HomeMy WebLinkAboutZB-90-0000 - Decision - 0907 Shelburne RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Richard Lucia for construc-
tion of a 2 story, 4 room addition (826 square foot building
footprint), 907 Shelburne Road.
On the 18th of April 1990 the South Burlington Planning Commis-
sion approved the above referenced site plan under Section 19.10
of the South Burlington Zoning Regulations and under Section 204
of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations based upon the
following findings:
1. Mr. Richard Lucia proposes to construct a 1728 square foot
two-story addition (863 square foot building footprint), housing
4 new motel units, to the existing rear building of the Maple
Leaf Motel. Mr. Lucia proposes to modify access entering and
exiting the motel complex. The property is located in Zone 1 of
the Traffic Overlay District and is zoned C-1.
2. The South Burlington subdivision regulations include commer-
cial complexes in the definition of subdivision. Commercial
complexes are defined as two or more buildings under one owner-
ship for one user such as a motel. Therefore, this project is
required to go through the subdivision review process.
3. The plan incorrectly indicates the size of the lot. The lot
includes the right-of-way and therefore is 1401 x 1801 or 25,900
square feet. This is important when calculating allowable trips
and coverage. The plan should be revised to correctly show this.
4. Access: Access will be at the eastern section of the lot
through a combined entrance (16' wide) and exit (12' wide) drive
off Shelburne Road. Currently, this access road is neither
marked nor divided. A raised island will be installed to sepa-
rate exiting and entering traffic. Exiting traffic on to Shel-
burne Road will be limited to southbound travelers, guided by
signage indicating "right -turn -only".
Northbound traffic will be diverted northwesterly through the
property to the north via a shared right-of-way to Queen City
Park Road. Signs will be installed to direct northbound traffic.
Currently, all ingress and egress for all turning movement is via
the access drive off Shelburne Road.
5. Circulation: Primary circulation on the site is provided by
a 251 x 291 foot wide access drive along the north property line.
A parking area extends to the south off the access drive between
the front and rear buildings.
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6. Parking: 19 spaces are required to accommodate the proposed
18 units and 1 employee. 20 spaces are proposed, one of which
is a handicapped space.
7. Landscaping: The project requires $2,100 worth of new land-
scaping.
8. Traffic: The property is in Traffic Overlay Zone 1. The
estimated trip ends at peak P.M. hour is 24 (based on ITE Trip
Generation Manual). The permitted trip ends are 10. It should
be noted that the existing 14 unit motel generates 18 peak hour
trip ends (based on ITE). Therefore, the addition generates 6
additional peak hour trips. The revised access plan is an im-
provement and outweighs the 6 additional trip ends.
9. Setbacks/Coverage: Side and rear yard setbacks meet zoning
requirements. Building A, the front building to which no reno-
vation will be done, has a front yard setback of 1' rather than
the required 50'. It is the opinion of the Zoning Administrator
that restrictions on alterations in this complex would apply only
to Building A, not. Building B (rear), (see Section 19.002, South
Burlington Zoning Regulations). The addition is proposed on
Building B.
10. Coverage: Proposed building coverage is 26% (30% maximum
allowed) and proposed total lot coverage is 70%, the maximum
allowed.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based upon the above findings of fact, the South Burlington
Planning Commission hereby approves the site plan and Final Plat
amendment application of Richard Lucia for construction of a 2
story, 4 room addition (826 square foot building footprint) as
depicted on the plan titled "Maple Leaf Motel, 907 Shelburne
Road, South Burlington, Vermont," prepared by Graphic/Construc-
tion Management Services, Inc. and dated 11/3/88, last revised
3/31/89 subject to the following stipulations:
1. A $2100, 3-year landscaping bond shall be posted prior to
permit. The landscaping plan shall be revised to show the pro-
posed Norway Maples along the north property line. Also, the
plan shall show the proposed location of the trees indicated as
to be relocated.
2. The plan shall be revised to show the following:
a) Sidewalk to be constructed along Shelburne Road,
b) the location of the Champlain Water District main and
easement, and;
c.) a note indicating that the raised island will be a
mountable, concrete island, 6 inches high and will have
reflectors mounted on it.
3. All work proposed within the water main easement including
landscaping shall be reviewed and approved by the Champlain Water
District.
4. A sewer allocation of 800 gpd is granted. The applicant
shall pay the $2.50 gpd fee prior to permit.
5. The applicant shall contribute $154 to the Shelburne Road
Intersection Improvement Fund based on the 6 additional peak hour
trips to be generated by the addition.
6. The applicant shall submit a revised plan addressing stipula-
tions 1 and 2 to the City Planner and City Engineer for approval
prior to recording of the Final Plat.
7. The Final Plat must be recorded within 90 days or this ap-
proval is null and void.
South Burlington Planning Commission