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Home My WebLink AboutSP-10-28 - Decision - 1200 Airport Drive#SP-10-28 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING CITY OF BURLINGTON/BURLINGTONINTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 1200 AIRPORT DRIVE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-10-28 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION The City of Burlington/Burlington International Airport, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting site plan approval to amend a previously approved plan for a two (2) level addition to a three (3) level parking garage. The amendment consists of: 1) construction of a temporary public exit at the south end of parking garage, and 2) utilizing airport property on Kirby Road Extension for temporary tree storage and storage of 800 cubic yards of topsoil, 1200 Airport Drive. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on May 4, 2010. Jon Leinwohl 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 requesting site plan approval to amend a previously approved plan for a two (2) level addition to a three (3) level parking garage. The amendment consists of: 1) construction of a temporary public exit at the south end of parking garage, and 2) utilizing airport property on Kirby Road Extension for temporary tree storage and storage of 800 cubic yards of topsoil, 1200 Airport Drive. 2. The application was received on April 21, 2010. 3. The owner of record of the subject property is the City of Burlington 4. The subject property is located in the Airport Industrial Zoning District. 5. The plans submitted consist of a six (6) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "Site Plan, Profile, Typical Section & Restoration Plan", prepared by Stantec, dated 4/14/2010. ZONING DISTRICT & DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS The subject property is over 1000 acres. The temporary access and soil storage will have a very negligible effect on any dimensional requirements or limitations. The Board notes that the entire site is still well within limitations for the district. SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS I:\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2010Wirport_SP1028_ffd.doc #SP-10-28 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. The applicant is proposing to construct a temporary public exit to be located at the south end of the existing parking garage. This exit will be needed to provide an efficient flow of traffic exiting the garage during construction of the (previously approved) addition. The applicant states that it will also promote safety by separating public traffic from the construction work zone. The applicant has stated that the temporary exit is proposed to be used from mid -May through November 30, 2010, with restoration of the exit completed by the Spring of 2011. The exit will require a temporary curb cut on Airport Drive to be located across from Patrick Street. It should be noted that this same temporary exit was used during the construction of the parking garage expansion in 2003. Staff has spoken to multiple departments and the City Manager's Office. There were no issues with the temporary use at that time and so none are expected now. (b) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. (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. (d) Newly installed utility services and service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. (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. (� 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. As no new buildings are proposed, these criteria are 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 2 I:\Development Review Boa rd\Findings_Decisions\2010Wirport_SP1028_ffd doc l #SP-10-28 C 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. It is not necessary to create any additional access points to the properties that abut the subject property. (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. 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). No additional dumpsters will result from the proposed changes. (d) Landscaping and Screening Requirements As no new construction is proposed, this criterion is not applicable to this application. Lighting The applicant has not proposed any additional lighting. Two (2) existing light fixtures will be relocated from an adjacent employee parking lot. If at any point the applicant desires additional lighting, they shall need to apply to the Development Review Board for such. Traffic The proposed changes will not generate any additional P.M. peak -hour vehicle trip ends. Tree Storage/Soil Storage The Board has no problems with the proposed tree and soil storage. The site should be brought back to existing grade and adequately repaired and reseeded at the termination of construction. /, /� Y DECISION Y Q Motion b &ii CC �l /J seconded b `�� kc E V , to approve Site P an Application # P-10-28 of the City of Burlington/Burlington International Airport subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. I:\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2010Wirport_SP1028_ffd.doc #SP-10-28 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 plans submitted by the applicant and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. 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 prior to permit issuance. a. The site plan sheet SK-1 shall be revised to relocate the proposed topsoil stockpile to the north side of Kirby Road Extension. 4. The areas which are proposed for temporary uses, re -construction, and soil and tree storage shall be returned to their original condition no later than May 31, 2011. 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 from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the temporary exit. 7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Mark Behr —��ay/abstain/not present Matthew Birmingham — yea/nay/abstain of prese John Dinklage a /nay/abstain/not present Roger Farley a nay/abstain/not present Eric Knudsen — e nay/abstain/not present Gayle Quimb — ea ay/abstain/not present Bill Stuono —lea present Motion carried by a vote of 6 - 0 -0 Signed this 7 day of 2010, by F John Dinklage, hairman 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 $250.00. 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). 4 I:\Development Review Board\Findings_Decisions\2010\Airport_SP1028_ffd doc