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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
FREEDOM NISSAN, INC. — 1089 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-13-58
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Freedom Nissan, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval to
amend a previously approved plan for a commercial complex consisting of two (2)
buildings totaling 25,750 sq. ft. for automobile sales & service. The amendment consists
of installing a 12' x 20' detached accessory structure, 1089 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
1. The applicant is seeking site plan approval to amend a previously approved plan for a
commercial complex consisting of two (2) buildings totaling 25,750 sq. ft. for automobile
sales & service. The amendment consists of installing a 12' x 20' detached accessory
structure, 1089 Shelburne Road.
2. The application was received on October 25, 2013.
3. The owner of record of the subject property is Kapsha Properties, LLC.
4. The subject property is located in the C1 - Auto Zoning District.
5. The plan submitted consists of one (1) page and is entitled "Addition & Renovation
to: Saturn of South Burlington Overall Site Plan Shelburne Road So. Burlington,
Vermont" prepared by Civil Engineering associates, Inc., dated 4/20/98, and last revised
on 10/1/13.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. Building coverage and overall coverage limitations will continue to be met.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
8. Access is provided via a curb cut off of Shelburne Road. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
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Parking
10. No changes to parking are proposed.
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 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 as part of this application. Disturbed areas will be
reseeded and mulched.
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 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 site plan applications:
Traffic
16. Traffic will not be affected as a result of this application.
(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 buildings are existing and no changes are proposed.
(c)Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings
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19. This site contains pre-existing parking areas to the front of the buildings. No
changes are proposed.
20. As noted above, a bicycle rack location is 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 buildings are 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 plan does not indicate a change in utility service.
(f) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural sty/es shall be
encouraged,
23. The buildings are 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 buildings are existing and no changes are proposed.
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. As noted above, there are no changes to utility service with this application.
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DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves site plan
application #SP-13-58 of Freedom Nissan Inc. 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 from the Administrative Officer
prior to use of the new detached accessory structure.
5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer.
Signed on this day of 6Y 2013 by
ay and J. Belair, Mministrative 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 $223 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 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional
Permit Specialist.
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