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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
ALAN PALMER — 15 PALMER COURT
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-16-23
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Alan Palmer, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a previously
approved plan for a 13,500 sq. ft. building which includes 9,480 sq. ft. of "personal instruction"
use & 4,020 sq. ft. of "contractor or building trade facility" use. The amendment consists of
converting 2,000 sq. ft. of "contractor or building trade facility" use to "processing & storage"
use, 15 Palmer Court.
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 13,500 sq. ft.
building which includes 9,480 sq. ft. of "personal instruction" use & 4,020 sq. ft. of
"contractor or building trade facility" use. The amendment consists of converting 2,000 sq.
ft. of "contractor or building trade facility" use to "processing & storage" use, 15 Palmer
Court.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Alan Palmer.
3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial - Commercial Zoning District.
4. The application was received on 4/12/2016.
5. The plan submitted is titled, "Ostiguy Center 4050 Williston Road So. Burlington, Vermont",
dated 6/18/92, and last revised on 5/7/15.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage, overall coverage, and front yard coverage will remain unchanged as the
request is only for a change of use.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Palmer Court. No changes are proposed.
circulation
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9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. Parking requirement is 12 spaces and there are 58 parking spaces available, including two
(2) handicapped spaces.
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 as part of this application.
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 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. No change in traffic generation. The property is approved for a total of 33.46 vtes.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in
the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan,
17. The proposed project is not in conflict with the goals and objectives 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
19. Parking is located on the front and sides of the building. No changes are proposed.
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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.
(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.
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.
(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
enclosure(s).
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27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C) (1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened dumpster
locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster locations are shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-16-23 of Alan Palmer, 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. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee
Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that this change in use will generate
zero (0) additional vehicle trip ends during the p.m. peak hour.
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within 12 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 from the Administrative Officer
prior to use of the building for the new use.
6. 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 , 2016 by
Raymond J. 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 $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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