HomeMy WebLinkAboutSD-92-0001 - Decision - 1095 Shelburne RoadFINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of J.W.J. Realty for a
commercial complex consisting of two ( 2 ) buildings totalling 25,750
square feet for automobile sales and services, 1095 Shelburne Road.
On the 28th of July, 1992 the South Burlington Planning Commission
approved the request of J.W.J. Realty for Final Plat approval under
Section 204 of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations based
on the following findings:
1. This project, consisting of the construction of a 12,247 square
foot building to contain a new auto dealership at 1095 Shelburne
Road, received preliminary plat approval on 6/23/92.
2. Access/circulation: No change
3. Coverage/setbacks: Overall coverage was reduced slightly from
69.2% to 68.7% as a result of eliminating two (2) parking spaces
along Shelburne Road (maximum allowed is 70%). No other changes.
4. Landscaping: The landscaping plan was revised to show two (2)
deciduous trees lining Shelburne Road south of the entrance drive.
This was a requirement of preliminary plat approval. Also the
applicant will be planting 100 Bugleweed plants to stabilize the
stream bank as previously required. The landscaping requirement is
$12,900.
5. Parking: Two (2) parking spaces along Shelburne Road were
eliminated as required. The total number of spaces available is
now 373 spaces.
6. Traffic: The applicant must contribute $1,515 to the Shelburne
Road Intersection Improvement Fund based on 59 additional peak hour
trip ends estimated to be generated by this project.
7. Sewer: The sewer allocation for this project is 150 gpd. The
applicant will be required to pay the $2.50 per gallon fee prior to
permit.
8. Lighting: No change. Applicant has indicated that the
proposed sight lighting will have a lower average intensity as that
currently provided at Nordic Ford.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning
Commission approves the Final Plat application of J.W.J. Realty for
a commercial complex consisting of two (2) buildings totalling
25,750 square feet for automobile sales and service as depicted on
a ten (10) page set of plans, page one entitled, "Saturn of South
Burlington Site Plan", prepared by Civil Engineering Associates and
dated June 1992, last revised 7/13/92, with the following
stipulations:
1. Prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit, the applicant
shall post a $12,900, 3-year landscaping bond.
2. The applicant shall contribute prior to permit $1,515 to the
Shelburne Road Intersection Improvement Fund based on 59 additional
peak hour trip ends estimated to be generated by this project.
3. An additional sewer allocation of 150 gpd is approved for the
new building. The applicant shall pay the required sewer
allocation fee prior to permit.
4. The Planning Commission approves the proposed 60 foot wide curb
cut in order to adequately accommodate car delivery trucks.
5. Any new lighting shall be downcasting, shielded luminaire and
shall not cast light beyond the property line.
6. The 15 foot easement for the water line on the adjoining
property to the west shall be recorded in the South Burlington land
records prior to issuance of a zoning/building permit. The
easement shall be approved by the City Attorney prior to recording.
7. The final plat shall be recorded in the South Burlington land
records within 90 days or this approval is null and void. The plat
shall be signed by the Planning Commission Chairman or Clerk prior
to recording.
Cha'irman�or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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