance away from any major
intersections.
C. The design shall be harmonious with adjacent properties.
The proposed design is a standard CCTA bus shelter. This structure is harmonious with
adjacent properties.
D. The structure shall not have more than one (1) sign. This sign shall not exceed
two (2) square feet in area.
The proposed structure does not include a sign.
%� p, DECISION
Motion by :' L(-Q- "` g1tP�✓ ,seconded by �� to
approve Site Plan Application # P-09-46 of the Chittenden County Transporttion
Agency 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 plans submitted by the applicant
and 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 use of the bus shelter.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
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Mark Behr ye nay/abstain/not presen
Matthew Bir gham — yea/nay/Lnot
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John Dinklage — a/nay/abstain presen
Roger Farley — nay/abstain/not presen
Eric Knudsen —Ve*nay/abstain/not
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Gayle Quimby present
Motion carried by a vote of v
Signed this � day of J `� 2009, by
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ark Behr, Vice Chairman
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental
Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRECP 5 in writing, within 30 days of the date this
decision is issued. The fee is $225.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to
challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long.
You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy;
finality).
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