HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-05-52 - Decision - 0595 Dorset StreetCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
RALPH P. GUIDULI — 595 DORSET STREET
SITE PLAN #SP-05-52
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Ralph P. Guiduli, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting to amend a
previously approved site plan for a 7,782 sq. ft. building consisting of: 1) 5,706 sq. ft, of
general office use and 2) 3,254 sq. ft. of medical office use. The amendment consists of
converting 1,472 sq. ft. of medical office use to general office use (unit #2), 595 Dorset
Street. Based on the plans and supporting material contained in the document file for
this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. This project consists of site plan approval to amend a previously approved site
plan for a 7,782 sq. ft. building consisting of: 1) 5,706 sq. ft. of general office use
and 2) 3,254 sq. ft. of medical office use. The amendment consists of converting
1,472 sq. ft. of medical office use to general office use (unit #2), 595 Dorset
Street.
2. The owner of record of the subject property being converted is Ralph P. Guiduli.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 (C2) Zoning District.
4. The application was received on November 1, 2005.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
5. There will be no change to building or overall coverage.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a shared curb cut with 575 Dorset Street.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. The existing uses require 36 parking spaces. The proposed uses require 34
parking spaces. There are 45 parking spaces shown on the plan.
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(13) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply.
Landscaping
13. There is no change in minimum landscaping requirement, based on building
costs, for the change in use. The site is well landscaped and no additional
landscaping is needed.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. Snow storage areas are depicted on
the plan.
Outdoor Lighting
15. No changes to exterior lighting are proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to the site plan applications:
Traffic
16. There will be no traffic impacts.
(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.
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(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. The building is existing. The proposal is in keeping with this requirement.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest
extent practicable.
19. Parking is located on the side and rear of the existing building. All parking is
existing with no additional parking proposed.
20. Section 13.01 of the Land Development Regulations requires that bicycle parking
or storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site.
It has already been noted that a bicycle rack is sited on the plan.
(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.
21. The building is existing and 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. The plans do not indicate changes in utility service.
(0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to cerate attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged.
23. The building is existing and 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.
24. The building is existing and 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 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.
26. No changes to existing underground utilities.
(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. 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 hereby approves
Site Plan #SP-05-52 to amend a previously approved site plan for a 7,782 sq. ft.
building consisting of: 1) 5,706 sq. ft. of general office use and 2) 3,254 sq. ft. of
medical office use. The amendment consists of converting 1,472 sq. ft. of medical
office use to general office use (unit #2), 595 Dorset Street.
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this
approval shall remain in effect.
2) The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months of this decision
pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations, or this approval
is null and void.
3) The Applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the use of the newly converted space.
4) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Administrative Officer.
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Signed on this T day of , 2005 by
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 $110 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
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