HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-07-61 - Decision - 0005 Bartlett Bay RoadCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
MAGIC HAT BREWING CO — 5 BARTLETT BAY ROAD
SITE PLAN #SP-07-61
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Magic Hat Brewing Co, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to
amend a previously approved site plan for three (3) industrial buildings on two (2)
parcels totaling 6.73 acres. The amendment consists of: 1) adding five (5) parking
spaces, 2) minor site modifications, and 3) minor landscaping changes, 5 Bartlett Bay
Road.
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. The applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved site plan for
three (3) industrial buildings on two (2) parcels totaling 6.73 acres. The
amendment consists of: 1) adding five (5) parking spaces, 2) minor site
modifications, and 3) minor landscaping changes, 5 Bartlett Bay Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Antonio B. Pomerleau and Rita
Pomerleau Foundation.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 2 (C2) Zoning District.
4. The application was received on August 14, 2007.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Pomerleau Foundation C/O Pomerleau Real
Estate Magic Hat Brewing Co. Site Plan Modifications Bartlett Bay Road South
Burlington Vermont", prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, Inc., dated May,
2003, with a last revised date of 8/6/07.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. Coverages are not changing as a result of this application. All requirements are
being met.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Bartlett Bay Road. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. The applicant is proposing to add five (5) parking spaces, for a total of 48 parking
spaces which are shown on the plan, including the required two (2) spaces
marked as handicapped. The current uses in the building require 37 parking
spaces. The parking requirement is being met.
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 in a revised location.
12. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal
landscaping of the parking area does not apply.
Landscaping
13. The applicant has proposed to screen a transformer with three (3) Cedar trees.
This is acceptable. The applicant also has swapped the location of trees and
bushes along the eastern side of the property which is also acceptable.
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 shown on
the plan.
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 the site plan applications:
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Traffic
16. Traffic will not be affected by this application.
(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.
(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 and front of the building. All parking is
existing with no additional parking proposed.
20. As noted above, bicycle rack location(s) are 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 plans do not indicate changes in utility service.
(f) 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.
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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. Screened dumpster
storage locations are shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site
plan application #SP-07-61 of Magic Hat Brewing Co., to amend a previously approved
site plan for three (3) industrial buildings on two (2) parcels totaling 6.73 acres. The
amendment consists of: 1) adding five (5) parking spaces, 2) minor site modifications,
and 3) minor landscaping changes, 5 Bartlett Bay Road, 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.
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4) The Applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer
prior to the use of the site modifications which are the subject of this decision.
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 Q day of kaS , 2007 by
R m nd I 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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