HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-06-62 - Decision - 0360 Quarry Hill Road#S P-06-62
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
RALPH DESLAURIERS, JR — 360 SPEAR STREET
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-06-62
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Ralph DesLauriers, Jr., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking to amend a
previously approved plan for a 7,936 sq. ft. (footprint) 32-unit multi -family dwelling. The
amendment consists of: 1) increasing the footprint by 1,172 sq. ft. for a total of 9,108
sq.ft., 2) re -arranging parking layout, and 3) other site modifications, 360 Spear Street
(lot #2). 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 site plan approval to amend a previously approved plan
for a 7,936 sq. ft. (footprint) 32-unit multi -family dwelling. The amendment
consists of: 1) increasing the footprint by 1,172 sq. ft. for a total of 9,108 sq.ft., 2)
re -arranging parking layout, and 3) other site modifications, 360 Spear Street (lot
#2).
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Cupola Golf Course, Inc.
3. The subject property is located in the Residential 12 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on October 10, 2006.
5. The plans submitted consist of two (2) pages, page one (1) entitled, "Quarry Hill
Subdivision Site Plan South Burlington Vermont", prepared by Llewellyn -Howley,
Inc., dated 01/20/06, with a last revised date of 10/08/06.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. The applicant is proposing to increase the square footage of the footprint of the
building by 1,172 sq. ft. Building coverage is 11.2 % (maximum is 30%). Overall
coverage is 30.1 % (maximum is 40%).
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut on Quarry Hill Road.
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Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. Fifty spaces are shown on the plan. The applicant is proposing a slight change to
the parking layout. Twenty-four spaces were previously approved in a garage
along with 26 spaces above ground. The plans now show 25 spaces in the
garage and 25 spaces above ground. There are no issues with this parking
modification.
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 not 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.
Landscaping
13. The applicant is modifying the landscaping plan by moving the plants around the
site. The amount of landscaping required at the site is $26,700. A landscape
bond shall be secured.
14. 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 depicted
on the plan.
Outdoor Lighting
15. 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
16. There will be no traffic impacts.
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(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set
forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
17. 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.
18. This criterion will continue to be met.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest
extent practicable.
19. Parking is located on the sides of the building. No changes are
proposed.
20. 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.
It has already been noted that a bicycle rack is cited 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. This criterion will continue to be met.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
22. The plans do not indicate changes in utility service.
(0 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.
23. This criterion will continue to be met.
(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. This criterion will continue to be met.
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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. No changes to existing underground utilities. Any new electric, telephone and
other wire -served utility lines shall be underground.
(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).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations,
screened dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. A screened
dumpster location is shown on the plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves
Site Plan #SP-06-64 to amend a previously approved site plan for a 7,936 sq. ft.
(footprint) 32-unit multi -family dwelling. The amendment consists of: 1) increasing
the footprint by 1,172 sq. ft. for a total of 9,108 sq. ft., 2) re -arranging parking layout,
and 3) other site modifications, based on 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 submitted by the applicant
and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
3) The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to
Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and
void.
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4) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the use of the building.
5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Administrative Officer or Development Review Board.
Signed on this Pday of D� �V f✓, 2006 by
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Ray n elair, 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.
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