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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-93-0000 - Decision - 0099 Proctor AvenueFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Findings of Fact, application of Rice Memorial High School for construction of a soccer field and changes to the parking layout, 99 Proctor Avenue. On the 13th of July, 1993, the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request of Rice Memorial High School 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 construction of a new soccer field and relocation of parking spaces at Rice High School. The Zoning Board of Adjustment on 6/14/93 granted a conditional use permit for the proposed improvements. 2. This property located at 99 Proctor Avenue lies within the R-4 District. It is bounded on the north by single family residences, on the east by Burlington Country Club and Meadowbrook condominiums, on the south by commercial buildings along Joy Drive, and on the west by single family residences. 3. Access/circulation: Access is provided via a 50 foot curb cut on Proctor Avenue. No changes are proposed for this existing access. Circulation is adequate. 4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 4.5% (maximum allowed is 20%). Overall coverage is 13.1% (maximum allowed is 40%). Setback requirements are met. 5. Landscaping: There is no minimum landscaping requirement for this project and no additional plantings are proposed. Some evergreen hedges will be "shaved slightly" to accommodate the relocated parking spaces. Any plantings lost should be replaced. 6. Parking: A total of 250 parking spaces are required for this use under the current standards. The site currently has 176 spaces which will be reduced to 174 spaces with the proposed parking relocation. A future parking area containing 19 spaces is shown on the plan but none of these spaces are proposed to be constructed at this time. The new ADA Accessibility Guidelines require a parking area of this size to have six (6) handicapped spaces and only four (4) of these spaces are proposed. The applicant should add two (2) handicapped spaces which will bring the total number of spaces to the original 176 spaces. Overflow parking is needed only 1 or 2 times per year. The overflow parking area is located behind the school on the lawn. DECISION & CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission approves the site plan application of Rice Memorial High School for construction of a soccer field and changes to the parking layout as depicted on a two (2) page set of plans, page one entitled "Proposed Site Modifications, Rice High School", prepared by Thermo Consulting Engineers and dated May, 1993, with the following stipulations: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2. The plans shall be revised prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit to show the following: a) two (2) additional handicapped parking spaces in a location approved by the City Planner, and 2) correct position of the north arrow. 3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within one (1) year or this approval is null and void. 4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the new soccer field. 5. Any changes to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Planning Commission. Chairman or Clerk South Burlington Planning Commission L)atii