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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
ICHIBAN OISHII, INC. - 792 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-07-103
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Ichiban Oishii, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking site plan approval
to amend a previously approved plan for a 123 seat standard restaurant. The
amendment consists of constructing a 12' x 8' (96 sq. ft.) storage shed, 792 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
1. The applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 123 seat
standard restaurant. The amendment consists of constructing a 12' x 8' (96 sq.
ft.) storage shed, 792 Shelburne Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Mountana Handy.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1 — Residential 15 (C1-R15)
Zoning District.
4. The application was received on December 12, 2007.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Koto Restaurant 792 Shelburne Road South
Burlington, Vermont Proposed Site Plan", prepared by Steve Guild Design, dated
12/30/04, last revised on 12/11 /07.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. The current building coverage is 8%. Proposed building coverage is 8.8 % (40 %
is maximum). The overall impervious coverage is 40 % and front yard coverage
is 7 %. These coverages are not affected and will remain the same. All
dimensional requirements are being met.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Shelburne Road and via a shared access of
Swift Street. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. Parking is not affected as part of this application.
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. There are no landscaping changes 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 indicates the snow storage
area(s).
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. 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.
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.
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(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 main building is existing and no changes are proposed. The proposed shed
meets this requirement.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
19. Parking is located on the north side and rear of the building. No changes are
proposed.
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 main building is existing and no changes are proposed. The proposed shed
meets this requirement.
(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.
(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.
23. The main building is existing and no changes are proposed. The proposed shed
meets this requirement.
(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 main building is existing and no changes are proposed. The proposed shed
meets this requirement.
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
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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. The plan should be revised to
clearly indicate the dumpster storage area.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-07-103 of Ichiban Oishii, Inc. to amend a previously approved plan
for a 123 seat standard restaurant. The amendment consists of constructing a 12' x 8'
storage shed (96 sq. ft.), 792 Shelburne Road.
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 plan 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 plan shall be revised to clearly show the location of the dumpster
storage area.
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.
5) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the use of the shed.
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6) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
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Signed on this � day of , 2007 by
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 $110 filing fee and be filed
within 15 days of the date of this decision.
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