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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-10-03 - Decision - 0014 Bacon Street#SP-10-03 CITY O1 SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING JILL DIEMER -14 BACON STREET SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-10-03 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Jill Diemer, hereinafter referred to as the applicant is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 14 unit multi -family dwelling and a 6,000 sq. ft. multi -use commercial building. The amendment consists of minor revisions to the landscaping plan and parking layout modifications, 14 Bacon Street. 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 1. The applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 14 unit multi- family dwelling and a 6,000 sq. ft. multi -use commercial building. The amendment consists of minor revisions to the landscaping plan and parking layout modifications, 14 Bacon Street. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Diemer Properties, LLC. 3. The subject property is located in the C1 R15 Zoning District. 4. The application was received on January 12, 2010. 5. The plans submitted consist of the two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "Diemer Properties, L.L.C. South Burlington Vermont Site and Utilities Plan", prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, dated 10/30/07, with a last revised date of 8/22/08. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. Building coverage, overall coverage and front yard coverage will remain unchanged. 7. Setback requirements are being met. SITE PLAN REVIEWS TANDARDS Vehicular access 8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Bacon Street. No changes are proposed. Circulation 9. Circulation on the site is adequate. - 1 - #SP-10-03 Parking 10. There will be no change in the number of parking spaces available. 11. The internal, grade -level parking in the apartment building has been revised to show two handicapped spaces. 12. 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. 13. Pursuant to Section 13.01(13) of the Land Development Regulations, internal landscaping covers 10.5% of the total parking area (1,542 sq. ft.) which is above the required 10% (1,469 sq. ft.). Landscaping 14. The application proposes to add 1 smaller Ginko Biloba and three Emerald Akborverte trees/shrubs to replace a larger Ginko Biloba in the landscaping plan. 15. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan indicates snow storage areas. Outdoor Lighting 16. 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 17. Traffic will not be affected as a result of this application. (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. 18. 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. 19. The buildings are existing and no changes are proposed. -2- #SP-10-03 (c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. 20. As noted above, parking is located on the rear and/or side of the building. No changes are proposed. 21. 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. 22. The buildings are 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. 23. The plan does not indicate a change in utility service. (0 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. 24. The buildings are 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. 25. The buildings are existing and no changes are proposed 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. 26. 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. 27. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application. -3- #SP-10-03 (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). 28. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster locations are shown on the plan. 11 *i4114WiU] Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site Plan Application #SP-10-03 of Jill Diemer, to amend a previously approved plan for a 14 unit multi -family dwelling and a 6,000 sq. ft. multi -use commercial building. The amendment consists of minor revisions to the landscaping plan and parking layout modifications, 14 Bacon Street. 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. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Signed on this �� J day of lvvl / 2010 by f Rayniond J"13elair, 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 $113 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision. Z!