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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
EDWARD B. CRANE LIVING TRUST —1335 SHELBURNE ROAD
SITE PLAN #SP-05- 26
FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
Edward B. Crane Living Trust, hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant", is requesting
site plan approval to amend a previously approved site plan located at 1335 Shelburne
Road for site modifications to previously approved building intended for a multiple
number of uses under an umbrella approval. The amendment consists of adding six (6)
four person picnic tables at the front of the property. Based on the plan and supporting
material contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer
finds, concludes, and decides the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. This project consists of amending a previously approved site plan located at 1335
Shelburne Road for site modifications to previously approved building intended
for a multiple number of uses under an umbrella approval. The amendment
consists of adding six (6) four person picnic tables at the front of the property.
2. The owner of record of this property is Edward B. Crane Trustee.
3. This property is located within the C2 and the Barlett Brook Watershed Protection
Overlay Districts.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
4. Building coverage is 16.8% (maximum allowed is 40%). Overall coverage is
66.6% (maximum allowed is 70%). Front yard coverage is 23.3% (maximum
allowed is 30%).
5. The building meets the setback requirements.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
Vehicular access
6. There currently is one ingress and egress curb cut on the property from Shelburne
Road. No changes are proposed.
Circulation
7. Circulation on the site is adequate.
Parking
8. Pursuant to the decision of the previous application the maximum number of
parking spaces available is 39. Any use or combination of uses can not exceed a
parking requirement of 39 spaces.
Landscaping
9. There is no minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs. The site
is well landscaped so no additional landscaping will be required.
10. The existing site plan complies with all requirements pursuant to Section 13.05(B)
of the Land Development Regulations.
11. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations the snow
storage area provided meets all requirements.
Outdoor Lighting
12. Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior
lighting must be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto
adjacent properties and rights -of -way. No lighting changes are proposed.
Traffic
13. There are no anticipated changes in traffic generation resulting from this
amendment.
GENERAL REVIEW STANDARDS
(a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objects set forth in
the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan.
14. The Comprehensive plan states that the city should encourage development while
protecting natural resources and promoting a healthy and safe environment. This
amendment is in keeping with the recommended actions of the Comprehensive
Plan.
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(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.
15. The building on this site exists with no changes proposed. The site has adequate
planting and adequate parking.
(c) Parking shall be located to the rear or sides of buildings to the greatest extent
practicable.
16. Parking spaces are currently located at the front of the building and along the
south and west property boundaries.
(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.
17. The existing building is a 1-story building, which is compatible with its site, and
the adjoining buildings.
(e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations
or building expansions shall, to the extent feasible, be underground
18. The plans do not indicate changes in utility services.
(/) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics,
landscaping, buffers, .screens and visual interruptions to cerate attractive
transitions between buildings or different architectural styles shall be encouraged
19. No changes to the site or building 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.
20. There are no new proposed structures. The building exists according to a
previous application.
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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.
21. The reservation of land is not necessary as access to the adjoining property
already exists.
(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.
22. No changes to existing underground utilities are proposed.
(c) All 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).
23. The dumpster storage area is located at the southwest corner of the subject lands
and is screened.
DECISION
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Administrative Officer hereby
approves site plan application #SP-05-26 by Edward B. Crane Trustee to amend a
previously approved site plan located at 1335 Shelburne Road for site modifications to
previously approved building intended for a multiple number of uses under an umbrella
approval. The amendment consists of adding six (6) four person picnic tables at the front
of the property. The proposed changes are depicted on a plan entitled "Plan and Utilities
Plan — 1335 Shelburne Road", prepared by Freeman French Freeman, Inc., dated October
26, 2004, last revised on April 25, 2005, with the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations, which are not superseded by this
approval, shall remain in effect.
2) 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.
3) The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative
Officer prior to the use of the new picnic tables.
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4) Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington
Development Review Board.
Signed on this Lb day of cJ"<A)6 , 2005 by
Ra on Blair, 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 $110 filing fee and be filed within 15 days
of the date of this decision.
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