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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
DS REALTY, LLC — 916 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-15-71
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
DS Realty, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to amend a
previously approved plan for a 4,140 sq. ft. retail building and three (3) dwelling units in
two (2) buildings. The amendment consists of: 1) constructing an exterior egress
stairway to the retail building, and 2) converting the retail building to artist production
studio use, 916 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. DS Realty, LLC is seeking approval to amend a previously approved plan for a
previously approved plan for a 4,140 sq. ft. retail building and three (3) dwelling units in
two (2) buildings. The amendment consists of: 1) constructing an exterior egress
stairway to the retail building, and 2) converting the retail building to artist production
studio use, 916 Shelburne Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Charles & Janet Perkins.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1 — R15 Zoning District.
4. The application was received on October 29, 2015.
5. The plan submitted is entitled "Davis Studio 916 Shelburne Road South Burlington,
Vermont", prepared by SE Group, and dated 10/28/15.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage is 8% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is 31%
(maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 11% (maximum allowed is 30%).
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
7. Access is provided by a curb cut on Shelburne Road. No changes proposed.
Circulation
8. No changes proposed.
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Parking
9. A total of nine (9) parking spaces are required for the proposed use and 27 spaces
are available including one (1) handicapped space. A bike rack is being provided.
Landscaping
10. The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, is $480. The
applicant is proposing to add some evergreen shrubs to screen the proposed HVAC unit
which have an estimated value of $480. The City Arborist in an email dated 11/09/15
indicated that he had no issues with the proposal. The plan shows snow storage areas.
Outdoor Lighting
11. 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
12. This property lies within Traffic Overlay Zone 1 which would allow this property to
generate a maximum of 26 PM peak hour vehicle trip ends (vtes). The 2/19/91 Planning
Commission approval indicated that the existing uses generate 20 vtes. In a letter dated
10/7/15 to the applicant, Roger Dickinson of Lamoureux & Dickinson Engineers indicated
that based on local trip generation studies performed at four (4) locations, that he
estimates that the existing and proposed uses would generate 17 vtes.
13. The applicant submitted a Jurisdictional Opinion dated 10/30/15 from the State
Agency of Transportation indicating that this project would not need a Section 1111
permit.
(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. This requirement is being met.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
16. The parking spaces are located to the front & side of the building. This is an existing
situation with no additional spaces proposed.
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(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,
19. No changes proposed.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior
alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be
underground,
20. 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.
21. This requirement is being met.
(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
22. 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
emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in
the area,
23. 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,
24. This requirement is being met.
(c) All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including
compliance with any recycling or other requirements, shall be accessible,
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secure, and properly screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash and
debris do not escape the enc%sure(s),
25. A screened dumpster area is provided.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-15-71 of DS Realty, LLC, subject to the following conditions:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2. This project must be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning.
Prior to permit issuance, the applicant must post a $480 landscaping bond. This
bond must remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping
has taken root and has a good chance of survival.
4. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington
Impact Fee Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates that this change in
use will generate zero (0) additional vehicle trip ends during the p.m. peak hour.
5. Any new exterior lighting must be installed or shielded in such a manner as to
conceal light sources and reflector surfaces from view beyond the perimeter of
the area to be illuminated.
6. The applicant must 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.
7. The applicant must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative
Officer prior to occupancy of the building for the new use.
8. Any change to the site plan will require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this -/ day of UU >� , 2015 by
aymond 1. Belair, Administrative Officer
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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 $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
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.
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