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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
WILLIAM SHEARER — 1030 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-17-04
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
William Shearer, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking after -the -fact site plan approval
to amend a previously approved plan for an auto sales, service and repair facility. The
amendment consists of installing new exterior pole and wall mounted lights, 1030 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
The applicant is seeking after -the -fact site plan approval to amend a previously approved
plan for an auto sales, service and repair facility. The amendment consists of installing new
exterior pole and wall mounted lights, 1030 Shelburne Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is SDMWN Associates.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1 — Auto Zoning District.
4. The application was received on January 25, 2017.
5. The plan submitted consists of one (1) page, titled, "Shearer Volkswagen South Burlington,
Vermont Lighting Plan", prepared by SE Group, dated October 29, 2012, and last revised on
January 2, 2013.
6. This application is to reapprove site plan approval #SP-12-54 which expired due to the
applicant not obtaining a zoning permit within six (6) months of the approval.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Pursuant to Section 14.03(A)(6) of the Land Development Regulations, any PUD shall require site
plan approval. Section 14.06 establishes the following general review standards for all site plan
applications:
Only the standards below are affected by this application. All other standards will continue to be
met.
Lighting
Pursuant to Appendix A.9 of the Land Development Regulations, luminaries shall not be placed
more than 30' above ground level and the maximum illumination at ground level shall not
exceed an average of three (3) foot candles. Pursuant to Appendix A.10 (b) of the Land
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Development Regulations, indirect glare produced by illumination at ground level shall not
exceed 0.3 foot candles maximum, and an average of 0.1 foot candles average.
The proposed lighting fixtures are in compliance. The proposed fixtures are downcast and
shielded. Light spillage onto adjacent properties does not exceed the maximum of 0.3 foot
candles.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-17-04 of William Shearer subject to the following stipulations:
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 from the Administrative Officer prior to
use of the new lights.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development
Review Board.
da this Signed —
9 � Y of "If 2017, by
mond 3. Belair, Ad ' istrative 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 $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 802.477.2241 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist.
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