HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-08-61 - Decision - 0050 San Remo Drive#S P-08-61
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
SOUTH BURLINGTON REALTY CO. - 50 SAN REMO DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-08-61
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
South Burlington Realty Co, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site plan
approval to amend a previously approved plan for 5250 sq. ft. photocopy and printing
shop with accessory retail. The amendment consists of: 1) converting 2900 sq. ft. to
personal instruction facility use, 2) adding two HVAC units, and 3) adding two parking
spaces, 50 San Remo Drive.
The Development Review Board held a public hearing on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. John
Jaeger 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 Development
Review Board finds, concludes and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is seeking site plan approval to amend a previously approved plan
for 5250 sq. ft. photocopy and printing shop with accessory retail. The
amendment consists of: 1) converting 2900 sq. ft. to personal instruction facility
use, 2) adding two HVAC units, and 3) adding two parking spaces, 50 San Remo
Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is South Burlington Realty Co.
3. The subject property is located in the Central District 2 Zoning District.
4. The plan submitted is entitled, "50 San Remo Drive Site Plan South Burlington
Realty Company", dated 7/3/08.
Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements:
There are no changes to the dimensional requirements as part of this application except for
the 40 additional SF for HVAC pads. This will amount to less than half a percent and is
essentially negligible. All requirements are met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Section 14.06 of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations establishes the
following general review standards for all site plan applications:
(a) 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.
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The proposed use requires 14 parking spaces (print shop space is vacant but included in
this calculation). The applicant is proposing 15 parking spaces.
(b) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
There are 3 existing parking spaces to the front of the building and 12 to the side. This is
acceptable.
(c) 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.
The height of the building will remain unchanged and below 35 feet.
(d) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by
exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
No changes to the existing buildings are being proposed as part of this application.
(e) The DRB shall encourage the use of a combination of common materials and
architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual
interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings of different
architectural styles.
The proposed project does not involve any new exterior construction, so this criterion is not
applicable.
(f) 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.
The proposed project does not involve any new exterior construction, so this criterion is not
applicable.
Site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards as set forth in Section
14.07 of the South Burlington 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 of collector street, to provide additional access for
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation
in the area.
At this time, additional access 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.
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Pursuant to Section 15.13(E) of the Land Development Regulations, any new utility lines,
services, and service modifications 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).
There is an existing screened dumpster on site.
(d) Landscaping and Screening Requirements
As there is no building construction proposed for this site, there are no new minimum
landscaping requirements.
Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations, the plans shall
depict snow storage areas that will minimize the potential for run-off. Adequate snow
storage areas are shown on the plans.
Lighting
Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior lighting
shall be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties
and rights -of -way. The applicant has stated that there is no new lighting proposed as
part of this application.
Traffic
Because all uses would likely fall into the category of Specialty Retail under ITE Trip
Generation Manual, 7th Edition, there will be no estimated increase in traffic based on
the change in use.
DECISION MotionbyV « W M seconded by k6&'__M'F
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to approve Site Plan Application#SP-08-61 of South Burlington Realty Co,. subject to
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. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington
Impact Fee Ordinance, the Board estimates this project to generate zero (0)
additional vehicle trip ends during the p.m. peak hour.
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4. Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting fixtures. Any change to
approved lights shall require approval of the Administrative Officer prior to
installation.
5. 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.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the newly converted space.
7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Mark Behr — yea/nay/abstain/not present
Matthew Birmingh m — yea/nay/abstain/not presen
John Dinklage — e nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley — nay/abstain/not present
Eric Knudsen — ay/abstain/notpresent
Peter Plumeau — ea/nay/abstainjnot present
Gayle Quimby yea ay/abstain/166ott present
Motion carried by a vote of -) U - C.)
Signed this day of2008, by
John Dinklage, Chair
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental
Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRECP 5 in writing, within 30 days of the date this
decision is issued. The fee is $225.00. 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 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy;
finality).
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