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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
THE VERMONT CAR COMPANY, INC.
76 ETHAN ALLEN DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-07-75
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
The Vermont Car Company, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site
plan approval to amend a previously approved site plan for a 10,500 sq. ft. multi -tenant,
multi -use building. The amendment consists of: 1) changing 1,973 sq. ft of automotive
services to automotive sales, service repair, 2) adding parking, and 3) assigning five (5)
parking spaces for display of vehicles, 76 Ethan Allen Drive.
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
The applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 10,500 sq. ft.
multi -tenant, multi -use building, 76 Ethan Allen Drive. The amendment consists
of
2. The owner of record of the subject property is W. Thomas Anderson
3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial and Commercial (IC)
Zoning District.
4. The application was received on June 13, 2007.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Anderson Properties W.T. Anderson -Owner Lot
3-76 Ethan Allen Drive South Burlington, VT Site Plan", prepared by Thomas B.
Leytham Architect, dated November 15, 2001, last revised on 6/12/07.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. The footprint of the building is remaining the same. All coverage requirements
are being met.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
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8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Ethan Allen Drive. No changes are
proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. The current uses require 22 parking spaces. The proposed change of use
requires 31 parking spaces. The applicant is proposing to use 5 spaces for
display parking. The plan shows 36 parking spaces. This is sufficient.
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. There are 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
area(s).
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. The current use is estimated to generate 6.66 vehicle trip ends (vte's) during the
p.m. peak hour. The proposed use is estimated to generate a 5.20 vte's, for a
1.46 vte decrease.
(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 and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
19. Parking is located on the side of the building. All parking is existing and no
changes are proposed.
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 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 plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(0 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. 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.
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(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. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(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 enc/osure(s).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. The screened dumpster
location is shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-07-75 of The Vermont Car Company, Inc. for a 10,500 sq. ft. multi -
tenant, multi -use building. The amendment consists of: 1) changing 1973 sq. ft. of
automotive services to automotive sales, service repair, 2) adding parking, and 3)
assigning five (5) parking spaces for display of vehicles, 76 Ethan Allen Drive.
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) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington
Impact Fee Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that this project will
generate zero (0) additional vehicle trip ends during the p.m. peak hour.
4) 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.
5) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the use of the building for auto sales.
6) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
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Signed on this day of OG 2007 by
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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