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Home My WebLink AboutSP-12-20 - Decision - 0764 Shelburne Road#SP-12-20 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION — 764 SHELBURNE ROAD SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-12-20 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION New England Federal Credit Union is seeking site plan approval to amend a previously approved site plan for a 100 seat 2,475 sq. ft. restaurant. The amendment consists of temporarily converting 1,854 sq. ft. of the building to financial institution use with no use designated for the remaining 621 sq. ft., 764 Shelburne Road. The Development Review Rnarri held A pi iihlir hearing nn �h ine 5, 2012 leff Olesky 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. New England Federal Credit Union is seeking site plan approval to amend a previously approved site plan for a 100 seat 2,475 sq. ft. restaurant. The amendment consists of temporarily converting 1,854 sq. ft. of the building to financial institution use with no use designated for the remaining 621 sq. ft., 764 Shelburne Road. 2. The application was received on April 27, 2012. 3. The owner of record of the subject property is 764 Shelburne Road, LLC. 4. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1 — Residential 15 Zoning District and the Traffic (Zone 1) and Transit Overlay Districts. 5. The plan submitted is entitled "New England Federal Credit Union, 764 Shelburne Road South Burlington Vermont 05403, Existing Condition Orthophoto Site Plan", prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, and dated April 25, 2012. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6. Building coverage: No changes proposed. 7. Setback requirements will continue to be met. 1 CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\6.5.12 Meeting Decisions\SP_12_20_764ShelburneRd_ffd.doc #SP-12-20 SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 8. No changes proposed. Circulation 9. No changes proposed. Parking 10. No changes proposed. The proposed use will require a total of seven (7) parking spaces. 49 parking spaces are provided on site. This requirement is being met. Landscaping 11. No changes proposed. Outdoor Lighting 12. No changes 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 13. This property is located in Traffic Overlay District Zone 1, the most restrictive traffic overlay district, which limits this property to a maximum of 10 PM Peak Hour Trips (based on a 26,572 sq. ft. lot). However, the property is currently grandfathered at an existing 41 PM Peak Hour Trips (based on 100 seats of high turnover sit down restaurant). The temporary conversion of 1854 square feet of restaurant use to "Walk-in Bank" will reduce the trip end use to a total PM Peak of 23. The applicant has committed that this conversion be temporary (± 10 months) and is asking that the Board allow the site to retain its grandfathered allowance of 41 PM Peak Trip Ends. 2 CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\6.5.12 Meeting Decisions\SP_12_20_764ShelburneRd_ffd.doc #SP-12-20 (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan. 14. No changes proposed. (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. 15. No changes proposed. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings. 16. No changes proposed. (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. 17. No changes proposed. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 18. No changes proposed. (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. 19. No changes 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. 20. No changes 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 3 CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\6.5.12 Meeting Decisions\SP_12_20_764ShelburneRd_ffd.doc #SP-12-20 emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area. 21. No changes proposed. (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. 22. No changes proposed. (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). 23. The location of trash and recycling enclosures is detailed on the plan. This requirement is being met. DECISION Motion by Roger Farley, seconded by Tim Barritt, to approve Site Plan Application #SP-12-20 of New England Federal Credit Union subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2. The existing 41 pm peak hour vehicle trip ends shall be maintained for a period of one (1) year from the date of the issuance of the zoning permit to temporarily convert the building to a financial institution. If after the one (1) year period of time the financial institution has not vacated the premises, the trip ends shall be reduced to 23. If the financial institution has vacated the premises within the one (1) year period, the trip ends for future development shall remain at 41 trip ends until redevelopment occurs. 3. 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. 4. 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 C1Users\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\6.5.12 Meeting Decisions\SP_12_20_764ShelburneRd_ffd.doc #SP-12-20 5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to occupancy or use of the building. 6. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Tim Barritt— yea/nay/abstain/not present Mark Behr — yea/nay/abstain/not present Matthew Birmingham — yea/nay/abstain/not present Roger Farley — yea/nay/abstain/not present Michael Sirotkin — yea/nay/abstain/not present Bill Stuono — yea/nay/abstain/not present Motion carried by a vote of 4 — 0 — 0 Signed this 14th day of June 2012, by Digitally signed by Mark C. Behr Mark C. Behrem cn=Mark C. Behr, o, ou, email=mark@rhbpc.com, c=US Date: 2012.06.14 04:55:25-04'00' Mark Behr, Chairman Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b)(4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828- 1660 or http://vermonteudiciary.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address. 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. 5 C:\Users\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\6.5.12 Meeting Decisions\SP_12_20_764ShelburneRd_ffd.doc