HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-05-19 - Decision - 1150 Airport DriveCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
CJ's HOME IMPROVEMENT —1150 AIRPORT DRIVE
SITE PLAN #SP-05- 19
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
C J's Home Improvement hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant", is requesting site
plan approval to amend a previously approved site plan for a 28,600 sf building used by a
multiple number of tenants for a number of commercial and industrial uses. The
amendment consists of adding auto rental as a use. Based on the plan and supporting
material contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer
finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan located at 1150
Airport Drive for site modifications to a previously approved site plan for a
28,600 sf building used by a multiple number of tenants for a number of
commercial and industrial uses. The amendment consists of adding auto rental as
a use.
2. The proposed use will consist only of a telephone line to an existing home
improvement business. No square footage (sf) will be associated with the
proposed use.
3. The owner of record of this property is City of Burlington.
4. This property is located within the Airport Industrial District.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
5. The proposed additional use does not have adverse affects on the dimensional
requirements.
6. The building meets all setback requirements.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
7. Access is not affected by the addition of the proposed use.
Circulation
8. Circulation on the site is adequate.
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Parking
9 Parking is not affected by the proposed additional use. The rental vehicle will not
be parking on the property.
10 Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle
parking shall be provided for employees on the subject property. The plan
submitted as part of the application does not indicate a bicycle rack on the site.
Landscaping
11 There is no minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs. The site
is well landscaped so no additional landscaping will be required.
12 The existing site plan complies with all requirements pursuant to Section l 3.06(B)
of the Land Development Regulations.
13 Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations a snow
storage area required. The plan submitted as part of the application does not
indicate a snow storage area on the site.
Outdoor Lighting
14 Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior
lighting must be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto
adjacent properties and rights -of -way. No lighting changes are proposed.
Traffic
15 The proposed changes do not increase traffic generation.
GENERAL REVIEW STANDARDS
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objectives 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
addition of the proposed use is keeping with the recommended actions of the
Comprehensive Plan.
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(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 building on this site exists with no changes proposed. The site has adequate
planting and adequate parking.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
18 Parking spaces are currently located at the front and south side of the building.
There are no proposed changes.
(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.
19 This criterion is not applicable.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground.
20 The plans do not indicate changes in utility services.
(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.
21 This criterion is not applicable.
(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.
22 There are no new proposed structures. All buildings exist according to previously
approved plans.
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
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an arterial or collector street, to provide additional access for emergency or other
purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area.
23. 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.
24. No changes to existing underground utilities are proposed.
(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).
25. The plans submitted as part of the application indicate a dumpster which must be
screened.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Administrative Officer
hereby approves site plan application 4SP-05-19 located at 1150 Airport Drive to
amend a previously approved site plan for a 28,600 sf building used by a multiple
number of tenants for a number of commercial and industrial uses. The
amendment consists of adding auto rental as a use. The proposed changes are
depicted on a plan, prepared by Webster -- Martin, dated 06/10/98, received by the
City of South Burlington April 13, 2005 with the following stipulations:
1) 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 plans
shall be submitted to the Administrative Officer.
a) The plan shall be revised to show a bike rack.
b) The plan shall be revised to show the dumpster appropriately screened.
c) The plan shall be revised to show the area for snow storage.
2) All previous approvals and stipulations, which are not superseded by this
approval, shall remain in effect.
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.
4) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative
Officer prior to the commencement of the new proposed use.
5) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
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Signed on this Gf, L day of#M-, , , 2005 by
Belair, Administrative Officer
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 $1 l 0 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the
date of this decision.
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