HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-93-0000 - Decision - 0792 Shelburne RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Finding of Fact, application of Gabe Handy to change the
footprint and location of an approved 64 room hotel and 123 seat
quality restaurant, 792 Shelburne Road.
On the 23rd of March, 1993 the South Burlington Planning Commission
approved the request of Gabe Handy for site plan review under
Section 19.10 of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations based on
the following findings:
1. This application is to revise the footprint of the Bonanza
Restaurant and the proposed 64 room motel that was previously
approved on 6/9/92. The applicant was granted a variance by the
Zoning Board of Adjustment on 2/22/93 to expand a noncomplying
structure (restaurant building) more than the 25% allowed under
Section 19.002. A variance was also granted to allow a structure
to be only 20 feet from a residential district instead of the
required 65 feet.
2. This property located at 792 Shelburne Road is within the
Commercial 1 District. It is bounded on the north by an auto
service station, Pizza Hut restaurant, and a multi -use commercial
building, on the east by self -storage warehouse business, on the
south by five (5) single family residences on Lindenwood Drive and
an auto service station and on the west by Shelburne Road.
3. Access/circulation: No changes are proposed to access or
circulation. The current two-way 42 foot wide access on Shelburne
Road would be changed to a one-way ingress only access. All
vehicles would exit onto Swift Street via a two-way 20' r.o.w.
across the Kelly and Jennings property. The parking spaces in
front of the restaurant have been angled to further identify this
access for ingress only.
Traffic circulation on the site is acceptable. Signage, pavement
markings and a pipe barrier will be used to discourage traffic from
going in the wrong direction and exiting through Pizza Hut.
4. Coverage/setbacks: Building coverage is 15.8% (maximum allowed
is 30%). Overall coverage is 68.8% (maximum allowed is 70%).
Front yard coverage is unaffected by this application.
Setback requirements are being met. The motel addition will not
exceed the height limitations so it is setback the 65 foot minimum
from the residential district.
5. Parking: No changes will be made to the parking. This project
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parking opportunities.
6. Landscaping: The conditions of the 6/9/92 approval relating to
landscaping have been incorporated into this plan. These include
increasing the size of the Norway Maples to 3-3 1/2" caliper,
substituting 6'- 8' Austrian Pine for Cedar and additional Norway
Maples along the southern boundary. The $12,934 short fall has
been reduced to $6,180.
7. Traffic: No change in traffic generation since there will be
no change in restaurant seats or motel rooms.
8. Sewer: No changes
9. Lighting: No changes
10. Building height: Building elevations now show the motel
addition with a maximum building height of 35 feet. This was a
condition of the 6/9/92 approval.
11. Other:
--- a snow storage easement has been recorded allowing the
applicant to store snow on the 45 Swift Street property.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the revised site plan application of Gabe Handy
to change the footprint and location of an approved 64 room hotel
and 123 seat quality restaurant as depicted on a two (2) page set
of plans, page one entitled "New Motel - Addition to Bonanza",
prepared by Gordan G. Woods, Associates and dated 9/90, last
revised 1/20/93, with the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not
superseded by this approval shall remain in effect.
2. The cedar hedge to be planted along the fence line on
residential properties to the south shall be planted prior to or at
the same time construction begins. The plan shall be revised to
show 8' to 10' high cedars to be planted. Applicant shall obtain
permission from adjoining landowners to plant the landscaping.
Prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit, the applicant shall
submit to the City Planner a list of those adjoining property
owners who approve planting on their property. The applicant shall
be required to post a bond to cover the cost of the cedar hedge.
The bond shall remain in effect for a period of three years to
assure that the cedars take root and have a good chance of
surviving. The residents will be responsible for maintaining the
cedars after the three years.
3. All exterior lighting shall be downcasting and shielded and
surviving. The residents will be responsible for maintaining the
cedars after the three years.
3. All exterior lighting shall be downcasting and shielded and
shall not cast light beyond the property line. Any change in
existing lighting or new lighting shall be approved by the City
Planner prior to installation.
4. The applicant shall obtain a zoning/building permit within six
(6) months or this approval is null and void.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupancy of the building.
6. The site plan shall not be revised without first obtaining
approval by the Planning Commission.
Wa&,c4r, "�/L�
Chairman or Cle k
South Burlington Planning Commission
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