The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutSP-13-28 - Decision - 0016 0018 Lime Rock Road#SP-13-28 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING OH MY DOG, LLC — 18 LIME ROCK ROAD SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-13-28 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Oh My Dog, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for 9,000 square feet of commercial kennel & pet day care use. The amendment consists of site modifications including increasing the fenced enclosure areas and relocating a dumpster enclosure, 18 Lime Rock 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 to amend a previously approved plan for 9,000 square feet of commercial kennel & pet day care use. The amendment consists of site modifications including increasing the fenced enclosure areas and relocating a dumpster enclosure, 18 Lime Rock Road. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Sisters & Brothers Investment Group, LLC. 3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial and Commercial Zoning District. 4. The application was received on May 21, 2013. 5. The plan submitted is entitled "Lands of Sisters & Brothers Investment Group, LLC. 18 Lime Rock Road South Burlington, VT Proposed Site Plan for Dog Day Care Facility", prepared by Lamoureux & Dickinson Consulting Engineers, Inc., dated September 2011, last revised on 9/6/12. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. Dimensional requirements are all being met. Overall coverage will increase to 54% (maximum is 70%). 7. Setback requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access - 1 - #SP-13-28 8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Lime Rock Road. No changes are proposed. Circulation 9. Circulation on the site is adequate and remains unchanged. Parking 10. There are no changes to parking provided on site. A total of seven (7) parking spaces are required and seven (7) parking spaces are shown on the plans including one (1) handicapped space. 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. As no new construction is proposed, no additional landscaping is required. 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 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. The site modifications will not result in any additional vehicle trip ends during the pm peak hour. (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. -2- #SP-13-28 (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 19. All parking is located to the side of the building and no changes are proposed. (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 20. 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, 21. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service. (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. 22. 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 23. 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, 24. The reservation of land is not necessary. -3- #SP-13-28 (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, 25. 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 enclosure(s). 26. 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 being relocated and is shown on the plan. 13.23 Outdoor exercise facilities for animal shelters, commercial kennels, pet day cares, and veterinary hospitals A. Specific Standards: (1) All outdoor exercise areas shall be fully enclosed and screened on all sides. The applicant has an outdoor exercise area which is not currently screened. This area will have to be fully screened. (2) Animals shall not be permitted in outdoor exercise areas between 9:00 pm and 7:00 am. OTHER There is a large structure described as a salt storage shed which has never been approved or otherwise permitted and is noted to be removed. It shall be removed from the site prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. A portion of the property is within the 100 year floodplain overlay. However, the site has previously received a letter of map amendment which removes it from the floodplain. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan application #SP-13-28 of Oh My Dog, LLC subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. #SP-13-28 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 parking spaces on the ground shall be striped in accordance with the plan. 5. The outdoor exercise area which is not currently screened shall be fully screened prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. 6. The structure noted as a salt shed shall be removed in its entirety prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the new use. 7. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the newly converted space. 8. 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 % x/ 2013 by ,ka/yXon'd I Belair, Administrative O icer 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 $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-