HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-03-42 - Decision - 0393 0401 Patchen RoadCITY of SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT of PLANNING & ZONING
WILLISTON ROAD MGMT. CO., LLC — PATCHEN ROAD COMPLEX
FINAL PLAT #SD-03-42
FINDINGS of FACT AND DECISION
Williston Road Management Co., LLC, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is
requesting final plat approval to amend a previously approved plan to add two (2)
dwelling units to a two (2) family dwelling on a lot developed with three (3) mixed -use
commercial buildings and an accessory structure. The amendment consists of adding a
handicapped entrance and an apartment entrance at 393-401 Patchen Road. The subject
property contains approximately 50,532 square feet and is located in the Commercial 2
(C2) District. The South Burlington Development Review Board (DRB) held a public
hearing on July 29, 2003. Roland Robinson represented the applicant.
Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and
supporting materials contained in the document file for this application, the DRB finds,
concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is requesting final plat approval to amend a previously approved plan to
add two (2) dwelling units to a two (2) family dwelling on a lot developed with three (3)
mixed -use commercial buildings and an accessory structure. The amendment consists of
adding a handicapped entrance and an apartment entrance at 393-401 Patchen Road.
2. The owner of record is Frank Cota.
3. The subject property contains approximately 50,532 square feet and is located in the
Commercial 2 (C2) District.
4. The plans consist of one (1) sheet entitled "Patchen Road Complex", prepared by
Llewellyn and Howley, dated January 16, 2002, last revised on May 20, 2003.
Access/Circulation: Pedestrian and vehicular access to the site will remain unchanged.
Traffic circulation will also remain unchanged.
Coverage/Setbacks: The existing building coverage for the entire complex is 22.4%
(maximum allowed is 40%). The overall coverage for the complex is currently 86.7%
(maximum allowed is 70%). The proposal will increase the building coverage to 22.70/o,
which will still remain under the maximum allowed coverage. Front yard coverage along
C \-
Patchen Road will remain unchanged through this proposal. The proposed handicapped
ramp will encroach into the 30 ft. rear yard setback, however, according to Section 2.02
of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations ramps for the disabled are not
required to comply with this setback requirement. The additional proposed apartment
entrance meets the setback requirements.
Parking: The complex currently provides 45 parking spaces, which meets all parking
requirements. Parking on this site will remain unchanged through this proposal.
Landscaping: There are no additional landscaping requirements resulting from this
proposal, therefore no additional landscaping is depicted.
Wetlands: The proposed additions will not encroach into any wetlands or wetland buffer
zones.
Lighting: No additional lighting is proposed.
Dumpster: There is a proposed dumpster along the rear property line of this lot. This
dumpster is screened by a stockade fence, and therefore meets the dumpster
requirements.
Traffic: There are no changes in the average daily traffic, A.M. peak hour traffic, or P.M.
peak hour traffic, resulting from this proposal.
DECISION
Motion by Gayle Quimby, seconded by Larry Kupferman, to approve Final Plat
Application #SD-03-42, subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations shall remain in full effect, except as amended
herein.
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 &
Zoning.
3. Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations,
ramps for the disabled are not required to comply with this setback requirement.
Therefore, the applicant is not required to make the handicapped access ramp comply
with existing setback requirements.
4. Any changes to the final plat plan shall require approval of the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
5. The final plat plan shall be recorded in the land records within 90 days or this approval
is null and void. The plan shall be signed by the Board Chair or Clerk prior to recording.
Chuck Bolton - yea/nay/abstain/not present
Mark Boucher - yea/nay/abstain/not present
John Dinklage - yealnay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley - yea/nay/abstain/not present
Michele Kupersmith - yea/nay/abstain/not present
Larry Kupferman - yea/nay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby - yea/nay/abstain/not present
Motion Carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
Signed this 29th day of July, 2003, by
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Gayl uimby, Clerk