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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
JENNIFER GOSLOVICH — 1233 SHELBURNE ROAD, BLDG. A
SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-13-52
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Jennifer Goslovich, hereinafter after referred to as the applicant, is seeking to
amend a previously approved site plan for a multi -use and multi -building
complex. The amendment consists of converting 750 sq. ft. of general office use
to personal service use, 1233 A 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:
NDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is seeking to amend a previously approved plan for a multi -use
and multi -building complex. The amendment consists of converting 750 sq. ft. of
general office use to personal service use, 1233 A Shelburne Road.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Tim & Billy O'Brien.
3. The subject property is located in the Commercial 1-Automobile Zoning
District.
4. The application was received on September 20, 2013.
5. The plan submitted is titled, "Lakewood Commons Route 7, Shelburne Rd
South Burlington", prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers, and dated 9/24/08.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6. All coverage requirements are being met.
7. Setback requirements are being met.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
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8. Access is provided via a shared curb cut off Shelburne Road and an access
drive to the property to the south, 1301 — 1325 Shelburne Road.
Circulation
9. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
10. A total of 208 parking spaces are available for the entire complex. Adequate
parking will be available with the change in use.
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 changes to landscaping proposed.
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.
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. The current general office use is estimated to generate 1.12 vehicle trip ends
(vte's) during the p.m. peak hour. The proposed use is estimated to generate
1.09 vte's during the p.m. peak hour for a 0.03 vte decrease.
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects
set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan,
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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 shaft 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.
19. Parking is located on the front of the building. 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 shaft 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 styles shalt be encouraged.
23. The buildings are existing and no changes are proposed.
(g) Proposed structures shaft 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.
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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.
(c) AM 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 enclosure(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 plan.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer herby approves
site plan application #SP-13-52 of Jennifer Goslovich 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. For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South
Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, the Administrative Officer estimates
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that this project will generate zero (0) additional vehicle trip ends during
the p.m. peak hour.
4. 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.
5. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the
Administrative Officer prior to occupying the newly converted space as
personal service use.
6. 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 59alell4 , 2013 by
nd I 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 $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 802.879.5676 to speak with the
regional Permit Specialist.
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