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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
Thomas E. Chase - 42 Airport Road
SITE PLAN #SP-03-40
FINDINGS OF FACT& DECISION
Thomas Chase, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting site plan approval for site
modifications at 42 Airport Road, South Burlington. This application is an amendment to a
previously approved site plan. 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
The applicant is requesting site plan approval to make site modifications by increasing
overall coverage at 42 Airport Road.
2. The subject lands are currently used for personal instruction activities.
3. The subject property is located within a Commercial 1 District.
4. The applicant provided a plan entitled " Chase Properties and Development LTD." dated
July 8, 2003 and stamped received September 2, 2003.
5. This application must be reviewed under and comply with the South Burlington Land
Development Regulations.
6. Chase Properties and Development Ltd. owns the property.
DIMENSONAL REQUIREMENTS
The site plan complies with all setback and coverage requirements. The proposal will
increase the overall coverage from 45.8% to 61 % (maximum allowed coverage is 70%).
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access.
2. Access on the site is adequate and remains unchanged by this application.
Circulation.
3. Circulation on the site is adequate and remains unchanged by this application.
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Parking.
4. The proposed alterations will not require additional parking.
Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking
shall be provided for employees on the subject property. The application indicates a bike
rack exists.
6. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations, Internal Landscaping
of the Parking Area does not apply.
Landscaping.
7. There is no minimum landscaping requirements because the previous application
fulfilled all landscaping requirements.
Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(4) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas
must be shown on the plans. The plans provided indicate a snow storage area. .
Outdoor lighting
9. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior lighting
must be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties
and rights -of -way. There are no changes to lighting.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the following
review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic: The are no anticipated changes in traffic generation from the proposal.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the
City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
10. The Comprehensive Plan states that the city should encourage development while
protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. The proposed
site modifications are 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.
11. The subject lands currently facilitates a personal instruction activities. There are no new
proposed buildings but the existing house has been changed to personal instruction use
and the existing garage will be used for storage. Parking will be located to the south of the
buildings. Site modifications will not affect the above criteria.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
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12. Section 13.01(G)(1) of the Land Development Regulations establishes design requirements
for parking spaces. The plans provided indicate 24 parking spaces. Parking is located
south of the buildings.
13. Section 13.01(G)(5) requires that bicycle parking or storage facilities be provided for
employees, residents, and visitors to the site. The plans provided indicate the provision of a
bike rack.
(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.
14. The Administrative Officer concludes that the proposed height and scale of the building is
consistent with the development of adjoining properties.
(e) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
15. The plans do not indicate changes in utility services.
(f) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions
between buildings of different architectural styles shall be encouraged.
16. Adequate landscaping exists for the proposal.
(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.
17. The existing structure is positioned according to the plans provided. The Administrative
Officer concludes that the existing structure relates appropriately to the site.
In addition to the above general review standards, site plan applications shall meet the following
specific standards as set forth in Section 14.07 of the proposed 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 of collector street, to provide additional access for emergency or
other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area.
18. 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.
19. No changes to existing underground utilities.
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(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).
20. The plans provided do not indicate any additional dumpsters.
DECISION
The South Burlington Administrative Officer approves the site plan application #SP-03-40,
subject to the following conditions:
All previous approvals shall remain in full force and effect except as amended herein.
2. This project shall be used as shown on the plans by entitled " Chase Properties and
Development LTD." dated July 8, 2003 and stamped received September 2, 2003, as
submitted by the applicant, and on file in the Department of Planning and Zoning.
3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six months of this decision pursuant to
Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval shall be null and void.
4. Prior to use of the site modifications the applicant shall obtain a certificate of occupancy
from the Administrative Officer.
5. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development
Review Board.
Signed this d6� of N � b✓A , 2003, by
Rayrr d J. elair, Administrative Officer
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court,
pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is
issued. If you fail to appeal this decision your right to challenge this decision at some time in the
future may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24
VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality)
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