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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
430 NEST EGG, LLC — 430 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-13-51
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
430 Nest Egg, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to
amend a previously approved plan for a multi -use 5,098 sq. ft. building consisting of: 1)
1,600 sq. ft. of general office use, 2) 1,298 sq. ft. of personal service use, and 3) one
(1) dwelling unit. The amendment consists of converting 1000 sq. ft. of vacant space to
general office use, 430 Shelburne Road.
Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the
Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
The project consists of amending a previously approved plan for a multi -use
5,098 sq. ft. building consisting of: 1) 1,600 sq. ft. of general office use, 2) 1,298
sq. ft. of personal service use, and 3) one (1) dwelling unit. The amendment
consists of converting 1000 sq. ft. of vacant space to general office use, 430
Shelburne Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is 430 Nest Egg, LLC.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1 R-15 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on September 18, 2013.
5. The plan submitted is titled, "Site Plan Jason's Drycleaners 430 Shelburne Road",
dated February, 1997; and last revised on 6/10/13.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage is 18.4% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is
68.4% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage along Shelburne Road is
72.1% and along White Place is 67.8% (maximum allowed is 30%). Front yard
coverage is existing and is not proposed to be changed.
7. The existing building does not meet the front yard setback requirement along
Shelburne Road or White Place and is therefore a noncomplying structure. No
changes to the building are proposed which would increase its degree of
noncompliance.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off White Place. No changes are proposed.
circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. A total of 17 parking spaces are required for the existing and proposed uses and
18 spaces are being provided including one (1) handicapped space and a bike
rack. Parking is located on the front and one side of the building, no changes are
proposed.
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 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 to this application.
Landscaping
13. No changes to the approved landscaping plan are proposed.
14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) (7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow
storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan does indicate the snow
storage area.
Outdoor Lighting
15. There are no changes to outdoor lighting proposed.
Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the
following review standards shall apply to site plan applications:
Traffic
16. This property is located in traffic overlay zone 3 which allows this property to
generate a maximum of 19.69 pm peak hour vehicle trip ends (vtes). The ITE trip
generation manual estimates that the existing uses generate 6.88 vtes and with the
proposed use to generate 8.37 vtes for a 1.49 vte increase.
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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. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings,
19. As noted above, parking is located on the front and one side of the building. No
changes are proposed to this existing site.
20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted 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. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground.
22. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(f) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be
encouraged,
23. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
(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. The building is existing and no changes are proposed.
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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. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
(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 herby approves Site Plan
Application #SP-13-51 of 430 Nest Egg, LLC 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 and shall be 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.
4) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington
Impact Fee Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that this additional
use will generate 1.49 additional vehicle trip ends during the p.m. peak hour.
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5) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative
Officer prior to occupying the new space.
6) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of , 2013 by
Raymo 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 $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain
relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional
Permit Specialist.
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