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Home My WebLink AboutSP-05-57 - Decision - 0022 Patchen RoadCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING CHARLES & SUZANNE BOLTON SITE PLAN #SP-05-57 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Charles W. Bolton, hereinafter referred to as the applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved site plan for a 1578 sq. ft. medical office building. The amendment consists of converting 200 sq ft of medical office use to general office use, 22 Patchen 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. This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan for a 1578 sq. ft. medical office building. The amendment consists of converting 200 sq ft of medical office use to general office use, 22 Patchen Road. 2. The owners of record of the subject property are Charles & Suzanne Bolton. 3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1 — Residential 12 (C1- R12) Zoning District. 4. The plan submitted is entitled, "Offices of David Celani Psychologist 22 Patchen Rd. South Burlington, VT.", prepared by Leonard Duffy and Associates dated 4/25/84, last revised on 4/23/86. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 5. There is no change to building coverage which currently stands at 7.5% (maximum allowed is 30%). There is no change to overall coverage which currently stands at 45% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is not affected by this proposal. 6. Setback requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 7. Access is provided via a curb cut off Patchen Road. No changes are proposed. Circulation 8. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 9. There are currently seven (7) parking spaces on the site. The existing and proposed uses require a total of eight (8) parking spaces. The plan shall be revised to add one (1) parking space for a total of eight (8) parking spaces. The plan shall also be revised to indicate a handicap designated space. 10. 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 not noted on the plan. The plan shall be revised to show the location of the bicycle rack. 11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(B) of the Land Development Regulations, internal landscaping of the parking area does not apply. Landscaping 12. Landscaping on the site is adequate. 13. 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 not shown on the plan. The plans shall be revised to note the location of the snow storage area(s). Outdoor Lighting 14. No changes to exterior lighting are 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: Traffic 15. There will be no increase in traffic associated with the change in use. (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 proposed change in use is in keeping with this requirement. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. 18. Parking is located at the rear of the building. 19. Section 13.01 of the Land Development Regulations requires that bicycle parking or storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site. As indicated above, the plans do not show the location of a bicycle 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. 20. The proposed change in use is in keeping with this requirement. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 21. The plans do not indicate changes in utility service. -3- (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. 22. The proposed change in use is in keeping with this requirement. (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 proposed change in use is in keeping with this requirement. 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. 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). 26. The plan does not note the location of a dumpster(s) to handle solid waste. The plans shall be revised to note the location of the enclosed dumpster(s), if any proposed. -4- DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, The South Burlington Administrative Officer approves site plan application #SP-05-57 to amend a previously approved site plan for a 1578 sq. ft. medical office building. The amendment consists of converting 200 sq ft of medical office use to general office use, 22 Patchen Road, with the following stipulations: 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 plans submitted by the applicant, as amended by this decision, and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3) The plans shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the Administrative Officer. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer prior to permit issuance. a) The plan shall be revised to add one (1) parking space. b) The plan shall be revised to indicate a designated handicap parking space. c) The plan shall be revised to show the location of a bicycle rack. d) The plan shall be revised to show the location of the snow storage area(s). e) The plan shall be revised to show the location of the screened dumpster(s), if any. 4) The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months of this decision 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/Compliance from the Administrative Officer prior to the use of the newly converted general office space. 6) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board. - 5 - Signed on this day of�2005 by 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. M FINDINGS OF FACT STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Findings of Fact, application of David P. Celani On the 12th of June 19_£ 4 _, the South Burlington Planning Commission approved xcxxxdmi*)d the request of David P. Celani, 22 Patchen Road for Site Plan approval under Section 19.1 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings: 1. TRAFFIC ACCESS Access is adequate with a proposed 11 foot driveway and one curb cut. 2. CIRCULATION AND PARKING 6 parking spaces will be provided at 9' x 18' and a 20' aisle. 3. LANDSCAPING $ SCREENING A bond for landscaping $1,000 will be posted prior to issuance of a building permit. A new 36 inch picket fence will be placed on the Southern property line. Existing vegetation and picket fence will be maintained on the Northern and eastern l ; - - South Burlington Planning Commission