HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-93-0000 - Decision - 0376 Patchen RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Gary Barrett/Barrett's Tree
Service for removal of a 2,250 square foot storage building,
construction of a new 3,750 square foot warehouse building, and
construction of a 495 square foot second -story addition to an existing
office building on 2.15 acres of land currently used for a contracting
business and two (2) single family dwellings, 376 Patchen Road.
On the 23rd of November, 1993 the South Burlington Planning Commission
approved the request of Gary Barrett/Barrett's Tree Service for site
plan review under Section 19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning
Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of the expansion of a nonconforming use by the
removal of a 2,250 square foot storage building and replacing it with a
new 3,730 square foot warehouse building, constructing a 495 square foot
second story addition to an existing office building and the merging of
the adjacent residential lot which will be purchased by the applicant.
The commercially developed lot, besides the office and the new
warehouse, is developed with a 3,656 square foot warehouse. The
residential lot is developed with two (2) detached single family
dwellings. The Zoning Board of Adjustment on 11/8/93 granted the
applicant a variance to expand the nonconforming use.
2. This property located at 372, 374 and 376 Patchen Road lies within
the R-4 District. It is bounded on the north by a warehouse, on the
east by City property, on the south by a single family residence and on
the west by Patchen Road.
3. Access/circulation: The merged
cuts. The southerly
northerly curb cut
service. No access
curb cut serves
serves a single
changes proposed.
Circulation is adequate.
property will have two (2) curb
a single family residence and the
family residence and the tree
4. Coverage/setbacks: This information is for the merged lot: Building
coverage is 11.4% (maximum allowed is 20%). Overall coverage is 81.9%
(maximum allowed is 40%). Front yard coverage is 51.8% (maximum allowed
is 30%). This excessive coverage is an existing situation.
5. The office building and the northerly residence do not meet the front
yard setback requirement. These buildings are noncomplying structures
subject to Section 19.002 of zoning regulations.
6. Parking: The commercial use requires a total of 12 parking
1
spaces. This requirement will be met, eight (8) spaces are located
along the south side of the driveway and the other four (4) spaces
are located in the rear. The plan should be revised to show one
(1) handicapped space.
7. Landscaping: The minimum landscaping requirement for this
project, based on construction costs, is $1490 which is being met.
Landscaping will include Cedar and Ash.
8. Lighting: Existing exterior lighting consists of two (2) 400
watt flood lights and a downcasting street light mounted on poles.
The exact locations of these poles should be shown on the plan.
The flood lights are located at the rear of the property in the
warehouse area. No additional lighting proposed.
9. Sewer: No additional allocation needed.
10. Lot Merger: The applicant should submit a lot merger
agreement for review by the City Attorney for review and recording
prior to permit.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the site plan application of Gary
Barrett/Barrett's Tree Service for removal of a 2,250 square foot
storage building, construction of a new 3,750 square foot warehouse
building, and construction of a 495 square foot second -story
addition to an existing office building on 2.15 acres of land
currently used for a constructing business and two single-family
dwellings as depicted on a plan entitled "Barrett Tree Service",
prepared by Potvin with a stamped "received" date of 11/17/93, with
the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The applicant shall post a $1490 landscaping bond prior to
issuance of a zoning/building permit. The bond shall remain in
effect for three (3) years to assure that the planted landscaping
takes root and has a good chance of surviving.
3. The plan shall be revised prior to issuance of a
zoning/building permit to show existing exterior lighting. Any new
exterior lighting shall be downcasting and shielded so as not to
cast light beyond the property line. Any new lighting or change to
existing lighting shall be approved by the City Planner prior to
installation.
4. Three (3) copies of the revised site plan shall be submitted to
the City Planner prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit.
5. This site plan approval shall not be construed as approval to
alter a noncomplying structure. The decision of whether or not to
approve alteration to a noncomplying structure shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator in accordance with section 19.002 of the
zoning regulations.
6. Prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit, the applicant
shall record a lot merger agreement in the South Burlington land
records. The agreement shall be approved by the City Attorney
prior to recording.
7. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within six
(6) months or this approval is null and void.
8. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the new structure and
addition.
9. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the
South Burlington Planning Commission.
Chairmdn`}or C erk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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