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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
NORTH AMERICAN BREWERIES — 5 BARTLETT BAY ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-14-48
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
North American Breweries, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a
previously approved plan for a 57,137 sq. ft. light manufacturing facility (brewery). The amendment consist
of replacement of an existing (horizontal) CO2 tank with a new (vertical) CO2 tank, 5 Bartlett Bay 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 57,137 sq. ft. light
manufacturing facility (brewery). The amendment consist of replacement of an existing (horizontal)
CO2 tank with a new (vertical) CO2tank, 5 Bartlett Bay Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Antonio Pomerleau Foundation.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on September 10, 2014.
5. The plans submitted consist of a plan entitled "Proposed CO2 Tank North American Breweries 5
Bartlett Bay Road South Burlington Vermont", prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, Inc., dated
August 28, 2014.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Coverages remain unchanged.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a two (2) curb cuts on Bartlett Bay Road. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
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10. No changes are proposed.
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.
Landscaping
12. No changes are proposed.
13. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must be
shown on the plan. The plan does indicate the snow storage areas.
Outdoor Lighting
14. 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
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
18. Parking is located on the front and sides of the building. No changes proposed.
19. 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.
20. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
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(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.
(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 shown on the plan.
Other
27. Pursuant to Section 3.07(E) (1)(a) of the Land Development Regulations, accessory structures shall
not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, except that for industrial uses in non-residential districts,
height standards for principal structures shall apply for accessory structures. The principal structure
height limit is 35 ft. and the proposed cot tank is 24'-3" high. This standard is being met.
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DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan application #SP-14-
48 of North American Breweries 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 use of
the tank.
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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Signed on this 0) 0 day of E %0e,'OX2014 by
Rayrhond J. Bela ir,-dministrative 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 $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.
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