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Home My WebLink AboutSP-07-109 - Decision - 0029 Berard Drive#SP-07-109 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING MEBTEC — 29 BERARD DRIVE SITE PLAN #SP-07-109 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION MEBTEC, hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking re -approval to amend a previously approved site plan for a 20,800 sq. ft. multi -tenant and multi -use building. The amendment consists of: 1) adding three (3) additional storage trailers at 320 sq. ft. each, and 2) adding a 240 sq. ft. storage box, 29 Berard Drive. Based on the plans and supporting 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 re -approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 20,800 sq. ft. multi -tenant and multi -use building. The amendment consists of: 1) adding three (3) additional storage trailers at 320 sq. ft. each, and 2) adding a 240 sq. ft. storage box, 29 Berard Drive. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is MEBTEC. 3. The subject property is located in the Mixed Industrial & Commercial (Mixed IC) Zoning District. 4. The application was received on December 31, 2007. 5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Site Plan Quarry Point Condominiums 29 Berard Drive South Burlington Vermont", prepared by Michael Dugan, AIA, dated 8/17/90, with a last revised date of 12/29/07. DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS 6. The building coverage is 15.6 (maximum allowed is 40%). The addition of the storage trailers/box increase coverage only minimally. The overall coverage is 54.6% (maximum allowed is 70%). Again, the addition of the storage trailers/box increases coverage minimally. Front yard coverage will not be affected as a result of this application. 7. Setback requirements are being met. -1- i #SP-07-109 SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS Vehicular access 8. Access is provided via a curb cut off Berard Drive. No changes are proposed. Circulation 9. Circulation on the site is adequate. Parking 10. No parking changes are proposed. 11. Pursuant to Section 13.01(G)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, bicycle parking shall be provided on the subject property. Two (2) bicycle racks are 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 required as a result of this application. The applicant is proposing to replace $900 worth of trees southerly of spaces #114 & 115 that have died. 14. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B)(7) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must be shown on the plan. The plan does not indicate 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 the site plan applications: Traffic 16. Traffic will not be affected by this application. -2- #SP-07-109 (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. (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 building is existing and no changes are proposed. (c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent practicable. 19. Parking is located on the front, side and rear of the building. All parking is existing with no additional parking proposed. 20. As noted above, bicycle rack location(s) are 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 building is existing and no changes are proposed. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground. 22. The plans do not indicate changes in utility service. (0 The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens and visual interruptions to cerate attractive transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be encouraged. 23. The building is existing and no changes are 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. 24. The building is existing and no changes are proposed. -3- ( #SP-07-109 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. 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. No changes to existing underground utilities. (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 show all dumpster storage areas screened on all four (4) sides. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan application #SP-07-109 of MEBTEC for re -approval to amend a previously approved site plan for a 20,800 sq. ft. multi -tenant and multi -use building. The amendment consists of: 1) adding three (3) additional storage trailers at 320 sq. ft. each, and 2) adding a 240 sq. ft. storage box, 29 Berard Drive, 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 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 South Burlington 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 show all dumpster storage areas screened on all ( r #SP-07-109 four (4) sides. b) The plan shall be revised to show the snow storage area(s). 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 post a $900 landscaping bond prior to permit issuance. The bond shall remain in full effect for three (3) years to assure that the landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of survival. 6) The Applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to the use of the storage trailers/boxes. 7) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. � f' Signed on this day of �J2007 by RayMon4-J Belair, Administrative Officer 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. -5-