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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, site plan application #SP-01-40 of the New England Federal Credit Union
to: 1) construct an awning on the west fagade, 2) eliminate one parking space, and 3) construct a
second curb cut on Laurel Hill Drive, 1000 Shelburne Road.
On the 21 st of August, 2001, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the site
plan application of New England Federal Credit Union under Section 26.10 of the South Burlington
Zoning Regulations based on the following findings:
This project consists of: 1) construct an awning on the west fagade, 2) eliminate one
parking space, and 3) construct a second curb cut on Laurel Hill Drive, 1000 Shelburne
Road.
2. The owner of record is New England Federal Credit Union.
Access/Circulation: Access is currently provided via two (2) curb cuts on Laurel Hill
Drive. The eastern most curb cut is 27 feet in width while the western most curb cut is 10
feet in width. Under Section 26.103 of the Zoning Regulations only one curb cut is
allowed per lot. The ten (10) foot wide curb cut was never approved. Front yard
coverage is already being exceeded along Laurel Hill Drive. If the second curb cut is to
be retained, improvements need to be made so that the degree of non -conformity is not
increased. Staff recommended that the western most curb cut be tapered down to 20 feet
in width by restoring the green area to the western most lip of the curb cut. The western
most curb cut should then be labeled ingress only and the eastern most (the 10 foot) curb
cut be labeled for egress only and appropriate signage erected and arrows painted in the
parking lot.
4. Coverage/Setbacks: Building coverage will remain 17.49% (30% max). Total lot
coverage will increase slightly to 61.91% (70% max). Front yard coverage on Shelburne
Road will remain 26.7% (30% max). Front yard coverage on Laurel Hill Drive is
proposed to be 54% (30% max). All setback requirements are not being met. The
proposed canopy will met setback requirements.
5. Parking: A total of 21 parking spaces are required and 35 are being provided including
two (2) handicapped spaces as required.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves
site plan application #SP-01-40 of the New England Federal Credit Union to: 1) construct an awning
on the west fagade, 2) eliminate one parking space, and 3) construct a second curb cut on Laurel Hill
Drive, 1000 Shelburne Road, as depicted on a four (4) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "New
England Federal Credit Union Topographic Site Plan at Route 7 and Laurel Hill Drive South Burlington
Vermont", prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, Inc., dated July 1999, last revised on 8/16/01, with
the following stipulations:
1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain
in effect.
2. Pursuant to Section 26.103(a) of the zoning regulations, the Development Review Board
approves an additional access to Laurel Hill Drive with the requirement that the westerly
access be for ingress only and the easterly access be for egress only.
Any new exterior lighting shall consist of downcasting and shielded fixtures. Any change to
the approved lights shall require approval of the Director prior to installation.
4. The plan shall be revised to show the changes below and shall require approval of the
Director of Planning & Zoning. Three (3) copies of the approved revised plan shall be
submitted to the Director prior to permit issuance.
a) The site plan shall be revised to reduce the existing front yard coverage along Laurel
Hill Drive.
The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section 27.302 of
the zoning regulations or this approval is null and void.
6. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance from the Administrative
Officer prior to use of the improved parking area and awning.
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7. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review
Board.
Chair or Clerk D to
South Burlington Development Review Board
Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 V. S.A.
§ 4471 and V.R. C.P. 76, in writing within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is $150.00. If you fail
to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too
long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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