HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-90-0000 - Decision - 0462 Shelburne RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Amin, Inc. for construction
of a second floor addition resulting in a net increase of nine
(9) motel rooms, Colonial Motor Inn, 462 Shelburne Road.
On the 30th of October 1990, the South Burlington Planning Com-
mission approved the above referenced site plan under Section
19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations and the above
referenced final plat under Section 204 of the South Burlington
Subdivision Regulations based upon the following findings:
1. Amin, Inc. is the record owner of the property which is the
subject of this application which is commonly known as the Colo-
nial Motor Inn, 462 Shelburne Road. This property is bounded on
the east by residences, on the north by residences and a commer-
cial use, on the south by Hadley Road and on the west by Shel-
burne Road.
2. The subject property is currently developed with three (3)
motel buildings, the northerly buildings has eight (8) rooms, the
easterly building has seven (7) rooms and the southerly building,
which lies to the north of Hadley Road, is proposed to be im-
proved and will result in 20 rooms. This property is zoned
Commercial 1.
3. The structure to be improved is nonconforming because it does
not meet setback requirements. The applicant is limited to the
25% improvements rule (Section 19.002). An appraisal was con-
ducted which valued the property at $1,200,000. The estimated
building construction cost of $125,000 represents 10.4% of the
fair market value.
4. The building to be improved does not meet the 50 foot front
yard requirements from Shelburne Road or the 30 foot front yard
requirement from Hadley Road. The other two buildings do not
meet side yard setbacks or either front or rear yard setbacks.
5. Existing lot coverage is 77.5% and the improvements will
result in a 75.2% coverage (maximum allowed is 70%, Section
18.00). Existing building coverage is 28.5% and the improvements
will result in a 28.3% coverage (maximum allowed is 30%, Section
18.00).
6. Access is currently provided by two (2) curb cuts on Shel-
burne Road (a 19' and 17' one-way) and two (2) curb cuts on
Hadely Road (a 30 foot and a 10 foot one-way). The applicant is
proposing to close the southerly 19 foot curb cut on Shelburne
Road and modify the northerly curb cut by moving it five (5) feet
to the south and widening it to 19 feet. The 10 foot curb cut on
Hadley Road is to be eliminated and the 30 foot curb cut is
proposed to be reduced to 24 feet in width.
7. The parking aisle along the existing 7 room motel building
is 20 feet in width. The parking aisle along the 8 room building
is 19 feet in width.
8. The use requires 37 parking spaces and 38 spaces are pro-
posed. 13 of these spaces are parallel spaces and have dimen-
sions of 9'x 18'.
9. This property is located in Traffic Overlay Zone 5 which
allows 42 peak hour trips to be generated. Based on I.T.E. code
320 (motels), the use will generate 29 trips during the peak
hour.
10. This project requires $3,750 in new landscaping. The re-
quired landscape value is met.
11. Additional sewer allocation of 2,200 gpd will be required
assuming 4 sleeping spaces per room. This property is served by
the Burlington sewer system.
12. South Burlington Fire Chief after review of the plans sub-
mitted, has found the following:
a) Buildings are too close together which would give the Fire
Department an exposure problem trying to protect them.
b) Driveway and parking areas would not allow the Fire Depart-
ment to get equipment in to set up without endangering the equip-
ment from damage or loss of equipment.
c) All equipment would have to set up on Shelburne Road or
Hadley Road which would make more work for the firefighters and
take more time to start fighting a fire which would mean the
difference in fire loss and possible injury to guest and firemen.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based upon the above findings, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the Revised Final Plat application of Amin,
Inc. for construction of a second floor addition resulting in a
net increase of nine (9) motel rooms as depicted on a plan enti-
tled "Addition to the: Colonial Motor Inn, South Burlington,
Vermont," prepared by Wiemann-Lamphere, Architects, Inc. and
dated 7/19/90 last revised 9/17/90, with the following stipula-
tions:
1. The applicant shall post a $3,750, 3-year landscaping bond
prior to permit.
2. The plan shall be revised prior to recording and permit to
show space number 17, (near the one-way exit) removed. This area
shall be seeded.
3. The applicant shall contribute prior to permit $180 to the
Shelburne Road Intersection Improvements Fund based on the 7
additional peak hour trip ends to be generated by this project.
4. The applicant shall submit prior to permit a letter from the
City of Burlington approving sewer treatment of the additional
discharge created by the nine new rooms.
5. Any new lighting on the addition shall not cast light beyond
the property line.
6. Prior to permit, the applicant shall submit a letter from the
City of Burlington approving proposed work on Route 7 (i.e.,
driveway work).
7. The applicant shall be responsible for installing curbing
along the Hadley Road curb cut which is proposed to be removed.
8. Building shall be sprinklered including attic and tied into
local fire department.
9. Snow shall be promptly removed from the site.
10. Suitable emergency access to be approved by the Fire Chief
and City Planner (additional curb cut on Shelburne Road with
alternate paver and gate).
11. The Revised Final Plat shall be recorded within 90 days or
this approval is null and void.
Chairman or Clerk,
South Burlington Planning Commission