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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, INC.
189 HANNAFORD DRIVE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-07-25
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Hannaford Brothers, Co. & Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the
applicants, are seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a 124,063 sq. ft. retail
building (shopping center use). The amendment consists of: 1) reducing the size of the
enclosed Lowe's building from 124,063 sq. ft. to 120,450 sq. ft., and 2) increasing the
size of the outdoor garden center from 27,352 sq. ft. to 30,816 sq. ft., 189 Hannaford
Drive.
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 124,063 sq.
ft. retail building (shopping center use). The amendment consists of: 1) reducing
the size of the enclosed Lowe's building from 124,063 sq. ft. to 120,450 sq. ft.,
and 2) increasing the size of the outdoor garden center from 27,352 sq. ft. to
30,816 sq. ft., 189 Hannaford Drive.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Southland Enterprises, Inc.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1 — Residential15 Zoning
District.
4. The application was received on April 25, 2007.
5. The plan submitted is entitled, "Lowe's Engineering and Construction", prepared
by DeWolff Partnership Architects, LLP, dated 6/30/04.
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
6. The foot print of the building is remaining the same. All coverage 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 curb cuts off Hannaford Drive and Fayette Road. No
changes are proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. The change in the square footage of the enclosed Lowe's building results in a
reduction of 18 parking spaces. The parking requirements are being met.
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
previously approved 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 previously approved 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. Due to the reduction in square footage of the enclosed Lowe's building, traffic will
reduced by a miniscule amount.
(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
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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. This requirement is being met.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
19. Parking is located on the front of the building. All parking is existing and no
changes are proposed.
20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is noted on the previously approved 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. This requirement is being met.
(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. 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.
24. This requirement is being met.
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.
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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 enc/osure(s).
27. Pursuant to Section 13.06(C)(1) of the Land Development Regulations, screened
dumpster locations must be shown on the plans. Screened dumpster locations
are shown on the previously approved plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves Site
Plan Application #SP-07-25 of Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., to amend a previously
approved plan for a 124,063 sq. ft. retail building (shopping center use). The amendment
consists of: 1) reducing the size of the enclosed Lowe's building from 124,063 sq. ft. to
120,450 sq. ft., and 2) increasing the size of the outdoor garden center from 27,352 sq.
ft. to 30,816 sq. ft., 189 Hannaford 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 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.
4) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the
Administrative Officer prior to the use of the building.
5) 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
aye d 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.
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