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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, site Plan application #SP-01-51 of the Humane Society of Chittenden
County to amend a previously approved site plan for a 10,704 square foot building for kennel
use. The amendment consists of: 1) reducing the size of the structure from 10,740 square feet to
10,240 square feet, 2) adding a cement walk, and 3) adding a gravel exercise area, 633 Queen
City Park Road.
On the 13th day of August 2001, the Director of Planning and Zoning approved the request of the
Humane Society of Chittenden County for site plan review under Section 26.10 of the South
Burlington Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan for a 10,704 square foot
building for kennel use. The amendment consists of: 1) reducing the size of the structure from
10,740 square feet to 10,240 square feet, 2) adding a cement walk, and 3) adding a gravel
exercise area, 633 Queen City Park Road.
2. The owner of record is the Humane Society of Chittenden County.
3. Access/circulation: No changes were proposed. Circulation on the site is adequate.
4. Coverage/setbacks: The building coverage of the site will decrease from 2.76% to 2.3% (30%
max). The total coverage will increase slightly from 16.38% to 16.7% (70% max). The front yard
coverage will increase from 20.67% to 21 % (30% max). All setbacks are met.
5. C.O. District: No encroachments were proposed.
6. Traffic: No affect was expected.
7. Lighting: No changes were proposed. All lights must be downcasting and shielded. Any changes
to the approved lighting must be approved by the Director of Planning & Zoning prior to installation.
8. Landscaping No changes were proposed.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves
the site plan application #SP-01-51 of the Humane Society of Chittenden County to amend a
previously approved site plan for a 10,704 square foot building for kennel use. The amendment
consists of: 1) reducing the size of the structure from 10,740 square feet to 10,240 square feet, 2)
adding a cement walk, and 3) adding a gravel exercise area, 633 Queen City Park Road, as
depicted on a seven (7) page set of plans, entitled, "Humane Society of Chittenden County
Landscape Plan Details 633 Queen City Park Road South Burlington, VT 05403", prepared by Brad
Rabinowitz, dated 7/26/01, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in
effect.
2. All lights must be downcasting and shielded. Any change to approved lights shall require
approval of the Director of Planning & Zoning prior to installation.
3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section 27.302 of the
zoning regulations or this approval is null and void.
4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative Officer
prior to occupancy of the new structure.
5. Any change to the site plans shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review
Board.
Juli Beth Hoover, Director
So li Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning
Date
Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 V S.A.
§ 4471 and V.R. C.P. 76, in writing within 30 days of the date this decision is issued The fee is $150.00. If you fail to
appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long.
You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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