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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-05-26 - Decision - 1335 Shelburne RoadC 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. -2- (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. -3- 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. -4- 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. -5-